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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 and Athletic Festival (41–50)

STEP by STEP UP↑↑↑↑fourfolium

NEW GAME!! OP 2 FULL – STEP by STEP UP↑↑↑↑

STEP by STEP UP↑↑↑↑fourfolium

This is fourfolium’s single used as the opening theme for season 2 of NEW GAME!!.

Sung energetically by the voice actors who play the characters in the show, it’s a poppy, catchy track.

Its upbeat vibe might get the whole venue fired up.

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Aim to be a Pokémon MasterRika Matsumoto

Aim to be a Pokémon Master

Aim to Be a Pokémon Master Rika Matsumoto

This one is recommended for sports days and athletic festivals of any generation.

It’s the original opening theme of the anime Pokémon.

Since remakes and cover versions have been released repeatedly, it might actually be harder to find someone who doesn’t know it.

With that in mind, you could also choose a version that matches the participants’ ages.

The lyrics’ message—working hard with your friends toward your own goals—fits events where everyone unites to seize victory.

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single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Hitamuki” Music Video (TV Anime “My Hero Academia” Season 6 Opening Theme)

Single-minded SUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER is a four-piece rock band that captivates fans with raw, heartfelt messages and a robust rock sound.

Their 16th single, “Hitamuki,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia, is a track whose modern yet classic rock ensemble stirs the soul.

Its message about the importance of facing challenges head-on resonates with the spirit of giving your all at school sports days and athletic festivals.

With a catchy, tailwind-like melody that boosts your energy, it’s a rock tune that amps up any sports event.

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Zankyo SankaAimer

Aimer「Zankyosanka」MUSIC VIDEO（Demon Slayer:Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Theme Song）

Zankyo Sanka by Aimer

It’s a thrilling anime song featuring dazzling piano tones and a punchy, bursting horn section! Sung by Aimer, the hit-making vocalist behind songs like “I beg you” and “SPARK-AGAIN,” it was released in 2022 and used as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

The energetic arrangement fuses jazz with traditional Japanese flavors—so cool! It perfectly matches Aimer’s razor-sharp vocals.

With this sense of speed, it’s practically made for school sports days and athletic festivals!

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Kokoro-eRoad of Major

Road of Major / Kokoro-e

Kokoro-e Road of Major

This song was Road of Major’s debut single and was used as the opening theme for the anime Major: 1st Season.

Regardless of gender, many people likely feel nostalgic about this track.

It carries the fiery spirit of classic anime songs.

Lyrics like “grasp it with these hands” and “keep chasing” really hit home.

The rock sound and straightforward, powerful vocals are a big part of its appeal.

It’s the perfect song for events like sports festivals and athletic meets that get both your heart and body fired up.

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Crimson OathYoshiki Fukuyama

Crimson Oath - Yoshiki Fukuyama

Crimson Oath Yoshiki Fukuyama

A song filled with a powerful resolve to “keep moving forward no matter what,” used as the opening theme for the anime Buso Renkin.

Its energetic, rock-inspired sound with a sense of speed is striking.

Given the title, how about using it as a cheer song for the Red Team?

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Adolescent Complexcable tie

TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” opening sequence / “Seishun Complex” #Kessoku Band

Seishun Complex Kessoku Band

Seishun Complex, chosen as the opening theme for the anime Bocchi the Rock!, was included on the album of the same name released in 2022 by the in-story band Kessoku Band.

The song carries a message that empathizes with the worries and anxieties everyone faces during their youth, and it’s sure to ignite the spirits of athletes taking on various events at a sports day.

With a groove-rich sound and passionate melody, it’s a perfect track to hype up school sports festivals.

It also works great as BGM for heated competitions like relays and tug-of-war.

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