[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] Carefully selected tournament theme songs and empowering fight songs! (41–50)
LOVE ROCKETSThe Birthday
What grabs your ears in THE FIRST SLAM DUNK is the sheer intensity of LOVE ROCKETS.
The Birthday’s guitar riffs and tight rhythm section evoke a heated battle, and the more you listen, the more you’re drawn into a world that belongs to this song alone.
Yusuke Chiba’s husky, powerful voice reflects the passion that colors the characters’ youth, while transforming the heartbeat of basketball into music.
Whether you’ve seen the film or not, why not experience the dynamism that truly defines rock?
[Basketball Cheering Songs] A curated selection of tournament theme songs and energizing anthems! (51–60)
Win / LoseSurvive Said The Prophet
A moving song that explores the meaning of life beyond winning and losing.
Released as a digital single by Survive Said The Prophet in October 2021, it was selected as the official theme song for the B.LEAGUE 2021–22 season of Japan’s professional men’s basketball league.
Its powerful rhythm and catchy melody leave a strong impression, and the lyrics, which emphasize the importance of self-discovery and growth, are equally compelling.
It’s a track you’ll want to play not only before a basketball game, but also when you find yourself at a crossroads in life.
BREAK THE BORDERPKCZ®
This piece was selected as the official anthem song for Japan’s men’s basketball league, the B.LEAGUE, for the 2016–2017 season.
It’s a track by the creative unit PKCZ®, formed around EXILE’s HIRO, and it was released digitally in 2016.
True to its title, which carries the meaning of “breaking down walls,” the song has an extremely fiery finish and perfectly matches the B.LEAGUE, which began in 2016 by unifying two leagues.
It really gets the heart fired up!
THE RED MAGIC BEYONDAK-69
Since his debut, AK-69 has been an artist leading Japan’s hip-hop scene through numerous collaborations.
He’s also produced many sports anthems and is popular among athletes.
“THE RED MAGIC BEYOND” became the official theme song for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins from 2018 into 2019 and beyond.
The chorus is catchy, but AK-69’s flow gives it a sharp, stylish edge.
Its fiery progression mirrors the momentum and rising voltage of a game.
The Dolphins’ theme color and the signature “red” motif of AK-69’s hallmark tracks overlap—making this a track overflowing with fighting spirit!
dawnDOES
A high-energy rock track brimming with a burning fighting spirit.
Released by DOES in July 2024, it was created to support Japan’s national basketball team, Akatsuki Japan.
Sharp guitar riffs and powerful vocals leave a strong impression, making it a song that stirs the listener’s heart.
The lyrics, symbolizing challenge and hard work in the world of sports, are also notable.
It’s the kind of track that feels like it will push anyone facing difficulties forward.
Someday, for sure.Naoto Intiraymi
Released in 2015 as Naoto Inti Raymi’s 15th single.
It was featured as the Shiseido SEA BREEZE commercial song, drawing attention for starring Suzu Hirose and Taishi Nakagawa.
It reached No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and its upbeat, refreshing sound became popular among the younger generation involved in school clubs.
I want to shout that I love you.BAAD
BAAD’s “I Want to Shout I Love You” is a song that lets you feel the exhilaration of youth directly.
Used as the opening theme for SLAM DUNK, the quintessential basketball anime, it’s an unforgettable track for many basketball fans.
Its fast-paced melody energizes students who pour their passion into cheering at games and practicing, stirring their hearts.
The rhythmic sound heightens excitement in any situation and injects energy into our daily lives.