[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 empowering anthems! (121–130)
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.
StrongerKanye West
This song, released as a single in 2007 by Kanye West, who is also well-known as a fashion designer, sold 5 million copies in the United States alone.
Its unique music video featuring Japanese garnered attention as well.
It is included on the album Graduation.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
Loved by many fans as an energetic cheer song, WANIMA’s “Yatte Minayo” is a perfect fit for the world of sports.
With its exhilarating guitar sound and powerful drums, this track is ideal for hyping up competitions.
It’s especially recommended when you want to boost motivation before a match.
The lyrics carry a positive, affirmative message that gives players courage and hope.
Why not use this song to strengthen your team’s unity?
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari
As a song that conveys the appeal of basketball, “Kaze ga Fuiteiru” is a perfect match.
Its energetic melody vividly evokes scenes of players sprinting across the court.
The lyrics are uplifting and empowering, making it ideal as a fight song as well.
It’s a track I’d recommend to a wide range of basketball fans, from students to professional athletes.
Why not turn up the heat on basketball with this song?
[Basketball Cheering Songs] Carefully selected tournament theme songs and energizing anthems! (131–140)
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.
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!
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.