[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!
Playlist
| [Basketball Cheer Songs] A curated selection of tournament theme songs and energizing anthems! | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | The Other selfGRANRODEO |  play_arrow | Cheering on the challenge of basketball with passionate rock |
| 2east | THE BALLERSSixTONES |  play_arrow | B.League theme song: a sense of dynamism and a spirit of forward progress |
| 3east | The Zero Sense10-FEET |  play_arrow | An inspiring ending song from a basketball movie |
| 4east | I want to keep it dramatic.BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | Basketball cheer song: a message of passion and hard work |
| 5east | Workin’ HardFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Fujii Kaze produces the Basketball World Cup song |
| 6east | AnthemSixTONES |  play_arrow | SixTONES' youth-boosting anthem that sings of individuality and bonds |
| 7east | I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the peril of losing oneself in love |
| 8east | AKATSUKIRude-α |  play_arrow | Basketball movie theme song, fiery hip-hop |
| 9east | 365WATWING |  play_arrow | A song that supports bonds with friends and dreams |
| 10east | CatalrismOLDCODEX |  play_arrow | A rock song depicting the basketball club’s challenges and growth |
| 11east | 99DOBERMAN INFINITY |  play_arrow | An anthem of youthful passion for basketball, setting off together with friends |
| 12east | OTAKEBIGRe4N BOYZ |  play_arrow | B.LEAGUE's new theme song 'OTAKEBI' is now available for streaming |
| 13east | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA's youth-boosting anthem “Tomoni” |
| 14east | Parallel Synchronicity produced by m-floShuuKaRen |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that portrays the challenges and dreams of the basketball world |
| 15east | Buzzer BeaterUchida Yūma |  play_arrow | A world of challenge and exhilaration painted by basketball tracks |
| 16east | BUZZER BEATERshiritsu ebisu chūgaku |  play_arrow | A passionate cheering song for the High School Basketball Championship |
| 17east | A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A Cheer Song of Courage for the Basketball Team |
| 18east | FANTASTIC TUNEOno Kensho |  play_arrow | Kensho Ono’s debut song delivers hope and courage. |
| 19east | Until the World Ends…WANDS |  play_arrow | A classic 90s WANDS hit, the Slam Dunk ending theme |
| 20east | GOBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN’s youth song |
| 21east | peace signYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s cheer song becomes a big hit |
| 22east | ZEROOno Kensho |  play_arrow | A powerful song about basketball that celebrates staying true to yourself |
| 23east | Winning MomentGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A rousing cheer song for Japan’s national basketball team |
| 24east | FIGHT DUB CLUBALI feat. J-REXXX, RUEED |  play_arrow | The electrifying track that serves as the official theme song of the B.LEAGUE |
| 25east | STAY GOLDRakan |  play_arrow | A fight song celebrating passion for basketball and friendship |
| 26east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | A refreshing and feel-good song by [Alexandros] |
| 27east | Start it raght awayHyadain |  play_arrow | A song of anguish toward talent and the courage to move forward |
| 28east | All or NothingB’z |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that hypes you up for basketball |
| 29east | Steal The Showtimelesz |  play_arrow | A passionate cheer song for Japan’s national basketball team |
| 30east | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | The inspirational sports song “Kiseki” is popular. |
| 31east | A shape-shifting magical starGRANRODEO |  play_arrow | GRANRODEO’s fiery rock cheers on youth. |
| 32east | DREAMShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | An R&B song that supports players chasing their dreams |
| 33east | Dunk☆Taku Takahashi＆JP THE WAVY |  play_arrow | The appeal of the 3x3 basketball official theme song 'Dunk' |
