Before a match or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to keep you going in club activities
“Youth in our school days is packed into club activities!” Many students probably feel that way and are giving their all to their clubs today, too.
Even after you become an adult, the bonds with the teammates you fought alongside in your school clubs stay just as strong.
Of course, it’s not all fun—there are tough times as well.
But including those moments, club activities during your youth will surely become wonderful memories.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of uplifting songs to cheer you on in your club activities, as well as great tracks that help you reaffirm the bonds with your teammates.
As you listen, try exploring different songs while looking for ones that resonate with your own experiences and feelings.
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Before a game or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to keep you going in club activities (71–80)
My friend — from here on out, forever…Ketsumeishi
It’s the theme song for the movie Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World.
In true Ketsumeishi fashion, the crisp, punchy lines come popping one after another.
What it portrays is the feelings that connect us with friends—past, future, and present—centered on the theme of “friendship.” Friends who have walked alongside you in clubs and activities will one day become irreplaceable.
Listening to this song might be a good chance to reflect on that.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
An absolute classic among cheer songs! It’s one of the signature tracks by the popular music duo Sukima Switch, released in 2005 as their fifth single.
It’s been used time and again as a theme song for films and anime, as well as in commercials, and remains beloved even years after its release.
Its greatest charm is, without a doubt, the straightforward, powerful message woven into the lyrics.
As the title suggests, it inspires you to face anything head-on with all your might.
A stirring, uplifting, and positive number that resonates with everyone.
earnest desireSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER’s deeply moving masterpiece that sings about the importance of human connections is included on their album “Ongaku,” released in February 2024.
The song gently conveys how an individual’s happiness is built with the support of many people and the warmth created by a chain of smiles.
The album “Ongaku” also features several tie-in tracks, including the theme song for the film Tokyo Revengers 2 and the anthem for the 103rd National High School Rugby Tournament.
It’s the perfect song for cheering on those practicing for sports days and field days, or for reminiscing about the memories of working up a sweat with your friends.
Before matches or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to keep you going in club activities (81–90)
Akaki UltramarineGRe4N BOYZ
You can almost see the shift from silence on the court to an explosion of passion! It’s a track created by GRe4N BOYZ, known for many anthems like “Kiseki,” and it was released for streaming in July 2025.
It was chosen as the official theme song for the Volleyball Nations League 2025 Chiba tournament.
The tense air at the moment of the serve and the joy of seizing victory with your teammates—this on-court drama is portrayed through the contrast of “red” for blazing fighting spirit and “ultramarine” for youthful energy, and just listening to it sends shivers down your spine.
When you’re taking on a shared goal with your team or need to fire yourself up at a crucial moment, this song will surely give you a powerful push forward.
silhouetteKANA-BOON
How about an energetic guitar-driven rock tune? This song by KANA-BOON, a rock band known for their down-to-earth musical style, was released in 2014 as their fifth single.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden.
The straightforward sound perfectly matches vocalist Maguro Taniguchi’s soaring voice, making it an exceptionally pleasant listen.
The lyrics convey the message that all the practice and effort you’ve put in will never betray you.
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
It’s a historic masterpiece by the legendary rock band THE BLUE HEARTS, one of their signature songs, widely used in various contexts including as the theme for the drama “High School Graffiti.” A notable feature is the incorporation of piano and strings into the straightforward band sound; this ebb and flow seems to further emphasize the song’s message.
The lyrics stand by those who feel crushed, offering courage to move toward the future.
It’s a song that teaches us the importance of taking a step forward—even awkwardly—and of keeping on going.
Anthem of CounterattackRyukku to soine gohan
This song by Ryutoku to Soinne Gohan is the perfect cheer-up anthem I want to recommend to students devoted to their club activities.
Its message about the importance of keeping your head up and moving forward will gently push those who are struggling.
It conveys the value of continuing to express yourself without yielding to adversity.
Released digitally on June 14, 2023, and selected as the theme song for the Spring High School Volleyball tournament in 2024, this track is a must-listen when you hit a wall in your club activities or your motivation dips.
It will surely make you feel, “I can do this!”