[Baseball Songs] A Collection of Cheering Songs and Theme Music for High School Baseball, Professional Baseball, and Samurai Japan

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Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

A national hit song by Gen Hoshino that brightly colored the players’ entrance march at the Spring Koshien in 2017.

Its lyrics gently resonate in our hearts, reminding us that true happiness lies in the small moments of everyday life and that warmth is born from human connections.

Released in October 2016 as Hoshino’s ninth single, it became a social phenomenon as the theme song for the drama “We Married as a Job!” (“Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu”), in which he starred.

It’s a magical track that naturally brings a smile to your face when you’re taking a new step forward or feeling a little worn out.

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CAT’S EYE

With a cool, fast-paced melody that feels like tearing through the city at night, this song has an instant, irresistible allure.

Released as a single in August 1983, it became a major hit as the theme song for the anime Cat’s Eye.

It was performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and in the spring of 1984 it was selected as the march for the 56th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

Using an anime theme at Koshien was groundbreaking at the time and created a huge buzz, so many of you may remember it.

It’s a classic that propels people toward their goals and stirs the passion they carry within.

YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki

Hideki Saijo – Young Man (Y.M.C.A.)

With a surging passion that stirs listeners’ hearts, Hideki Saijo’s striking vocals make this piece a perfect anthem for anyone chasing their dreams! Released as a single in February 1979, it was also included on the album “YOUNG MAN / HIDEKI FLYING UP.” In the spring of the following year, 1980, it was chosen as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, sending a courageous song resounding through Koshien.

When this song plays, it feels like you can overcome any challenge!

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BEGIN / Oath

An uplifting song by BEGIN featuring a soothing, Okinawan-tinged acoustic sound.

The lyrics express a resolve to press on into the future without bowing to any hardship, and the importance of persevering toward distant goals resonates deeply.

Released as a single in August 2004, the track served as the ending theme for TV Asahi/ABC’s “Netto Koshien,” underscoring many moving moments.

It gently encourages the high school baseball players battling at Summer Koshien and everyone chasing big dreams.

BREAKING THE ICETHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE

BREAKING THE ICE

Brimming with exhilarating sound, this is a track that makes your heart start dancing.

“Break through the wall in front of you and move forward!” That straightforward passion overlaps with the energetic performance that is THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE’s hallmark, setting listeners’ souls ablaze.

Included as a coupling track on the single HARD HIT released in July 2018 and also featured on the album THE RAMPAGE the same year, this piece colored the fierce battles of high school baseball players as the theme song for the regional summer tournaments.

It’s truly an anthem of hope that gives you the courage to take that first step.

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Scarred hero

Isn’t it a truly soul-stirring fight song, celebrating an indomitable spirit that keeps getting back up, caked in mud yet never giving in? No matter what hardships arise, the protagonist’s burning passion to keep chasing their dream rides on TUBE’s signature straightforward, passionate rock sound, striking listeners right in the heart.

The track was included on TUBE’s album “Owaranai Natsu ni,” released in June 1994, and that same year served as the opening theme for ABC/TV Asahi’s “Nettō Kōshien,” firing up countless high school baseball fans.

The fact that it took first place in a fan vote for the 2008 live best CD also speaks to its enduring popularity.

It’s sure to inspire not only the players chasing white baseballs under the summer Koshien sun, but anyone single-mindedly striving toward a goal.

It might be the perfect song for those moments when you want to send a heartfelt, fiery cheer.

Glory Colors ~Door of the Wind~ZONE

glory colors ~The Door of Wind~ – ZONE

This is a gem of a cheering song by ZONE that opens the door to the future and gives you the strength to step into a brilliant tomorrow.

It powerfully sings of the importance of friendship and bonds, gently yet firmly pushing forward everyone who is chasing their dreams.

Released in August 2004, it was chosen as the theme song for TV Asahi’s coverage of the 86th National High School Baseball Championship and for the program Netto Koshien.

It brightly colored the summers of many high school ballplayers—a true classic that represents the season.

For players racing through a page of their youth and for anyone about to take a new step, it delivers burning courage and deep inspiration.