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

Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Is Youth Embarrassing?' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Hazukashiika Seishun wa

A track that blends the fresh clarity and depth characteristic of Ryokushaka.

Released digitally in July 2024, this song brilliantly captures the transience and radiance of youth, resonating powerfully with listeners.

Its pop melody and striking lyrics are perfectly matched, vividly expressing the complex emotions of adolescence.

As a cheer song for sports days and athletic festivals, its fresh sensibility and strong message are sure to give participants a lift.

It’s a song that will carry you full speed through the sports day!

paprikaFoorin

[Paprika] Dance Music Video | Foorin × Kenshi Yonezu | NHK

Foorin, the group that sings “Paprika,” written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu, is made up of five elementary and junior high school students, so it’s perfect for grade school and middle school sports days! “Paprika” has been featured on NHK’s Minna no Uta since 2018, and it was also selected as a cheer song for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The children’s fresh vocals and catchy rhythm make it ideal as background music for various events and for entry and exit marches.

There are easy-to-remember parody lyrics as well, so it’s great not only as BGM but also for cheer battles!

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I am the strongest.Ado

[Ado] I’m the Strongest (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

Perfect for hyping up sports days and athletic festivals! This track resounds with Ado’s powerful vocals.

Its confident message and lyrics about the importance of connecting with others really strike a chord.

Featured as an insert song in the blockbuster film ONE PIECE FILM RED, released in August 2022, it captured the hearts of many.

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE provided the song, and Ado herself took on new challenges with it.

This piece gives you the courage to chase your dreams.

If everyone listens together to lift their spirits, it’s sure to make any sports day an absolute blast!

Give it all you’ve got!NEW!FRUITS ZIPPER

[First-Ever Performance Live Video] “Buchikamase yo!” / 2026.03.08 @ KAWAII LAB. 4th Anniversary Special LIVE KAWAII LAB. SESSION in Kobe

Its exhilarating, fast-paced sound instantly amps up the crowd’s energy from the intro! It carries a powerful message that ignites the fighting spirit for competition and strongly rallies yourself and your teammates.

Sung by the hugely popular idol group FRUITS ZIPPER, this track was released as a single in March 2026.

It drew attention after being selected as the theme song for MBS’s professional baseball broadcasts, “MBS Baseball Park.” RYOJI from Ketsumeishi was involved in its production, and the approachable melody is another highlight.

It’s perfect for hyping everyone up by spinning towels together during cheer battles and similar moments.

With many easy-to-understand phrases, it’s also ideal for creating parody lyrics tailored to your class goals!

ichibanNEW!King&Prince

King & Prince「ichiban」Special Dance Clip YouTube Edit

Let us introduce a powerful number from King & Prince that fuses hip-hop with traditional Japanese sounds, guaranteed to crank up the excitement at any sports day.

Known as the title track of their album “Made in,” released in June 2022, this song was written, composed, and arranged by KREVA.

Its compelling themes of self-affirmation and the resolve to charge ahead make it especially appealing.

The dance also became a major topic in short-form video circles.

For sports day cheer battles, it’s perfect for boosting team morale to the crisp rhythm of the rap.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to project a bold attitude, or when you want to get moving and hype things up with teammates who are good at dancing.

If you want to make a parody version, try changing the call-and-response parts to your class’s goals and shout them out with strength!

That’s good too.NEW!kocchi no kento

That's good too / MV by Kocchi no Kento

A bright, powerful, march-style melody that’s perfect for starting the day—this is a track by Kocchino Kento.

It carries a gentle message of embracing diversity and affirming both yourself and others.

Released in May 2025, the song was specially written as the ending theme for the NHK E-TV program “The Wakey Show.” It’s also included on the EP “Kekka All Right EP,” released in June of the same year.

Its march-like feel makes it ideal as BGM for entrance marches or sprints at school sports days.

There’s even choreography that incorporates sign language, so it’s great for getting everyone dancing and hyped.

A single song that will wrap the entire venue in a warm atmosphere.

FiveNEW!arashi

ARASHI – Five [Official Music Video]

Arashi, a national group that has led Japan’s pop culture.

This song, with its light, bright, and gently bittersweet yet uplifting melody, is a pep anthem that brings to the forefront the classic J-pop aesthetics they have cultivated over many years.

Its warm theme, which feels like looking back on the time the group has spent together, is sure to stir listeners’ hearts.

Released as a single in March 2026 after roughly five years and five months on hiatus, it also carries a narrative thread leading into their final tour, making it a highly significant track in their discography.

It’s a perfect number to stand beside students practicing hard for their big sports day, offering gentle encouragement and a supportive push forward.