Songs that hype up Sports Day and Athletic Festivals: Japanese Music / J-Pop Artist Rankings [2026]
Sports days and athletic festivals are some of the most festive school events where all grades come together, so you really want to get the crowd excited.
Music, in particular, is a key factor in boosting the energy!
I’ve put together a ranked list of recommended hype songs for sports day—hope you find it helpful!
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Songs that hype up sports days and athletic festivals: Japanese music and J‑POP artist rankings [2026] (91–100)
A victorious smile with youUkasukaji91rank/position
Ukasuka-G’s song, carrying a powerful message about friendship, is a youthful cheer anthem that captures the spirit of teammates moving forward with pride held close to their hearts.
Cherishing the bonds forged through wholehearted competition, it portrays the strength of comrades overcoming challenges and their smiles, set to an uplifting, positive sound.
Released on May 20, 2014, the track is a digital-only single from TOY’S FACTORY and has been loved across a wide range of scenes, including as the Japan national soccer team’s support song and in Kirin’s “Nihonjuu ga Kata o Kumu” TV commercial.
As a song that fires up the hearts of those striving in team sports and club activities, it’s also a perfect staple to energize school sports festivals.
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi92rank/position
An Elekashi cheer song that encourages everyone who’s fighting clumsily.
The down-to-earth presence of Elekashi and Hiroji Miyamoto will give you courage even at sports days and athletic festivals.
If you listen slowly, the lyrics will gently seep into you.
It’s such a tear-jerker that it was once introduced by Koji Kato on the show “The Tearful Songs Nobody Knows” as a song that makes you cry.
A moving song that stays by your side when you’re about to falter, when you’re feeling weak, and, above all, when you’re doing your best.
Be sure to play it during your most moving moments.
Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone93rank/position
Mone Kamishiraishi, who is active across a wide range of fields including acting, variety entertainment, and singing, released “Natsukashii Mirai” in 2022.
Written and composed by Naotaro Moriyama, the song was also featured in the 100th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It carries a message of support for students who have worked hard for various athletic meet events.
The lyrics, which convey the connection between past, present, and future, evoke images of the days spent practicing and the scenes on the day of the sports festival.
Accompanied by her clear, translucent voice, the melody unfolds with a grand, expansive feel.
One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu94rank/position
A song that brings everyone’s hearts together! It’s a青春 (coming-of-age) cheer anthem that echoes through the gym.
Atarashii Gakko no Leaders created a brand-new song for Bourbon’s “Fettuccine Gummi” TV commercial, premiering in March 2025.
This powerful track expresses the drive to keep moving forward, and through fans’ cheers and dance performances, it brings both adults and kids together in excitement.
For the music video shoot, about 300 fans gathered to pull off a large-scale group performance in a gymnasium.
It’s a fresh, energetic, and powerful song that will lift spirits not only at graduations and sports days, but also for anyone starting a new chapter in life.
WinnerShonan no Kaze95rank/position
How about a song that instantly boosts your mood? It’s a track by the popular reggae group Shonan no Kaze.
It’s included on their concept mini-album “Odore,” released in 2017.
The summery sound is really cool, isn’t it?
