[Friendship Song] Music to hype up sports days and athletic festivals
I think there are very many students who look forward to school sports days and athletic festivals.
On those days, you’ll have fun and smile, throw yourself into heated competitions, and even be moved to tears—truly a day packed with youthful memories.
At such a memorable sports day, you might also grow closer through practice and events, or deepen your friendships even more, don’t you think?
With that in mind, this article will introduce lots of recommended songs for a sports day with the theme of friendship!
I hope you find wonderful tracks to color your special day.
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[Friendship Songs] Tracks to Hype Up Sports Day and Athletic Festivals (51–60)
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
An uplifting anthem whose light rhythm and bouncy melody remind you of the joy of living! Comparing the world to a dance hall, this Mrs.
GREEN APPLE track sends a positive message to enjoy life more.
Released on the July 2022 album “Unity,” it was also selected as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi 8.” It appears in the film “The White Lounge in CINEMA,” where its on-screen performance helped boost the song’s success.
Its dance-inducing vibe and happy mood make it perfect as background music for races or marches in sports day scenes.
Brimming with positive energy, this song is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
This ambitious work by ONE OK ROCK is marked by powerful vocals and a fast-paced, exhilarating sound.
Interweaving English and Japanese lyrics, it expresses a determination to move forward—believing in one’s own potential and drawing strength from past experiences.
The members’ passionate performance blends perfectly with a message that pushes listeners onward.
Included on the album “Zankyo Reference,” released in October 2011, it’s cherished as a staple in live shows that fosters a strong sense of unity with fans.
More than just a boost during sports day practices, this song serves as a source of support when standing at life’s crossroads or taking a new step forward.
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
An ambitious work crafted by Official HIGE DANDism as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers.
The song fuses lyrics that brilliantly capture the anime’s worldview with an innovative sound that shifts keys roughly ten times.
It sings of the protagonist’s indomitable spirit in the face of fate, his comeback from setbacks, and the bonds with his friends, inspiring courage and emotion in listeners.
Since its release in May 2021, it peaked at No.
4 on Billboard JAPAN’s Japan Hot 100.
It continued to be a long-running hit, ranking 13th on the year-end chart for 2021.
When you want to strive toward your goals together with your cherished friends, this song is sure to be a pillar of support.
CathartistRADWIMPS
An uplifting anthem themed around the drive to better oneself and the bond with teammates, this song overflows with the powerful message that only RADWIMPS can deliver.
Released in June 2018, it was written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s soccer-related programs during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
It is also included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION and reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
As a track that pushes people to give their all toward their goals, it’s a perfect choice for use at school sports days and athletic festivals.
[Friendship Songs] Tracks that hype up sports days and athletic festivals (61–70)
Grand Escape feat. Toko MiuraRADWIMPS
A song that fuses a grand orchestral sound with rock, it heightens the climax of Makoto Shinkai’s animated film Weathering With You.
Through a collaboration between RADWIMPS and Toko Miura, this track beautifully captures the film’s worldview.
Released in July 2019, the work sings of hope for the future and the courage to pursue it, with themes of breaking free from social constraints and yearning for freedom.
Included on the Weathering With You album, it won Best Music at the 43rd Japan Academy Film Prize.
As a piece that colors the film’s climax, it’s perfect for use in moving scenes during group gymnastics performances.
flash[Alexandros]
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[Alexandros]’s song captivates listeners with a rock sound brimming with momentum that soars from the very first line and a grand, expansive scale.
The lyrics, interweaving opposing emotions—anxieties and hopes about growing up, loneliness and bonds, past and future—resonate deeply in the heart.
Released in May 2021 as their 19th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway.
It’s a perfect track not only for dances and events like school sports festivals, but also for moments when you want to elevate each other with your teammates or need the courage to face a new challenge.
BetelgeuseYuuri
This song, inspired by the stars in the night sky, features a heartwarming and beautiful melody.
Yuri’s clear, transparent vocals gently sing of the precious bonds between people and everlasting love.
The melody gradually swells, and in the chorus she deftly switches between powerful belts and delicate falsetto, weaving a grand, expansive sound.
Released as a digital single in November 2021, the track was written as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “SUPER RICH.” It captured many listeners’ hearts, including reaching No.
1 on the Billboard Japan Streaming Songs chart.
For a group gymnastics performance, the lyrics’ worldview—expressing human connection and mutual support—and the song’s dramatic development are a perfect match, elevating the routine into something truly moving.