[Childcare] Recommended for sports day performances and dances! A collection of classic and popular songs

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!

Playlist

[Childcare] Recommended for sports day performances and dances! A collection of classic and popular songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Song of GanbarimanSakushi: Tomorogi Yuyukio / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira		An encouraging song that gives you courage in a new environment
2	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s upbeat song “Sachiare”
3	Smile (Hana Kappa)Kamisiraishi Moka		The opening theme song of Hanakappa
4	Tattayuzu		An uplifting cheer song that encourages children’s feelings
5	RainbowYūsuke		Shining with rainbow colors in Yusuke’s “Rainbow”!
6	OLA!!yuzu		“Hola” is a greeting in Spanish.
7	La-la-la! Tropical Carnival!gaagaaS		A tropical carnival-style kids’ sports day dance song
8	Standing on stageYOASOBI		A moving song that supports children striving toward their dreams
9	mismatchedTHE SUPER FRUIT		THE SUPER FRUIT's “Chiguhagu” is popular.
10	Happy Jam JamM.S.J		Children’s dance song “Happy Jam Jam”
11	Anpanman’s Marchdoriimingu		Anpanman’s theme song, a song of courage and hope
12	swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu		YOASOBI releases 'Tsubame', the theme song for an SDGs program
13	hontosumika		sumika to perform the theme song for the Doraemon movie
14	Asleep or awakePorukadotto Sutingurei		Ending theme of the new chapter of Pokémon
15	Good Luck! My Friend feat. Murotsuyoshi & Sakana-kunToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		Skapara’s cheerful theme song
16	Odoru Pompoko RinAdo		Ado covers the opening theme song of Chibi Maruko-chan
17	Monster’s Flower SongVaundy		An energetic song introduction to liven up the sports day
18	After-school Request!ikinari tōhoku-san		A positive, sports day-oriented song by Iginaritouhokusan
19	ROSÉ & Bruno MarsAPT.		A dance track by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars
20	I wonderDa-iCE		Children show off dance to Da-iCE's new song
21	STARSSnow Man		Let's dance to a Snow Man song at the sports day
22	Nice idea!Ryokushokushakai		Vegetable Life commercial, a positive song by Ryokushaka (Ryokuoushoku Shakai)
23	Baby Shark		Let's liven up the sports festival with a smash-hit shark-themed song
24	Double Double Fight!CANDY TUNE		CANDY TUNE’s smash hit song that gives you energy
25	KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song, an eternal love that continues into the next life
26	together; along with; bothWANIMA		Let's liven up the sports day with WANIMA's upbeat dance track
27	SuttakatattattaKeroponzu Puppeezu		A children’s play song that turns morning routines into fun movements
28	Pokemon 123Poketto Monsutā		Pokemon opening theme song
29	Chinpun kanpun punfuwari oneesan		Introduction to Fuwa-ri Oneesan's dance song
30	migratory bird[Alexandros]		If you're dancing at a sports day, 'Migratory Birds' is perfect.
31	Ice de chu♡hiromichi & tanizou		A cool, sweet treat dance song for year-round
32	kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon		Sakanaction releases first new song in three years
33	Bye, see you again sometime!Yonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s exhilarating hit song that’s perfect for a sports day
34	ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE		Rock songs for sports day
35	Good dayMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE's “Good Day” is perfect for a sports day dance.
36	LOVE IS THE STRONGESTMay’n		A hero-themed dance track for a sports day
37	Buff and super muscular!!Shinzawa Toshihiko, Yamano Satoko, Mori Mami		A workout song for dancing like a macho man
38	Anytime Anywheremilet		The Ending Theme Song of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
39	Curtain callYuuri		Yuri’s song Curtain Call energizes children.
40	VoyageIkuta Rira		A youth-themed cheer song and a dance assignment track
41	Do-su-ko-iShinzawa Toshihiko, Yamano Satoko, Mori Asami, Yamada Riiko, Matsuie Makiko		Sumo-themed exercises for children
42	Donuts! Do~nuts!?Suzuki Tsubasa		Donut Dance is perfect for a sports day
43	Happinessarashi		Arashi cheer song, dance for sports day
44	Jamboree Mickey! Let’s dance!Tōkyō Dizunī Rizōto		Participatory kids' dance by Disney
45	Ta-da-da-da-daaa!		A bright, uplifting song that gives you courage and is fun to dance to.
46	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		A fun song that boosts children's self-esteem
47	Poyoyon March		Give children courage with an upbeat march
48	Green light from the blue sky		With a green light from the blue sky, toward a fun future
49	PopopopoposeGReeeeN		“Popopopo Pose” is a fun dance song popular with children.
50	Bean Squadron Bibin-Biin		The Bean Squadron protects love and peace!
51	Mīchatta Dance		Bring out children’s smiles and energy through fun dance
52	To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand		Song of the Joy of Being Alive
53	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		An anthem that looks forward and challenges dreams
54	strollInoue Azumi		Totoro’s “Sanpo” is a delightful classic.
