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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)

God knows…Haruhi Suzumiya (Aya Hirano)

God knows… “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya” [Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu] Kadokawa-licensed MAD [Bass Performance]

God knows... Suzumiya Haruhi (Aya Hirano)

The in-anime song “God knows.

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.” from episode 12, “Live Alive,” of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is also a popular karaoke choice.

With its exhilarating, fast-paced rock sound that amps you up right from the intro, it’s the perfect track for school sports days and athletic festivals! The song is widely known and well-loved, so you can’t go wrong including it as background music.

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Get Fired Up! Anime Songs to Hype Up Your Sports Day and Athletic Festival (51–60)

frecklesJUDY AND MARY

Freckles – JUDY AND MARY (Full)

Freckles JUDY AND MARY

It’s the opening theme of the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.

Parents who watched the anime, as well as JUDY AND MARY fans, might feel a sense of nostalgia.

The up-tempo sound will lift your spirits.

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KICKBACKKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – KICKBACK

KICK BACK Kenshi Yonezu

KICK BACK rose to prominence after being selected as the opening theme for the anime Chainsaw Man.

Singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu released the track in 2022.

Its rapidly shifting key changes and high-velocity chorus mesh perfectly with the tense atmosphere of sports day events.

The passionate sound elevates activities that the entire student body tackles together.

It’s an energetic rock number powerful enough to blow away the anxieties and doubts of students ahead of sports day.

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BlessingYOASOBI

YOASOBI 'The Blessing' Official Music Video (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Opening Theme)

Blessing YOASOBI

Released in 2022 by the music duo YOASOBI, who enjoy overwhelming support especially among younger generations, “The Blessing” was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.

The song carries a message of encouragement for those who keep moving forward despite loneliness and anxiety.

Its driving, fast-paced beat—perfectly matched to the never-give-up spirit of a sports festival—will energize the venue.

Why not heighten the sense of unity with its electronica sound that seems to paint a passionate heart?

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Genesis of AquarionAKINO

Sousei no Aquarion (Cover)

Genesis of Aquarion AKINO

Aquarion, a sci-fi robot anime that still enjoys enduring popularity.

This is its theme song.

The mid-tempo sound and the wistful, flowing melody are deeply sentimental.

A key highlight is the way the arrangement swells dramatically toward the final chorus.

The chorus melody really sticks in your head, so if everyone sings along, it’s sure to get the crowd going!

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The night before the decisive battleSano ibuki

Sano Ibuki – The Night Before the Decisive Battle (Official Music Video)

Decisive Battle Eve - Sano Ibuki

An anthem by Sano ibuki, celebrated for its exhilarating melody and vocals that soar into the open sky.

Included on the album STORY TELLER, this track was released in November 2019 as the theme song for the animated film Bokura no Nanokakan Sensō (Our Seven-Day War).

True to Sano ibuki’s emphasis on storytelling, the song is crafted with a rich backstory.

It’s a recommended track when you want to steel yourself before a big challenge or need the courage to face something head-on.

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Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” Live Music Video

Sugar Song and Bitter Step by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

This song was written as the ending theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.

It was also performed on TV Asahi’s music program Music Station and became a hit.

It’s one of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s signature tracks.

The funky, addictive rhythm and the uplifting high-tone vocals leave a strong impression, giving it a charm that makes you want to listen on repeat.

Its moderate brightness is sure to liven up events like school sports days and athletics festivals.

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