Popular cheering songs for summer high school baseball and classic brass band tunes that hype up the crowd

Cutie HoneyMaekawa Yōko

(MAD) New Cutie Honey OP - Yoko Maekawa Version

You hear this song a lot as a staple for baseball cheering, right? Originally sung by Yoko Maekawa, it was a hit in 1973, but when the live-action Cutie Honey movie was released in 2004, it was reportedly played as a cheering song by many high schools during that year’s baseball season.

The driving pace and power that suit baseball cheering perfectly, plus its widespread recognition—everyone knows it—make it easy to see why it’s beloved as a classic cheering song.

It’s also known for the cheerleaders’ dance that became a hot topic.

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Hane Keisuke

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YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki

YOUNG MAN ~YMCA~ / Tokai University Gyosei High School Wind Ensemble / Toyonaka Wind Music Festival 2020

This is the 28th single by singer Hideki Saijo, who was counted as one of the “New Big Three” alongside Hiromi Go and Goro Noguchi, and who dominated the 1970s pop scene with his sexy husky voice and powerful vocals.

It’s a cover of the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” arranged in a youth kayō-pop style, and it boasts the highest sales among all singles released by the “New Big Three,” making it a massive hit.

The choreography—familiar to people of all generations—helps strengthen the bond between players and their cheering sections.

In 1980, it was also chosen as the entrance march for the 52nd National Invitational High School Baseball Tournament, cementing its status as a classic cheering song.

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Hoshino Takashi

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NonfictionsDa-iCE

"#Nonfictions" 2025 Summer High School Baseball Cheer Song / "Netto Koshien" Theme Song

As a new cheer song to color the summer Koshien, the track created by Da-iCE just might have the power to set listeners’ hearts ablaze.

This work doesn’t merely depict the struggles of the ballplayers; it also shines a light on the stories of everyone who supports them.

It has been selected as the 2025 summer high school baseball cheer song and the theme for “Netto Koshien,” and will be used starting in August 2025—making it exciting to imagine this melody echoing across stadiums nationwide.

It’s also great that a brass band arrangement is available.

It feels like a cheer song crafted for everyone chasing their dreams, and for anyone who wants to share a passionate summer.

The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – Natsuno Owari

This song by Naotaro Moriyama delivers that distinctive late-summer melancholy and a faint sense of hope through beautiful acoustic sounds.

The lyrics—filled with feelings for someone far away and a wish for peace—overlap with each listener’s inner landscape, stirring deep emotion.

Released as a single in August 2003, it moved many viewers as the ending theme for that year’s “Netto Koshien.” It’s also included on the acclaimed album “Ikutsumo no Kawa o Koete Umareta Kotobatachi.” It’s a track you’ll want to listen to quietly at summer’s end, or whenever you feel like reflecting on the drama of Koshien.

U.S.A.DA PUMP

U.S.A. / DA PUMP [Wind Ensemble] Rocket Music - POP-262

“U.S.A.” by DA PUMP became one of the defining hit songs of 2018.

It’s so popular that there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know it, regardless of generation.

Its high-energy, upbeat vibe is perfect for concert band arrangements, and many people have probably already heard it used as a cheer song.

It’s guaranteed to hype up any scene, from high school baseball to sports festivals.

ace of aceUVERworld

UVERworld ace of ace LIVE

Starting with a roaring, thunderous rock sound, this is “ace of ace” by the hugely popular rock band UVERworld.

TAKUYA∞, renowned as one of the most outstanding vocalists in the Japanese rock scene, showcases not only his signature high tones here but also rap and beatboxing.

The song portrays an uncompromising man’s battle through the metaphor of a race.

No matter the sport, listening to this track lets you feel the burning passion and taut nerves of stepping into the fray.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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frecklesJUDY AND MARY

Wind Band Hits: Freckles / JUDY AND MARY

A timeless JUDY AND MARY classic that always makes you want to hum along whenever you hear it.

It feels incredibly pleasant, doesn’t it? Perfect for playing on a drive or listening to while taking a walk.

It gives you that feeling like it could ride the wind and reach anywhere.

Released in February 1996, this song is also known as the theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.

With YUKI’s charismatic vocals and the band’s outstanding melodic sense, the track portrays the complex emotions after a breakup while still conveying a positive outlook in its lyrics.

It’s even performed as a cheer song at high school baseball games, and its refreshing tone is sure to clear your head and help set the rhythm!