[Basketball Cheer Songs] A curated selection of tournament theme songs and energizing anthems!
Basketball’s popularity is on the rise in Japan, thanks to the national team’s strong performances at the Olympics and the excitement surrounding the professional B.League.
Japanese players shining in the NBA are also drawing a lot of attention.
Beyond cheering through the TV, many people are passionately involved in school clubs or heading to arenas to enjoy games in person.
In this article, we’ve gathered basketball-related songs: tracks you can use to cheer during games, theme songs from the domestic league and international tournaments, and opening themes from anime that feature basketball.
They’re all perfect as pump-up BGM for practice, so whether you’re a player or a fan, be sure to check them out!
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[Basketball Cheering Songs] A curated selection of tournament theme songs and energizing cheer anthems! (111–120)
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Songs that inspire athletes standing on the grand stage of sports carry a clear message.
“Yell” is a piece that symbolizes victory and passion, etched into memory alongside the dazzling moments of the Athens Olympics.
Its lyrics, which seem to put athletes’ sweat and effort into words, move listeners’ hearts and give them courage.
If you’re looking for a song that fits the high-energy moments of a basketball game or motivates you during practice, this track is perfect.
[Basketball Cheering Songs] A curated selection of tournament theme songs and empowering anthems! (121–130)
Rock ★ with youFirosofī no Dansu
The first cheer song delivered by the girls group Philosophy no Dance, who have been appointed official supporting artists for the W League, Japan’s women’s basketball league.
It’s got the vibe of a party tune that makes you want to dance.
The lyrics depict a fearless, attacking mindset that’s sure to fire up the hearts of players sprinting across the court! It feels perfect for heating up seesaw, high-intensity games and unpredictable developments.
With its easy-to-catch, aggressive groove, it’s also a great pick to boost your motivation and voltage during practice!
Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Powerfully singing of youthful passion and hope, this Saucy Dog track was created as a cheer anthem for the 101st All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
Portraying growth through overcoming setbacks and hardship, bonds with teammates, and the courage to move forward while staying true to oneself, the song deeply resonates with young people navigating high school life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Released in December 2022, it has become an indispensable fan favorite at their live shows, giving a strong push not only to soccer players but also to students working hard every day for their clubs and school events.
Our song only for usroodo obu mejyaa
Our Song for Us, which cheers on the players sprinting full speed across the court, carries a fiery message that feels like it powers a post-timeout power play.
This track strengthens the sense of camaraderie, making it perfect as an anthem to boost the will to win.
If it’s played during basketball practice or to support the team in a game, it will raise morale and create unity.
Even in a high-tension match, riding this song’s rhythm might fill you with courage.
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
This is a renowned song that powerfully portrays a protagonist, burning with passion, dashing toward the future while pursuing their true self.
It resonates with the message that there’s no need to imitate anyone else, and that it’s important to let your own unique flower bloom.
The track is filled with courage and determination, urging listeners to take a step toward hope by overcoming the sorrow and pain they carry.
Released as Sambomaster’s single in August 2018, it was used as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Cheer☆Dan.” As a song that supports the story of high school students striving toward their dreams, it deeply moved many viewers.
It’s a piece that strongly pushes the backs of those devoted to lessons and practice, and those facing hardships, giving them the courage to take a step forward.
BREAKOUTFlowBack
This song was selected as the official theme for the B.LEAGUE 2017–18 season by the dance and vocal group Flowback.
The lyrics, which speak about pushing beyond your limits, and the melody that gradually builds toward the chorus, inspire the power to take on challenges.
WINGSMacklemore x Ryan Lewis
“WINGS,” released by the American hip-hop duo Macklemore x Ryan Lewis, is a single from 2011 included on the album The Heist.
Centered on the theme of “being yourself,” the song is paired with a music video that portrays the shadowed story of a boy devoted to basketball, delivering a message that resonates deeply.
Although the track was already popular, it saw a revival hit in 2013 when it was used in an NBA All-Star Game commercial.
