[Sports Day] A roundup of popular Japanese songs perfect for mass performances [Athletic Festival]
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!
Playlist
| [Sports Day] A roundup of popular Japanese songs perfect for mass performances [Athletic Festival] | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | SignalWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA “Signal” that hypes up the sports day |
| 2east | Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Que Sera Sera” is recommended for a sports day mass performance. |
| 3east | Wake up!AAA |  play_arrow | AAA, ONE PIECE theme song, a song that supports dream-chasing |
| 4east | OrangeGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A pop song by GReeeeN that depicts feelings of love |
| 5east | Critical HitRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Introduction to RADWIMPS' youth rock songs |
| 6east | sparkleFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s digital-only single, a track with outstanding rhythm |
| 7east | HarukaYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A Heartwarming Tale of a Girl and a YOASOBI Mug |
| 8east | Mela!Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A mass performance set to a song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai |
| 9east | A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | Danceable songs by Masaki Suda |
| 10east | Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A mass performance set to a SEKAI NO OWARI song |
| 11east | dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE Dance Hall |
| 12east | Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA |  play_arrow | Demon Slayer opening theme smash hit song |
| 13east | The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster |  play_arrow | The mass game song is Little Glee Monster’s “Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikakete Iru” (The World Is Smiling at You) |
| 14east | primary colorsYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Let's liven up the sports day with YOASOBI's 'RGB' ('Sangenshoku'). |
| 15east | NIPPONShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | NHK Soccer Broadcast Theme Song for Supporting Japan |
| 16east | dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE's pop tune |
| 17east | I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā |  play_arrow | Sambomaster’s powerful cheering song |
| 18east | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | Fortune Cookie in Love by AKB48 |
| 19east | GONGWANIMA |  play_arrow | Delivering a hot message with rock |
| 20east | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | An upbeat song about love |
| 21east | mirror tunezutto mayonaka de ii no ni. |  play_arrow | March of Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni |
| 22east | Turing Love feat. SouNanawo Akari |  play_arrow | A love song about romance from a science-minded perspective |
| 23east | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | Sakanaction’s “Shin Takara-jima” is effective for sports day events. |
| 24east | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | A classic wedding song by Superfly about love |
| 25east | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Let's get hyped with RADWIMPS' 'Zenzenzense' |
| 26east | End and Beginningkariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | The moving songs of Kariyushi58 |
| 27east | CharacterRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | An anthem that celebrates staying true to yourself |
| 28east | ultramarineYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI's 'Gunjou' is suitable for mass performances. |
| 29east | New EraAdo |  play_arrow | Choreography tips for Ado’s “New Genesis” at a sports day |
| 30east | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO's 'Ashita mo' is suitable for mass games. |
| 31east | Sora-buneTOKIO |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of TOKIO, the farming-work idol group |
| 32east | COSMIC☆HUMANHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Theme songs for TV dramas by Hey! Say! JUMP |
| 33east | Joyfulikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Characteristics of Ikimono-gakari’s upbeat songs |
| 34east | To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | Hype up the sports day with Creepy Nuts’ powerful song |
| 35east | StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'StaRt' is moving. |
| 36east | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | Expression methods of SEKAI NO OWARI “RPG” |
| 37east | horizonback number |  play_arrow | Let's liven up the group performance with the horizon |
| 38east | Biri MillionYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuri’s “Birimirion” is a classic song for sports festivals. |
| 39east | damnFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Let's dance Fujii Kaze's 'damn' with simple choreography |
| 40east | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the feelings of heartbreak in a lighthearted way |
| 41east | SenbonzakuraWagakki Band |  play_arrow | The fusion of Japanese and Western instruments in “Senbonzakura” invigorates the competition. |
| 42east | MoonPerfume |  play_arrow | Perfume “Moon” drama theme song |
| 43east | Happinessarashi |  play_arrow | A friendly sports day song by Arashi |
| 44east | HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that expresses gratitude and admiration for a father in a gentle rhythm. |
| 45east | FloriginalMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that expresses hope for the future and overcoming challenges |
| 46east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A slow mass performance to Official HIGE DANDism’s “Pretender” |
| 47east | Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY |  play_arrow | PUFFY’s classic summer tune, a laid-back, seaside song |
| 48east | TokimekiVaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy’s youth support song |
| 49east | flower fortune-tellingVaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy’s “Hanauranai” is a youthful, danceable song |
| 50east | Don’t give upZARD |  play_arrow | A signature song by ZARD that carries an encouraging message |
| 51east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | A refreshing youth song by Alexandros |
| 52east | sodasumika |  play_arrow | Sumika's bittersweet love songs |
| 53east | Boku Sora: A Future Without Footprintsnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s Song of World Peace and Future Hope |
| 54east | TrainKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A cheering song that keeps running toward dreams |
| 55east | YONA YONA DANCEWada Akiko |  play_arrow | Wada Akiko’s dance track is making waves |
| 56east | SUNHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Hoshino Gen SUN, ideal for mass games |
| 57east | MomotaroSuiyōbi no Campanella |  play_arrow | Momotarō theme song by Wednesday Campanella |
| 58east | paprikaFoorin |  | Foorin's “Paprika” is a dance song for children |
| 59east | U.S.A.DA PUMP |  play_arrow | DA PUMP's Eurobeat song |
| 60east | SONG 4 UGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A gratitude song by GReeeeN. The themes are friendship and gratitude. |
| 61east | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s “Kiseki” is the perfect song for group performances |
| 62east | Cherry BombSilent Siren |  play_arrow | A girls' band's love song |