Carefully selected J-pop to liven up sports days and athletic festivals! Also great as entrance songs.
Music is essential for staging a successful sports day or school athletics festival.
You might find yourself thinking, “I want to pick songs that will hype up this once-a-year sports celebration!” or “What tracks will boost participants’ motivation and get the audience excited too?”
In this article, we’ve gathered the perfect songs for background music and entrance scenes at sports days and athletics festivals.
From tracks that fire you up to songs that gently encourage, you’ll find plenty of pieces that work in all kinds of moments.
Let moving music set the stage for an unforgettable event.
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Carefully selected J-pop to hype up your sports day/athletic festival! Also great as entrance songs (61–70)
a miraculous comebackWagakki Band
How about getting hyped with a Japanese-style, emotional band sound? As their name suggests, Wagakki Band has released many songs overflowing with traditional Japanese flavor.
One of their tracks was chosen as a theme song for Olympic broadcasts and became a hot topic.
It’s got a driving feel and it’s really cool, right?
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
With its up-tempo, catchy melody and life-affirming lyrics, this is a song that truly resonates.
Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in 2019, it was also selected as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
The song celebrates the importance of embracing every moment of life—effort and loneliness, joy and sorrow alike.
Omori’s soaring vocals and the grand sound are sure to give listeners a push forward.
It’s also a perfect choice for entrance music at sports days or athletic festivals, guaranteed to boost participants’ motivation!
Yes we areSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
Released in March 2019 after a year and three months, “Yes we are” is the blue entry in the color concept songs announced on New Year’s Day 2019, and it’s a classic pop track.
It’s a quintessential J Soul Brothers pop song that anyone can get into and makes you want to dance.
While you might think they’re especially popular with women, they’re actually so popular that guys want to dance and imitate them too.
If this plays at a sports event or outside of one, it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped!
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
Brimming with a dynamic rock energy, this track is perfect as an exit song for a sports day! Featured on the album “ANTENNA,” the song was released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in July 2023.
Throughout, the forward-looking message and hope-filled lyrics leave a strong impression.
It’s a work that lets you fully experience the bright, signature sound of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
With a four-on-the-floor kick drum driving a powerful beat and an up-tempo feel, it matches perfectly with scenes of jogging off the field.
Be sure to consider using this song as BGM for your sports day.
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
A song filled with the desire to aim higher with hope in your heart.
It’s a track released by SEKAI NO OWARI in September 2023 and was also chosen as a theme song for the anime ONE PIECE.
As an uplifting anthem that gives you the courage to face difficulties, it has captured many hearts.
Its four-on-the-floor dance beat and powerful melody line make it perfect for school sports days and athletic festivals.
Not only does it brighten up entrance scenes, it’s also great for flag dances and other routines.
Its friendly vibe is sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces! It’s also recommended for anyone striving toward lofty goals.
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
The dance and vocal group Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE captivates fans with their translucent singing voices and breathtaking dance performances.
Their 13th single, “R.Y.U.S.E.I.,” which was chosen as TCK’s 2014 campaign song, features an immersive sound that evokes the image suggested by its title.
The running man in the song’s interlude—now synonymous with the group—would be a spectacular sight when everyone dances it together at school sports days and athletic festivals.
It’s an upbeat dance tune that elevates the energy, even as background music during competitions.
Tattayuzu
Songs by Yuzu are often used as Olympic theme songs and the like, making them perfect as sports background music.
Among their tracks, the song Tatta has a slightly more moving feel, so it can be used a bit differently from other BGM.
Simply playing it can create an emotional scene, and having everyone sing along could be a great idea too.