| 34east | To the promised placeUNION |  play_arrow | A song that cheers on the youthful spirit of a basketball team. |
| 35east | Zero stepGRANRODEO feat. Ono Kenshō |  play_arrow | Hot track by Kensho Ono and GRANRODEO |
| 36east | Do itKNOCK OUT MONKEY |  play_arrow | Theme song for the basketball all-star/selection tournament |
| 37east | Magic JohnsonRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | A band's classic dedicated to an NBA star |
| 38east | Until the day when dreams are no longer just dreamsJewel |  play_arrow | An anthem of encouragement that portrays an unyielding spirit and staying true to oneself |
| 39east | JumpVan Halen |  play_arrow | Legendary rock band, best-known song is “Jump” |
| 40east | ThunderstruckAC/DC |  play_arrow | AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' is a masterpiece. |
| 41east | BRAND NEW WORLDD-51 |  play_arrow | A passionate song that cheers on sports and battles |
| 42east | I can’t end it like this.Jewel |  play_arrow | Basketball cheering song brings hope during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 43east | Decisive Battle SpiritCHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | Sports cheering song, delivering passionate feelings |
| 44east | Jam fo’ freedomKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s R&B track—a powerful work that sings of freedom |
| 45east | buzzer beateryuzu |  play_arrow | A song that sings about a miraculous score just before the end of a basketball game |
| 46east | MoreUsher |  play_arrow | Energizing with powerful vocals and EDM |
| 47east | Dream FighterPerfume |  play_arrow | An uplifting Perfume song with a sense of speed and a never-give-up spirit |
| 48east | Insane (B.LEAGUE Version)Okazaki Taiiku featuring Kimura Subaru & Aiku Nuwara |  play_arrow | Creating hype/anthem songs for the B.LEAGUE |
| 49east | RebirthACIDMAN |  play_arrow | Anime theme song, the courage to overcome adversity |
| 50east | LOVE ROCKETSThe Birthday |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the passion of basketball through music |
| 51east | Win / LoseSurvive Said The Prophet |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that transcends victory and defeat to explore the meaning of life |
| 52east | BREAK THE BORDERPKCZ® |  play_arrow | The passionate track of the B.LEAGUE official anthem |
| 53east | THE RED MAGIC BEYONDAK-69 |  play_arrow | A song that fires up the crowd as a sports cheer anthem |
| 54east | dawnDOES |  play_arrow | The cheering song for Akatsuki Japan by DOES makes you feel a burning fighting spirit. |
| 55east | Someday, for sure.Naoto Intiraymi |  play_arrow | Club cheering song gains popularity in Shiseido commercial |
| 56east | I want to shout that I love you.BAAD |  play_arrow | A rousing basketball fight song that races through a fiery youth |
| 57east | KernKraft 400Zombie Nation |  play_arrow | A powerful technopop track that resonates with the heart |
| 58east | Captivated by a sparkling momentMANISH |  play_arrow | Manish’s “Menma’s Tears,” a basketball manga theme |
| 59east | RUN 100 feat. Miliyah Kato & SWAYRUN THE FLOOR |  play_arrow | B.LEAGUE’s theme song, Kato and SWAY |
| 60east | I still believeFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A song about moving forward with companions and overcoming challenges |
| 61east | Beautifulyuzu |  play_arrow | The passionate excitement woven by basketball and music |
| 62east | SWALLOWSWALLOW |  play_arrow | Theme song of the national basketball tournament: the sound of courage and hope |
| 63east | Sweet Georgia BrownBrother Bones & His Shadows |  play_arrow | An American basketball team that has existed since the late 1920s… |
| 64east | Kernkraft 400Zombie Nation |  play_arrow | Gonzaga University basketball cheer performance |
| 65east | helm’N bass10-FEET |  play_arrow | A powerful new sports cheering anthem has arrived! |
| 66east | B-THE ONESPYAIR |  play_arrow | SPYAIR’s fiery B.LEAGUE theme song |
| 67east | LevitateHadouken! |  play_arrow | A high-energy, fast-paced track that fuses basketball and EDM |
| 68east | Lailasumika |  play_arrow | 70th anniversary song of Kawasaki Brave Thunders by sumika |
