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 (21–30)
Fleur de la PassionMISIA
A passionate song performed by MISIA cheers on athletes in their pursuits.
With a powerful voice that ignites the listener’s heart, she sings of the courage and hope needed to venture into the unknown.
The grand musical arrangement, embodying the spirit of the Olympics, and the moving lyrics are compelling.
Released digitally in July 2024 as the Nippon TV network’s 2024 Athlete Support Song, the track carries aspirations for the Paris Olympics, featuring outstanding performances by an orchestra of over 40 members and a gospel choir.
It’s perfect for pumping yourself up before a match or finding encouragement when you feel like giving up—give it a listen.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS is a music unit whose gentle vocals give you the strength to overcome trials.
Their 14th single, “Ato Hitotsu,” is a track with multiple tie-ins, including serving as the theme song for the digest documentary program Netsu-to Koshien.
Its message—standing by and supporting you as you keep fighting toward your goals—may just give you the power to face hardships head-on.
With a melody that resonates deep in the heart and inspires courage, it’s a perfect pop tune for cheering on school clubs.
CathartistRADWIMPS
The song that gets me fired up before an important match is RADWIMPS’ “Catharsist.” Released in 2018, it was used that same year as the theme song for soccer broadcasts on Fuji TV.
Its addictive, hip-hop-style melody really stands out.
The lyrics convey the message: to achieve goals—whether it’s the desire to win or the drive to keep aiming higher—fight with everything you’ve got right now.
It’s a must-listen for students who are determined to win.
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
The rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s song “Ao to Natsu” is so brimming with youth that it makes your heart ache.
What does club activities mean to you? Whether it’s a sports team or a cultural club, summer gatherings, matches, training camps, and competitions are sure to become lifelong memories.
This song is packed with the sparkle of youthful summers, and I think it could become your summer theme song, too.
Listening to it makes me envy those who can greet the summer as if stepping onto a movie set—and as the main character.
Donʼt Mind Me (feat. Sota Hanamura from Da-iCE)Ayumi Imazu
Released in March 2023, this work was selected as the theme song for that year’s TBS professional baseball broadcasts, “S☆1 BASEBALL.” It’s a cheer song that gently nudges people who work hard every day, packed with positive energy that helps you relax your shoulders and move forward.
If you were an avid viewer of pro baseball, you probably heard it many times.
The song is performed by Ayumu Imazu, with a guest appearance by Sota Hanamura of Da-iCE—an impressively star-studded lineup.
It’s also recommended for anyone who wants a lift in their daily life, like during commuting to work or school.
A dependable track that makes you feel like living joyfully.
Joint Struggle feat. RYOKI from BE:FIRSTsyudou
This is a beautiful song by syudou, who has gained widespread popularity in living rooms across the country.
Released in April 2024, the track features the star-studded lineup including RYOKI from BE:FIRST.
With a catchy melody and richly colored sound, the lyrics resonate powerfully, as if giving you a strong push forward.
Chosen as the theme song for TBS’s 2024 professional baseball broadcasts, those who watched the games avidly probably heard it many times.
I think it’s a song that supports not just baseball, but everyone striving in sports!
My PlaceFuji Kaze
This is a song by Fujii Kaze that was selected for the tracklist of the official soundtrack album “2026 World Baseball Classic.” If you followed the WBC closely, you probably heard it many times, right? Released in March 2026, it’s a track created by an impressively star-studded lineup, featuring a world-renowned producer from the Latin music scene.
The lyrics, where English and Japanese blend naturally, sing of the passionate feelings born at the crossroads of cultures from various countries.
Its energetic sound—uniting audiences’ hearts beyond language barriers—leaves a strong impression.
It’s a positive message song that embraces the many places and roles of all who cheer.