[Baseball Songs] A collection of cheer songs and theme music for high school baseball, professional baseball, and Samurai Japan

Ama-chan Opening Themeamachan supesharu biggu bando

Amachan Opening Theme & March of Action

Composed by Yoshihide Otomo, this is the opening theme for the hugely popular morning drama Amachan.

It’s an instrumental piece, and this is the first time since 2010’s Teppan that a song without lyrics has been used for the opening.

With a bright ska groove and extensive use of instruments commonly found in wind ensembles in the original, it’s often performed by bands as is.

School HeavenFingā 5

Finger 5 – Gakuen Tengoku –

A song released in 1974 as the third single by a five-member group from Okinawa Prefecture.

It’s an upbeat, disco-style track that has been covered by Kyoko Koizumi, Shingo Mama, and Dream5.

Because the theme is school and the song is easy to get into, it’s used as a cheer song for high school baseball.

Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓

Messenger from Sunday – THE HIGH-LOWS (Full)

It’s a song included on their first album released in 1995, which was issued as a single after being used as an insert song for the 2004 Nippon TV drama “She Died.” In high school baseball, it’s often sung as a parody by reserve players.

HOMAREryo

Ryo｢HOMARE｣MV

An intro that starts quietly and weightily heightens the tension, and the structure that lets emotions burst forth all at once in the chorus makes this a striking number.

Because it’s sung by Ryo, who has a background as a former high school baseball player, each lyric that treats teammates, dreams, and hope as his own honor carries strong conviction.

This work was produced by Ryo’s uncle, Shuichi Ikemori of DEEN, and was released in September 2016.

As the theme song for TBS’s broadcast of the 2017 World Baseball Classic, it colored numerous iconic moments and is etched in the memories of many baseball fans.

Chance Samurai

PowerPro 2022 Cheering Song [Chance Samurai] Samurai Japan

This is a number whose powerful taiko rhythms and soul-stirring chants drive the stadium’s energy to a fever pitch.

Its simple structure of repeatedly calling out the player’s name and country creates a strong sense of unity, bringing players and fans together as one.

You can feel the burning desire of everyone charging toward the shared goal of victory.

Adopted in February 2017 as Samurai Japan’s official chance theme, it has strongly backed the team at crucial moments in numerous international games.

It’s a rousing fight song that will fire up your spirit—not only for those who want to recreate dramatic clutch scenes in Power Pros, but also for anyone taking on big goals with their teammates as one.

V!V!VictoryOkazaki Taiiku

The players tried dancing to the new mascot song “V!V!Victory”! The song’s lyricist, composer, and vocalist, Mr. Taiiku Okazaki, makes an appearance too!!

A powerful fight song that fires up the hearts of Hanshin fans with the rallying cry, “Charge forward with a burning will to win!” Released in March 2025 as the official mascot song commemorating the Hanshin Tigers’ 90th anniversary, this track by Okazaki Taiiku captures the electric atmosphere of Koshien Stadium and the fans’ cheers riding the sea breeze.

Portraying the swelling feeling of fighting as one with the team, it delivers a bold, Kansai-loving message that sets listeners’ hearts ablaze.

Premiered alongside the unveiling of the new mascot “Korakki,” it also sparked buzz with dance videos by the players.

It’s a rousing anthem perfect not only for amping up a day at the ballpark, but also for singing together with teammates striving toward a common goal.

Flash feat. 10-FEETToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora

Flash feat. 10-FEET/TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA

This track was produced as the first installment of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra’s 25th anniversary project.

Born from a collaboration with 10-FEET, it’s a song where the distinctive styles of both bands blend beautifully.

The lyrics, which sing of the courage to break through darkness and the strong will to repaint a future without dreams, are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

Released as a single in December 2013, it reached No.

13 on the Oricon charts.

It was later included on the best-of album “TOKYO SKA TREASURES,” released in March 2020.

It’s also used as Hanshin Tigers player Fujiwara’s walk-up song.

Perfect not only for baseball games, but also for moments when you need the courage to face challenges.