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 matches or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to keep you going in club activities (141–150)
DREAMERIkuta Rira
A gem of a mid-tempo ballad whose burning passion and single-minded pursuit of a dream strikes straight to the heart.
Lila Ikuta returns to her roots as an artist, expressing her love for music and her determination in unembellished, down-to-earth words.
Written as an insert song for the drama “Paripi Kōmei” and later self-covered for release in March 2025 as part of the album Hyakka Ryoran, the track weaves the struggles and growth of those who love music into a gently enveloping melody, letting their powerful longing for their dreams resonate deeply.
It’s a song of support that gives a push to students immersed in practice and warmly stands by their efforts—one we hope you’ll play during training scenes for sports days and athletic festivals.
One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
A cheer song bursting with positive energy and youthful power! Filmed in a gymnasium together with fans known as “Seishun Club Members,” it’s a warm, light-filled visual piece.
ATARASHII GAKKO! has consistently delivered strong messages about valuing individuality through works like the albums “Ma-Ningen” and “Wakage Gaitaru.” This track was produced in March 2025 as a song for a Bourbon commercial, and it’s a powerful push for those starting a new chapter in life.
It’s sure to encourage you through tense entrance ceremonies, important sports day practice, and the big day itself.
The authentic message and dynamic performance of ATARASHII GAKKO! will surely resonate with your heart!
Cowardly FlameMAGIC OF LiFE
This is a song that was used as the opening theme for the anime Yowamushi Pedal.
It’s a 2014 release by the rock band MAGIC OF LiFE, who also made headlines when they were appointed Tochigi City’s Hometown Ambassadors.
The music has a driving, exhilarating sound that feels great to listen to.
The lyrics, which convey a strong determination to keep moving forward no matter what obstacles you face, are another big draw.
Give it a listen before an important match or a showdown you absolutely can’t afford to lose—it’ll definitely fire you up.
When you need a boost before a match or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to power you through club activities (151–160)
Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls
NICO Touches the Walls, a four-piece rock band that unfortunately announced a hiatus in 2019, released their 9th single “Te o Tatake,” which was featured in commercials for KDDI’s au LISMO! and RecoChoku’s RecoChoku.
Its pop melody and brisk band sound really lift your spirits.
The positive lyrics and catchy handclap rhythms are sure to boost your motivation before taking on a challenge.
It’s a refreshing rock tune that also works great as background music for events like school sports days.
Mahoro in SummerHarukamirai
This summer-drenched song by Harukamirai, a rock band popular among younger generations, was apparently written by vocalist Manabu Hashimoto after watching high school baseball players shine at Koshien.
If you look at the lyrics, you’ll find plenty of lines that evoke baseball! Drawing on his own experience playing baseball as a student, he reflects on those days from an adult perspective, and the message he weaves is sure to strike a chord with current players as well.
I think it’s a track that will stoke your passion for baseball even more.
exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]
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This is the opening theme song for the anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, which sings of the resolve to take a step toward the future while facing one’s glorious past.
Set to [Alexandros]’ signature energetic rock sound, it powerfully conveys a battle with oneself and the challenge of pushing past limits.
Included on the album PROVOKE released in April 2025, the song carries the message: even when things aren’t going well, we want you to accept—and not fear—the act of breaking out of your shell.
That positive spirit is sure to resonate in your heart.
The BeginningONE OK ROCK
An empowering anthem that gives a strong push toward a hope-filled future.
Through the protagonist who keeps searching for a reason to move forward, this song gives you the courage to overcome setbacks and hardship.
Featuring ONE OK ROCK’s powerful sound and passionate vocals, this memorable track was released in August 2012 and gained attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin.
The film and the song’s worldview harmonize beautifully, movingly depicting the protagonist’s resolve to face the past and take a new step forward.
When you stand at a crossroads in life and feel anxious about the future, listening to this song is sure to give you a supportive push.