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Songs to Play Before a Match: Athlete-Approved Anthems and Pump-Up Tracks That Overflow with Power

At those crucial moments—like during daily practice or right before an important match—music stays by our side and gives us tremendous strength.

Many of you probably listen to your favorite songs to boost your spirits as you head into those special moments.

In this article, we’ve picked out uplifting, heart-stirring anthems that raise your motivation.

From upbeat tracks that fire up your fighting spirit, to relaxing numbers that wrap you in a sense of calm, to athletes’ personal favorites—we’ve gathered a wide variety of songs.

We hope you’ll find them helpful.

Playlist

Songs to Play Before a Match: Athlete-Approved Anthems and Pump-Up Tracks That Overflow with Power
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1eastOrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of youthful hope and bittersweet longing
2eastFateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Introduce the 2019 Koshien tie-up song.
3eastInfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An upbeat song from the Fire Force ending theme!
4easttogether; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s cheering song, the power to overcome hardships
5eastOtonokeCreepy Nuts
OtonokeCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Creepy Nuts’ Dandadan theme song
6eastMaximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
Turn weakness into strength and soar high
7eastflying boatKing Gnu
flying boatKing Gnuplay_arrow
A song that advocates living freely
8eastApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE
ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE's powerful rock number
9eastDear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
Hump Back's powerful vocals
10eastCurtain callYuuri
Curtain callYuuriplay_arrow
Yuuri's songs deliver hope and courage.
11eastSignalWANIMA
SignalWANIMAplay_arrow
A song full of courage and hope
12eastsingle-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu
single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnuplay_arrow
King Gnu's passionate theme song, a deep love story
13eastPerfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A motivational cheer-up song
14eastSomeday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A powerful song that supports people pursuing their dreams
15eastMiracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×miletplay_arrow
MAN WITH A MISSION and milet produce the theme song for Demon Slayer.
16eastThe Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
10-FEET’s movie theme song depicts the challenge of pursuing a dream.
17eastSmall RevolutionSUPER BEAVER
Small RevolutionSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A high-energy, fast-paced rock number by SUPER BEAVER
18eastI’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutāplay_arrow
A cheering song that gives you the courage to take on challenges
19eastA flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuroplay_arrow
Calming music is important before a match.
20eastflash[Alexandros]
flash[Alexandros]play_arrow
[Alexandros]'s Gundam theme song
21eastThe BeginningONE OK ROCK
The BeginningONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Popular songs by ONE OK ROCK, movie theme songs
22eastEndless JourneyMr.Children
Endless JourneyMr.Childrenplay_arrow
An iconic song that gives courage and hope, loved by athletes
23eastCathartistRADWIMPS
CathartistRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS songs perfect for cheering on sports
24eastKokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
Light a fire in your heart with a sports anime theme song
25eastOne moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
An inspiring work of the cheer song 'Ue o Muite Arukou'
26eastECHOLittle Glee Monster
ECHOLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
An anthem that inspired fans at the Rugby World Cup
27eastmigratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
An exhilarating, fast-paced fight song gives your heart a push.
28eastKimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
An inspiring song that boosts motivation
29eastDivine Wind -KAMIKAZE-AK-69
Divine Wind -KAMIKAZE-AK-69play_arrow
Anthem, the warrior with an iron resolve to live as if ready to die
30eastSoul RevolutionSuperfly
Soul RevolutionSuperflyplay_arrow
An inspiring classic from soccer songs
31eastDiving Boardmilet
Diving Boardmiletplay_arrow
Milet’s powerful songs stir the soul.
32eastsixth senseREOL
sixth senseREOLplay_arrow
A hot dance track that makes you feel the thrill of the race!
33eastSTART IT AGAINAK-69
START IT AGAINAK-69play_arrow
AK-69's 'START IT AGAIN' is fire.
34eastContinueSEAMO
ContinueSEAMOplay_arrow
Track and field athlete Yamada’s beloved classic song “Continue”
35eastHorse and deerYonezu Kenshi
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s powerful cheer song
36eastFull-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
Sukima Switch’s cheering song for people who give their all
37eastButterflyBUMP OF CHICKEN
ButterflyBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A hugely influential BOC masterpiece, a soul-stirring track
38eastLet’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s powerful cover song ignites frenzy
39eastSoldier, run.B’z
Soldier, run.B'zplay_arrow
B’z’s rugby cheer song “Tsuwamono” is striking.
