Popular songs recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! A collection of classic and latest tracks to liven up the event

The preschool sports day is a once-a-year event that the children really look forward to! And you can’t do without BGM to boost the excitement! Upbeat music makes the competitions and dances even more fun, and it brightens the mood of both the children and the cheering adults.

Here, we’ll introduce recommended songs for sports day.

We’ve gathered energetic tracks that lift your spirits just by listening—beloved anime songs for kids, exercise tunes everyone can enjoy, and familiar classics.

Find songs that match the theme of your sports day or class, and create a fun atmosphere!

Playlist

Popular songs recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! A collection of classic and latest tracks to liven up the event
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Song of GanbarimanSakushi: Tomorogi Yuyukio / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira		An encouraging song that gives you courage in a new environment
2	OrangeSPYAIR		Supporting children's growth with a hopeful singing voice
3	Ballooooon！！Naoto Intiraymi		A song that depicts the pure heart of a child
4	DREAMIN’ONDa-iCE		An exhilarating song that sings of infinite possibilities
5	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		A song with a bright melody that sings of the courage to move forward
6	Colorfulyuzu		Colorful hope and the brightness of everyday life
7	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		Let's get hyped with Naniwa Danshi's cheer song 'Sachiare'!
8	Monster’s Flower SongVaundy		An energetic song introduction to liven up the sports day
9	Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku		“Yūki no Uta” by Okazaki Taiiku, a song that hypes up the sports festival
10	Nice idea!Ryokushokushakai		Positive morning vibes and a fun rhythm
11	Blue and SummerMrs.GREEN APPRE		Depicting summer scenes in a youth-themed song
12	Zankyo SankaAimer		A sports day song by Aimer that sings of hope and courage
13	swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu		A children's cheer song with an SDGs message
14	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		An energetic song that gets the venue hyped with its music
15	La-la-la! Tropical Carnival!gaagaaS		A tropical carnival-style sports day dance song
16	hontosumika		sumika to perform the theme song for the Doraemon movie
17	Asleep or awakePorukadotto Sutingurei		Ending theme of the new chapter of Pokémon
18	Curtain callYuuri		Yuri’s song Curtain Call energizes children.
19	Good Luck! My Friend feat. Murotsuyoshi & Sakana-kunToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		Skapara’s cheerful theme song
20	KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song, an eternal love that continues into the next life
21	Standing on stageYOASOBI		YOASOBI's sports-themed songs are perfect for school sports festivals
22	Ice de chu♡hiromichi & tanizou		A cool, sweet treat dance song for year-round
23	Baby Shark		Let's liven up the sports festival with a smash-hit shark-themed song
24	Odoru Pompoko RinAdo		Ado covers the opening theme song of Chibi Maruko-chan
25	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		Cheer on the children with a sports day cheer song
26	Good dayMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE's “Good Day” is perfect for a sports day dance.
27	Bye, see you again sometime!Yonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s exhilarating hit song that’s perfect for a sports day
28	I wonderDa-iCE		Children show off dance to Da-iCE's new song
29	After-school Request!ikinari tōhoku-san		A positive, sports day-oriented song by Iginaritouhokusan
30	Under the SeaRitoru Māmeido		Under the Sea is a song suitable for sports day events.
31	We GrapesSakushi: Fukuda Sho / Sakkyoku: Suzuki Tsubasa		A childcare dance with a grape motif
32	Jamboree Mickey! Let’s dance!Tōkyō Dizunī Rizōto		Participatory kids' dance by Disney
33	paprikaFoorin×Yonezu Kenshi		Composed by Kenshi Yonezu, a children’s dance song suitable for school sports day
34	Sumo ExerciseKeroponzu		Sumo Taiso is a fun song popular with children.
35	Heart, on the dancing side.meiyo		Bright, upbeat songs perfect for a children's sports day
36	Smile (Hanakappa)Kamisiraishi Moka		Hanakappa's opening theme, a classic filled with smiles
37	CharacterRyokushokushakai		Encourage children with an uplifting cheer song
38	100% Courage		An iconic song that gives you energy at a sports day
39	Let’s take a step into the future		Shimajiro's cheer song encourages children.
40	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		WANIMA's 'Yatte Miyou' is an energizing song.
41	A I U E O musicGReeeeN		A happy song that conveys the power of words and resonates with children
42	Obake bake bake gaccha!Keroponzu		A ghost song you can dance to for Halloween
43	Happy SongTokyo Dizunīrando		Expressing friendship and joy with a bright song
