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

The curtain risesback number

back number – The Curtain Rises [Theme song for the film 'TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – Nankai Mission']

Released in July 2025, this work is a newly written song that serves as the theme for the film “TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room — Nankai Mission.” Produced by Takeshi Kobayashi, it’s crafted into a grand, sweeping ballad.

The lyrics intertwine the trembling and fear right before stepping on stage with the strength to make up one’s mind and move forward for others, offering solace to everyone striving to advance while facing their own vulnerabilities.

The tones of strings and piano impart a gentle warmth, as if giving you a soft push from behind.

It’s a song I hope you’ll listen to before an exam or an important match, or whenever you need courage to take on something new.

TalentSabasusutā

Sabasister – Talent Music Video, Morinaga Seika “In Jelly at School” Commercial Song

The Morinaga Seika “in Jelly” commercial tie-in song released in September 2025 is a cheer anthem for high school students dedicated to their club activities.

This track is an up-tempo tune that blends a sense of speed with freshness, and during the commercial shoot—where Sabishista actually visited high schools across Japan—it was powerful enough to move students to tears.

It captures the daily grind of persevering with hidden aspirations and the courage to take a step forward by believing in your own potential.

The lyrics convey an awakening to the talent that everyone possesses, and Nachi herself has said, “Everyone truly has it.” The song is a pre-release single from the album “Takaga Punk Rock!” coming out in October 2025.

It’s recommended as a song that stands by you in the days you strive toward club activities and goals, and as a track that gives you a push when you feel like giving up.

Dear, boyHump Back

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

The major debut single by Hump Back, a three-piece rock band from Osaka, is a passionate cheer for people who feel anxiety or frustration about chasing their dreams.

The question posed right from the start reminds you of the self who once burned with passion and helps you regain the courage to face reality.

Released in June 2018, the track was used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s Bazurizumu 02 and as a commercial song for Shinken Zemi’s high school course.

Its lyrics, which view detours and failures as nourishment for growth, will give a push to anyone standing at a crossroads in life.

When you want to move forward despite the struggles of youth, the straightforward rock sound of this song is sure to resonate with your heart.

Victorynegishio butadon

[Nippon TV DayDay. live-performed song] Negi-Salt Pork Bowl – Victory [Music Video]

This is the second digital single from Negi Shio Butadon, a four-piece band of teenage girls formed in Tokyo in spring 2024.

Released in April 2025, the track grabs you from the intro with a powerful guitar riff and a driving feel at 135 BPM that sets hearts racing.

Centered on a theme of defiance, it sings of an unbreakable resolve to keep running—laughed at, covered in mud, no matter what.

The lyrics capture a never-give-up attitude even when your legs hurt, and the desire to reclaim discarded pride in a dramatic comeback—sure to push anyone facing exams, club activities, or new challenges forward.

Known for the charming contrast between their cute visuals and heavy sound, Negi Shio Butadon deliver a searing rock number that feels like the band’s very origin.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you hit a wall, feel like stopping, or need to lift your gaze and move forward again!

YOLO!!!!Faulieu.

Faulieu. 『YOLO!!!! 』 -Music Video-

This song powerfully belts out the phrase “You Only Live Once,” and is included on Faulieu.’s EP “My name is Faulieu.” released in August 2025.

Set to a high-energy, fast-paced sound, it expresses the resolve to live the present to the fullest, even amid monotonous days, and it’s crafted with a strong sense of togetherness for live performances—that’s part of its appeal.

The call-and-response sections and the soaring guitar lines in the final chorus give listeners a strong push forward.

When you’re wavering over exams or work, or need courage before a new challenge, this track will nudge you to “live the moment without regret.”

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

A rock number that cheers on our everyday efforts through its weekend heroes.

It was included on the 2017 album “SHISHAMO 4” and became widely known as the CM song for NTT Docomo’s “Docomo Student Discount.” That same year, the band performed it on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen for their first-ever appearance, generating major buzz.

The song frankly depicts the strength to keep running forward even when things are so tough you want to cry, along with gratitude for those who support you.

Inspired by watching a Kawasaki Frontale match, it’s also loved as a fight song—perfect for anyone looking to get fired up at sports events or live shows.

It stands as one of the band’s signature classics.

To the futureT.N.T

T.N.T – To the Future [Short ver.] “104th All Japan High School Soccer Championship” Support Song

Chosen as the theme song for the 104th National High School Soccer Championship in December 2025, this track by T.N.T captures the feelings of high school students who savor the once-in-a-lifetime moments of today and fight alongside their teammates.

The lyrics—said to be written based on Yuya Tegoshi’s own soccer experience—are grounded in gratitude for the hard work accumulated over time and for those who have offered support, inspiring the courage to step into the future.

Its classic rock sound is enriched by member Furutatsu’s violin, and the chorus—crafted with group singing in mind—carries an exhilarating, stadium-filling energy.

The single “Mirai e / I Don’t Care” is available in two formats, a standard edition and a limited edition, with the coupling track being a call-and-response crowd-pleaser at live shows.

It’s a perfect rallying song for players battling the high-stakes pressure of a knockout tournament, as well as anyone setting out to take on a challenge with their trusted companions.