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

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

A school sports day is one of those events that stays in your memory as a page of youth! Working together with your teammates in competitions, getting fired up with dances and cheering battles—there’s so much excitement.

And to really liven things up, background music is essential! In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that are perfect for sports day, especially ones that really capture the feeling of youth.

From refreshing melodies, to songs about friendship, to tracks that make you want to start running—these are all timeless classics packed with youthful passion.

Be sure to use them as a reference!

[Youth Songs] Songs that energize sports days and athletic festivals. Tracks that brighten up competition venues (111–120)

no heart rate[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Heart Rate of Zero (MMV)

no heart rate[Alexandros]

[Alexandros], a rock band with numerous signature songs and a wide presence at rock festivals across Japan, released “Mushin Hakusū” in 2022, which was chosen as the opening theme for the first cour of the anime Ao Ashi.

The lyrics, depicting the emotions of players stepping onto the stage in a way that matches the work’s worldview, leave a strong impression.

The passionate band performance brims with appeal, perfect for energizing a sports day stage where participants give their all.

It’s a rock number that sings of moments when uncontrollable passion and hope overflow.

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Dream placew-inds.

To the Place of Dreams (MUSIC VIDEO Full ver.) / w-inds.

Dream placew-inds.

It’s a coming-of-age song that was also used as the image song for the 83rd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

With a sense of speed and freshness, and lyrics about heading toward the place of our dreams, it’s a song that makes you feel like giving your all together and climbing to the top.

The rap sections sprinkled throughout blend well with the chorus, making it a catchy song that easily sticks in your head.

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Bring it on, youth!Kobushi Fakutorī

Kobushi Factory “Bring It On, Youth!” (Promotion Edit)

Bring it on, youth!Kobushi Fakutorī

This song radiates a heart-stirring appeal as an anthem cheering on young people in the thick of their youth.

Using baseball as its motif—likening life’s do-or-die moments to the tense scenario of the bottom of the ninth, two outs, bases loaded—it powerfully pushes you to rise to the challenge.

Its message, infused with perseverance and passion, will resonate not only on the sports field but with anyone striving in everyday life.

Released by Kobushi Factory in July 2016 and included on the album “Kobushi Sono Ichi,” the track drew attention as a fiery, baseball-themed funk number.

With robust vocals and an exhilarating sound, this youth-boosting anthem hits even harder when played during club activities, matches, tournaments, or any moment you’re pursuing a goal.

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Go for it!Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Guts da ze!!

Go for it!Urufuruzu

This is a track bursting with energy, featuring a powerful, cheer-song-like message that truly resonates.

The lyrics express the courage to face difficulties and a strong will to never give up in a positive way, uplifting you when you’re feeling down.

Combined with Ulfuls’ energetic performance, it becomes a warm, encouraging song that gently gives listeners a push forward.

Released in December 1995, it brought courage and hope to many people.

It’s perfect for times when you want to boost your motivation and energy—school events like sports days, right before a game, or as a morning wake-up tune.

Even when you’re dealing with hardships or worries, this dependable anthem gives you the strength to look ahead and take that first step.

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Beloved daysyangusukinii

Young Skinny – Oh, Beloved Days [Official Music Video]

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It’s a song by Young Skinny themed around youth and friendship.

Its charm lies in the poetic depiction of growth, change, and how we face the past from a young person’s perspective.

Feelings you couldn’t understand before become clear to you now—haven’t we all had that experience? It’s included on their major-label first EP, “If We Could Find Happiness in Anything,” released in September 2023.

Listen to it with your friends, and it’s sure to deepen your bonds.

It’s also a perfect track for anyone looking to fire up the excitement at a sports day or school athletics festival.

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Curtain callYuuri

My Hero Academia Season 7, Cour 2 OP Non-Credit Video / OP Theme: “Curtain Call” by Yuuri

Curtain callYuuri

Yuri’s “Curtain Call,” filled with heartfelt passion, is a moving song that celebrates the brilliance of friendship and youth.

Its powerful rock sound and emotionally resonant lyrics perfectly capture the heated atmosphere of school sports days and athletic festivals.

Released in July 2024, the track gained attention as the opening theme for the hugely popular anime My Hero Academia.

It’s a song we’d love everyone to hear as they sweat alongside their teammates and etch a page of their youth.

Embracing the importance of friendship and bonds, it cheers you on to enjoy everything with all your might—an upbeat tune that’s perfect for a sports day.

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WinnerShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze 'Winner' MUSIC VIDEO

WinnerShonan no Kaze

While it’s quintessentially a Shonan no Kaze summer tune, it’s also an unbeatable fit as a friendship anthem that boosts morale.

It suits both guys going all-out for the win and girls shining with full-on passion, and its catchy vibe makes it perfect for everyone to get hyped together.

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