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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!
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[Sports Day] A roundup of popular Japanese songs perfect for mass performances [Athletic Festival] (1–10)
SignalWANIMA
With its energetic intro, WANIMA’s “Signal” is a perfect song for livening up a sports day! The chorus melody is easy to remember, and the powerful lyrics will make it the highlight of the event.
It would be great to incorporate expressive elements into dance or mass performances! When everyone comes together as one and dances earnestly, it moves and inspires the audience.
It’s recommended for around third grade and up, so be sure to give it a try.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Que Sera Sera” is a great recommendation for a sports day mass performance.
Its tempo is easy to match, making it suitable even for lower elementary grades.
Just listening to it can be empowering, and if you incorporate it into a mass routine, I think you’ll be able to put on a cohesive performance that excites the crowd just as much as any other grade.
In the chorus of “Que Sera Sera,” using large, bold movements to create a sense of unity may lead to even better dynamics toward the latter half.
Wake up!AAA
This is a song by AAA, a six-member co-ed music group.
Released in July 2014 as their 41st single, it was selected as the 17th opening theme for the hugely popular anime One Piece.
The lyrics express a determination to keep moving forward to seize one’s dreams.
With its refreshing, uplifting sound, it’s perfect as a cheer song for a school sports festival.
It would also be a great choice for a large-group mass performance—definitely consider it.
OrangeGReeeeN
It’s an energetic, pop-infused rock number! This song by GReeeeN, which also made waves as the theme for Shiseido’s “SEA BREEZE” commercial, was released in April 2012 as their 16th single.
Set to a melody full of speed and momentum, it sings about the flutter and excitement of a budding romance.
With its driving tempo, it’s perfect for bringing lots of energy to mass performances at school sports days and athletic festivals!
Critical HitRADWIMPS
My heart dances to this energetic guitar rock! It’s a track from RADWIMPS’s album “X to O to Tsumi to” released in December 2013.
The lyrics are striking for their depth, portraying the emotions of young people wavering between self-realization and society’s expectations.
They dramatically express both the beauty of chasing ideals and the hardships that come with it.
The lyrics’ use of baseball metaphors is also brilliant.
How about channeling the heat of your youth into this song?
sparkleFuji Kaze
This is Mr.
Fujii Kaze’s sixth digital-only single, released in May 2021 by HEHN RECORDS/Universal Music.
It was also used in the commercial for Honda’s fully redesigned VEZEL, so many people have likely heard it.
With its comfortable rhythm, it’s one of the tracks well-suited to mass formation performances where formations change in sync with the timing.
In addition, the song’s uniquely refreshing and near-futuristic feel seems poised to add contrast and dynamism to a sports day event.
HarukaYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s songs weave stories that transcend time and touch people’s hearts.
This work turns a moving tale about a mug and a young girl into song.
A gem born from a collaboration with broadcast writer Osamu Suzuki, it was released as a digital-only single in December 2020.
Its relaxed tempo and friendly melody make it perfect for group performances, letting you feel the bonds with your companions.