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

Mela!Ryokushokushakai

Mela! Ryokushoku Shakai — Osaka Toin High School Wind Ensemble

The song, themed around a passion that blazes in the heart, expresses the justice and courage familiar from superhero stories through pop music.

Its lyrics sing of the urge to help someone in difficult situations, and the exploration of self-trust and trust in others leaves a strong impression.

Released in April 2020, it drew attention as a track on the album “SINGALONG” and was also used in commercials by the Japan Racing Association (JRA).

With its energetic vibe and catchy melody, more and more schools are adopting it to liven up entrance and exit scenes at sports festivals.

It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants the courage to face the challenges right in front of them.

SOUSA SPECTACULARJohn Philip Sousa

Susa Spectacular

A medley included on an album of signature works by John Philip Sousa, the “March King,” who produced numerous marches brimming with overwhelming presence and dignity.

It features his hallmark pieces: The Washington Post, Semper Fidelis, and The Stars and Stripes Forever.

This is an ideal number not only for entrances and exits at school sports days and athletic meets, but also as a practice piece for marching bands and wind ensembles.

Accompanied by this work’s compelling sonority that makes you want to march with a proud, steady stride, student athletes will feel their spirits sharpen as they enter.

ultra soulB’z

[Wind Band Hit] ultra soul / B’z

Released in March 2001, this is B’z’s 31st single, depicting a brilliant story of passion and challenge.

With its powerful sound and intensely passionate vocals, it’s cherished as a moving masterpiece packed with the courage to believe in your own potential.

It drew attention as the official theme song for TV Asahi’s “FINA World Championships Fukuoka 2001,” and has since been used at numerous sporting events.

Tak Matsumoto’s razor-sharp guitar work and Koshi Inaba’s soul-stirring vocals boost students’ morale during entrances and exits at school sports days and athletic festivals!

hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years / Omoinotake [Osaka Toin High School Brass Band]

A gem of a mid-tempo tune by Omoinotake that sings of a powerful love transcending time and distance.

Riding on a melodious horn section and an exhilarating groove, it delivers a bold ode to a love that never fades.

Released in February 2024 as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Eye Love You,” the track was also selected as the entrance march for the 97th National High School Baseball Championship.

It’s a perfect fit both for a dignified procession and for tender, accompanying exit scenes.

El CapitanJohn Philip Sousa

El Capitan / J.P. Sousa

This is a bold marching piece with a dazzling, buoyant melody that is highly appealing.

Originating from an operetta, it evokes a grand atmosphere that conveys the courage and determination of the protagonist, leader of a rebel army.

Premiered in 1896, it remains one of John Philip Sousa’s most popular works and is beloved as a staple for wind ensembles and military bands.

It also drew attention in Japan, having been selected as the required piece for the workplace division at the 4th All-Japan Band Competition in 1956.

It is perfect for scenes that call for a solemn ambiance, such as entrance marches at sports festivals or award ceremonies.

Combining strength and elegance, this work offers a bracing, uplifting experience that makes listeners sit up straight.

SPECIALZKing Gnu

SPECIALZ/King Gnu [Osaka Toin Brass Band]

A stunning work that fuses energetic sound with a dark, weighty atmosphere! Emphasizing living true to your emotions, it portrays the journey of confronting life’s complexity and uncertainty while discovering a bond with someone special.

Showcasing King Gnu’s multifaceted musicality to the fullest, this piece was released in September 2023 as the opening theme for MBS/TBS’s anime Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2: Shibuya Incident, surpassing 100 million cumulative streams on Billboard Japan.

With its powerful rhythm and rapid, driving melody, it will make the entering athletes shine even brighter and fill the entire venue with electrifying excitement.

Overture from Dragon Quest Isugiyama kouichi

"Overture" from Dragon Quest I / Japan Coast Guard Band

A grand orchestral piece with an irresistibly dignified aura! Composed by Koichi Sugiyama, it opens with a fanfare-like introduction and unfolds in a thrilling way that evokes the exhilaration of embarking on an adventure.

First featured in-game in May 1986, it has since been released in numerous versions.

Its selection as an entrance theme for athletes at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony in July 2021 attests to its timeless appeal.

With its valiant tone and steady 4/4 rhythm perfect for marching, it’s sure to add a touch of splendor to entrance and exit scenes at school sports days and athletic events.