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

SunMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Sun

It’s a song by My Hair is Bad imbued with the freshness of a spring breeze.

Vivid depictions unique to high school baseball—pre-game nerves, the smell of mud on the field, the sound of the brass band—resonate deeply.

The members’ past and present feelings intertwine, resulting in a gem that fires up the hearts of its listeners.

Released in March 2024, the track was written as the official theme song for MBS for the 96th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

At their show at Saitama Super Arena, they created a moving stage together with a full house of fans.

It’s a work that will resonate not only with those who have memories of the baseball club, but with anyone who threw themselves wholeheartedly into their youth.

Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK

Kimisidai Train

It’s a powerful track packed with a passionate message centered on self-improvement and moving forward.

It directly appeals to the importance of stepping into the future built on past experiences, delivering a heartfelt message alongside emotional sounds.

The driving beats and well-timed dynamic shifts create an intensity that powerfully stirs listeners.

The song was included on the album “Zankyo Reference,” released in October 2011.

It’s known as a staple at ONE OK ROCK’s live shows, igniting the crowd and fostering a strong sense of unity in the venue.

For those facing a challenge or looking to reflect on themselves, this song will be a dependable ally that gives you a push forward.

CathartistRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Catharsist [Official Music Video]

An uplifting anthem themed around the drive to better oneself and the bond with teammates, this song overflows with the powerful message that only RADWIMPS can deliver.

Released in June 2018, it was written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s soccer-related programs during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

It is also included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION and reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

As a track that pushes people to give their all toward their goals, it’s a perfect choice for use at school sports days and athletic festivals.

Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS

Banzai Sensho

This is a song by RADWIMPS created together with a thousand 18-year-olds for a special NHK program.

It carefully depicts, like a single story, the dreams and anxieties of young people and their forward-looking steps into the future, resulting in an energetic, stirring anthem of encouragement.

Included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, it became a much-talked-about gem in 2018.

Born from the passionate feelings of the youth involved, the piece was also performed on RADWIMPS’ nationwide ANTI ANTI GENERATION TOUR 2019.

As a song that colors energetic scenes where large groups move as one—like at sports festivals or group gymnastics—it naturally envelops the venue in a positive atmosphere.

Blue SpringRADWIMPS

Radwimps – Aoi Haru (Blue Spring)

An early masterpiece by RADWIMPS, whose popularity has soared even more through their collaboration with director Makoto Shinkai.

As the title suggests, it’s a song themed around youth—one you’ll definitely want to listen to while you’re still a student.

The opening lines are in English, but most of the lyrics are in Japanese, so try listening while following along with the lyric booklet.

If you really take in the words, you’ll feel inspired to cherish the present with your friends.

It’s upbeat and refreshing, making it perfect as BGM for school sports days and athletic festivals.

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SUPER BEAVER “Toppakō” MV (TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP, 2nd cour opening theme)

This song expresses the power of taking on challenges through forceful vocals and a fiery band sound.

Its lyrics, which call for facing things head-on and living life to the fullest, pierce the listener’s heart.

The passionate performances by the band members and the message that inspires the courage to move forward are beautifully harmonized in this track.

Included on a single released by Sony Music Records in October 2020, it was selected as the opening theme for the second cour of the anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.

With a powerful sound and strong messaging that epitomize SUPER BEAVER, this song is highly recommended to hype up entrance scenes at school sports days and athletic festivals.

It ignites the fighting spirit of competing athletes and stirs the hearts of the audience.

THE BALLERSSixTONES

SixTONES – THE BALLERS [YouTube ver.]

A high-energy cheer song that brilliantly fuses the heat of youth with the dynamism of sports! A track included on the album “GOLD,” released in January 2025, has been chosen as the official theme song for the B.League basketball 2024–25 season.

As SixTONES’ first sports song, it strikingly portrays overcoming adversity and fighting with all your might as a team toward a shared goal.

The spirit of never giving up and the hunger for victory resonate alongside an exhilarating, upbeat sound.

Also recommended as BGM for school festivals and for dance performances!