40eastAt the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi
At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A powerful song about overcoming sorrow
41eastTo Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts
To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
A hopeful song by Creepy Nuts that resonates with the heart
42eastBraveNaoto Intiraymi
BraveNaoto Intiraymiplay_arrow
Homare Sawa was moved too! The inspiring anthem 'Brave'
43easthorizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
A rallying song for high school students after the cancellation of the Inter-High (national high school championships)
44eastAs many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Empowering songs that give your heart a gentle push forward in life
45eastYou, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS
You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPSplay_arrow
An iconic song is here to boost sports and energy!
46eastDon’t give upZARD
Don't give upZARDplay_arrow
Marathon cheering song, a classic that conveys courage and hope
47eastGO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana
GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s cheer song “GO FOR IT!!”
48eastultra soulB’z
ultra soulB'zplay_arrow
An inspiring cheer song for the swimming championships
49eastYou who fightThe Back Horn
You who fightThe Back Hornplay_arrow
A heart-touching song that encourages people who are about to give up
50eastFootsteps ~ Be StrongMr.Children
Footsteps ~ Be StrongMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children, a powerful ballad for a movie's theme song
51eastOH!SHISHAMO
OH!SHISHAMOplay_arrow
SHISHAMO's “OH!” is a high-energy, fast-paced cheer song.
52eastKitearashi
Kitearashiplay_arrow
The Tokyo Olympics theme song “Kite” is moving.
53eastBridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
Olympic theme song, a song of courage and hope
54eastrainbowTakahashi Yuu
rainbowTakahashi Yuuplay_arrow
A cheer song for high school baseball players, the courage to overcome setbacks
55eastsasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
Sports cheering song, a moving piece that resonates in the heart
56eastRaise your flagMAN WITH A MISSION
Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
The appeal of an inspiring song that gives you the courage to fight
57eastA view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
A view I've never seen beforeSuda Masakiplay_arrow
A fast-paced rock song from Masaki Suda’s commercial
58eastfar; distant; by farGReeeeN
far; distant; by farGReeeeNplay_arrow
An inspiring anthem by GReeeeN that supports dreams
59eastAlright!!Superfly
Alright!!Superflyplay_arrow
A song whose powerful vocals give me courage
60eastNo.1DISH//
No.1DISH//play_arrow
A refreshing rock song by DISH// gives you a cheerful push forward.
61eastLive in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
A song of courage to live fully in the present
62easttomorrow’s skyikimonogakari
tomorrow's skyikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari's 'Ashita no Sora' is popular.
63eastThunderous applauseLiSA
Thunderous applauseLiSAplay_arrow
LiSA's World Cup song that fuels the fighting spirit
64eastcurtain callShimizu Shota
curtain callShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
Shota Shimizu and Taka’s moving song “HOPE”
65eastwater lily blossomShonan no Kaze
water lily blossomShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
“Suirenka” is a hype-boosting cheer song.
66eastAMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO
AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIOplay_arrow
TOKIO’s inspiring classic dedicated to the athletes
67eastR.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
The running man campaign song by Sandaime J Soul Brothers
68eastA Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY
A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPYplay_arrow
A passionate cheer song that supports those who chase their dreams.
69eastPoint to the distant skyGReeeeN
Point to the distant skyGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN’s classic: music that resonates together with baseball
70eastDelusion:AllONE OK ROCK
Delusion:AllONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK's songs that raise social issues
71eastCry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism sings about the strength to face adversity
72eastSugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
The ending theme song of the anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront”
73eastsuperstarKetsumeishi
superstarKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A hip-hop and pop fusion, a cheering anthem that celebrates talent
74eastFLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSION
FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
Cheering Song by MAN WITH A MISSION
75eastAgainWANIMA
AgainWANIMAplay_arrow
A song of courage to overcome setbacks and move forward
76eastI am the strongest.Ado
I am the strongest.Adoplay_arrow
The powerful in-film song from the movie One Piece
77eastSee you, hero.Kawasaki Takaya
See you, hero.Kawasaki Takayaplay_arrow
Kawasaki Takaya’s gentle song is a piece that encourages the heart.
78eastRunwaymilet
Runwaymiletplay_arrow
milet's 'Runway' is the perfect song before a match.
