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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 Your Sports Day (111–120)

Reincarnated as a SwordKishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets

Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets – Reincarnated as a Sword Music Video (Official)

Reincarnated as a Sword Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets

An opening theme song of the anime with the same title, created by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets.

Its energetic rock sound and powerful vocals are uplifting! The hope-themed lyrics are memorable, conveying the protagonist’s determination to pursue their dreams without giving in to adversity.

With its fiery tempo, it’s perfect as BGM for sports festivals and field days.

It also works great as a cheer song everyone can sing along to and get hyped! Highly recommended for those with a competitive spirit.

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Get Fired Up! Anime Song Collection to Hype Up Your Sports Day and Athletic Festival (121–130)

U&IAfter School Tea Time

U&I with lyrics Full high quality audio

U&I After-School Tea Time

One of the in-anime songs from the TV anime K-On!!, “U&I.” K-On!! was so popular it became a social phenomenon—many of you probably love it, right? This track is a lively, upbeat pop song that’s perfect for school sports days and athletic festivals! It works great as background music for events, and it could even be used as a dance number for kids up to around the middle elementary grades.

Be sure to give it a listen!

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Even…ifTamaru Yamada

Tamaru Yamada / Even…if -Music Video- (Opening theme song of “Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory”)

Even...if Yamada Tamaru

This is a single by Tamaru Yamada used as the opening theme for Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory.

Her mature, composed vocals, the exhilarating sound, and the song’s progression make it irresistible.

It has a classic, straight-down-the-middle appeal that will instantly capture the hearts of anime song fans.

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VSBLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT 'VS' Music Video [TV Tokyo Anime 'Gintama' Porori Arc Opening Theme]

VSBLUE ENCOUNT

A powerful track created by the Japanese rock band BLUE ENCOUNT.

With their signature emotional rock approach, it conveys a strong determination to face one’s inner battles.

Released in November 2017, this song was tied in as the opening theme for the anime Gintama.

: Porori Arc.

The lyrics, themed around inner transformation and growth, leave a strong impression.

With word choice and a rhythmic feel influenced by hip-hop—done in BLUE ENCOUNT’s own style—it strikes something fiery in the listener’s heart.

For students trying to break out of their shells and move forward, this might be a song that truly resonates.

Be sure to play it with your friends and shout it out loud at your school festival!

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idolYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Idol" Official Music Video

Idol YOASOBI

YOASOBI’s songs are hugely popular among younger generations! This track was released digitally in April 2023 as the theme song for the anime “Oshi no Ko,” and it delves deeply into the struggles hidden behind the life of an idol.

While pursuing perfection, it poignantly conveys the pain of hiding true love and vulnerability, which is truly moving.

ikura’s beautiful vocals over an up-tempo track are especially striking.

Given its high recognition and popularity, I think it’s a perfect choice for a flag dance.

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Treasure PleasureGRANRODEO

Anime “Baki Hanma” Non-Credit Opening ‘Treasure Pleasure’ by GRANRODEO | “BAKI HANMA” Opening (2021)

Treasure PleasureGRANRODEO

Sports days and athletic festivals are battlefields.

So how about a theme song from a fighting anime? Here’s “Treasure Pleasure,” used as the opening theme for the anime Baki Hanma.

It’s a track by the musical unit GRANRODEO, released in 2021.

A fiery anison where a groovy, funk-tinged beat intertwines with passionate vocals.

The lyrics, which convey a strong resolve to “keep on fighting,” are another part of its appeal.

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Shouted SerenadeLiSA

LiSA『Shouted Serenade』MUSiC CLiP

Shouted SerenadeLiSA

“Shouted Serenade” is a song that delivers a passionate, powerful message.

This rock number was chosen as the opening theme for Season 3 of the anime The Irregular at Magic High School.

LiSA’s razor-sharp vocal work is nothing short of breathtaking.

With its aggressive tone, it’s perfect for sports days and athletic festivals—an anison that’s sure to make the competitions even more heated!

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