[Youth Songs] Songs that liven up sports days and athletic festivals. Music that adds color to the event.

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suis from Yorushika × Evan Call “Paper Airplane” [Theme song for the anime ‘Dragonite and the Mailman’]

An inspiring coming-of-age song woven from a grand orchestral sound and Suis’s transparent, crystalline vocals.

The lyrics gently express the beauty of conveying feelings through letters and the power of words, resonating deeply in our hearts.

Evan Call’s symphonic arrangement and vivid scene descriptions further enrich the work’s worldbuilding.

Released in February 2025, it drew attention as the theme song for the anime “Dragonite and the Mail Carrier.” It’s also a compelling track for sports days and athletic festivals.

Under a clear blue sky where a refreshing sense of emotion spreads, it’s a song you’ll want to hear while teaming up with friends and striving toward a shared goal.

superstarKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Superstar”

This song celebrates recognizing the potential and talent hidden within yourself and letting them shine.

Its empowering message—that everyone has a unique brilliance—blends beautifully with the pop sound.

Ketsumeishi’s positive lyrics and catchy melody carry a warm, gentle push for listeners.

Released in November 2020, it was chosen as the theme song for the TV Asahi anime Crayon Shin-chan.

The music video, filmed in India, also captures the song’s bright and uplifting worldview.

It’s a perfect fit as a cheer song for school events like sports festivals, and for anyone seeking encouragement to discover their true self.

Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala

Yosugala – Kono Yubi Tomare

This song is memorable for its vocals that stand beside those seeking a ray of hope.

Yosugala’s sincere voice gently reaches the hearts of anyone feeling setback or loneliness.

It’s an empowering anthem filled with the strength and kindness to keep believing in the inner light we all carry and to never give up.

Premiered at the February 2025 hall concert “progress the night -LINE CUBE SHIBUYA-,” the performance moved the entire venue.

It’s perfect for people facing difficulties but striving to move forward, for friends working toward their dreams, and for students hoping to capture a page of youth at cultural and school festivals.

In tough times, this song will give you a reassuring push.

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Bakemonogatari ED – The Story You Don’t Know

This is supercell’s biggest and longest-running hit, especially popular among younger generations for its driving, high-velocity melody that makes you want to move naturally.

It’s a track that brilliantly captures a page from youth spent with someone you love, renowned as an uplifting anthem that boosts your spirits.

Recommended for scenes where you want to create an overflowing sense of climax.

Connect!Misaka Saki

Saki Misaka – Connect! (Full ver.)

This song, written as the support anthem for the 98th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, is included on Saki Misaka’s first nationally distributed EP.

It marked the first time in the tournament’s history that a current first-year high school student was selected.

Depicting bonds with teammates and the mindset of players heading into matches from the perspective of the same generation, it captured the hearts of many.

In January 2020, she performed it at Saitama Stadium 2002 before an audience of about 60,000.

Although it’s a medium-tempo ballad, its pop sensibility combines strength with warmth, gently encouraging not only those dedicated to sports but also anyone striving toward a goal together with cherished friends.

ultra soulB’z

B’z / ultra soul

It’s the official theme song of the World Aquatics Championships and one of B’z’s signature tracks.

It’s the kind of song that really amps up sports, and just listening to it gets you fired up—perfect for school sports days and athletic festivals.

It’s a classic, high-energy song that livens up any sports event.

The Zero Sense10-FEET

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

Created as the ending theme song for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, this track expresses the passion of pursuing dreams and the resolve to face hardships, all through the theme of basketball.

Its poetic lyrics skillfully weave in basketball terminology, and the signature high-energy rock sound of 10-FEET blends perfectly to heighten the film’s climax.

In December 2022, it was included on the album Collins and garnered major attention as the movie’s ending theme.

Symbolically portraying the doubts and traps players confront, the song vividly depicts the strength to overcome them and achieve one’s goals.

It’s a perfect addition to your playlist when you want to boost motivation during training or strengthen both mind and body.