79eastbreakthroughSUPER BEAVER
breakthroughSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
An inspiring rock song by SUPER BEAVER
80eastRewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's signature song, 'Real Face'
81eastlaser beamPerfume
laser beamPerfumeplay_arrow
Perfume’s “Laser Beam” was made with baseball in mind.
82eastelectric shockYonezu Kenshi
electric shockYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
The theme song of MIU404, a moving track about two people fighting together as a pair.
83eastSymphonic Suite Dragon Quest: Overturesugiyama kouichi
Symphonic Suite Dragon Quest: Overturesugiyama kouichiplay_arrow
The moving theme music of Dragon Quest
84eastGo GoBTS
Go GoBTSplay_arrow
Tennis player Naomi Osaka moved by a BTS song
85eastJoyfulikimonogakari
Joyfulikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimonogakari, a pop song
86eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song wins the grand prize
87eastJUMPIkuta Rira
JUMPIkuta Riraplay_arrow
Lila Ikuta, World Cup Cheer Song “JUMP”
88eastHeart Throbsnobobyknows̟+
Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+play_arrow
Get in the mood with nobodyknows+’s cheer song
89eastflareSuperfly
flareSuperflyplay_arrow
The lead single from the album “0,” a song that encourages life
90eastGate of GloryHirai Dai
Gate of GloryHirai Daiplay_arrow
Hirai Dai’s “Glory Door” depicts a passionate heart.
91eastFeeling great!!mihimaru GT
Feeling great!!mihimaru GTplay_arrow
Uplifting hit songs by mihimaru GT
92eastPROGRESSSuga Shikao
PROGRESSSuga Shikaoplay_arrow
A song about the courage to believe in oneself who keeps on striving
93eastBloom with a pop, scatter, and turn to ashCreepy Nuts
Bloom with a pop, scatter, and turn to ashCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
An anthem for challengers, delivering a forward-looking, empowering force.
94eastCan DoGRANRODEO
Can DoGRANRODEOplay_arrow
GRANRODEO’s fiery rock song stirs the soul.
95eastGet Myself BackAmuro Namie
Get Myself BackAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Tachimoto fires up her fighting spirit with a song by Namie Amuro.
96eastHere we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
A classic hit by an idol group that stands out with its unique style
97eastBe kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS
Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
Inspiration and courage from a classic song by The Blue Hearts
98eastflying getAKB48
flying getAKB48play_arrow
AKB48's 'Flying Get' is Aino Hagino's favorite.
99eastRun, Future!GLAY
Run, Future!GLAYplay_arrow
A song that sings about the courage to not give up on your dreams.
100eastMake dreams your allyayaka
Make dreams your allyayakaplay_arrow
Ayaka’s cheer song resonates with my heart.
101eastrainbowyuzu
rainbowyuzuplay_arrow
A smash hit by Yuzu that inspires emotion and courage
102eastSolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s “Soranin” is a cheer song for Nishikori.
103eastDream FighterPerfume
Dream FighterPerfumeplay_arrow
Let's face forward and work hard toward our dreams!
104eastGUTSarashi
GUTSarashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s 43rd single, a song about courage and positivity.
105eastSummer MadnessSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
Summer MadnessSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
"Summer Madness," an EDM track by Sandaime J Soul Brothers
106eastFlying BAK-69
Flying BAK-69play_arrow
Kohei Uchimura’s pump-up song “Flying B” is making headlines.
107eastI’m a BelieverSPYAIR
I'm a BelieverSPYAIRplay_arrow
A SPYAIR song that conveys the courage to never give up on challenges
108eastStarting Line ~ A New BreezeBaba Toshihide
Starting Line ~ A New BreezeBaba Toshihideplay_arrow
An inspiring, heart-touching masterpiece that supports those who dare to challenge
109eastastronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature song “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing)
110eastUnstoppable ha~haYazawa Eikichi
Unstoppable ha~haYazawa Eikichiplay_arrow
The famous song by Eikichi Yazawa that Muroya likes.
111eastAll my treasuresOda Yūji
All my treasuresOda Yūjiplay_arrow
A passionate song that sings of gratitude and hope for athletes
112eastCrimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
The theme song of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba stirs the fighting spirit
113easttreasurewacci
treasurewacciplay_arrow
Songs by wacci that sing of everyday bonds and hope
114eastREADY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
READY STEADY GOL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
A high-octane rock track bursting with speed! A powerful message.
