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)
believe in yourselfAbe Mao
A bright, uplifting singing voice that soars high into the sky! This song was written as the theme for the anime Baby Steps, which centers on hard-court tennis.
Singer-songwriter Mao Abe released it in 2014 as her 11th single.
It’s an energetic guitar rock number that gradually fires you up as you listen.
The lyrics—encouraging you to keep moving forward, even if it’s just one step at a time—are wonderful, too.
It’s a motivational anthem that makes you want to believe in your own strength and face the challenge head-on.
horizonback number
This song by the rock band back number—known for many classic hits like “Hanataba” and “Takaneno Hanako-san”—was released in 2020.
It was created after the band received a letter from high school students who had been involved in organizing that year’s Inter-High School Championships, which were canceled due to the spread of COVID-19.
It’s a gentle rock ballad that softly sings, “The future you believe in will surely come.” Please let the warm sound, heartfelt vocals, and message sink in.
Before a match or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to keep you motivated in club activities (31–40)
Starting OverDISH//
Starting Over by DISH//, featuring Takumi Kitamura’s compelling, warm lead vocals, carries a message that even if you stumble on your dreams or goals, it will make you want to try again.
Its gentle lyrics—telling you it’s okay to cry and you don’t have to put on a brave face—give you the courage not to give up.
When things don’t go well, this song can support you, reminding you of the teammates who stood by you and the memories of sweating together.
Having this track in your everyday life might deepen the bond with your clubmates even more.
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.
Just break the limit!UVERworld
A powerful UVERworld track that inspires with a bold message: don’t set your own limits.
Released in June 2008 on a double A-side single that included “Gekidou,” this song was also chosen as the support anthem for Pocari Sweat’s “Bukatsu no Tenshi” campaign.
Its catchy, sing-along melody and exhilarating sense of speed are irresistible.
It’s also included on the album AwakEVE, capturing the band’s momentum as they push toward the next stage.
When you feel crushed by mock exam results or daily pressure, it has the energy to fire you up—reminding you, “You can do more.” It’s an empowering anthem we hope every exam taker who wants to break their limits and seize success will listen to.
FanfareTamaki Kōji
In the days you devote to studying for exams, don’t you ever feel a moment when your heart is about to break? That’s exactly when I want you to listen to a powerful track by Koji Tamaki, the singer-songwriter renowned for his overwhelming vocal prowess.
Released as a single in November 2025, this piece was chosen as the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “The Royal Family.” Its lyrics, layered with memories of his childhood landscapes in Hokkaido and growing up alongside horses, teach us the importance of moving straight ahead as our true selves—not just chasing wins and losses.
Carried by a driving, exhilarating melody, his voice will warm you and give you a strong push forward through those anxious nights.
NonfictionsDa-iCE
A song we want you to listen to when you just can’t find the motivation while you keep running toward your goals.
Sung by Da-iCE, this track was created as the 2025 summer high school baseball cheer song.
Members Taiki Kudo and Sota Hanamura wrote and composed it with the feelings of their youth, crafting a piece with a driving sound and a melody that resonates deeply.
The lyrics are sprinkled with baseball-themed words, offering encouragement not only to ballplayers but to everyone dedicated to something.
Time spent alone at your desk can feel isolating, but listening to this song will make you think, “I’m the protagonist of my own story,” and spur you on.
Give it a listen when you want to sharpen your focus at the crucial moment.