[Fighting Spirit] Fired up! Spotlight on entrance themes of fighters and martial artists

The Next Episode ft. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate DoggDr. Dre

Dr. Dre – The Next Episode (Official Music Video) ft. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate Dogg

Kyōhei Hagiwara competed as an amateur in organizations such as Masurao and Shooto, and has been active as a professional since 2017.

Since 2020, he has been competing and performing in RIZIN.

His entrance theme is Dr.

Dre’s “The Next Episode.” The track features a light beat with a distinctive floating feel and a dark atmosphere that stirs unease.

The lyrics are extreme, expressing a determination to stay true to oneself even when it means doing something bad.

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RACK$King Koraun

Rack$

Taiga, whose older brother is HIROYAs, who shot to fame at RIZIN.26.

His entrance theme is the trap song “Rack$,” which conveys a dark aesthetic.

King Koran is the son of the legendary Floyd Mayweather Jr.

and is also active as a rapper.

Mayweather used this track as his entrance song for his exhibition match against Tenshin Nasukawa at RIZIN.14.

Perhaps Taiga, too, has some special feelings toward Mayweather or this song.

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Flying BAK-69

AK-69 – 「Flying B」（Official Video）

Kokusei Kagawa is a promising young fighter who made his RIZIN debut in 2019, known for his aggressive fighting style.

The track he uses as his entrance song, Flying B, is a signature work that captures AK-69’s musical evolution, expressing a resolve for independence and a new challenge.

It reflects the emotions surrounding the founding of his own management company, conveyed through powerful rap and grand production.

Released in 2016 as his major-label debut single, the song was also included on the album DAWN.

A collaboration featuring Fat Joe also drew attention, and at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan it won Best Hip Hop Video.

It’s a perfect anthem for fighters stepping onto a new stage, and a masterpiece recommended for anyone facing a turning point in life.

Rise (ft. Jack & Jack)Jonas Blue

Jonas Blue – Rise ft. Jack & Jack (Official Video)

The walkout song chosen by fighter Tatsushi Tamaru is this track by Jonas Blue, a DJ and producer from the UK, in collaboration with the American pop-rap duo Jack & Jack.

Released in May 2018, it’s a house-pop number with an uplifting message about getting back up in the face of adversity, and it peaked at No.

3 on the UK Singles Chart.

With its bright, energetic sound and powerful lyrics, it’s perfect for getting fired up before a combat sports match.

For fighters like Tamaru who battle in the ring, the theme of rising again no matter how many times you’re knocked down is especially resonant.

It’s a highly recommended song when you want to sharpen your focus before a bout or rally your determination to take on a challenge!

Yeah! (ft. Lil Jon, Ludacris)Usher

Usher – Yeah! (Official Video) ft. Lil Jon, Ludacris

A landmark smash hit released in 2004 by Usher in collaboration with Lil Jon and Ludacris, which spent 12 consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard charts.

Blending crunk and R&B, the track portrays a man’s temptation and inner conflict in the club, combining Usher’s smooth vocals, Lil Jon’s high-energy shouts, and Ludacris’s skillful rap to perfect effect.

Its brisk rhythm and uplifting vibe make it an ideal entrance theme for Ryusei, powerfully stoking the fighting spirit.

Featured on the soundtrack of the film Hitch, it remains a beloved classic to this day—an irresistible anthem for fans of club music and hip-hop.

If you’re hereAsakura Mirai

Mikuru Asakura - “If You’re Here” - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

As stars from the world of combat sports venture into music, Mikuru Asakura’s artist debut track, released in November 2021, is “Kimi ga Ireba” (If You’re Here).

The lyrics straightforwardly express pure love for someone special, powerfully conveying a man’s determination to protect the one he loves with all his might.

Directed by the creator team CHIMERAZ—who have also worked on Yuri’s songs—the piece features a beautiful melody line that resonates with Japanese listeners.

Asakura’s warm vocals further enhance the song’s appeal.

The track drew significant attention when fighter Koki Akada, known as Playboy, used it as his entrance music.

MoneyHamada Shogo

Money (WE ARE STILL ON THE ROAD.)

The song known as the entrance theme for RIZIN fighter Takashi Soya is a track by Shogo Hamada from his 1984 album DOWN BY THE MAINSTREET.

Unusual in the Japanese music scene, it’s a powerful rock number that expresses the desire for money in a straightforward way, with memorable lyrics that sing of longing for luxury items like a pure white Mercedes and Dom Pérignon.

As Japan headed toward the bubble economy, Hamada’s choice to openly portray the desire to “want money” was truly shocking.

It’s a masterpiece said to have greatly influenced artists like Masaharu Fukuyama and Eisaku Yoshida, and it’s hard to imagine a better choice for a fighter’s entrance theme in the world of competition.