[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 anthems! (51–60)
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?
Sweet Georgia BrownBrother Bones & His Shadows
It’s the theme song of the Harlem Globetrotters, an American basketball team that has existed since the late 1920s.
A whistled version of “Sweet Georgia Brown” plays when the team members enter the court.
This song was also used in the film Jazz on a Summer’s Day, which documented the 5th Newport Jazz Festival.
Beautifulyuzu
It’s not only the players’ passionate performances that color the basketball court.
Yuzu’s song “Beautiful” brings energy worthy of the battlefield of competition.
Singing of determination to win and of friendship, the track seems to speak for the emotions of the players standing on the court.
Its lyrics express the strength to keep moving forward with heads held high even against the wind, and its bright, hopeful melody is equally striking.
It’s perfect not only as a fight song on game day but also as BGM to boost motivation during practice.
Feel the powerful synergy of sports and music through this song.
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.
[Basketball Fight Songs] A curated selection of tournament theme songs and energizing anthems! (61–70)
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.
Kernkraft 400Zombie Nation
The basketball player Rui Hachimura studied abroad at Gonzaga University in Washington State, USA.
The crowd performance you can see in the video has been passed down as the pep tradition for the university’s basketball team.
The track is “KernKraft 400” by the techno group Zombie Nation, a club anthem released in 1999 and beloved around the world.
Unified cheering is fun both for those doing it and for those watching, isn’t it?
every little thing every precious thingLINDBERG
This is the song “every little thing every precious thing” by the band LINDBERG.
Expressing the passion and spectacle of sports through words and rhythm, the track is beloved by many fans.
It eases pre-game nerves and gives players a powerful push as they head toward the court.
Its catchy, memorable melody makes it a great addition to any playlist and a boost during practice.
It’s no exaggeration to call it a staple cheer song that everyone who loves basketball should hear.