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[Blazing] Carefully selected tracks perfect as BGM for cavalry battles at sports festivals!

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Kibasen (cavalry battle), where teams of three to five form a “horse,” and the rider tries to snatch a hat or sash from riders on other “horses.” It’s a classic sports day event that gets not only the participants but also the spectators fired up, with battles as heated as those of samurai in the Warring States period! In this article, we introduce songs that are perfect for kibasen.

Drawing on the horseback theme, we’ve picked tracks from various genres—from theme songs of historical dramas depicting the lives of samurai, to sports day staples, to J-pop that fills you with energy just by listening.

Use this as a reference!

[Intense] Carefully Selected Songs Perfect for Sports Day Cavalry Battle BGM! (41–50)

Flight of the BumblebeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee, Ormandy & Philadelphia Orchestra (1965) Rimsky-Korsakov Kumobachi no Hikō Ormandy

Flight of the BumblebeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Known as a masterpiece of classical music, this piece is characterized by its fast tempo and continuous chromatic scales that make it sound as if real bees are buzzing around.

Originally composed as part of an opera, it has since been arranged for various instruments and ensembles and has been loved by many.

It was also adopted as the theme for the 1940s radio program The Green Hornet and has been performed across genres, including jazz and rock.

Playing it during intense competitions like cavalry battles will heighten the participants’ excitement and fire up the audience with its powerful music.

It’s highly recommended when you want to instantly boost the atmosphere of a sports day.

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One-Eyed Dragon Masamune ThemeIkebe Shinichirō

[CD Audio] Dokuganryū Masamune Opening Theme

One-Eyed Dragon Masamune ThemeIkebe Shinichirō

As a perfect song for the cavalry battle at a school sports day, I recommend this NHK Taiga drama theme.

Composed by Shinichiro Ikebe, it features powerful orchestration and a dramatic progression.

Befitting a drama that portrays the lives of samurai warlords, the music symbolizes strength, solitude, and grandeur.

Created for a drama broadcast in 1987, the piece has long been loved by many fans.

Its fusion of traditional Japanese instruments with Western music is superb, evoking an epic story in the listener’s heart.

It’s a track that will lift the spirits of those taking part in the cavalry battle at the sports festival.

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So WhatP!nk

P!nk – So What (Official Video)

So WhatP!nk

A powerful anthem from American songstress Pink about overcoming heartbreak.

The lyrics brim with assertiveness and humor, as she boldly declares, “I’m still a rock star.” Released in August 2008, the song appears on Pink’s fifth album, Funhouse.

It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became a global hit.

Its energetic sound and uplifting message make it perfect for high-intensity competitions like a cavalry-style team battle.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to regain confidence or push through challenges.

Play it at a school sports day, and it’s sure to boost participants’ morale!

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In conclusion

We introduced songs that are perfect for the cavalry battle at sports day. They’re all powerful tracks that fire up your fighting spirit and get you pumped just by listening. Be careful to avoid injuries, and put on an intense battle that lives up to the music!