Cheer songs to hype up the sports day! A collection of motivational tracks recommended for kids

WanderlustGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS / Wanderlust (Music Video) [YouTube Version]

Let’s pump up the energy with a bright, feel-good dance tune! Wonderlust, a track by the dance-vocal group GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE, was included as the first song on their 2023 album X.

It was also selected as the theme song for Tokai Radio’s baseball broadcast program, Tokai Radio Guts Nighter.

Its driving rhythm, catchy melody, and vibrant vocals will lift your spirits! With lyrics that encourage you to “do what you want to do,” it’s a happy, uplifting cheer song.

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The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

A passionate song by 10-FEET.

Released as a digital single in November 2022 as the ending theme for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, it was later included on their album Collins, their first in about five years.

It became a major topic on TikTok, with its distinctive rhythm and melody leaving a strong impression.

This masterpiece gives courage and hope to everyone chasing their dreams and will resonate with children and young people alike.

It’s perfect for energizing sports day scenes, and it also carries a strength that blows away inner doubts—whether it’s pre-performance nerves or worries about relationships.

IlluminationB’z

B’z / Illumination

This heartwarming theme song for NHK’s morning drama series Omusubi blends hopeful lyrics with a memorable melody.

It warmly portrays bonds with those close to us and the joys of life, turning dreams and hopes found beneath the lingering evening sky into a beautiful piece that shines like illuminations.

Released by B’z in October 2024, this ambitious work marks their first contribution to a morning drama theme, featuring a gentle sound that stands apart from their previous hard rock style.

It’s a perfect song for when you want to cherish the small happinesses of everyday life or move toward your dreams together with friends.

It also resonates as a support song that balances tenderness with strength, making it great for school sports days and cheering scenes.

Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK "The Totally Sensational Dreamer"

Starting with a scene of heading out to face a challenge, ONE OK ROCK’s “Kanzen Kankaku Dreamer” is a perfect song for a sports day.

It’s a track that frequently grabs attention: it was used as the ending theme for the TBS variety show “Arabikidan,” and during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a parody video titled “Kanzen Zaitaku Dreamer” was released.

With its unconditional hype and driving sense of speed, it’s highly recommended as BGM for relays or sprints.

It’s a cheering song that makes you want to shout your support at the top of your lungs!

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rainbowFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama “Niji” PV

A great song about overcoming obstacles that I recommend for sports days is Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Niji” (Rainbow).

Released as a single in 2003, it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama WATER BOYS and topped the Oricon Singles Chart for five consecutive weeks.

The lyrics evoke the story of high school students growing through artistic swimming, which resonates with kids doing their best at a sports day.

Be sure to play it as a cheer song at your event!

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Everyone is a heroAI

Minnagaminna Au (Full Version)

AI captivates many fans with a powerful, resonant voice that speaks to the heart.

This song, too, conveys a moving message through its lyrics and AI’s vocal expression.

Released in February 2016 as the CM song for au’s “Santaro” series, it has been loved by many ever since.

A new version was produced for the first time in eight years, showing how enduring the song’s appeal is.

It carries the idea that through everyday joys and challenges, anyone can become a hero in their own right.

It’s also perfect as a cheer song for school sports days, making it a track that people of all ages—from children to adults—can enjoy.

It’s a wonderful song that gives you courage every time you listen.

A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 'A Tiny Bit of Courage'

“Chippoke na Yūki” is the fifth single by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, released in 2007, and it reached No.

8 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

That same year, it was used as an image song for programs by Ryukyu Asahi Broadcasting and Akita Asahi Broadcasting during the Koshien tournament.

With lyrics that sing about the importance of small acts of courage, it’s a perfect cheer song for school sports days.

It’s a track that can encourage both kids who are good at sports and those who aren’t, telling them that just a little courage can help them move on to the next stage.

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