55	Obake bake bake gaccha!Keroponzu		A ghost song you can dance to for Halloween
56	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		A cheer song that sings about the courage to take on challenges
57	Advance! Pill Bugsakushi: satou hiromichi, taniguchi kunihiro/ sakkyoku: honda youichirou		Kids have fun exercising with the Pill Bug Gymnastics
58	AdventureYOASOBI		“Adventure,” a song celebrating the fun of a school sports day
59	Only One StoryZEROBASEONE		A song that supports your first step toward your dreams
60	Peep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaera		Hanakappa’s new opening theme song will be performed by Kaela Kimura.
61	Halloween! Halloween!Machico		The lively singing voice of Machico from Hiroshima
62	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'StaRt' is moving.
63	Pumpkin Cha-chaHautokun & Fuwari Oneesan		Have a fun Halloween with the Pumpkin Dance!
64	Hyurara boon-boon!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		Gets you hyped! An energizing track has arrived
65	Anpanman’s March		Anpanman is a very popular character among children.
66	The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving Dance		The Cute Dance Song of Butt Detective
67	Children all over the world		Let's dance to a song that wishes for children's happiness.
68	GeGeGe no KitaroAdo		Smiles with the song of GeGeGe no Kitaro
69	Disney exercises		Let's have fun dancing to Disney music!
70	SmileKamisiraishi Moka		Hanakappa’s Energetic Dance
71	It’s a sweets-ful time!Tokyo Dizunīrando		A pop dance song by Vanellope for children
72	What is this, Panda Samba?		Let's have fun dancing the Panda Samba!
73	La La La ExercisegaagaaS		The fun-to-dance “La La La Exercises” are popular.
74	Senbonzakura		Have fun dancing to the sakura theme with Senbonzakura
75	nectarineterebi senshi		The theme song of Tensai TV-kun, a track brimming with children’s sensibilities.
76	Sports Day Dance: Magic of SmilesŌhara Yuiko		Smiles with Hanakappa's dance song
77	Aloha e komo maiAramaki Yoko, Yamadera Koichi		Let's have fun moving our bodies with Hawaiian dance!
78	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing summer song, the brilliance of youth
79	Fruit Dance Roundup!		A dance where you have fun singing the names of fruits
80	Shuriken Ninja		Transform into a ninja! Let’s play with fun songs and techniques.
81	primary colorsYOASOBI		Reaffirming our bonds with the friendship song “Three Primary Colors”
82	Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondai		Ending theme song of Chibi Maruko-chan
83	TimingBurakku Bisukettsu		Popular songs perfect for a lively sports day
84	Under the SeaRitoru Māmeido		A cheerful mermaid princess song in a calypso style
85	Pineapple ExerciseSakushi: Uranaka Kōichi / Sakkyoku: Ozawa Kazuto		Let's have fun dancing to the Fruit Exercise Song
86	Heart, on the dancing side.meiyo		Perfect for sports day! A bright, energetic song filled with spirit.
87	We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A rhythmic summer song with an impressive sound of Japanese taiko drums
88	Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Odoru Pompokolin by B.B. Queens
89	Pokémon Halloween Mystery PartyMachico		The Pokémon Halloween song is fun.
90	Haro Hallowin Win is about to start!Mori Asami		Children are overjoyed with the Halloween song
91	The Ghost Picture Book SongMizuki Nana		Theme song of Obake Zukan, a Halloween dance track
92	A I U E O musicGReeeeN		A rhythmic piece that plays with the Japanese syllabary (gojūon)
93	Color Explorersicchī・naru		Color Exploration! A song depicting children's adventures and dreams
94	Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5		The anime ending theme by Dream5 is extremely popular.
95	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		Kento-san's 'Hai, yorokonde' is trending
96	Lovely Wonderlandshimajirou		A song that celebrates children's sense of adventure and joy
97	Living in ColorDizunī		Tokyo Disney 40th Anniversary Theme Song
98	Sports Day Dance: Under the SeaSakushi: Hawādo Asshuman / Sakkyoku: Aran Menken		“Under the Sea” is a fun dance song.
99	Karada DandanDeguchi Takashi, Yamada Riiko		A dance song where you pretend to be animals will liven up the sports day.
100	DoraemonHoshino Gen		Doraemon's theme song is popular with children.
101	Maru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.		A heartwarming song with bright, uplifting lyrics
102	Make you happyNiziU		NiziU’s smile-themed smash hit song
103	100% CourageJanīzu Jr.		The theme song of Nintama Rantarō is popular.