115eastBedroom WarfareONE OK ROCK
Bedroom WarfareONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Overseas version of “Ambitions,” an English-lyric song about the spirit of challenge.
116eastRED GAMEacane
RED GAMEacaneplay_arrow
acane’s “RED GAME,” a passionate anthem for the team
117eastButter-FlyWada Kōji
Butter-FlyWada Kōjiplay_arrow
Cheering songs from the Digimon anime, nostalgic youth
118eastTokyo VICTORYSazan Ōrusutāzu
Tokyo VICTORYSazan Ōrusutāzu
An inspiring song that conveys the hope of the Olympics
119eastAnniversary!!E-girls
Anniversary!!E-girlsplay_arrow
E-girls’ song, 365 Days Is an Anniversary
120eastLOVE 2000hitomi
LOVE 2000hitomiplay_arrow
Hitomi’s moving up-tempo tune
121easttailwindSHE’S
tailwindSHE’Splay_arrow
SHE’S’s 10th-anniversary song cheering on the courage to move forward
122eastLet the flowers in your heart bloom.ikimonogakari
Let the flowers in your heart bloom.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
Conveying dreams and inspiration through a heartwarming cheer song
123eastGo my waySandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
Go my waySandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
The song that supports the heart of an Olympic gold medalist
124eastUnstoppable Ha~HaYazawa Eikichi
Unstoppable Ha~HaYazawa Eikichiplay_arrow
The rock hit classic “Tomaranai Ha~Ha” is Tenshin Nasukawa’s entrance song.
125eastFull driveKANA-BOON
Full driveKANA-BOONplay_arrow
A popular song with memorable lyrics and music
126eastevery little thing every precious thingLINDBERG
every little thing every precious thingLINDBERGplay_arrow
LINDBERG’s iconic, heart-touching masterpieces
127eastGolden SoulShonan no Kaze
Golden SoulShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
Shonan no Kaze’s popular single “Golden Spirit”
128eastWind ~re-fly ver.~Wada Kōji
Wind ~re-fly ver.~Wada Kōjiplay_arrow
The cheer song for Digimon that Yuzuru Hanyu loves
129eastFight MusicSEKAI NO OWARI
Fight MusicSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A song by SEKAI NO OWARI loved by a badminton player
130eastBeautifulSuperfly
BeautifulSuperflyplay_arrow
An inspiring classic that gives you courage: Shuhei Takahashi’s theme song
131eastRoar!Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Roar!Momoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
An energetic cheer song by Momoiro Clover (Momoclo)
132eastALWAYSMitsunaga Ryota
ALWAYSMitsunaga Ryotaplay_arrow
Ryota Mitsunaga's debut single, an inspiring theme song
133eastcherry blossomKobukuro
cherry blossomKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s classic spring song, an inspiring theme song
134eastPassion ContinentHakasé Tarō
Passion ContinentHakasé Tarōplay_arrow
Taro Hakase’s classic with Celine Dion
135eastGO☆FIGHT☆WINB’z
GO☆FIGHT☆WINB'zplay_arrow
An inspiring anthem whose powerful B’z song resonates in the heart
136eastMiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
A song of courage and hope to share with friends
137eastWatch Mebanvox
Watch Mebanvoxplay_arrow
Japanese track music with a memorable melody
138eastApolloPorno Graffitti
Apollo Pornographyplay_arrow
The appeal of iconic songs themed around the moon landing
139eastStarting Now ~ To the New MeShimizu Miisa
Starting Now ~ To the New MeShimizu Miisaplay_arrow
Princess songs are popular with player Inami.
140eastpeace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s cheer song becomes a big hit
141eastHappinessAI
HappinessAIplay_arrow
An inspiring AI song, a voice that encourages athletes
142eastCan’t Be TouchedRoy Jones Jr
Can't Be TouchedRoy Jones Jrplay_arrow
An inspiring, motivational tearjerker song
143eastAnythingAmuro Namie
AnythingAmuro Namieplay_arrow
I get courage before a match from Namie Amuro’s songs.
