[Baseball Songs] A collection of cheer songs and theme music for high school baseball, professional baseball, and Samurai Japan
When it comes to Japan’s national sport, baseball surely comes to mind.
Professional baseball is a given, but high school baseball is also incredibly popular, with many fans looking forward to it every year.
The WBC, which crowns the world’s best, brings huge excitement as well.
Essential to baseball are the support songs that cheer on the players and the theme music for broadcast programs.
In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive lineup of classic cheer songs and past theme tracks.
From songs that boost players’ morale to tracks that colored unforgettable dramas on the field, we’ve selected nothing but masterpieces—enjoy!
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[Baseball Songs] A collection of cheer songs and theme songs for high school baseball, professional baseball, and Samurai Japan (91–100)
My HERObīguru kurū
A soul-stirring track by Beagle Crew that powerfully sings of deep gratitude to comrades and unwavering resolve toward one’s dreams.
Its passionate message—“Now it’s my turn to be your strength”—to the friends who supported each other in hard times grabs listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.
Released as a single in September 2014, the song was written as the walk-up music for professional baseball player Sho Nakata, sending stadiums into a frenzy.
It’s an anthem that fires up not only athletes facing high-stakes moments, but anyone striving toward a big goal.
Precious SummerHamada Mari
This classic song, which passionately sings of the brilliance of that summer etched in our hearts and the bittersweet feelings for days gone by, features lyrics written by Mari Hamada herself and music composed by Tetsuro Oda.
Its emotional melody that grips the listener and the liberating, summery sound vividly bring irreplaceable moments back to life.
The track is included on the album “TOMORROW,” released in October 1991, an album that garnered wide support and reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
Long beloved as the opening theme for the high school baseball digest program “Netto Koshien,” it’s no exaggeration to call it an iconic song of summer.
If you carry the burning passion of your youth in your heart or treasure your beautiful summer memories, this is a must-listen.
Tokyo OndoSuwarōzu Ōentai
When it comes to baseball, many people probably think of “Tokyo Ondo” as the Tokyo Yakult Swallows’ cheer song.
Its cheerful, folk-song-like, nostalgic vibe makes it the kind of tune that sticks in your head after just one listen.
Baseball lovers—especially older Swallows fans—might feel energized just by hearing it.
And for those who actually went to the ballpark, the choreography of raising and lowering plastic umbrellas to the music may remain a vivid memory.
Of course, it’s a song anyone can enjoy, even if you’re not very familiar with baseball, so be sure to check it out!
ShakeSMAP
It’s SMAP’s 23rd single, released in 1996.
They also performed it at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Since 2013, it has been used as the walk-up song for Yoshio Itoi of the Orix Buffaloes in Nippon Professional Baseball’s Pacific League, so it’s performed not only by professionals but also at high school baseball games and the like.
Suddenly, SinbadSazan Ōrusutāzu
This song is a quintessential Southern All Stars number that directly captures the heat of summer and a festive, buoyant mood.
With its high-energy sound incorporating Latin elements, it’s also a staple as a pep tune for school bands.
By focusing on crisp tone quality, you can further emphasize the speed, the playful, slightly frivolous vibe portrayed in the lyrics, and the bright, lighthearted emotion.
Paying close attention to the types of percussion and to rhythmic feel should help convincingly create a passionate atmosphere.
Amachan ThemeŌtomo Yoshihide
The piece that was performed in the final of the 2013 National High School Baseball Championship and energized the game was “Amachan no Theme.” Composed by Yoshihide Otomo as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Amachan, it incorporates elements of Jamaican “ska” and brass instruments, giving it a lively feel.
Since the original is performed by a big band, it conveys not only liveliness but also power.
Give it a listen while recalling that memorable final.
RUNNERbakufū suranpu
It’s a song released in 1988, originally created to reflect a member who was set to leave the group after this single.
It has been used as a cheering song for Yoneshi Kawamata of the Chunichi Dragons and Kenjiro Nomura of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, and is also frequently used in high school baseball.