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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For before a match or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to power you through club activities (111–120)
Opening DeclarationNovelbright
This song, which celebrates a forward-looking spirit and the importance of friendship, comes from Novelbright’s major-label debut album, “Kaimaku Sengen” (Opening Declaration).
While preserving the universal message of “making dreams come true,” it’s marked by a warm resolve to join hands with friends, share laughter, and move forward together.
Even when faced with setbacks and hardships, the story of supporting one another and overcoming obstacles is sure to resonate with many.
Released in April 2021, the track was chosen as the theme for a high school dance club support project on Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri,” fueling the passion of young people.
Its grand sound, backed by a full orchestra, is another highlight.
As a rousing cheer song for sports days—where friends encourage each other and take on heated competitions—it’s sure to become a memorable tune.
PRAY.makaroni enpitsu
Macaroni Enpitsu is a four-piece rock band that has won popularity with songs that keep a pop sensibility while unfolding at a dizzying, ensemble-driven pace.
PRAY., included as the opening track on their first EP, wheel of life, was selected as the official theme song for the 95th Senbatsu by MBS.
Its message—that winning and losing aren’t all that matters—will likely remind those heading into matches, such as in school clubs, to enjoy the experience.
It’s a heartfelt pop tune whose relaxed shuffle-beat rhythm soothes the soul.
OutsiderAwesome City Club
When you want to stay true to yourself, this is the Awesome City Club song to play.
Released in July 2015 and included on their second album, “Awesome City Tracks 2,” it features a crisp, upbeat groove with sharp guitar cutting and a stylish, urban interplay between male and female twin vocals.
The song’s theme is the importance of following the path you believe in.
That powerful message reportedly became a major turning point for the band.
It was also chosen as the theme song for Akita Asahi Broadcasting’s “Sata Navi!” and drew considerable attention.
If you listen to it when you’re taking a new step forward or feeling a bit unsure, it just might give you the courage you need.
TomorrowMayo Okamoto
It’s a signature song by singer-songwriter Mayo Okamoto that strongly conveys hope for the future.
In addition to being used as the theme song for the drama “Second Chance,” it has become a staple pep song, played in many settings where encouragement is needed, including sports events.
Both the sound and her vocals communicate a bright atmosphere and an image of moving forward toward the future.
It’s a song that radiates clear, uplifting hope, telling us that overcoming hardship makes us stronger, and that if we keep believing and moving forward, a bright future awaits.
Try EverythingDream Ami
It was originally the Japanese theme song for the Disney film Zootopia.
It’s an encouraging song among encouraging songs, telling you that it’s okay because everyone has tough times—keep your head up and don’t give up! The lyrics are conversational, so it feels like you’re being comforted.
Just listening to it truly puts you in a positive frame of mind.
Live in the present.Saucy Dog
There are times when you might wish to go back to the past or feel anxious about the future.
In those moments, I recommend listening to Live in the Present.
It’s a song Saucy Dog wrote specifically as the support anthem for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It sings about three timelines—the past, the present, and the future—and reminds us that the only thing we can do is give our best right now.
With its sense of speed and drive, it’s perfect for pumping yourself up before practice or whenever you want to raise your energy.
GOLDEN GIRLikimonogakari
This song was selected as the theme for the drama “Onna wa Sore o Yurusanai.” It’s a work by Ikimonogakari, a leading group in the Japanese music scene, released in 2014 as their 29th single.
The lively tone, featuring a refreshing band sound colored by strings, is striking.
Just listening to it makes the haze in your heart seem to disappear.
The lyrics, which encourage you to move forward toward the future as yourself, are truly uplifting.
Let this song give you confidence, and take on the match.
