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 match or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to keep you going in club activities (131–140)
The sun in your heartMACK JACK
MACK JACK is a four-member music group that traveled to Jamaica to experience authentic reggae and built their current style.
Their track “Sun in the Heart,” released digitally on July 1, 2022, was chosen as a support song for the regional tournaments of the 104th National High School Baseball Championship.
With all members being former high school ballplayers, it’s no wonder the passionate lyrics—packed with positive messages—give you a powerful push forward.
Buoyed by a breezy reggae rhythm and warm melody, this is a number that makes it easy to face your youth with a positive mindset.
NIPPONShiina Ringo
The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil sent all of Japan into a frenzy.
This powerful anthem, crafted by Ringo Sheena as NHK’s soccer theme song, skillfully fuses traditional Japanese elements with a modern rock sound.
The track symbolically expresses the Japanese spirit—pure ambition and the pursuit of lofty ideals.
Included on the album Hi Izuru Tokoro, it was created as a cheer for players competing on the world’s greatest stage.
Recommended for those seeking a song to give them a push in decisive moments or to elevate their mindset before an important match.
For DecadesLittle Glee Monster
An uplifting anthem that sings of the strength to face forward through setbacks and tears, and the will to keep walking together toward our dreams.
Little Glee Monster harnesses their signature harmonies to deliver a grand, powerful melody that stirs the listener’s heart.
Included on the album “Ambitious,” this track has been selected as the official J.League support song for 2025 and will be featured in stadiums and game broadcasts.
This warm fusion of sports and music will gently encourage everyone striving toward their goals.
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi
A song by Kenshi Yonezu characterized by powerful melodies and lyrics that resonate with the heart.
Written as the theme song for the drama “No Side Game,” it was released digitally in August 2019.
Alongside its grand sound, the lyrics—depicting people who confront adversity and keep moving forward—leave a strong impression.
By listening to one’s inner voice and singing of the importance of love and bonds, this piece encourages those who wish to keep challenging themselves without giving up in the face of hardship.
Give it a listen when you’re striving toward a new environment or goal.
Knock OutOkazaki Taiiku
A hot-blooded rock number packed with a fierce determination to charge forward as your true self! Its heavy metalcore sound blends seamlessly with lyrics laced with humor, powerfully expressing the resolve and courage of a challenger.
Released in April 2023 as the opening theme for the TV anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES,” this track further evolves the musicality of Okazaki Taiiku, who made his major debut with the album “BASIN TECHNO.” Perfect for those crucial matches or moments before a big challenge when you need to fire yourself up.
With adrenaline-pumping sound, it’s sure to ignite your fighting spirit.
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
This is a renowned song that powerfully portrays a protagonist, burning with passion, dashing toward the future while pursuing their true self.
It resonates with the message that there’s no need to imitate anyone else, and that it’s important to let your own unique flower bloom.
The track is filled with courage and determination, urging listeners to take a step toward hope by overcoming the sorrow and pain they carry.
Released as Sambomaster’s single in August 2018, it was used as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Cheer☆Dan.” As a song that supports the story of high school students striving toward their dreams, it deeply moved many viewers.
It’s a piece that strongly pushes the backs of those devoted to lessons and practice, and those facing hardships, giving them the courage to take a step forward.
CrossKamenashi Kazuya
This is a song created as the theme for the sports program “Going! Sports & News,” featuring Kazuya Kamenashi.
It conveys a strong will to push steadily toward one’s goals.
The lyrics were written by Kamenashi himself, and he has said they reflect the feelings of athletes he has encountered through sports coverage.
Another highlight is that Tomoyasu Hotei composed the music, with a powerful, guitar-driven sound that evokes the strength to carve out the future.
It’s a song that portrays the importance of believing in yourself as you chase your dreams, and the determination to press on, trusting in the efforts you’ve built up over time.