104	Hyokkori Hyoutan-jimaMaekawa Yōko		Yoko Maekawa of the Four Heavenly Kings of anime songs
105	Little Ghost-chan DanceKutsuna Mika		Ghost-chan's Halloween Dance Song
106	Age-age donuts		Donut Dance, let’s have fun and dance!
107	Festival Dokkyun		Summer Festival Dance “Omatsuri Dokkyun”
108	Groovy Vehicle Dance Medley		Let's have fun moving our bodies with a vehicles medley
109	ParadiseNiziU		NiziU’s new song is the theme song for the Doraemon movie.
110	Donsuka Panpan Cheer SquadYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi		A cheerful cheer song you can dance to energetically at a sports day
111	Shimajiro Ondo!		A lively rhythm that makes the heart dance—a song loved by children
112	I am the strongest.Ado		ONE PIECE theme song: Ado’s confidence track
113	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		An upbeat song that energizes the venue with its music
114	Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu		Music for the beanbag toss event at a sports day
115	Sun Sun Exercisedoriimingu		Popular with children as the exercise song from Anpanman
116	Soran Bushi/Nanchū SoranItō Takio		A powerful modern arrangement of a Hokkaido folk song
117	The railroad tracks go on forever.		A musical piece for a hopeful train journey
118	Theme of the Little Monster		Let's have fun with monsters' song and dance
119	Toy Cha-Cha-Cha		Expand children's dreams with a toy song
120	Waltz dance in the snow		Let's have fun dancing to the children's song 'Yuki'
121	Watch out for hornets!		Learning about danger through the hornet dance
122	Insect Tai Chi		Expressing insect movements through Tai Chi
123	Happy Easter		A fun dance with an Easter theme
124	[Game] Doraemon		Let's enjoy dancing to the Doraemon song
125	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		AKB48’s classic hit “Koisuru Fortune Cookie”
126	New EraAdo		Theme song of the ONE PIECE movie, a track brimming with a sense of speed
127	Ebi KanicsKeroponzu		The “Ebikanics” dance popular with children
128	Soran BushiItō Takio		A folk song from Hokkaido originating from the herring fishery, the Tanoshii-bushi (Fun Tune)
129	Coco☆Natsuhiromichi & tanizou		Hiro-michi Sato and Kunihiro Taniguchi’s Sports Day Exercises
130	Let’s go look for Morry’s seedgaagaaS		An Adventure Song to Enjoy with Children
131	Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN		An energetic song from the One Piece Fish-Man Island arc
132	But no loveRainy。		An upbeat song that both adults and children can enjoy
133	OrangeSPYAIR		A song that portrays memories of youth and the courage to move forward
134	Helloyama × bocchiboromaru		Cheering Song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru
135	Exciting Paradehiromichi & tanizou		A lively dance song introduction for the Minami-jima Parade
136	Mischief Monster: Kaboom!hiromichi & tanizou		A song that brings out children's energy
137	Where is this mushroom?Yokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi		A children's song where a mushroom's transformations are fun
138	Happy SongTokyo Dizunīrando		Dance music of Tokyo Disneyland
139	We are little pirates.hiromichi & tanizou		Stimulating children's imaginations with a pirate dance
140	As expected, super hyped!momokurochan Z		A dance song to liven up the sports day!
141	Muscatyuzu		Let's dance with the kids to Yuzu's 'Muscat'!
142	Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Hoshino Gen		The theme song of the trending Ghost Dance
143	KICK BACKYonezu Kenshi		An anime theme song, a masterpiece co-created with King Gnu
144	PopcornSuzuki Tsubasa, Fukuda Ryūzō		A sports day song that brings children’s smiles and energy
145	chantAdo		An ode to diversity, exotic hit songs
146	Sumikko DiscoPerfume		Dance heats up at the Sumikko disco
147	Run!Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Momoiro Clover Z’s exhilarating song “Hashire!”
148	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā		An upbeat song that doesn’t give up on the impossible
149	Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku		“Yūki no Uta” by Okazaki Taiiku, a song that hypes up the sports festival
150	Let’s move forward! Clap your hands!		A heartwarming song that celebrates forward-looking courage and friendship.
151	Kupurupā is a secret word!		An insert song from a film that portrays children's bonds and adventures
152	Gymnastics, transform! Ninja jump!		Let's dance like ninjas together with the kids!
153	DREAMIN’ONDa-iCE		A song of infinite possibilities and an adventurous spirit
154	idolYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s new song, the TV anime’s theme, will hype up the sports festival.
