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