| 69east | Dynamic Ryukyu – Cheer VersionNarisoko Yūko |  play_arrow | Yuko Narisoko, a musical activist who expresses Okinawan culture |
| 70east | Against The WindOno Kensho |  play_arrow | An insert song from a basketball anime, a fiery rock track that gives you a push |
| 71east | every little thing every precious thingLINDBERG |  play_arrow | An iconic song that conveys a passion for sports |
| 72east | Isn’t it okay to have tried your best?Ōhara Sakurako (from MUSH&Co.) |  play_arrow | An exhilarating song that supports those who work hard |
| 73east | O flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuro |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that supports sports |
| 74east | Proceed.Kurenazumu |  play_arrow | Support song by ClENAZM, basketball tournament theme song |
| 75east | Glorious daysGRANRODEO |  play_arrow | The fiery rock theme song from the Kuroko's Basketball movie |
| 76east | Wish Upon a Starflumpool |  play_arrow | A basketball cheer song filled with the spirit to give it your all |
| 77east | BasketballKurtis Blow |  play_arrow | The first major hit song in hip-hop |
| 78east | JamMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | The fusion of basketball and music, a classic jam |
| 79east | Roundball RockJohn Tesh |  play_arrow | An energetic song to cheer on basketball |
| 80east | One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | An upbeat, passionate baseball cheer song |
| 81east | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A message song of hope that gives you courage. |
| 82east | ⾶⿓-FeiLong-LIL LEAGUE |  play_arrow | LIL LEAGUE’s fiery cheer song “Hiryū” (Flying Dragon) |
| 83east | Soul RevolutionSuperfly |  play_arrow | World Cup soccer theme song gives courage |
| 84east | Endless JourneyMr.Children |  play_arrow | “An Endless Journey” is a hit song. |
| 85east | Don’t give upZARD |  play_arrow | “Don't Give Up” is a classic cheer song. |
| 86east | Winner (feat. Jamie Foxx, Justin Timberlake)T.I. |  play_arrow | Jamie Foxx’s victory anthem |
| 87east | Funny Bunnythe pillows |  play_arrow | It’s a representative cheer song from FLCL. |
| 88east | Know YourselfDrake |  play_arrow | The deep relationship between the NBA and hip-hop |
| 89east | I Know I Got SkillzShaquille O’Neal |  play_arrow | The basketball world’s giant star, Shaquille O’Neal’s rap |
| 90east | BeautifulSuperfly |  play_arrow | A powerful song that gives courage and hope |
| 91east | OverUchida Yūma |  play_arrow | Yuma Uchida’s upbeat rock song that gives you the courage to keep going. |
| 92east | RIMFIREGRANRODEO |  play_arrow | The passionate appeal of basketball anime theme songs |
| 93east | SiriusThe Alan Parsons Project |  play_arrow | Michael Jordan and the Bulls’ classic song |
| 94east | stepsGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays GReeeeN’s moving journey forward |
| 95east | DOWNTOWNMacklemore & Ryan Lewis |  play_arrow | An encouragement song, a 70s–80s-style hip-hop track |
| 96east | Can DoGRANRODEO |  play_arrow | Theme song of a basketball anime, a song that gives courage |
| 97east | My friendZARD |  play_arrow | Nostalgic ZARD classic, basking in memories |
| 98east | Top Of The WorldZeebra |  play_arrow | Zeebra’s World Championship image song, a passionate message |
| 99east | Get fired upDaikoku Maki |  play_arrow | Maki Ohguro’s Olympic theme song, a passionate cheer anthem. |
| 100east | HeroAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | The Rio Olympics theme song, a tune that supports the athletes |
| 101east | Absolutely no oneZYYG |  play_arrow | SLAM DUNK Season 2 Opening Theme Song |
| 102east | Heart Of A ChampionNelly |  play_arrow | Nelly’s classic anthem about the will to face hardship |
| 103east | Battle ScarsLupe Fiasco |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of love for basketball and memories of battle |
| 104east | Space JamQuad City DJ’s |  play_arrow | Michael Jordan's movie, Space Jam |
| 105east | TOMORROWMayo Okamoto |  play_arrow | An encouraging song that appeared on the Kouhaku for its debut single |