155	Sparkly Kingdom on the Cloudsshimajirou		Fun sports day songs that capture children's hearts
156	[Dance] Love has burst forthyuzu		An energetic song; a movie theme song
157	Real Gonekāzu		Anthropomorphized Disney films tickle the imagination.
158	Ballooooon!!Naoto Intiraymi		A heartwarming song you can enjoy with children
159	Rocket Penguinroketto kureyon		A fun song about penguins swimming in the sea
160	Song of CourageOno Atsuko		Atsuko Ono's movie theme song is heartwarming.
161	BarararararararaTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto		A fun sports day dance to the Baymax song
162	sound ninjaFukuda Sho		The fun of ninjas dancing to the beat
163	Head over heels for the cosmosHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko		A children's song themed around space and planets
164	Clap and ClapDa-iCE		Introduction to Da-iCE’s cheer song “Clap and Clap”
165	Brother BeatSnow Man		Snow Man's movie theme song: comical and full of brotherly love.
166	POKÉDANCEnanahira		A Pokémon song that celebrates the joy of friendship
167	Nyan-Para☆DanceMiyahara Hitomi		A dance where children perform in a cat pose
168	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		A song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, perfect for flag performance
169	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		Let's dance to the theme song of Demon Slayer!
170	S-s-stealthy footsteps		Showcase of a child's quiet ninja dance
171	Ninnin Nintama Ondo		Introducing the popularity and the ondo (traditional dance/song) of Nintama Rantarō
172	Transform! Ninja-jan!		The charm of children enjoying ninja transformations
173	Mischief Ninja Arts Manual		The comical dance of the Trickster Ninja Arts Ledger
174	Hattori-kun Ondo		Introducing the Ninja Hattori-kun Ondo
175	Ninja Hattori-kun		Let's dance to the opening song of Ninja Hattori-kun
176	[Dance] ChantAdo		Let's dance to Ado's 'Show', easy and fun
177	Zankyo SankaAimer		Aimer’s sports day dance song that sings of hope and courage
178	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		A rhapsody depicting a magical world with a muscle-bound protagonist
179	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Anime theme songs sing about the brilliance of youth.
180	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song of courage to live facing forward
181	PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH		RADIO FISH’s explosively popular song shines at school sports days.
182	Let’s have fun.Shoko&The Akilla		A heartwarming song that gently embraces children
183	WINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners		The theme song for the 50th anniversary of Super Sentai
184	Color-Color Explorer!icchī・naru		Enjoy color and adventure with a colorful song
185	Friend Ponkurtonshimajirou		An uplifting, lively track that expresses friendship and bonds
186	Secret Ramen Exercisetakahashi akira		Get healthy with the fun “Secret Ramen Exercise”
187	Ghost Partytanizō & satō hiromichi		Nurturing children's imagination with Halloween music
188	Carrot NinjaKeroponzu		A special feature exploring the charm of the Carrot Ninja
189	Princess WaltzDizunīrando Pari		Beautiful dance of a Disney Princess
190	Everyone’s a star!Haisukūru Myūjikaru		Disney movie, a classic you can sing and dance to
191	My Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumi		The Appeal of Studio Ghibli’s Masterpiece ‘Totoro’
192	Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin		A lively, cheerful song that brings a smile to everyone
193	Banana Parent and ChildSakata Osamu		A Fun Song of a Banana Parent and Child
194	Color NinjaOzawa Kazuto		A fun stage where colorful ninjas dance
195	The animal train has arrived.Ozawa Kazuto		Animal role-play dance program
196	Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko		A song where children's smiles spread happiness
197	The Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy”Tokyo Dizunīrando		Disney Villains-themed Halloween dance
198	Super Dancin’ ManiaTokyo Dizunīrando		Dance track for a Disney Land club event
199	Koo Lu LeeTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu		Baymax’s fun dance track with energetic choreography
200	B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu		Baymax’s Fun Dance Song
201	Brand new dayTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto		Beginner-friendly dance to the Disney 35th anniversary commemorative song
202	Happiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto		Easy to dance to as the main song of a Disney parade
203	We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho		Introducing the ninja dance of the infant class
204	CharacterRyokushokushakai		An empowering song to boost self-esteem
205	Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		The Cat Song from Okaasan to Issho
206	I want to ride a vehicle.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		Entertain children with songs about vehicles
207	March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A lively march song perfect for a sports day
208	U.S.A.DA PUMP		DA PUMP’s cover of an Italian song is a big hit
209	Refreshing and invigoratingSukotto Erikuson, Gōdon Guddouin		Disney Summer Festival captivates with traditional Japanese dance
210	mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism		The SPY×FAMILY theme song is exhilarating and easy to dance to.
211	William Tell OvertureRosshīni		A moving story woven by grand music