44	PopopopoposeGReeeeN		Perfect for children’s program theme songs and exercises on NHK!
45	Color-Color Explorer!icchī・naru		Enjoy color and adventure with a colorful song
46	Mīchatta Dance		Bring out children’s smiles and energy through fun dance
47	Green light from the blue sky		With a green light from the blue sky, toward a fun future
48	Halloween! Halloween!Machico		The lively singing voice of Machico from Hiroshima
49	Haro Hallowin Win is about to start!Mori Asami		Children are overjoyed with the Halloween song
50	The Ghost Picture Book SongMizuki Nana		Theme song of Obake Zukan, a Halloween dance track
51	Little Ghost-chan DanceKutsuna Mika		Ghost-chan's Halloween Dance Song
52	Toy Cha-Cha-Cha		Expand children's dreams with a toy song
53	stroll		Totoro’s “Sanpo” is a delightful classic.
54	Nyan-Para☆Dance		Dance that enjoys cat-like movements
55	Fruit Dance Roundup!		A dance where you have fun singing the names of fruits
56	The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving Dance		The Cute Dance Song of Butt Detective
57	La La La ExercisegaagaaS		A gymnastics song that kids can enjoy dancing to
58	The railroad tracks go on forever.		A musical piece for a hopeful train journey
59	ultramarineYOASOBI		“Gunjou” is recommended for the parachute (parachute play/para-balloon).
60	POKÉDANCEnanahira		A fun dance tune that celebrates friendship and new encounters
61	Theme of the Little Monster		Let's have fun with monsters' song and dance
62	Age-age donuts		Donut Dance, let’s have fun and dance!
63	Festival Dokkyun		Summer Festival Dance “Omatsuri Dokkyun”
64	Bean Squadron Bibin-Biin		The Bean Squadron protects love and peace!
65	What is this, Panda Samba?		Let's have fun dancing the Panda Samba!
66	Poyoyon March		Give children courage with an upbeat march
67	Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)		Anpanman Taiso is a fun and lively song.
68	Anpanman’s March		Anpanman is a very popular character among children.
69	Exciting Parade		A bright, rhythmic dance song
70	Watch out for hornets!		Learning about danger through the hornet dance
71	Tsubame (YOASOBI with Midories)		A heartwarming song that depicts a swallow’s small dream
72	Groovy Vehicle Dance Medley		Let's have fun moving our bodies with a vehicles medley
73	Children all over the world		Let's dance to a song that wishes for children's happiness.
74	To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand		Song of the Joy of Being Alive
75	Insect Tai Chi		Expressing insect movements through Tai Chi
76	GeGeGe no KitaroAdo		Smiles with the song of GeGeGe no Kitaro
77	Hyurara boon-boon!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		Gets you hyped! An energizing track has arrived
78	We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A rhythmic summer song with an impressive sound of Japanese taiko drums
79	Happy Easter		A fun dance with an Easter theme
80	nectarineterebi senshi		A bright and fun children's song from Tensai TV-kun
81	It’s a sweets-ful time!Tokyo Dizunīrando		A pop dance song by Vanellope for children
82	B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu		Baymax’s Fun Dance Song
83	OLA!!yuzu		A song that faces forward, conveying hope and courage
84	Tattayuzu		Yuzu’s cheer song: moving forward while valuing individuality
85	Hero of the Sports DayShinzawa Toshihiko		A children's hero song cheering on a sports day
86	Ta-da-da-da-daaa!		A bright, uplifting song that gives you courage and is fun to dance to.
87	PLAYERSYOASOBI		Turning game memories into music with YOASOBI's new song
88	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		An anthem that encourages the courage to face setbacks
89	Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin		A song that makes you feel energized when you sing and dance
90	Koo Lu LeeTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu		Baymax’s fun dance track with energetic choreography
91	superstarKetsumeishi		The importance of letting hidden talents shine
92	I am the strongest.Ado		The powerful in-film song from the movie One Piece
93	But no loveRainy。		An energetic song that both adults and children can enjoy
94	together; along with; bothWANIMA		A classic whose uplifting vocals give your heart a gentle push forward
95	Shinako Worldshinako		Shinako’s captivating songs capture the hearts of children.
96	Happiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto		Easy to dance to as the main song of a Disney parade
97	Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A song for parents and children to enjoy together with cat-themed music
98	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Drama theme song, a track you can dance to with kids
99	Everyone’s a star!Haisukūru Myūjikaru		Disney movie, a classic you can sing and dance to
100	One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		A powerful song that cheers on youth is born.
101	Let’s have fun.Shoko&The Akilla		A heartwarming song that gently embraces children
