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

Big Ball Roll ~Large Ball Rolling~NEW!aisukurīmune bāguraundo

Big Ball Roll ~Giant Ball Rolling~

This piece, performed by the Osaka-based “violent entertainment” band Ice Cream Never Ground, turns up the heat on a thrilling race reminiscent of a giant ball-rolling contest.

Framed by a grand theme of rolling the Earth itself like a colossal sphere, the track’s loud, mixture-leaning sound instantly sends the venue’s energy soaring.

It’s included on their third EP, the album Runner’s High, released in March 2019.

Their uniquely feverish vibe packs enough power to make not only the competitors but even the supporters feel like breaking into a run.

It’s the perfect song for a scenario where everyone syncs their breathing and rolls the ball together!

New Treasure IslandNEW!Sakanakushon

Sakanaction / New Treasure Island -Music Video-

When it comes to songs that can make a powerful impact on the audience at a sports day, it has to be the theme song for the 2015 film “Bakuman,” released by Sakanaction in September of that year.

Its alternative rock sound—featuring retro synths reminiscent of the ’80s and a four-on-the-floor beat—dramatically colors the heated races of the giant ball roll.

The track explores themes of meticulous craftsmanship in the creative process and the spirit of venturing into the unknown, and its rhythmic tempo gives a strong push to those participating in the events.

It’s a popular pop tune that almost everyone has heard, making it a perfect pick to unite the entire venue in excitement.

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.NEW!Sambomasutā

Sambomaster / We’ve Gotta Do the Impossible MUSIC VIDEO

This is Sambomaster’s 14th single, written specifically for a commercial.

Released in February 2010, it’s a number whose powerful message—urging you to keep moving forward without giving up in any situation—and its unadorned, straightforward vocals inspire the heart.

It has been featured not only as the theme song for the drama Cheer☆Dan but also in numerous commercials.

Its upbeat, catchy rhythm makes it perfect as background music for events like giant-ball rolling competitions, filling the venue with excitement and giving everyone a strong push forward.

A fiery, full-throttle anthem that pumps you up and boosts your spirits.

HappinessNEW!arashi

ARASHI – Happiness [Official Music Video]

Happiness, one of Arashi’s signature songs beloved as a national idol group.

Released in September 2007, it became a major hit as the theme song for the drama Yamada Taro Monogatari, starring group members Kazunari Ninomiya and Sho Sakurai.

It’s also included on albums such as Dream “A” live.

The song carries a passionate message about charging powerfully toward the future even in difficult times, and its glittering sound—featuring guitar and synthesizers—is a major draw.

It’s perfect for situations where everyone gets fired up together, like the excitement of a school sports day’s giant ball-rolling event! A classic that encourages many people across generations.

CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LANEW!Kageyama Hironobu

Cha-La Head-Cha-La – Dragon Ball Z OST

A quintessential standard in anime music history, bursting with drive and exhilaration that makes you want to sprint the instant the intro hits.

Its immense, limit-breaking scale meshes with a powerful rhythm, making it the perfect BGM for a giant ball-rolling race! The singer is Hironobu Kageyama, the “Prince” of the anisong world, beloved by many.

Chosen as the first opening theme for the TV anime Dragon Ball Z, the single was released in May 1989.

Since then, it has continued to be cherished as the theme for a wide range of works, from games to films.

It’s a highly recommended track for cranking the venue’s energy to the absolute max during a heated giant ball-rolling race at a sports festival!

Dancing Hero (Eat You Up)NEW!Oginome Yōko

Yoko Oginome / Dancing Hero (Eat You Up) MV [New Dance Ver.]

Yoko Oginome’s signature song, “Dancing Hero (Eat You Up),” is a single released in November 1985.

This work, a Japanese-language cover of Angie Gold’s disco-pop original, brilliantly fused European dance elements with the idol pop of the time.

Oginome’s soaring vocals and propulsive four-on-the-floor beat instantly lift the listener’s spirits.

The song peaked at No.

5 on the Oricon charts and earned her first appearance at the 37th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

After a revival hit sparked by a 2017 video from the Osaka Prefectural Tomioka High School Dance Club, it has been loved across generations.

It’s a fiery track that couldn’t be better as background music for scenes where everyone goes wild and unites in excitement—like a giant-ball roll at a school sports festival—sure to electrify the entire venue!

The Zero SenseNEW!10-FEET

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

10-FEET’s “Dai Zerokan” intertwines energetic rock sounds with rap-style vocals.

Featured on the album Collins, released in December 2022, this track was written as the ending theme for the smash-hit film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.

Its powerful message about facing hardships and resolutely pursuing one’s dreams deeply moves listeners.

The sprightly beat and dramatic melody that make your body move are perfect for group jump rope where friends call out to each other.

It’s a refreshing, exhilarating song that boosts class unity and brings the excitement to a peak.