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 power you through club activities (51–60)
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
This song, which is a rare message song for DREAMS COME TRUE, was released in 2005.
It has been loved as a TV drama theme, in commercials, and as a walk-up song for baseball players, and it gave courage to many people during the earthquake disaster.
Offering strong encouragement to those who keep facing challenges no matter how many times they fail, it’s a song you should listen to especially when things aren’t going well and you’re feeling down.
Connect!Misaka Saki
Saki Misaka’s “Tsunage!” is an energizing anthem that lights a fire in teenagers’ hearts.
Chosen as the support song for the 2019 All Japan High School Soccer Championship while she was just a first-year high school student, it truly sings of the trials and passions faced by her own generation.
With a powerful melody, it celebrates the bonds between friends and the importance of supporting one another, giving listeners a push to stand tall.
It’s a work filled with grit and gratitude, dedicated to all young people striving in their studies, club activities, and pursuit of future dreams.
To tomorrowFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS filled with a warm, heartfelt message of encouragement.
It was also chosen as the support song for Nippon TV’s 88th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
With its gentle, ballad-like atmosphere, the lyrics’ message feels even more emphasized.
It’s a song that stays close to a heart on the verge of breaking, giving you the courage to step into the future, and reminding you of the importance of friends who stand by your side.
StardomKing Gnu
When you’re almost there but just can’t quite push that last little bit, that’s when I want you to listen to King Gnu’s “Stardom.” Released in 2022, this song was used as the soccer theme on NHK that same year.
It delivers a powerful message: face the challenge with everything you’ve got, without losing to headwinds, walls, or fear.
When practice isn’t going well or pre-game nerves hit, listen to this track to fire yourself up—you’ll feel that surge of “Alright! Let’s do this!”
Before matches or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to keep you going in club activities (61–70)
Can DoGRANRODEO
GRANRODEO is a musical unit that captivates fans with their powerful vocals and performance skills.
Their 16th single, “Can Do,” which was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Kuroko’s Basketball, features an exhilarating, fast-paced melody and lyrics that depict a determination to win, sure to set your heart on fire.
Its message—cast off negativity and move forward—carries a power that can blow away your doubts.
With edgy, guitar-driven ensemble work that boosts your energy, it’s a rock tune whose sense of speed feels great.
LOSERYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu, who also enjoys tremendous popularity as the Vocaloid producer Hachi and continues to dominate the J-POP scene with his musicality, released his major 5th single LOSER as a double A-side with Number Nine.
The contemporary dance Yonezu performs in the music video also drew a lot of attention.
Its message—embracing being a loser and moving forward—may give you the courage to throw yourself in with nothing to lose.
Featuring an ensemble built around edgy guitar sounds that will lift your spirits, it’s a rock tune you’ll want to hear when you feel close to breaking.
room for growthCreepy Nuts
When it comes to songs that can deepen the bonds with teammates you’ve devoted yourself to in club activities, “Nobishiro” comes to mind.
It’s included on the 2021 album “Case” by Creepy Nuts, a hip-hop duo with overwhelming name recognition in Japan.
The deep synth sounds layered over a light beat warm the heart.
The lyrics are moving, expressing the feeling that we are here now because we’ve overcome various hardships, and making you want to believe in the possibilities of the future.
R-Shitei’s emotional vocals are sure to set your heart ablaze.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to with friends who have shared wins and losses together.