144eastcompanion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A cheering song that cherishes the bonds with comrades
145eastHalationHata Motohiro
HalationHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Koshien theme song “Halation” depicts youth and fighting spirit
146eastGONGSixTONES
GONGSixTONESplay_arrow
Express the will to win with a passionate cheering song
147eastAshesSuperfly
AshesSuperflyplay_arrow
An inspiring anthem that portrays the passion and struggles of youth
148eastprideGReeeeN
prideGReeeeNplay_arrow
Cheer on high school students with GReeeeN’s “pride”!
149eastTouchin On My3OH!3
Touchin On My3OH!3play_arrow
The overwhelming entrance of K-1 fighter Takeru
150eastRhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON
Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHONplay_arrow
CHEHON's classic song 'Inbaku-to' is popular.
151eastCrazy about youEXILE
Crazy about youEXILEplay_arrow
A funky song from an EXILE commercial
152eastGive it some guts!!Urufuruzu
Give it some guts!!Urufuruzuplay_arrow
Go for it! Motivation Song “Guts Da Ze!!”
153eastVoice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)play_arrow
Rugby player moved by the voice of the sea
154eastI’m The ChampionAI
I’m The ChampionAIplay_arrow
An AI fight song ignites the athletes' fighting spirit
155eastIf I do itKotobukikun
If I do itKotobukikunplay_arrow
An encouraging song by Hisashi-kun, a message to have confidence
156eastRescue FireJAM Project
Rescue FireJAM Projectplay_arrow
Rescue Team theme song passionately performed by JAM Project!
157eastShineyuzu
Shineyuzuplay_arrow
“Hikare” is Yuzu’s powerful cheer/encouragement song.
158eastBelieverImagine Dragons
BelieverImagine Dragonsplay_arrow
Awaken your fighting spirit with music and trigger an adrenaline rush
159eastEmpire feat. Novel CoreNovelbright
Empire feat. Novel CoreNovelbrightplay_arrow
Powerful rock that sings of confidence and strength
160eastPLAY THE GAMEroodo obu mejyaa
PLAY THE GAMEroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
The final song by Road of Major
161eastRunnerbakufū suranpu
Runnerbakufū suranpuplay_arrow
Bakufu-Slump’s breakout work, a resolve to keep on running
162eastCritical HitRADWIMPS
Critical HitRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' Song of Challenge
163easta winning battleToukyou Jihen
a winning battleToukyou Jihenplay_arrow
Tokyo Jihen’s theme song for a tennis tournament
164eastNaughty SunORANGE RANGE
Naughty SunORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
A classic summer song, an uplifting masterpiece
165eastKill This LoveBLACKPINK
Kill This LoveBLACKPINKplay_arrow
BLACKPINK expresses female strength through a powerful song
166eastPermission to DanceBTS
Permission to DanceBTSplay_arrow
Get energized with BTS’s dance track featuring Ed Sheeran
167eastone’s true feelingssumika
one’s true feelingssumikaplay_arrow
A song of sports, friendship, and the challenge toward dreams
168eastFrontierKitazono Ryo
FrontierKitazono Ryoplay_arrow
Ryo Kitazono’s refreshing singing voice and an upbeat/positive song
169eastEven if, even ifRyokushokushakai
Even if, even ifRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A passionate song that cheers on people dedicated to sports
170eastfutureZūkaraderu
futureZūkaraderuplay_arrow
A three-piece band from Sapporo with songs that resonate with the heart
171eastBOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu handled the opening theme song for Medalist.
172eastREVIVERMY FIRST STORY
REVIVERMY FIRST STORYplay_arrow
A powerful rock song by MY FIRST STORY
173eastBussin’ feat. ¥ellow BucksAK-69
Bussin’ feat. ¥ellow BucksAK-69play_arrow
AK-69's fighting-spirit song loved by athletes
174eastWindy dayELLEGARDEN
Windy dayELLEGARDENplay_arrow
Powerful ELLEGARDEN songs to listen to before a match
175eastNational tournamentSEX MACHINEGUNS
National tournamentSEX MACHINEGUNSplay_arrow
An emotionally moving song brimming with a sense of speed, recorded live in a single take by everyone
176eastJust a little morechay
Just a little morechayplay_arrow
Songs by the singer chay that cheer on people who are doing their best
177eastSamurai SoulUrufuruzu
Samurai SoulUrufuruzuplay_arrow
Samurai Soul is a song dedicated to Toshiro Mifune.
