[March] Carefully selected popular songs recommended for entrance and exit at sports days and athletic festivals!
The parade of classes and groups that kicks off sports days and athletic festivals.
In the past, classical pieces were the mainstay, but in recent years you often see entrance scenes on social media set to a wide range of music—from classic marches to popular J-pop.
In this article, we’ll introduce famous pieces originally composed as marches, as well as J-pop and anime songs arranged for marching.
If you can hum the melody but can’t recall the title, this might be your solution!
We hope you find the perfect track to energize those entrance and exit marches.
Playlist
| [March] Carefully selected popular songs recommended for entrance and exit at sports days and athletic festivals! | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Under the banner of the double-headed eagleJosef Franz Wagner |  play_arrow | Josef, an Austrian-born military bandmaster and composer... |
| 2east | SOUSA SPECTACULARJohn Philip Sousa |  play_arrow | Sousa March Medley |
| 3east | Overture from Dragon Quest Isugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The orchestral piece is captivating and moving. |
| 4east | Treasure IslandIzumi Hirotaka |  play_arrow | Speaking of classic, lively Latin-style pieces for wind band... |
| 5east | Mela!Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | Depicted with the theme of a passion blazing within the heart... |
| 6east | JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 3 Execution BGMKanno Yugo |  play_arrow | Yugo Kanno’s powerful march, full of spirit |
| 7east | SPECIALZKing Gnu |  play_arrow | King Gnu's Jujutsu Kaisen theme song is a big hit |
| 8east | Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento |  play_arrow | Kento’s trending song over here |
| 9east | hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake |  play_arrow | Sing powerfully of a love that transcends time and distance |
| 10east | ultra soulB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s 31st single, a sports theme song |
| 11east | Theme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūji |  play_arrow | Yuji Ohno’s jazz, classic anime theme songs |
| 12east | I am the strongest.Ado |  play_arrow | Anime film “ONE PIECE FILM… |
| 13east | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | A lively song that portrays a child's sense of adventure |
| 14east | Don’t give upZARD |  play_arrow | The biggest hit that raised ZARD’s profile and popularity… |
| 15east | The Zero Sense10-FEET |  play_arrow | A fierce rock s— that sets the spirit of basketball ablaze. |
| 16east | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy |  play_arrow | Official music video re- on YouTube… |
| 17east | Cinderella GirlKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A fairy-tale-themed love song with a strong, meaningful message |
| 18east | We are!kitadani hiroshi |  play_arrow | Hiroshi Kitadani’s signature song ONE PIECE |
| 19east | African SymphonyVan McCoy |  play_arrow | The original piece is faster than a marching tempo, so it’s a bit slo… |
| 20east | March, April, MayYabe Masao |  play_arrow | It’s a set piece for the 1993 All-Japan Band Competition… |
| 21east | HeroYOASOBI |  play_arrow | An anime that depicts the world after the hero’s story has ended… |
| 22east | The Washington PostJohn Philip Sousa |  play_arrow | It’s a piece by Sousa, who composed numerous marches. |
| 23east | The Star-Spangled Banner ForeverJohn Philip Sousa |  play_arrow | A powerful masterpiece composed by Sousa, and a march that represents the United States. |
| 24east | Weigh anchorCharles Zimmerman |  play_arrow | It's the official march of the United States Navy. The duration is short... |
| 25east | Best FriendMatsuura Shingo |  play_arrow | It was the set piece for the 2003 wind ensemble competition... |
| 26east | Colonel BogeyKenneth Joseph Alford |  play_arrow | Some of you may find this melody very familiar… |
| 27east | The Greatest Operation in HistoryPaul Anka |  play_arrow | The Longest Day is a film that depicts the Normandy landings during World War II... |
