[2026] Cheer songs sung by Japanese bands. Many latest tracks introduced as well!

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Bakufu Slump “Runner” MUSIC VIDEO (HD)

A heart-stirring anthem of encouragement themed around a track-and-field team, depicting young people who keep running with single-minded devotion.

Released in October 1988, it’s a medium-tempo rock number by Bakufu Slump.

Powerfully interwoven are its strong guitar riffs, exhilarating sense of speed, and the passionate vocals of Mr.

Sunplaza Nakano.

Featured as an insert song on the TV show “Tensai! Takeshi no Genki ga Deru TV,” it became a major hit, reaching No.

6 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Through evocative scenes that summon memories of youth, the song gently sings of bonds with friends and hope for the future.

A gem of a track that stands beside anyone about to take a new step forward.

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ff (fortissimo) HOUND DOG

With a powerful, resonant melody and a passionate message, this song has captured the hearts of many as an anthem that encourages listeners to push forward toward their dreams and goals.

The lyrics, which forcefully express the protagonist’s strong resolve and deep love, convey universal feelings that anyone can relate to.

Released in August 1985 and featured in a Nissin Cup Noodles TV commercial, it became one of HOUND DOG’s signature songs.

Since March 2018, it has also been used as the departure melody at JR Sendai Station.

This piece is a song that gently gives you a push when you need the courage to believe in yourself and the strength to move forward.

Go for it!Urufuruzu

Ulfuls Gatsu Daze

An energetic cheer song by Ulfuls, with powerful shouts and an up-tempo melody that resonates in the heart.

Its theme is walking forward with confidence and courage, carrying a message to face difficulties with a positive attitude.

Upon its release in December 1995, it took the music scene by storm, as if casting new light on the spirit of the times.

The album “Banzai” also became a massive hit, selling over one million copies, and the band went on to perform in the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen the following year.

This work is truly a song of encouragement for the heart, gently giving you a push when you need a little boost in everyday life or want to rally yourself.

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A high-energy rock number grabs your heart in an instant.

Released in December 2024, this track was chosen as the theme song for New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s event “WRESTLE KINGDOM 19 in Tokyo Dome.” It’s a high-octane work that fuses lightning-fast guitar cutting with powerful drums.

The lyrics convey a strong resolve to overcome adversity and take flight into a new world, capturing the primal emotion that pro wrestling evokes.

When you need courage in the face of a challenge, this song will set your heart ablaze.

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WANIMA- THANX(OFFICIAL VIDEO)

With its fiery sound and powerful message, this is a pep song that stands close to the listener’s heart.

It’s a heartwarming piece filled with gratitude and a desire to cheer on that first step toward a hope-filled future.

The track gently embraces the feelings you have at life’s crossroads—partings with loved ones and new departures.

Released in November 2015 on WANIMA’s album “Are You Coming?”, it became the band’s first nationwide distribution release.

The music video, shot in an outdoor live-performance style, also gained popularity and is beloved by many fans.

It’s a song especially for those who don’t feel okay as they face a new life or changes in their environment.

WANIMA’s energetic sound will surely give you the push you need.

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Marsi – It's Okay (Official Music Video)

A refreshing three-piece rock band formed in Fukuoka Prefecture.

They’ve had numerous tie-ins, including songs for Menicon commercials and as theme music for ABEMA dramas, so you may have already heard their breezy vocals without realizing it.

Their song “Daijoubu” (“It’s Okay”) has also been chosen as the support song for the All Japan High School and All Japan Junior High School Cheerleading Championships.

The lyrics—“You’ve worked so hard in practice, so it’s natural to feel anxious, but it’ll be okay”—encourage everyone who listens.

You’re sure to feel uplifted too.

It’s a youth-empowering anthem—a ‘seishun’ cheer song—you’ll likely be hearing more and more often in many places!

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B’z / Soldiers, Run -Tour Digest-

A message song of hope and courage dedicated to everyone who keeps pushing their limits.

Released by B’z in May 2019, this track also drew attention as a cheer song for Japan’s national rugby team.

It was featured in Taisho Pharmaceutical’s “Lipovitan D” commercial, developed around themes such as “the strongest self,” “passionate love for Japan,” and “the strength to never give up.” The lyrics vividly portray the powerful image of running toward the goal, caked in mud and sweat, and they’re sure to inspire courage not only in sports, but also at work and in everyday life.

Especially when you’re feeling down, why not listen to this song and face forward?