178eastAnnyeongHyorin
AnnyeongHyorinplay_arrow
Fencer gets a boost from Korean music
179eastRun, runBeibī Reizu JAPAN
Run, runBeibī Reizu JAPANplay_arrow
A passionate, high-energy cheer song
180eastheartbeat soundMiura Daichi
heartbeat soundMiura Daichiplay_arrow
A rousing anthem for the Paris Olympics: a soul-stirring song by Daichi Miura
181eastrainbow-coloredayaka
rainbow-coloredayakaplay_arrow
Ayaka’s classic song that Chika Aoki loves to listen to
182eastOutlineimase
Outlineimaseplay_arrow
Passionate cheering song of the High School Soccer Championship
183eastphoenixShonan no Kaze
phoenixShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
A powerful song that keeps pushing forward without giving up—Shonan no Kaze’s anthem of challenge
184eastJitterbugELLEGARDEN
JitterbugELLEGARDENplay_arrow
A Japanese cheering song for matches that was approached earnestly
185eastNIPPONShiina Ringo
NIPPONShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A powerful cheering song for the Japan national soccer team
186eastI Miss The MiseryHalestorm
I Miss The MiseryHalestormplay_arrow
The classic song by the hard rock band Halestorm
187eastStoryAI
StoryAIplay_arrow
A signature song of AI, featuring a powerful and captivating voice.
188eastFANTASTIC BABYBIGBANG
FANTASTIC BABYBIGBANGplay_arrow
Get pumped up with BIGBANG’s songs
189eastEh YoKōda Kumi
Eh YoKōda Kumiplay_arrow
Table tennis player Kasumi Ishikawa’s favorite song is Kumi Koda’s “Eh Yo.”
190eastOld RookieTakehara Pisutoru
Old RookieTakehara Pisutoruplay_arrow
The importance of always facing forward and battling yourself to grow
191eastweedberii guddoman
weedberii guddomanplay_arrow
Powerful music that supports your challenge toward your dreams
192eastPoppin’ RunAina ji Endo
Poppin' RunAina ji Endoplay_arrow
A song that gives courage and hope to athletes
193eastColorsThe Sketchbook
ColorsThe Sketchbookplay_arrow
A moving song by a band from a TV anime
194eastRun!Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Run!Momoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
The captivating and diverse songs of Momoiro Clover Z
195eastDon’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako
Don't give up on your dreamsOkamura Takakoplay_arrow
Takako Okamura's cheer song, For Those Who Chase Their Dreams
196east365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
365 Days' Paper AirplaneAKB48play_arrow
AKB48’s “365 Nichi no Kamihikōki” (Paper Airplane of 365 Days), the theme song for the NHK morning drama series
197eastOn the edge (chop)B’z
On the edge (chop)B'zplay_arrow
B'z's exhilarating theme song inspires athletes.
198eastsuperstartsuyoi
superstartsuyoiplay_arrow
Superstar, Motivation Booster Song
199eastFreak It! ft. Tokyo Ska Paradise OrchestraMAN WITH A MISSION
Freak It! ft. Tokyo Ska Paradise OrchestraMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
An intense collaboration track blending ska sound and rock
200eastI can hear the fanfare.Base Ball Bear
I can hear the fanfare.Base Ball Bearplay_arrow
Base Ball Bear, a cheering song for a baseball app
201eastbrand-newKANA-BOON
brand-newKANA-BOONplay_arrow
KANA-BOON’s exhilarating, fast-paced song “Massara”
202eastPhotographEXILE ATSUSHI feat. Tōkyō Sukaparadaisu Ōkesutora
PhotographEXILE ATSUSHI feat. Tōkyō Sukaparadaisu Ōkesutoraplay_arrow
A cheer song that sings of a burning passion for Koshien
203eastPRIDENovelbright
PRIDENovelbrightplay_arrow
A song imbued with passionate feelings and a strong will
204eastThe night before the decisive battleSano ibuki
The night before the decisive battleSano ibukiplay_arrow
A movie theme song that brims with drive and courage
205eastTsunage KizunaTHE RAMPAGE
Tsunage KizunaTHE RAMPAGEplay_arrow
The women’s volleyball World Championship cheer song is moving.
206eastno heart rate[Alexandros]
no heart rate[Alexandros]play_arrow
A passionate rock song that cheers on sports and youth
207eastexceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]
exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]play_arrow
A song of strong will and hope for the future
208eastConnect!Misaka Saki
Connect!Misaka Sakiplay_arrow
The support song for the All Japan High School Soccer Championship will be sung by Saki Misaka for the first time.
