Recommended for sports festivals! Examples of funny slogans and how to come up with them

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One of the biggest events in student life, the sports festival is always an especially exciting occasion.

And the slogan displayed every year is one of the fun parts of the event, isn’t it?

In this article, we’ll be focusing on slogans that are “funny” among all the sports festival slogans!

Coming up with phrases and taglines from scratch can be enjoyable, but it’s definitely easier when you have some examples to use as references.

Feel free to use the ones we introduce just as they are, or expand on the ideas and make your own tweaks!

Be sure to raise a great slogan and make unforgettable memories at your sports festival!

Title vibes from hit anime, games, and dramas (1–10)

Animal Gathering: The Forest of the XX Group

This is a slogan adapted from the popular game “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” a hit with not only kids but adults too.

Try replacing the “Animal” part with your class or team name and use it.

It’s recommended when you want a friendly, fun atmosphere for your sports festival.

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Class ○○ Revengers

This is a slogan inspired by the popular series Tokyo Revengers, which spans a wide range of media including anime and live-action films.

While it includes sci-fi elements, it’s primarily a battle-focused work, and you can feel its power just from the title.

The word “Revengers” is also a key point—use it to convey a strong will to stand up to formidable forces.

The series features many lines that rally comrades and memorable quotes related to fighting, so placing those around the slogan to amplify the momentum is also recommended.

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Blade of Group O: Infinite Victory Arc

This is a slogan that riffs on the title of the globally hit anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train.

Replace the “Kimetsu” part with your class or team name, and change “Train” to “Victory” to create a powerful slogan.

Just like the characters who risk their lives to slay demons, it expresses taking on the sports festival with your whole heart and soul.

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Top Gun

How about a slogan inspired by the film Top Gun, famous for its thrilling fighter-jet action? The phrase “Top Gun” encapsulates the fierce determination to win—like saying, “We’re going all out to reach the top.” It not only condenses that spirit into a succinct expression, but also carries the movie’s imagery, conveying a sense of combat and competition.

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Buzzwords and trending phrases (1–10)

If you want to emphasize familiarity and fun, we recommend these slogans that use trending words and popular phrases! By incorporating buzzworthy lines or buzzwords that took the times by storm, you’ll create slogans that are easy for visitors to understand.

Of course, using them while they’re in vogue will double the impact, but even after the boom fades, clever use can still draw attention.

Try creating a variety of slogans—from rousing phrases to ones with a playful vibe!

When do we win? Right now!

This is a slogan inspired by the iconic phrase “When do you do it? Right now!” from Osamu Hayashi, a popular cram school instructor and TV personality.

It calls on people to push toward victory while expressing the determination to give everything to the present.

Evoking Hayashi’s distinctive delivery is also key, adding a light touch to the intensity of the message.

It humorously conveys that to seize lofty goals, it’s crucial to stack up small wins and to go after victories in each moment.

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[Name] is insanely awesome!

It’s a slogan that expresses both the expectation that team members will shine and the urge to praise them when they do.

The original phrase “Ōsako hanpa nai tte” (“Osako is insanely good”) was coined when soccer player Yuya Osako appeared in the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, and it drew attention again in 2018 after his World Cup performances.

The appeal of the phrase lies in the passion of a teammate talking about Osako’s brilliant play.

The impression of someone pouring out their feelings before their words are fully formed is striking, and creating a slogan that references that long original quote could be fun.

It’s a phrase where conveying heartfelt intensity—and a sense of trust in your teammates—is crucial.

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Power! Yeah!

To seize victory at the sports festival, it’s important to truly demonstrate teamwork and the effort you’ve built up.

This is a cheerful, straightforward slogan that seems to express unleashing the power within the body.

It evokes the signature bit of Nakayama Kinnikun—who is active both as a comedian and a bodybuilder—conveying nothing but boundless energy in the most direct way.

It feels like a shout to showcase one’s strength, a phrase that brightly lifts and amplifies our own power.

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