[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 roundup of cheer songs and theme music for High School Baseball, Nippon Professional Baseball, and Samurai Japan (31–40)
Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon
One of the tracks included on the 2013 release “Jiyuu e no Shingeki” (“March to Freedom”).
It’s a hugely popular song that served as the first opening theme for the TV anime Attack on Titan.
Because anime and manga are especially popular among junior high and high school students, the song has also come to be used in high school baseball.
SHOW TIMEShonan no Kaze
In recent years, “SHOW TIME” has been rising in popularity as a high school baseball cheer song.
It’s a reggae track by Shonan no Kaze with fiery lyrics and a great performance.
High school baseball fans are probably very familiar with it! The upbeat groove and heartfelt words really fire you up.
The original is undeniably cool, but the brass band version for cheering is also incredibly hype! The last line of the chorus is perfect for batting, and when you hear it in a come-from-behind at-bat or a clutch moment, it feels like it could actually make it happen.
Pray[Alexandros]
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It’s a beautiful song by the rock band [ALEXANDROS], who have won wide popularity not only in live houses and the rock scene but also in living rooms across the country.
You might wonder, “Is this song a cheer song?” But aren’t the families, friends, and managers supporting high school baseball all watching the games with a prayerful heart? I hope our cheers reach the players.
Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI
Released in 1988, this was Hikaru Genji’s third single and the group’s biggest hit.
ASKA of CHAGE and ASKA wrote both the lyrics and the music.
After it was chosen as the entrance march for the 61st National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, it has continued to be used in high school baseball.
CopacabanaBarry Manilow
Some of you who watch high school baseball may have been intrigued by that Latin-style tune.
The song is called “Copacabana.” It’s a track by American singer-songwriter Barry Manilow.
The title “Copacabana” refers to a resort area, and the song tells a story of a passionate romance and parting between a man and a woman that unfolds there.
It also happens to include phrases that, in a way, resonate with baseball, which may be why it’s used as a cheering song.
[Baseball Songs] A Compilation of Cheering Songs and Theme Music for High School Baseball, Professional Baseball, and Samurai Japan (41–50)
Silhouette of a StarSerizawa Hiroaki
A song by Hiroaki Serizawa released in 1986.
It’s well known as an insert song for the baseball anime Touch.
It has a refreshing yet mysterious vibe.
The chorus seems to perfectly capture the feelings of someone watching over players who are giving it their all.
When Kokugakuin Kugayama High School used it as a chance theme, the cool parody line “Ippon dase yo” (“Come on, get a hit!”) became a hot topic.
With its momentum and full-on impact, I think it’s a great cheer song for everyone to sing together!
southpawpinku redii
This song has long been a staple at baseball games.
When the opposing pitcher is tough, it’s easy to lose confidence, but hearing the lyrics declare “There’s no escape!!” can surely steel the players’ resolve.
In the actual lyrics the batter is a woman, but men can’t run away either, right? It’s precisely in games against powerhouse teams that you should play boldly!