Songs that go well with sports

Do you find that many people listen to music while playing sports or right before they start, to boost their focus and motivation?

Some of you might also want to dedicate a song as a cheer anthem for athletes.

But it can be hard to decide which songs actually help improve concentration and motivation—or give you the courage to throw yourself into your sport, right?

In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are perfect for sports!

We’ve picked recommended tracks mainly from those that have been used as theme songs for the Olympics and world championships, so please use this as a reference.

Playlist

Songs that go well with sports
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	ikigai (a reason for living; the thing that gives one’s life meaning and purpose)SUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER's Olympic support song
2	Soldier, run.B’z		Let's fight our way to the top
3	ECHOLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster can sing cool songs too.
4	FateOfisharu Higedan Dism		A passionate song that reflects the emotions of youth
5	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		A song with a powerful, full-throttle rock vocal
6	World In UnionYoshioka Kiyoe		To victory through team bonds and hope
7	NIPPONShiina Ringo		A song to cheer on Japan from an NHK program.
8	Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Uma to Shika” is a song that boosts motivation and pushes you forward.
9	paprikaFoorin		Foorin “Paprika” is a cheer song
10	A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda charges straight toward the goal
11	One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		The baseball-themed song “Ato Hitotsu”
12	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s “Makenaide” is perfect for marathons.
13	HeroAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s “Hero” is an Olympic support song.
14	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s anime theme song depicts a fiery challenge and bonds
15	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA's exhilarating/fast-paced cheer song
16	one’s true feelingssumika		A powerful ballad depicting young people who press on without giving up
17	PRIDENovelbright		A song imbued with passionate feelings and a strong will
18	The night before the decisive battleSano ibuki		A movie theme song that brims with drive and courage
19	AshesSuperfly		An inspiring anthem that portrays the passion and struggles of youth
20	Tsunage KizunaTHE RAMPAGE		The women’s volleyball World Championship cheer song is moving.
21	AgainWANIMA		A song of courage to overcome setbacks and move forward
22	exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]		A song of strong will and hope for the future
23	weedberii guddoman		Powerful music that supports your challenge toward your dreams
24	Connect!Misaka Saki		The support song for the All Japan High School Soccer Championship will be sung by Saki Misaka for the first time.
25	phoenixShonan no Kaze		A powerful song that keeps pushing forward without giving up—Shonan no Kaze’s anthem of challenge
26	The Zero Sense10-FEET		A rock song that expresses the passion for basketball in pursuit of dreams
27	A bouquet for meAdo		Ado’s new song: a message of self-affirmation and courage
28	I am the strongest.Ado		The powerful in-film song from the movie One Piece
29	Zankyo SankaAimer		Overcoming past pain and moving toward the future
30	ultra soulB’z		A powerful anthem that supports the challenge toward one’s dreams
31	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		Creepy Nuts’ Dandadan theme song
32	It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE		A cheer song for an ekiden theme
33	FantasistaDragon Ash		Dragon Ash’s famous song, the World Cup theme song
34	VICTORYEXILE		Sing of hope and challenge in the Japan national team’s cheering song
35	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		Opening theme song of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, courage and indomitable spirit
36	For DecadesLittle Glee Monster		An uplifting song that cheers you on as you overcome hardships and pursue your dreams
37	RunLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster new cheer song
38	Freak It! ft. Tokyo Ska Paradise OrchestraMAN WITH A MISSION		An intense collaboration track blending ska sound and rock
39	Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet		MAN WITH A MISSION and milet produce the theme song for Demon Slayer.
40	Fleur de la PassionMISIA		MISIA releases an athlete support song
41	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		An upbeat song from the Fire Force ending theme!
42	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		An upbeat song that energizes the venue with its music
43	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song wins the grand prize
44	winding roadNovelbright		A drama theme song that portrays growth and hope
45	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		A song that celebrates the passion and friendship of youth
46	Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK		Encouraging songs by ONE OK ROCK
47	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		The aggressive rock of ONE OK ROCK that advances with a sense-driven approach
48	Critical HitRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' youth-supporting rock song
49	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		An uplifting song that turns weakness into an ally and aims for greater heights
50	OrangeSPYAIR		A classic song that sings of youthful hope and bittersweet longing
51	earnest desireSUPER BEAVER		A famous song by SUPER BEAVER that sings about the importance of human relationships
52	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
53	THE BALLERSSixTONES		B.League theme song: a sense of dynamism and a spirit of forward progress
54	PLAYERSYOASOBI		Turning game memories into music with YOASOBI's new song
55	ultramarineYOASOBI		Expressing the passion and dreams of youth with blue light
56	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Rock that carries the courage to chase dreams and the spirit of challenge
57	flash[Alexandros]		A timeless hit by [Alexandros] brimming with a sense of speed
58	Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo		The opening theme song of the new Pokémon anime
59	Helloyama × bocchiboromaru		Cheering Song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru
60	The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari		A grand song that looks forward with hope
61	A victorious smile with youUkasukaji		A youthful song that sings of bonds with friends and the courage to take on challenges
62	Heaven and HellOfufenbakku		The appeal of exhilarating classic songs perfect for sports days
63	superstarKetsumeishi		The importance of letting hidden talents shine
64	We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā		An anthem of support that gives you the courage to keep moving forward without giving up
65	Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā		A song of courage to pursue one’s true self and move toward hope
66	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		A signature song that celebrates the power and spirit of youthful challenge
67	Rocky Themebirukonti		Rocky's theme song Effort and Growth
68	William Tell OvertureRosshīni		A magnificent overture, marked by a powerful rhythm
69	Music Collection for Sports Day: Go Go GoZama Yoshihiro		A collection of powerful songs perfect for sports day
70	Young powerShinichi Takada		A classic sports day song with a bright, powerful melody
71	FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSION		The evolved rock of MAN WITH A MISSION
72	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		A cheer song filled with the feelings of those who support
73	VINCENTsumika		A powerful rock piece that expresses the excitement of soccer through music
74	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu's challenge support song
75	O flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuro		Kobukuro’s official theme song for the Sochi Olympics
76	1461 daysFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama announces Olympic support theme song
77	All my treasureOda Yūji		Yuji Oda’s song is the face of the World Athletics Championships
78	Believe in yourselfAbe Mao		Abe Mao’s cheer song “Believe In Yourself”