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

Virgin’s high!MELL

Virgin’s high!

The opening theme of the anime Sky Girls, “Virgin’s high!”.

It was also used as an insert song in the film Departed to the Future.

This popular track is frequently used in MADs, and if you like fighter jets, you’ve probably heard it at least once.

Despite being sung by a female vocalist, it’s powerful and has just the right sense of speed.

Highly recommended as BGM for sports day events!

Window by the 70-cm SquareROTTENGRAFFTY

ROTTENGRAFFTY – “70cm Square Windowside” Music Video

“70cm Square Window,” which became the theme song for the anime Dragon Ball Super.

It’s a track by the rock band ROTTENGRAFFTY, known for their eclectic, mixed-genre sound, and the contrast between the quiet intro and the fast-paced chorus is striking.

It gives off a cool vibe, like a flame of inner passion burning.

Space Battleship YamatoIsao Sasaki

Space Battleship Yamato (1) / Isao Sasaki + The Royal Knights

Let’s liven up your sports day or athletic festival with a timeless anime song that fires up listeners of every generation! It’s “Space Battleship Yamato,” sung by Isao Sasaki, who’s also popular as a voice actor and narrator.

If you’re unsure what to pick, just play this and you can’t go wrong—it’s that much of a go-to classic.

It’s also known as a cheer song at baseball games, so you might use that as a reference and turn it into your sports day anthem.

And when you do, be sure everyone links arms and sings together!

Ferocious Cosmic Symphony, Seventh Movement: Infinite LoveMomoiro Clover Z

[Momoiro Clover Z MV] Mouretsu Space Symphony, Movement VII: “Infinite Love” / Momoiro Clover Z (MOURETSU UCHUU KOUKYOUKYOKU DAI NANA GAKUSHOU “MUGEN NO AI”)

It’s the opening theme of the anime “Bodacious Space Pirates.” With its bright and energetic tempo, it’s perfect for a sports day.

It’s one of Momoiro Clover Z’s signature songs that everyone can get excited about.

It was released as a single in 2012.

OveRMiyu Tomita

Miyu Tomita / OveR (TV Anime 'Date A Live IV' Opening Theme)

Miyu Tomita, who is active as a voice actor and singer, released “OveR” in 2022.

It was also used as the opening theme for the anime Date A Live IV.

The song portrays a protagonist who refuses to give up and faces challenges head-on, even when confronted with a reality full of hardships.

It’s a track that can give you courage when your heart feels like breaking or you’re about to lose hope while taking on events at a sports day.

Wrapped in majestic strings and choral tones, her powerful vocals resonate in this anime song.

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts

[For Elementary and Middle School Students] Bling-Bang-Bang-Born / Creepy Nuts [TV Size Full Ver.]

“Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” by Creepy Nuts is a song about the importance of living confidently and being true to yourself.

The rap, set to a uniquely snappy rhythm, is irresistibly catchy.

Released in January 2024, it drew major attention when it was chosen as the theme song for the anime Mashle: MASHLE.

It has gained strong popularity both in Japan and abroad, spreading across social media and drawing lots of buzz.

The choreography in particular has become a huge talking point, so if you perform this song at a school sports day, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going!

Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN「Hello,world!」

Its profound lyrical worldview and a refreshing yet energetic rock sound capture listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.

Known for songs like “Tentai Kansoku” and “Karma,” the rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN released this track in 2015.

It was written as the opening theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront, so it ties in with the work’s content and is sure to resonate with fans of the series.

With its sense of speed, it might be a good fit for relays or 100-meter dashes.