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

Everyday, KachushaAKB48

[MV full] Everyday, Kachusha / AKB48 [Official]

A memorable track featuring a crystal-clear melody and lyrics filled with straightforward feelings for a loved one.

Released in May 2011, it was used in a commercial for Asahi Soft Drinks’ WONDA and also gained attention as the theme song for the film “If a High School Baseball Manager Read Drucker’s ‘Management’,” starring Atsuko Maeda.

In 2012, it was selected as the entrance march for the opening ceremony of the 84th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

The melody that echoed through the stadium became an uplifting anthem that gently supports young people striving toward their dreams, leaving a lasting impression on many hearts.

Bloom with a pop, scatter, and turn to ashCreepy Nuts

[MV] Creepy Nuts – Bloom in a Flash, Scatter, and Turn to Ash

The official high school baseball theme song by Creepy Nuts portrays a heated, valiant, last-ditch battle.

Featuring a sound that evokes raw, rough-edged youth and lyrics that capture the resolve and determination of those who face the decisive moment, the track powerfully expresses the harshness and inner conflicts of the competitive world, as well as the passion of challengers.

Released in March 2022 as the official theme song for the 94th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament on MBS, it was later included on the album “Ensemble Play.” As a song that pushes everyone to step up to the big stage before them, it has resonated deeply with many listeners.

PhotographEXILE ATSUSHI feat. Tokyo Sukaparadaisu Ookesutora Hoon Sekushon

Photograph feat. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra Horn Section

‘Photograph’ has also been drawing attention as a cheer song for the 2023 summer high school baseball tournament.

It’s a track created by ATSUSHI, known as a vocalist of EXILE, together with the horn section of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.

Although it’s a gentle ballad, its lyrics burn with passion, telling us that “there’s beauty in striving toward your dreams” and that “we can chase our dreams because of the people who support us.” Be sure to listen closely to the final lyrics as well, which sing about the results of hard work.

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My Hair is Bad – Sun

It’s a song by My Hair is Bad imbued with the freshness of a spring breeze.

Vivid depictions unique to high school baseball—pre-game nerves, the smell of mud on the field, the sound of the brass band—resonate deeply.

The members’ past and present feelings intertwine, resulting in a gem that fires up the hearts of its listeners.

Released in March 2024, the track was written as the official theme song for MBS for the 96th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

At their show at Saitama Super Arena, they created a moving stage together with a full house of fans.

It’s a work that will resonate not only with those who have memories of the baseball club, but with anyone who threw themselves wholeheartedly into their youth.

hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years [Official Music Video]

This is a song by Omoinotake that expresses lingering feelings for a former lover.

Released in 2024, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Eye Love You,” and in 2025 it was also selected as the entrance march for the Spring High School Baseball Tournament.

While the lyrics convey a sense of heartache, the fresh melody and vocals are striking.

Its uplifting feel makes it a charming listen that brightens your mood, so it seems perfect for energizing the start of the tournament.

This is my way of life.PUFFY

PUFFY 'That's the Way I Live' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A gem of a pop tune that expresses the joy and gratitude found in everyday life with a lively rhythm and catchy melody.

This work sings refreshingly about the wonder of living with a positive outlook.

The courage to move forward as yourself without fearing failure, and a caring heart for those around you, resound powerfully alongside a youthful vocal.

After its release in October 1996, it became a major hit, topping the Oricon charts for three consecutive weeks, and it also drew attention as the song for Shiseido Tissera’s TV commercial.

Furthermore, it was selected as the entrance march for the 69th National Invitational High School Baseball Tournament in the spring of 1997, coloring the departure of hopeful high school ballplayers.

It’s a song that gently yet firmly supports those striving toward their dreams and those about to take a new step forward.

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YOASOBI “Gunjou” Official Music Video

This is a song by YOASOBI brimming with the vibrancy of youth.

While carrying universal themes like self-expression and the pursuit of dreams, it powerfully conveys the feelings of those who strive to move forward even amid uncertainty.

Released in September 2020, it remains memorable for its striking performance at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December 2021.

In the spring of 2022, it was selected as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament and was also used as the departure melody at Koshien Station during the event.

Its lyrics and melody, resonating with the image of high school baseball players giving their all in pursuit of their dreams, make it a gem of a motivational anthem that deeply touches audiences.