102	Only One StoryZEROBASEONE		An inspiring song that celebrates hope and adventure
103	Helloyama × bocchiboromaru		Cheering Song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru
104	Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondai		Iconic songs from Chibi Maruko-chan to enjoy with children
105	RainbowKamijiyusuke		A shining anthem of hope for the sports festival—let’s dance together!
106	Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika		Singing the spirit of adventure with Rica Matsumoto’s powerful vocals
107	Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai		A dynamic song that depicts a passionate page of youth
108	Make you happyNiziU		Delivering smiles and energy with NiziU’s debut song
109	Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo		The opening theme song of the new Pokémon anime
110	Happinessarashi		A popular single by Arashi, a fast-paced, poppy theme song
111	Sign of LovePUFFY		PUFFY’s “Ai no Shirushi” is popular again
112	Ghost Party		Nurturing children's imagination with Halloween music
113	Shimajiro Ondo!		A lively rhythm that makes the heart dance—a song loved by children
114	Kupurupā is a secret word!		An insert song from a film that portrays children's bonds and adventures
115	Disney exercises		Let's have fun dancing to Disney music!
116	Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5		The anime ending theme by Dream5 is extremely popular.
117	My cutest featureFRUITS ZIPPER		An idol song discovers my own charm
118	Baroque HoedownJean Jacques Perrey		Electronic music from a Moog synthesizer is the theme song of a Disney parade
119	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		Opening theme song of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, courage and indomitable spirit
120	Freak It! ft. Tokyo Ska Paradise OrchestraMAN WITH A MISSION		A fiery track that fuses rock and ska
121	Critical HitRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' Song of Challenge
122	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		Global hit songs of K-pop and American pop!
123	The EntertainerScott Joplin		Bright and dynamic jazz piano piece
124	WINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners		The theme song for the 50th anniversary of Super Sentai is captivating.
125	idolYOASOBI		YOASOBI's powerful sports day song
126	Color Explorersicchī・naru		A Child's Adventure Song into a Colorful World
127	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		A lively and cheerful song with a borderline dance
128	Lovely Wonderlandshimajirou		A song that celebrates children's sense of adventure and joy
129	We are little pirates.hiromichi & tanizou		Make kindergarteners happy and energetic with a pirate dance
130	Heaven and HellOfufenbakku		The appeal of exhilarating classic songs perfect for sports days
131	Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu		Music for the beanbag toss event at a sports day
132	Sun Sun Exercisedoriimingu		The Anpanman exercise song is very popular among children.
133	William Tell OvertureRosshīni		A magnificent overture, marked by a powerful rhythm
134	100% CourageHikaru GENJI		The cheering song of Nintama Rantarō that gives energy and courage
135	Music Collection for Sports Day: Go Go GoZama Yoshihiro		A collection of powerful songs perfect for sports day
136	Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko		A song where children's smiles bring happiness to those around them
137	Peep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaera		Hanakappa’s new opening theme will be performed by Kaela Kimura.
138	Idol Precure with You♪ Light Up!Ishii Ami, Kumada Akane, Yoshitake Chihaya		Anime songs convey the bonds of friendship and the power of music.
139	I want to ride a vehicle.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A fun vehicle-themed song has arrived!
140	March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		Perfect for sports day! A lively march is here.
141	Maru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.		A heartwarming song with bright, uplifting lyrics
142	March “Beyond the K-Point”Takahashi Shinya		The appeal of brass band marches that liven up sports days
143	Ebi KanicsKeroponzu		The “Ebikanics” dance popular with children
144	Super Energetic ExerciseSatō Hiromichi		Warm up energetically with Hiromichi Sato’s exercises
145	SmileMori Nana		The impressive song of Oronamin CCM
146	Heavy rotationAKB48		An exhilarating, youth-filled pop song
147	Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN		The fun opening theme of the Fish-Man Island arc of ONE PIECE
148	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing song that sings of the brilliance of youth.
149	Coco☆Natsuhiromichi & tanizou		Hiro-michi Sato and Kunihiro Taniguchi’s Sports Day Exercises
150	Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		The famous song 'Odoru Pompokolin' from the anime 'Chibi Maruko-chan'