[Sports Day] A roundup of exhilarating, fast-paced tracks perfect for relay race BGM!

peace signYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

An artist whose name is written as Kenshi Yonezu but read as “Yonezu Genshi.” He originally started as a music creator and is also a renowned producer who has produced numerous classic VOCALOID tracks.

Peace Sign, characterized by its easy-to-listen voice and cool melody, is his seventh single, released on June 21, 2017.

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart and ranks as the fourth most popular among his singles.

As an artist supported by the younger generation, if you play it at events like school sports days, it’s sure to fire up the kids’ excitement and fighting spirit.

KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – KICKBACK

This song by Kenshi Yonezu is characterized by rollercoaster-like, dramatic key changes and a thrilling, fast-paced rhythm.

Written specifically as the opening theme for the anime Chainsaw Man, it was released digitally in October 2022 and followed by a CD single the next month.

The lyrics, which celebrate effort and a forward-looking attitude toward the future, give listeners courage and hope.

With its rapid tempo and powerful message, it’s perfect for energizing a relay race at a school sports day—sure to spur on the runners and amplify the crowd’s cheers.

Sword DanceAram Khachaturian

Khachaturian: Sabre Dance (GOLD CLASSIC ~TV II~)

This is a work by Aram Khachaturian, a composer from the former Soviet Union.

It was composed for the ballet Gayane, and it is said that the title comes from the piece’s depiction of warriors dancing and fighting with swords, literally in hand.

The consistently fast tempo and the xylophone’s crisp strokes give the impression of real swords clashing.

At school sports festivals, it is often used to evoke the image of battle, frequently accompanying events like relays and footraces.

So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster “So, You’re Not Alone” Music Video Short Ver.

This is the 8th single, released on May 31, 2017.

As you can tell from its lyrics about “overcoming again and again” and the many tie-ins it earned—including being selected as the theme song for the 99th Mie Prefectural Tournament of the National High School Baseball Championship—it’s perfect as a cheer song for sports days and athletic festivals.

While it isn’t an especially uptempo number, it’s a track that can also be used as BGM for relays.

The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

Created as the ending theme song for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, this track focuses on basketball, expressing the passion of chasing dreams and the resolve to face hardships.

In December 2022, it was included on the album Collins and drew significant attention as the movie’s ending theme.

Symbolically portraying the doubts and traps players confront—and the strength to overcome them and achieve their goals—this song seems like a perfect fit for a relay race where runners give their all on the track amid intense pressure.

Mystical, Mysterious Adventure!Takahashi Hiroki

[Female Vocals] Dragon Ball OP: Makafushigi Adventure / Hiroki Takahashi – Cover [Nanao]

It’s the early opening theme song from the anime Dragon Ball.

The thrilling, dramatic sound makes you want to take off running.

Hiroki Takahashi’s robust vocals and the adventure-evoking melody are perfect for a relay.

Don’t give upZARD

Don't give up (What a beautiful memory ~forever you~)

This song, which was used as the theme for the TV drama “Reiko Shiratori de Gozaimasu!”, was also featured as the CM song for NTT Docomo’s “Cheering in Vancouver” commercial during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, so it likely has a strong image as a sports cheering anthem.

With both its melody and lyrics, this track is a perfect fit for a relay where each team runs at full speed.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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