| 28east | Sports Show MarchKoseki Yūji |  play_arrow | If you’re a baseball fan, this should be familiar to you, right? … |
| 29east | RaijinJohn Philip Sousa |  play_arrow | When it comes to marches, this is the person!! To the extent that people say that... |
| 30east | Kimi ga Yo MarchYoshimoto Kōzō |  play_arrow | I arranged Japan’s national anthem, “Kimigayo,” into a march... |
| 31east | Olympic MarchKoseki Yūji |  play_arrow | Composed by Yuji Koseki, a composer who represents the Showa era… |
| 32east | ArsenalJan Van der Roost |  play_arrow | From the very beginning of the piece, it evokes a dignified and beautiful impression… |
| 33east | light cavalryFranz von Suppé |  play_arrow | Austrian composer Franz von ... |
| 34east | Beyond the K-pointTakahashi Shinya |  play_arrow | Composed as the fourth set piece in 1999, thi… |
| 35east | Hi-hoDizunī |  play_arrow | Among Disney animations, the dwarfs are marching... |
| 36east | Marine CorpsJames Fulton |  play_arrow | The quarter notes are emphasized, and it really has a walking-like... |
| 37east | Tannhäuser: Grand MarchRichard Wagner |  play_arrow | This piece was composed by Richard Wagner… |
| 38east | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA |  play_arrow | The rock band W, which is also extremely popular in living rooms across the nation... |
| 39east | Triumphal MarchVerdi |  play_arrow | Composed by Giuseppe Verdi in 1871… |
| 40east | Rocky ThemeBill Conti |  play_arrow | The theme song of the movie Rocky is on TV... |
| 41east | El CapitanJohn Philip Sousa |  play_arrow | Composed in 189… by John Philip Sousa |
| 42east | Umillennium parade |  play_arrow | In 2021, the movie Belle (Ryū to Sobakasu no Hime) was re… |
| 43east | Warship MarchSetoguchi Fujikichi |  play_arrow | Based on a song composed as a military march in 1893... |
| 44east | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s history has been made into a movie… |
| 45east | March “Blue Spring”Suzuki Masashi |  play_arrow | Visits school wind bands across the country to provide performance instruction... |
| 46east | Combat MarchMiki Yūjirō |  play_arrow | Just by hearing this song, most people think of baseball… |
| 47east | March “Patriotism”Saitō Ushimatsu |  play_arrow | A heavy, robust march for the navy, featuring a compelling, majestic melody. |
| 48east | old friendCarl Teike |  play_arrow | Composed in 1889, a work that represents Germany… |
| 49east | Waterboys ‘Synchro BOM-BA-YE’Satō Naoki |  | A masterpiece that expresses the passion of youth with synthesizers and orchestra |
| 50east | Officer cadetJohn Philip Sousa |  play_arrow | “Cadet” is an American work published in 1890… |
| 51east | Young powerShinichi Takada |  play_arrow | As the theme of the National Sports Festival, or Kokutai, the concept of 'se...' was set... |
| 52east | 100% CourageMakaino Kōji |  play_arrow | The theme song of NHK’s anime “Nintama Rantaro” and… |
| 53east | Radetzky MarchJohann Strauss |  play_arrow | This piece is by Johann Strauss I... |
| 54east | March “Blue Sky”Takagi Toko |  play_arrow | A bright wind ensemble piece like a blue sky |
| 55east | Protector of the NileKenneth Joseph Alford |  play_arrow | Bearing the epithet “King of the Marches” in Britain, and nicknamed ‘Bogey…’ |
| 56east | American PatrolFuranku Hoaito Mīchamu |  play_arrow | Frank W. Meacham of the United States was 18… |
| 57east | Festive MarchDan Ikuma |  play_arrow | This piece was composed by the Japanese composer Ikuma Dan, and… |
| 58east | When the Saints Go Marching In |  play_arrow | This song is also a familiar one, but the lyri... |
| 59east | Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | The support that gives us the strength to overcome life's hardships... |
| 60east | Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu |  play_arrow | A poignant song that passionately portrays the struggles of youth! Tik... |
| 61east | Military MarchFranz Schubert |  play_arrow | Three Military Marches composed in 1818... |
| 62east | FIFA anthemFranz Lambert |  play_arrow | It’s the official theme song of the International Federation of Association Football. Sa… |
