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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!

Double Dutch (1–10)

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornNEW!Creepy Nuts

Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” × TV Anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Collaboration Music Video #BBBB Dance
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornNEW!Creepy Nuts

This addictive track by Creepy Nuts, one of Japan’s leading hip-hop duos, is guaranteed to get your body moving.

It delivers a powerful message that links the anime’s world—where a protagonist without magic pushes physical limits—with the members’ own way of life.

Released in January 2024 as the opening theme for the TV anime Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 2, “Divine Visionary Candidate Selection Exam Arc,” the single sparked a worldwide trend on social media with dance videos syncing to its rhythmic phrases.

Its light, punchy beat brings a refreshing sense of exhilaration, making it the perfect BGM for group double-dutch jump rope where everyone calls out in unison.

It’s a surefire anthem to boost your team’s morale in an instant.

Make you happyNEW!NiziU

NiziU 『Make you happy』 M/V
Make you happyNEW!NiziU

This is NiziU’s pre-debut song that took the world by storm with the “Jump Rope Dance.” It’s packed with a bright, light rhythm and a positive theme about making listeners smile.

Produced by J.Y.

Park, the group’s executive producer, it’s the title track of the mini-album “Make you happy,” released in June 2020.

Despite being pre-debut and having no tie-ins, it became a massive hit and was even performed at that year’s Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Its friendly melody and catchy beat make it perfect BGM for a big jump rope event at a school sports day.

If everyone calls out to each other as they jump, it’s sure to boost team unity even more! How about syncing up with your friends and having fun to this energetic pop tune?

Maximum reachNEW!SEKAI NO OWARI

This is an irresistible track created as the theme song for the anime ONE PIECE, featuring an uplifting message and a driving, exhilarating sound.

It carries a passionate theme: fully accepting your own weaknesses, transforming them into great strength, and pushing forward to the very limit.

Released as a single in September 2023, it’s a SEKAI NO OWARI number also included on the album Nautilus, which came out in March 2024.

With its grand, expansive melody that surges toward the chorus, this song is perfect for synchronized group jump rope! Its positive spirit—“Let’s charge full speed toward our goals”—is sure to further strengthen your team’s unity.

Let’s give it a tryNEW!WANIMA

A familiar nursery rhyme that everyone’s heard at least once, reborn with a powerful rock arrangement.

It was created by the band WANIMA from Kumamoto Prefecture and released as a digital single in 2017.

Chosen as the theme song for au’s “Santaro” commercial series, it became popular across generations.

Its positive message about the greatness of taking on challenges without fear of failure gives listeners a strong push forward.

The exhilarating, fast-paced sound and sing-along melody are perfect for double dutch.

If this track plays at the moment classmates call out to each other and jump, it’s sure to deepen the team’s bonds and take the excitement to the next level.

primary colorsNEW!YOASOBI

YOASOBI “RGB” Official Music Video
primary colorsNEW!YOASOBI

YOASOBI’s “RGB,” with its glamorous melody, feels perfect for amping up a school sports day.

Released digitally in July 2021, the song was featured in NTT Docomo’s “ahamo” commercial.

Based on a novel by Yuichiro Komikado and crafted by Ayase, its sparkling, catchy sound pairs with ikura’s clear vocals to set the heart dancing.

It carries the message that bonds remain unbroken even when we’re apart, making it an ideal BGM for group jump rope where everyone calls out to keep in sync.

Ride the exhilarating, fast-paced rhythm, sync your team’s timing, and you’re guaranteed a refreshingly satisfying rush!

migratory birdNEW![Alexandros]

The band [Alexandros], known for crafting their own distinctive rock sound, has a perfect song for double Dutch: “Wataridori.” Released as a single in 2015, it was used as the theme song for the film Akegarasu and featured in multiple commercials, making it beloved by a wide audience.

With lyrics that evoke a bird freely soaring through the sky and an exhilarating guitar riff, this track instantly lifts the listener’s energy.

The vocalist’s piercing high notes and the driving beat naturally create a rhythm that helps everyone sync their timing.

Try playing this powerful rock number in the moments when you and your friends are jumping in unison—it will help forge unforgettable memories and deepen your class’s sense of unity!

I want to keep smiling.NEW!ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “I Want to Keep Smiling” Music Video
I want to keep smiling.NEW!ikimonogakari

A pop tune that lifts your spirits with a light beat and friendly melody! Released as a single in July 2011, it’s a song that also became familiar as the commercial theme for the new Nissan Serena.

Its refreshing band sound, packed with Ikimono-gakari’s charm, gently gives listeners a push forward.

The down-to-earth message about facing ahead in everyday life seems like a perfect fit for group double Dutch, where friends call out to each other.

In that moment when everyone synchronizes their breathing and unites their hearts, you’re sure to feel a pleasant sense of exhilaration!