| 106east | Startin’Hamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s hit song that delivers courage |
| 107east | GuerrillaAwich |  play_arrow | A fiery commercial track by the powerful rapper Awich |
| 108east | No.1BoA |  play_arrow | One of BoA’s early signature songs, a dance track released simultaneously in Japan and Korea |
| 109east | Take-A-Shot! feat. PKCZ®ShuuKaRen |  play_arrow | Opening game theme song: cool and pleasant. |
| 110east | ONE MORE RUN feat.NOBUEYE VDJ MASA |  play_arrow | A wheelchair basketball cheering song that sings of comradeship and hope |
| 111east | Brighter FutureHAN-KUN |  play_arrow | The Sun Chlorella commercial song, HAN-KUN’s famous track |
| 112east | In the night sky after the rainImawano Kiyoshirō |  play_arrow | Kiyoshiro Imawano’s song becomes a pep song for a brass band |
| 113east | We Will Rock YouQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's classic song 'We Will Rock You' |
| 114east | Sound of BounceDA PUMP |  play_arrow | The theme song of DA PUMP’s first self-produced album |
| 115east | PrayEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | ELT's popular single, an uplifting cheer song |
| 116east | Words of FarewellGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude and farewell to my basketball teammates |
| 117east | To Hikarimiwa |  play_arrow | miwa’s drama theme song reaches No. 4 on the charts, earning her first appearance on Kōhaku |
| 118east | Flame of the CowardMAGIC OF LiFE |  play_arrow | Basketball cheering song with uplifting lyrics to encourage and inspire |
| 119east | Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā |  play_arrow | A song of courage to pursue one’s true self and move toward hope |
| 120east | Opening DeclarationNovelbright |  play_arrow | A passionate message song that cheers on young people pursuing their dreams |
| 121east | SHAMROCKUVERworld |  play_arrow | Basketball cheer song, bursting with fiery energy! |
| 122east | Bring me up !Kubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s hype songs—tracks that boost your motivation |
| 123east | Live in the present.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song |
| 124east | WINGSMacklemore x Ryan Lewis |  play_arrow | Hip-hop that portrays basketball and self-identity |
| 125east | I WishSkee-Lo |  play_arrow | Classic rap songs perfect for basketball practice |
| 126east | GiftPorno Graffitti |  play_arrow | Theme song depicting a spirit of challenge |
| 127east | BREAKOUTFlowBack |  play_arrow | Cheer song of the basketball league |
| 128east | StrongerKanye West |  play_arrow | Kanye West’s popular song “Stronger” |
| 129east | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA’s “Yatte Miyou” is a fiery sports cheer song. |
| 130east | The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari |  play_arrow | An inspiring masterpiece that conveys the allure of basketball |
| 131east | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu’s classic that conveys the emotion of sports: “Glory Bridge” (Eiko no Kakashi) |
| 132east | Rock ★ with youFirosofī no Dansu |  play_arrow | Basketball World Cup, Philosophy’s fiery cheering song |
| 133east | Our song only for usroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | The power of a passionate song cheering on the basketball team |
| 134east | La La LaDaikoku Maki |  play_arrow | The basketball cheer song “La La La” is on fire! |
| 135east | At any timeMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara's “Donna Toki mo” is a heart-touching classic. |
| 136east | freeAbe Mao |  play_arrow | A powerful song that cheers on basketball, “Furii” |
| 137east | flying getAKB48 |  play_arrow | The power of music to electrify sports venues |
| 138east | WINDKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | A powerful song that gives the courage to move forward |
| 139east | Not TodayMiura Daichi |  play_arrow | Daichi Miura’s song that captures the appeal of wheelchair basketball |
| 140east | Michael JordanKendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | Kendrick Lamar’s Michael Jordan song |