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Wonderful sports day / athletic festival

From classics to fan favorites! A catalog of music and BGM to liven up your sports day

Many people struggle with choosing songs for sports day, don’t they?

Here, we introduce perfect tracks for each scene—from classic staples ideal for sports day to upbeat J-pop and Western hits that get everyone excited!

Well-known songs can hype up the crowd, but using the same ones every year can get old…

We’ve curated a selection of tracks to solve that problem.

You’ll find refreshing tunes that make you want to start running and motivational anthems that give you courage.

Use this article as a guide to make your sports day even more fun and exciting!

Parachute (1–10)

Spring DayNEW!aimyon

Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
Spring DayNEW!aimyon

This is a song by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter who has produced numerous hits.

Released as a single in April 2019, it was selected as the theme song for the animated film “Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane – The Lost Hiroshi,” and was later included on the album “Heard There’s Delicious Pasta.” Characterized by a gentle, warm, mid-tempo melody, its worldview—depicting love for family and evocative scenery—is especially appealing.

The refreshing sound of the acoustic guitar makes the image of children spreading a parachute under a blue sky even more vivid.

It’s recommended to move the parachute in sync with the buildup leading into the chorus.

It’s a perfect number for a school sports day, sure to leave the audience with a warm feeling.

Zoo ~Because You’re Here~NEW!zūtopia 2

“Zootopia 2” Japan-version promotion song “Zoo ~Because You’re Here~” music trailer performed by Dream Ami | Now a mega hit in theaters!
Zoo ~Because You’re Here~NEW!zūtopia 2

A Japanese promotional song for the smash-hit animated film, performed by Dream Ami—who continues to voice Gazelle in Japanese as she did in the previous installment.

Released in the same month as the film’s December 2025 premiere, this track serves as the tie-in song for Zootopia 2 and is a rare work as the world’s only localized version.

While carrying on the original’s danceable pop sound, it conveys a warm message about how the world shines when you’re together with someone.

It’s perfect for a cooperative parachute routine with friends, and its bright rhythm brings even more smiles to children’s faces.

This exhilarating number adds extra sparkle to the moment everyone synchronizes their breath and spreads the parachute wide.

Because the sun will rise againNEW!Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Because the Sun Will Rise Again' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Hi wa Mata Noboru Kara
Because the sun will rise againNEW!Ryokushokushakai

A pop rock band whose clear yet powerful vocals and exceptional pop sensibilities have won wide support, Ryokuoushoku Shakai delivers a song packed with bright, soaring melodies and a positive message about embracing the rough patches and moving forward toward tomorrow.

Released in April 2022 shortly after their January 2022 album Actor, this single was written as the theme song for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Mononoke Ninja Chinpūden.

Its lively beat and resonant strings vividly color the moment when everyone breathes in sync and spreads the parachute.

It’s a refreshingly exhilarating number, perfect for performances under a blue sky.

Giant Ball Rolling (11–20)

Next up is our recommended BGM for the oodama korogashi, one of the staple events at sports festivals.

Songs that convey a sense of power and speed are perfect for oodama korogashi.

We’ve selected tracks that will amp up the heated battles between teams, so please use them as a reference.

Reference article: Music that hypes up a giant ball-rolling game. BGM that amplifies the venue’s excitement.

Giant Ball Rolling (1–10)

lilacNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video
lilacNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

This work by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE vividly captures the brilliance and conflicts of youth.

Released as a digital-only single in April 2024, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery.” It has garnered overwhelming support, winning the Grand Prize at the Japan Record Awards the same year.

Its brisk, powerful guitar rock sound is perfect as BGM for a heated competition like a giant ball-rolling race.

The exhilarating, fast-paced melody gives participants a strong push and amplifies the cheers.

The uplifting lyrics, which make even past pains feel dear, are sure to fill the entire venue with courage and excitement.

Soul RevolutionNEW!Superfly

Superfly 'Tamashii Revolution' Music Video
Soul RevolutionNEW!Superfly

It’s an energetic track with a powerful, piercing vocal that stirs the heart.

Written and composed by Shiho Ochi of Superfly, the song centers on the theme of fearlessly taking on the unknown in the face of adversity.

It carries a soul-stirring message that feels like a strong push on the listener’s back.

Released digitally in June 2010, it energized many matches as NHK’s soccer theme song that year.

It’s also included on albums such as “Mind Travel.” Perfect as background music for a heated event—like a rousing giant ball-rolling contest—when you want to instantly elevate the atmosphere of the venue.

Let’s give it a tryNEW!WANIMA

This is an incredibly compelling track, with a powerfully arranged melody based on a nursery rhyme everyone knows and a straightforward message about looking ahead without fearing failure! The performers, WANIMA, are a rock band from Kumamoto known for their bright, energetic sound.

Released in 2017, the song was featured in the commercials for au’s Santaro series and became popular across a wide audience.

If you play it as BGM for an oodama korogashi—where everyone works together to move a giant ball—the up-tempo rhythm will instantly heat up the venue! It’s a perfect number that gives participants a strong push forward and amplifies the cheers, so it’s highly recommended!

JoyfulNEW!ikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari 'Joyful' Music Video
JoyfulNEW!ikimonogakari

The bouncy sound makes your heart start dancing! It’s a high-energy party tune that blends playful, great-sounding wordplay with a rapid-fire, skipping melody.

With call-and-response shouts flying around like ad-libs, this track wraps the entire venue in a whirlwind of unbridled brightness and excitement.

This song is one of the double A-side singles Ikimono-gakari released in September 2009, and it’s also included on the album “Hajimari no Uta.” Chosen as the CM song for Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky,” it became a huge hit, reaching No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The white-hot race that runs along an up-tempo, powerful beat feels almost fused with the music! It’s the perfect track for when you want everyone to come together and get pumped during the giant ball roll at a school sports day.