[Sports Day] Recommended Songs for Tug-of-War: A curated selection of powerful BGM to fire up your fighting spirit!

Theme from Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible Theme / Lalo Schifrin / Arr. Seiji Miyagawa

A song that resonates across generations? It’s the theme from the movie Mission: Impossible.

Even if you haven’t seen the film, many people still know this music, right? You often hear it as background music on TV shows, too.

There’s something about it that makes your heart race a little when you listen.

It’s the perfect track for scenes where you’re planning a strategy and going into battle.

It’s so powerful and punchy that I’d even recommend it for a tug-of-war.

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utatane

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danceAdo

Ado - Odo (Dance)

Ado made her major debut in 2020 with “Usseewa,” and despite being a high school student, she sparked a social phenomenon with her commanding vocals and mysterious persona as a masked singer.

Her fourth digital-only single, “Odo,” was chosen as the theme song for NHK General’s “Yakō Ongaku VocaloP 5mini.” Just four months after its release, it surpassed 100 million streams.

It’s dance music with a fun samba-infused rhythm and complex song development that makes you want to start dancing right away.

Ado’s signature growls and falsetto are powerful, and it’ll have you pumped up and ready to join in on school sports day events!

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IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE

MY FIRST STORY × HYDE – “MUGEN” (from Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”) Official Music Video

The song created through the collaboration between MY FIRST STORY and HYDE is absolutely perfect for a tug-of-war at a school sports day.

Released in May 2024 as the opening theme for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc, it features powerful vocals and an energetic sound that leave a strong impression.

The lyrics reflect the story’s tension and the characters’ growth, making it ideal for stoking fighting spirit.

The collaboration between MY FIRST STORY’s Hiro and HYDE has been highly praised by fans and generated a lot of buzz.

Play it during a tug-of-war, and it’s sure to fire up the participants and send the crowd’s excitement into overdrive.

Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Is Youth Embarrassing?' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Hazukashiika Seishun wa

This is a dynamic, invigorating track that dramatically portrays an all-out sprint.

Looking back as an adult, it brings to mind that fiery page of youth when we ran with everything we had.

Produced in July 2024 as the theme song for ABEMA’s “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita Summer Vacation 2024,” the piece achieves an epic sense of scale through a collaboration with a 40-piece orchestra.

Its powerful melody and driving sound gently encourage young people to move forward without fear of taking on new challenges.

It’s also an ideal choice for background music at school sports days and athletic events.

Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON

CHEHON 'Inpakuto' MUSIC VIDEO

Known as one of CHEHON’s signature tracks, this piece stands out for its reggae heartbeat and adrenaline-charged message.

Released in 2009, it has been highly praised as a song that symbolizes the reggae scene from the 2000s onward.

CHEHON is said to express the shock and impact of discovering reggae through this track.

The song gained renewed attention with a stunning performance on THE FIRST TAKE, becoming a massive hit that surpassed 10 million views.

It’s perfect for boosting motivation with fiery vibes—and it’s even recommended for rallying your team’s spirit during a tug-of-war at a school sports day!

We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.

Sambomaster is beloved by people across a wide range of generations.

Their song “Dekikkonai wo Yaranakucha” was also used as the theme song for the TV drama Cheer☆Dan.

This song is a good example, but many of Sambomaster’s tracks feel like anthems that cheer on people who are giving their all every day, and they’re really uplifting.

That’s why they’re also a perfect fit as sports cheer songs!

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poofKing Gnu

King Gnu – Doron

In 2020, the rock band King Gnu has been on an unstoppable winning streak—you could say they’re so powerful they could knock birds out of the sky.

Their songs have an explosive impact that makes any listener—from discerning band aficionados to casual fans—think “This is cool!” in an instant.

Their track ‘Dororon’ is exactly that kind of song, and it’s highly recommended as background music for a tug-of-war at a school sports day.

Can you feel that sense of darkness that draws out the inner power of this boy?

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Murakami Shinpei

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