| 63east | U.S.A.DA PUMP |  play_arrow | A catchy melody and energetic vi... |
| 64east | Seventy-six TrombonesMeredith Willson |  play_arrow | American composer Meredith Wilson sa... |
| 65east | Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI in 2023... |
| 66east | Baroque HoedownJean Jacques Perrey |  play_arrow | Electronic music from a Moog synthesizer is the theme song of a Disney parade |
| 67east | Galaxy Express 999Godiego |  play_arrow | At high school baseball games, each school's brass band performs and... |
| 68east | the beauty among beautiesJohn Philip Sousa |  play_arrow | When it comes to John Philip Sousa, ... |
| 69east | Entrance of the Swordsman (Thunder and Lightning)Julius Fučík |  play_arrow | The Czech Republic’s proud composer Julius Fučík put his hand… |
| 70east | dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | As a masterpiece that colors a refreshing morning, it deeply resonates in the heart... |
| 71east | March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko |  play_arrow | Kiyoko Suizenji’s second ... released in 1968 |
| 72east | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | As the main theme song for the film Your Name, it became tremendously... |
| 73east | strollHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | “Sanpo” is a refreshing march widely loved by many. |
| 74east | Heaven and HellOfufenbakku |  play_arrow | A song that boasts overwhelming power and brilliance, with a hint of Greek... |
| 75east | Critical HitRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS' Song of Challenge |
| 76east | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA’s powerful cheer song |
| 77east | William Tell OvertureRosshīni |  play_arrow | A magnificent overture, marked by a powerful rhythm |
| 78east | Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu |  play_arrow | Music for the beanbag toss event at a sports day |
| 79east | Tokyo Olympic MarchKoseki Yūji |  play_arrow | A song of hope for the 1964 Olympics |
| 80east | March “Beyond the K-Point”Takahashi Shinya |  play_arrow | The appeal of brass band marches that liven up sports days |
| 81east | Sports MarchMayuzumi Toshirō |  play_arrow | A march composed by Toshiro Mayuzumi that’s a staple of sports broadcasts |
| 82east | It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A cheer song for an ekiden theme |
| 83east | March ‘Memories Refrain’Itō Shion |  play_arrow | A modern march notable for its key changes and instrumental call-and-response |
| 84east | Ceremonial MarchSakai Takasuke |  play_arrow | It opens with a dazzling fanfare, powerfully... |
| 85east | March “Sky of Hope”Wada Makoto |  play_arrow | This song was selected as the fourth required piece in 2012 and... |
| 86east | Artillery of HonorJohn Philip Sousa |  play_arrow | Also known by the alternate title “Auld Lang Syne March,” it is… |
| 87east | A Trumpeter’s HolidayLeroy Anderson |  play_arrow | A school with a high-quality trumpet section… |
| 88east | Grand MarchKonagaya Soichi |  play_arrow | “Grand March” is by the composer Soichi Konagaya, and it... |
| 89east | The Wind of ProvenceTasaka Naoki |  play_arrow | A wind band piece that paints the landscapes of Spain and Provence in music |
| 90east | OrangeSPYAIR |  play_arrow | The cheer song filled with passionate feelings livened up the sports day... |
| 91east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bHxtZu7DJNI/default.jpg) play_arrow | A melody brimming with a sense of speed and a powerful message… |
| 92east | The wind of MayMajima Toshio |  play_arrow | A legend who led Japan’s wind band world, Ma... |
| 93east | Mickey Mouse MarchJimmie Dodd |  play_arrow | Originally, between 1955 and 1960... |
| 94east | idolYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI, known for their style of turning novels into music, has been making waves... |
| 95east | Anpanman’s MarchMiki Takashi |  play_arrow | Anpanman's theme song is a famous tune that everyone knows. |
| 96east | Living in ColorChantry Johnson and Dewain Whitmore |  play_arrow | To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort… |