[Friendship Song] Music to hype up sports days and athletic festivals

Run!NEW!Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto

Momoiro Clover Z [MV] Hashire! - PLAY ACTIVE! 2022 ver. -

An up-tempo track that epitomizes early Momoiro Clover Z, with a driving melody and straightforward lyrics that strike a chord.

Released in May 2010 as the B-side to the single “Ikuze! Kaitō Shōjo,” it remains deeply beloved by fans to this day.

The lyrics, portraying a figure pushing past hesitation to move forward, are sure to powerfully encourage children taking on competitions with everything they’ve got.

It was also featured as an insert song in the February 2015 film “The Curtain Rises,” adding a narrative of charging ahead together with comrades.

With fervent calls that unite the entire venue, this song is a perfect cheer anthem for programs where you want to build momentum, such as cheer squad performances or footraces!

Blue NoteNEW!M!LK

M!LK – Aono Oto (Official Music Video)

A M!LK track that strikes the heart with exhilarating sound and a powerful message.

Released in July 2025, this song was chosen as the tie-in track for the Sea Breeze commercial featuring member Hayato Sano.

It’s infused with a driving beat and a positive theme: no matter your age, you can relive youth again and again—it’s up to you.

Perfect for sports days and athletic festivals, it gives a strong push to students who, while clashing with their teammates, still sprint toward the same goal.

The liberating feeling of the chorus, as if the view suddenly opens up, mirrors the pure sense of achievement that comes from overcoming challenges together.

Whatever the outcome, it teaches that experiences you pour your heart into become shining memories—an anthem that vividly colors a page of youth.

HontoNEW!sumika

Honto

sumika is a rock band that energizes people with a bright, pop-infused sound.

This song has been chosen as the theme for the film Doraemon: Nobita and the Undersea Devil’s Castle (New), set for release in February 2026.

It carries a warm message that encourages an adventure to seek one’s own “truth,” embracing emotions and not fearing failure.

It features a universal, easy-to-hum melody and a band sound with a grand sense of scale.

Brimming with positive power, this track is perfect as BGM to cheer on teammates at a sports day, for kids and adults alike.

FRIENDS!!!imase

【imase】FRIENDS!!!（MV）

This song features a groovy rhythm and catchy pop melodies, gently singing about the beauty of friendship.

It delicately portrays various facets of friendship—from intimate bonds where a single glance says it all, to the awkwardness of a reunion after a long time apart.

It carefully expresses the importance of a bond that doesn’t change with time, and the joy of returning to a carefree connection like the old days.

Created in February 2025, the piece was written by imase as the theme song for “Everyone’s Concert,” a collaboration project between the live communication app Pococha and Yamaha Corporation.

It’s a perfect fit for capturing the feelings of friends who deepen their bonds through practice and competitions at school events like sports days and athletic festivals.

Ultramarine HymnEVE

Ultramarine Anthem – Eve MV

This is the first digital-only EP by singer-songwriter Eve, who began his internet-centered career as a utaite and Vocaloid producer in 2009 and made his major debut in 2019.

The featured track was used as the first-anniversary song for the mobile game Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku, and its refreshing guitar-driven intro leaves a strong impression.

The lyrics about moving forward together with friends seem perfect for rekindling a sense of friendship at events like school sports days.

It’s a passionate friendship song that vividly colors a page of youth with an exhilarating feel.

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DREAMERIkuta Rira

DREAMER

This heartwarming song, set to a gentle acoustic tone, sings of a deep love for music and a passionate pursuit of dreams.

In Rira Ikuta’s true-to-herself words, it conveys a strong will to keep singing in her own way and gratitude toward the important people who support her.

Brimming with hope that shines like a starry sky, this work was included on the single “Hyakka Ryouran,” released in March 2025.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to with friends while preparing for a school or cultural festival, as you cheer on each other’s dreams.

One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – One Heart (Official Music Video)

As a cheer song coloring a page of youth, a moving track was released by ATARASHII GAKKO! in March 2025.

Conveying the importance of living true to yourself and packed with the courage to face forward together with your friends, this work deeply resonates with the younger generation.

With powerful vocals and dynamic dance performances, it’s full of strength that seems to blow away the anxieties and doubts everyone feels.

Written specifically as the theme song for Bourbon’s “Fettuccine Gummi” commercial, the music video—filmed together with 300 fans—has been crafted into an inspiring visual that unites the hearts of its viewers.

It’s the perfect song not only for students feeling uneasy while preparing for school festivals and cultural events, but for anyone about to take a new step forward.