209eastA victorious smile with youUkasukaji
A victorious smile with youUkasukajiplay_arrow
Sing of pride and bonds in the Japan national team’s support song
210eastWINJay Rock
WINJay Rockplay_arrow
Naomi Osaka’s beloved victory song
211eastmodal SoulNujabes
modal SoulNujabesplay_arrow
Nujabes’s classic track is music that heals the heart
212eastConsultation Heaven↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓
Consultation Heaven↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓play_arrow
A high-energy rock number
213eastMODEChinza DOPENESS & HIFANA
MODEChinza DOPENESS & HIFANAplay_arrow
“MODE” by Chinza Dopeness and HIFANA is lively/energetic.
214eastHelloyama × bocchiboromaru
Helloyama × bocchiboromaruplay_arrow
Cheering Song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru
215eastA bouquet for meAdo
A bouquet for meAdoplay_arrow
A cheer song that delivers courage and hope
216eastIt starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE
It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Ekiden cheering songs give people courage.
217eastRocky Themebirukonti
Rocky Themebirukontiplay_arrow
Rocky's theme song Effort and Growth
218eastearnest desireSUPER BEAVER
earnest desireSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A famous song by SUPER BEAVER that sings about the importance of human relationships
219eastStart to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutāplay_arrow
A song of courage to pursue one’s true self and move toward hope
220eastAHHH HALil Durk
AHHH HALil Durkplay_arrow
Lil Durk’s diss track “AHHH HA”
221eastSo take a step forwardHi-Fi CAMP
So take a step forwardHi-Fi CAMPplay_arrow
Hi-Fi CAMP’s uplifting classic, a life-support anthem
222eastat one’s own paceSun Set Swish
at one's own paceSun Set Swishplay_arrow
An uplifting classic loved by Olympians
223eastDokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo
Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozoplay_arrow
The opening theme song of the new Pokémon anime
224eastwinding roadNovelbright
winding roadNovelbrightplay_arrow
A hope-filled cheer song that pushes you forward
225eastTHIS WORLDROTTENGRAFFTY
THIS WORLDROTTENGRAFFTYplay_arrow
The power of rock that pushes forward beyond the limits
226eastZankyo SankaAimer
Zankyo SankaAimerplay_arrow
Overcoming past pain and moving toward the future
227eastFantasistaDragon Ash
FantasistaDragon Ashplay_arrow
Dragon Ash’s famous song, the World Cup theme song
228eastPride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks
Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
A fiery rock song by CHiCO and HoneyWorks
229eastFor DecadesLittle Glee Monster
For DecadesLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster’s J.League support song
230eastFleur de la PassionMISIA
Fleur de la PassionMISIAplay_arrow
MISIA releases an athlete support song
231eastI wanted to see you.AKB48
I wanted to see you.AKB48play_arrow
AKB48's debut song became a nationwide hit.
232eastNever Stop!Every Little Thing
Never Stop!Every Little Thingplay_arrow
Don't give up on your dreams; be encouraged by music.
233eastOver DriveJUDY AND MARY
Over DriveJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
Legendary single by Judy and Mary
234eastHead-On Showdown feat. MC☆Nigari a.k.a. Red Lightning, KOPERUKEN THE 390
Head-On Showdown feat. MC☆Nigari a.k.a. Red Lightning, KOPERUKEN THE 390play_arrow
KEN THE 390's fiery track and determination to compete
235eastrainbowFukuyama Masaharu
rainbowFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Believe in yourself and have the courage to overcome difficulties.
236eastBelieve in yourselfAbe Mao
Believe in yourselfAbe Maoplay_arrow
A song that believes in effort and encourages oneself
237eastBattle Scars ft. Lupe FiascoGuy Sebastian
Battle Scars ft. Lupe FiascoGuy Sebastianplay_arrow
The entrance theme song of Mikuru Asakura, who is hugely active on YouTube
238eastHeavy rotationAKB48
Heavy rotationAKB48play_arrow
A signature AKB48 song, a masterpiece that brims with determination.
239eastFightMoritaka Chisato
FightMoritaka Chisatoplay_arrow
Chisato Moritaka’s “Fight,” a song that cheers on those who strive
240eastI should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsuplay_arrow
Get pumped up with music and approach the match calmly.