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

MomotaroSuiyōbi no Campanella

Wednesday Campanella 'Momotaro'

Even just the title grabs your attention, doesn’t it? This track by Wednesday Campanella, a music unit known for their distinctive style, was released in 2014.

As the title suggests, its unique lyrics are based on the story of Momotaro, creating an unexpectedly strong synergy with the artistic sound.

The more you listen, the more it grows on you—an incredibly addictive song! It would definitely energize the crowd if performed as a mass display at a school sports day or athletic festival.

paprikaFoorin

[Paprika] Dance Music Video | Foorin × Kenshi Yonezu | NHK

“Paprika” by Foorin, a dance song that became hugely popular especially among children.

Released in 2018, the song was produced by Kenshi Yonezu.

It was broadcast frequently on TV, and many children even copied the dance itself and performed it at events like school sports days.

The tempo is a bit slower than a walking pace, but it allows for careful, rhythmical performance.

It’s an easy song to work with even when doing a mass performance for the first time.

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SAKI

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U.S.A.DA PUMP

DA PUMP / U.S.A. (short ver.)

It’s a song released by DA PUMP in 2018, and it’s a cover of a track by Italian singer Joe Yellow.

The dancing throughout—especially in the chorus—is striking, and it’s a popular number even at school sports festivals.

With its Eurobeat sound that feels both laid-back and flashy, it seems well-suited to mass performance routines that involve moving formations.

Along with the “Iine Dance” in the chorus, the “Invader Dance” during the instrumental break is also a memorable part of this song, so it could be interesting to incorporate those choreographed moves into formation transitions.

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kappamaki

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SONG 4 UGReeeeN

GReeeeN / SONG 4 U

The vocal group GReeeeN included the song “SONG 4 U” on their album Rockin’ Beats.

It’s a track that portrays friendship among students and gratitude toward those who have always supported them.

Because the lyrics express thanks so directly, the message is likely to come across clearly to anyone watching a mass performance.

Another appeal is that the first half has a somewhat relaxed pace that makes it easy to match steps, while the latter half builds to an exciting climax.

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yamamoto

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MiracleGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Kiseki

Kiseki is the perfect song for group performances that bring together both those who are good at sports and those who aren’t.

It was released in 2008 by the male vocal group GReeeeN, known for songs themed around life and love.

Beloved by a wide range of generations, it’s sure to get the audience excited as they watch the performance.

Its beautiful piano tones set to a slow tempo are especially memorable.

The rhythm is easy to follow and makes marching simple, so it’s well-suited for long-distance formations and dynamic performances.

It’s a song that helps classmates grow closer through events like sports days and school athletic festivals.

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mutō

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Cherry BombSilent Siren

Cherry Bomb

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.