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[Sports Day] A roundup of popular Japanese songs perfect for mass performances [Athletic Festival]

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Mass games are a staple event at school sports days and athletics festivals.

They’re large-scale marching performances where participants change formations in sync with the timing.

When everyone moves in perfect harmony, it feels great—not just for the audience, but for the performers too!

This time, we’ve put together a list of popular Japanese songs that are perfect for mass games.

The key point in choosing tracks is that the speed matches the movement.

We’ve selected songs that make it easy to keep your steps brisk and rhythmic!

We hope you find the perfect track to match your vision!

[Sports Day] A roundup of popular Japanese songs perfect for mass performances [Athletic Festival] (61–70)

MoonPerfume

Perfume / “Moon” Dance Practice Video

MoonPerfume

Technopop unit Perfume.

The song they wrote for the drama Barakamon’s theme is Moon.

It’s a piece of techno music that likens a precious person to the moon and a happy everyday life to revolution.

It’s danceable but not too intense, so I think it would be easy to adapt for a mass performance as well.

The original choreography that expresses the moon has also been a hot topic, so it could be fun to incorporate some of it.

First, let’s check out the music video.

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Cherry BombSilent Siren

Cherry Bomb

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It’s a love song that’s red and sweet-and-sour like cherries! It’s a track by the girls’ band Silent Siren, released in March 2016 on the album “S.” It was also used as the CM song for the Vantan Design Institute Summer Seminar, which made it a hot topic.

The song overflows with the fluttering excitement and lively thrill of the moment you fall in love.

Its pop sound and energetic rhythm make it perfect for school sports days or mass performances.

If everyone syncs up and performs together, it’s sure to become a wonderful performance.

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In conclusion

In terms of tempo, it turned out to be a wide-ranging lineup, but I think all the pieces made it easy to keep the rhythm.

Depending on the school, the choice may differ—some might go with catchy songs, while others choose moving, grand compositions.

One approach is to pair traditional, long-passed-down choreography at the school level with the latest Japanese pop songs.

Practice well and give a fantastic performance!