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Get Fired Up! A Collection of Anime Songs to Hype Up Your Sports Day and Athletic Festival

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Just hearing them can make your heart surge with passion, or lift you up when you’re feeling down—anime songs have a mysterious power, don’t they?

In this article, we’ve gathered anime songs that are perfect for sports days and athletic festivals.

These are all classic tracks that will fire you up—whether you’re thinking, “We’re going to win for sure!” or “I want to make the best memories with my friends!”

We’ve carefully selected songs recommended for a wide range of ages, from preschool and kindergarten sports days to high school athletic festivals, so feel free to use them as references for BGM or dance routines.

Get Fired Up! Anime Songs to Hype Up Sports Days and Athletic Festivals (71–80)

Feeling great ↑↑EIKO starring 96Neko, Zhuge Kongming (CV: Ryotaro Okiayu), KABE Taijin (CV: Shoya Chiba), Nanami Kuon starring Lezel

TV anime “Ya Boy Kongming!” ending theme “Kibun Jojo ↑↑” non-credit video

Feeling Good ↑↑ EIKO starring 96neko, Zhuge Kongming (CV: Ryotaro Okiayu), KABE Taijin (CV: Shoya Chiba), Nanami Kuon starring Lezel

Watch “Mood Up↑↑ EIKO starring 96neko, Zhuge Kongming (CV: Ryotaro Okiayu), KABE Taijin (CV: Shoya Chiba), Nanami Kuun starring Lezel” on YouTube

Kibun Jōjō↑↑,” which was used as the ending theme for the anime Ya Boy Kongming!, was covered and released in 2022 by EIKO starring 96neko, Zhuge Kongming (CV: Ryotaro Okiayu), KABE Taijin (CV: Shoya Chiba), and Nanami Kuon starring Lezel.

Set to a disco-style, glamorous dance beat, the lyrics deliver uplifting, energizing words.

It will brighten the spirits of athletes taking on various sports day events and help elevate the atmosphere of the venue.

Consider adding this catchy dance number to your school sports day so all students can enjoy singing and dancing together.

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Indelible (unforgettable)Huwie Ishizaki

Huwie Ishizaki – Wasuregataki / Official Music Video

Unforgettable Huwie Ishizaki

Huwie Ishizaki’s song “Wasuregataki” gives you the courage to reflect on yourself and move forward.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV anime “Dr.

STONE NEW WORLD,” it was released in May 2023.

It embodies a commitment to pursuing the truth and a strong will to keep chasing your dreams.

The exhilarating band sound and Ishizaki’s striking vocals are sure to lift you up when you’re feeling down! It’s perfect as background music to boost everyone’s spirits at school sports days and athletic festivals.

A track that will become your own unforgettable “Wasuregataki”!

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Run! with Seiya YamasakiPolysics

POLYSICS 'Run! with Seiya Yamasaki (Kyuso Nekokami)'

Run! with Seiya Yamasaki Polysics

As the title suggests, here’s an anime song that’s perfect as BGM for a footrace! This track is a collaboration between POLYSICS and Seiya Yamasaki, the vocalist of Kyuso Nekokami.

It was written as the opening theme for the anime Cells at Work! BLACK.

From the very first moment it’s full throttle—an exhilarating rock sound leaps right into your ears.

Not just for sports days—songs like this really fire you up and fill you with energy! Let’s give it everything we’ve got and see it through to the end!

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Get Fired Up! Anime Songs to Hype Up Your Sports Day and Athletic Festival (81–90)

FRIENDS!!!imase

【imase】FRIENDS!!!（MV）

FRIENDS!!!imase

In February 2025, imase crafted a new-generation pop song distinguished by its groovy rhythm and rich blend of instruments.

Centered on the importance of friendship and the depth of bonds, the piece was produced as the theme song for “Everyone’s Concert,” a collaboration project between the live communication app Pococha and Yamaha Corporation.

Gently expressing the awkward distance with friends you haven’t seen in a while and the enduring beauty of friendship that doesn’t change with time, it’s a perfect fit to close out a school sports day.

A special movie featuring a collaboration with over 120 performers was also created, hinting at the formation of new communities through music.

It’s a track you can enjoy while picturing the brisk exit scene, walking side by side with friends whose bonds have grown stronger, all to a comfortably soothing melody.

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single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu

King Gnu – Ichizu

Ichizu King Gnu

This song features an impressive, grand sound written as the theme for the anime film Jujutsu Kaisen 0.

Since its release in December 2021, it has topped the Oricon Weekly Digital Singles chart and went on to rank No.

1 on the combined yearly singles chart the following year.

Its powerful guitar riffs, driving drum beats, and the rich harmonies woven by the two vocalists are truly stirring.

Singing of the resolve and determination to give everything for a loved one, the track showcases King Gnu’s signature mixture rock sound.

It’s a highly recommended song when you want to take on something with all your might or fire yourself up.

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TOMORROWBiSH

TV anime “Kingdom” non-credit opening movie / BiSH “TOMORROW”

TOMORROWBiSH

It’s a hard rock number that boldly sings about not giving up and moving forward toward tomorrow.

It’s a track by BiSH, the “punk band without instruments,” released digitally in 2020, and it served as the opening theme for the anime Kingdom.

The rich, full-bodied sound pairs perfectly with the members’ passionate vocals, stoking your fighting spirit.

With a song like this, even if you’re losing at the moment, it makes you feel, “I’m turning this around from here!”

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Helloyama × Bocchi Boromaru

yama × Bocchi Boromaru “Hello” MV (TV anime “Pokémon” opening theme)

Haro yama × Bocchi Boromaru

“Halo” is a track whose appeal lies in lyrics that feel like a cheer, giving you the courage to take a step forward.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Pokémon,” it’s also hugely popular among children.

With its rock-infused, up-tempo sound, it would be a great fit for a quick, running exit scene.

Released in 2023, the song was created through a collaboration between yama and Bocchi Boromaru, inspiring listeners with the courage to chase their dreams and hopes.

Both the message in the lyrics and the overall vibe make it a perfect choice to play at a school sports day!

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