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Sports Day, the once-a-year event that’s also a special occasion to feel the children’s growth!
It’s an important event for parents and teachers too.
Here, we’ve gathered a variety of recommended songs to make the games and dances even more exciting.
From classic favorites to theme songs from anime kids love, and even tracks that adults can enjoy together—we’ve got a wide range of genres.
Use the videos as a reference and come up with choreography that perfectly matches the kids’ personalities!
Find the best song to light up Sports Day, and let both children and adults have fun!
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[Childcare] Recommended for sports day performances and dances! A collection of classic and popular songs (1–10)
Song of GanbarimanSakushi: Tomorogi Yuyukio / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira
This is a lively, upbeat cheer song that gives a gentle push to children who are nervous about a new environment.
It’s filled with the joy of teaming up with friends and a positive spirit, and just listening to it will fill you with courage.
Created by Akira Mine and Yukio Tomorogi, this piece is included on the album “Hoick Recommends! Nursery Songs for 12 Months—Songs and Activities to Enjoy the Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter,” released in January 2019.
It’s perfect not only for entrance ceremonies and moving up to the next class, but also for uniting hearts at sports days.
Designed to be easy for teachers to sing and play, it’s also a valuable addition to everyday childcare repertoires.
Raise your voices together to the bright melody, and anxious feelings will blow away, bringing smiles to everyone’s faces.
I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi
With its bright, catchy melody and a just-right, danceable tempo perfect for sports days and school performances, Naniwa Danshi’s “Sachiare” is a number that delights both dancers and audiences.
Naniwa Danshi is a seven-member male idol group from Johnny & Associates.
Their song “Sachiare” was selected as the theme song for Fuji TV’s morning information program Mezamashi TV.
Sparkling and ideal for waking up to, the track features upbeat, positive lyrics and an exhilarating rhythm.
Create lively choreography that even small children can enjoy dancing to, and try dancing with a smile!
Smile (Hana Kappa)Kamisiraishi Moka
“S.M.I.L.E,” used as the opening theme song for NHK’s children’s anime Hanakappa, is a track by Moka Kamishiraishi, an actress who is also active as a singer.
This “S.M.I.L.E” is Kamishiraishi’s CD debut song.
As the title suggests, it’s an energetic number that makes you want to hop and skip with a big smile.
Its tempo is perfect for dances at sports days and school performances, matching well with big, bouncy movements.
Tattayuzu
This is a bright, energetic cheer song featuring acoustic guitar and tambourine.
If you use it for performances at sports festivals, it can lift children’s spirits with its positive message and get everyone excited with the “Tatta Dance,” choreographed by world-renowned dancer Kent Mori.
The lyrics are also appealing, celebrating the beauty of living each precious moment with care and encouraging each person’s journey.
Released in March 2017 to commemorate Yuzu’s 20th anniversary, it was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s variety show “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” Highly recommended as a track that shines in settings where children can express themselves energetically, such as group performances at sports festivals or dances at school events.
RainbowYūsuke
Listening to the bright, positive song “Rainbow” is sure to fill children’s faces with smiles.
With Yusuke’s vocals leading the way, let’s all join hands and head into a world of rainbows! The lyrics, which cherish seven-colored individuality while expanding the circle of friendship, are perfect for a school sports day.
Released digitally in June 2011, this popular track was also used as the ending theme for “Shimajiro no Wao!”.
In keeping with the title, it’s fun to dance with rainbow-colored costumes and props.
If everyone sings and dances with energy, a rainbow will surely appear in your hearts!
OLA!!yuzu
“Hola” is a greeting used in Portuguese-speaking regions such as Spain and Mexico.
It’s used as a casual salutation similar to “hello” or “hi” in English.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film Crayon Shin-chan: My Moving Story! Cactus Large Attack!.
“OLA!!” is a playful title that also puns on the protagonist Shin-chan’s first-person pronoun, “ora,” and it’s a lively track with the cheerful sound of the marimba, an essential element of Latin music.
Just like Crayon Shin-chan, whom kids love, try dancing with lots of energy and have fun!
La-la-la! Tropical Carnival!gaagaaS
This is a lively, movement-based song with a fun, tropical carnival vibe that energizes children’s sports days.
Created by gaagaaS as an original exercise program for Morii Fantasy’s character “Lala-chan,” it was released in March 2024 and has been adopted by over 600 preschools nationwide.
The rhythmic dance encourages big movements of the arms and legs, and by dancing together, children naturally develop expressive skills and cooperation.
As a tie-in with the AEON Group, it’s perfect for sports day performances and parent-child dances! The choreography is enjoyable for adults too, helping to deepen parent-child communication.