Popular cheering songs for summer high school baseball and classic brass band tunes that hype up the crowd
High school baseball, which captivates countless fans every year, just wouldn’t be the same without theme songs and brass band cheers, would it?In this article, we’ll introduce recommended tracks associated with the Summer Koshien, selected from a wide range of classics and fan favorites.From trendy J-pop numbers that energize the crowd with brass band performances, to songs that capture the spirit of baseball, and theme tunes from high school baseball programs like Nettō Koshien.We’ve picked out cheering songs that convey heartfelt messages of support to the players.They’re all timeless tunes that at times fire up the ballplayers and at other times warmly lift them up.
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Popular cheering songs and classic brass band tunes that hype up Summer High School Baseball (71–80)
We are the ChampionsQueen
When it comes to high school baseball, the ultimate goal is winning at Koshien.
And when you think of winning, you think of champions.
And when you think of champions, it’s Queen’s “We Are The Champions,” right? It’s a song that can come off a bit tongue-in-cheek, but it regained its gravitas with the 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody.
If you listen closely to the lyrics, you can catch glimpses of Freddie Mercury’s professionalism and artistic spirit.
It’s a globally beloved song that we’d like to dedicate to the chosen champions!
Go! Go! TritonHide YukI, Suginami Jidō Gasshōdan
This is the opening theme of the TV anime Triton of the Sea, based on an original work by Osamu Tezuka.
The story’s protagonist is Triton, a boy who is a descendant of the Triton tribe, one of the oldest races of humankind.
An unprecedented event occurred: a fan club was formed for the boy within the anime.
YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA
This is the 31st single by the male duo CHAGE and ASKA, each possessing exceptional vocal ability, whose harmonies continue to captivate fans with their pleasing resonance.
The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “If You Look Back, He’s There,” and is also known as one of their signature tracks, having achieved double million-seller status.
The lyrics evoke the image of heading into battle, making it a perfect anthem to hype up the must-win struggles of high school baseball.
It’s a classic old favorite with a refreshing, tailwind-like exhilaration that will lift your spirits.
HalationHata Motohiro
This is a refreshing yet warm message song that was chosen as the summer high school baseball cheering song in 2009.
It’s a track by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata—also known for the hit “Himawari no Yakusoku”—and it was released that same year as his eighth single.
The lyrics, filled with unadorned words that capture exactly what high school students pour into a single summer, leave a strong impression.
The content matches perfectly with Hata’s steady, resonant vocals.
Give it a listen when you want to lift your spirits or boost your motivation!
Wonderful GuysTakahashi Tatsuya & Tokyo Union
This is the piece that became the opening theme from the second series onward of the legendary action detective drama Seibu Keisatsu.
Produced by the iconic star actor Yujiro Ishihara, this TV drama was known for its grand-scale feats—going so far as to actually topple a factory smokestack.
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
A four-member idol group, Momoiro Clover Z, who gained solid popularity with innovative performances that broke the mold of the traditional idol image.
This is their major-label debut single as Momoiro Clover, known as one of the group’s signature songs thanks to its catchy melody and outstanding performances.
Its exhilarating sense of speed and pop appeal are sure to boost players’ energy at high school baseball games.
However, because it features distinctive key changes, keep in mind that the key will shift when arranging it for a brass band and practice accordingly.
flying getAKB48
This is the 22nd major single by the girls’ group AKB48, whose concept of “idols you can go meet” made them hugely popular and a byword for idol groups in the J-POP scene since the 2000s.
With a high-tension rock sound that skillfully incorporates Latin rhythms, the track marks a new frontier for the group.
Its relentless speed and catchy melody would no doubt lift the atmosphere of games and players alike as a cheer song for high school baseball.
A pop tune that feels like the evolution of idol music—powerful yet cute.