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

Summer Shade ~Natsukage~Suga Shikao

Suga Shikao / Natsukage

This song was used as the ending theme for Nettō Kōshien, which aired in 2005.

It’s a work by the popular singer-songwriter Suga Shikao, who also writes songs for well-known artists, and it was released as a single the same year.

With its laid-back rhythm perfectly matched by Suga’s mature vocals, it’s a soothing number.

Not just in baseball, but in life, “if you try hard, you’ll definitely win” just isn’t how it works, right? Where there are winners, there are losers… but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on everything.

When you’re hurting, this song might be there to comfort you.

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Araki Jakkan

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dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Sakushin Gakuin Tonbo Cheering Song Summer 2018 100th National High School Baseball Championship

“Tonbo,” one of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s signature songs.

Released in 1988 as his 20th single, it was also the theme song for a drama of the same title in which Nagabuchi starred.

The song packs in themes like a man’s heart and the spirit of endurance, making it especially popular among male fans.

Fittingly, you often hear it as a cheer song at high school baseball games, and that touch of melancholy it carries is part of its appeal.

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Let the cymbals of my raging heart resoundWatanabe Misato

Misato Watanabe – Let the Cymbals of My Raging Heart Resound

With drums and cymbals bursting like a heartbeat turned into sound, this track leaves a vivid impression with its energetic vibe, doesn’t it? The lyrics, written by Misato Watanabe herself, capture the uncontrollable impulses of youth, big dreams for the future, and a fiery message urging listeners to seize the moment: “Now’s your chance—grab it!” The song was released in August 2000 as Watanabe’s 38th single.

Originally included on her July 2000 album “Love♥Go Go!!,” it also became etched in the memories of many high school baseball fans as the opening theme for TV Asahi’s “Nettou Koshien” that summer.

It’s a perfect song to fire yourself up when you’re taking on something new or striving toward a goal.

Just hearing it brings back the blazing summer sun and the cheers from the field, filling you with strength.

It’s also ideal for psyching yourself up in those crucial moments.

KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

A gem of a ballad by Sukima Switch, whose piano and guitar melodies sink deep into the heart.

The lyrics portray people growing through farewells and the unchanging feelings for someone precious, even when apart.

That universal theme grips listeners and won’t let go.

Released in March 2004 as their second single, the song is also well known as an insert track in the film “Rough” and the theme song for the drama “Sotsu Uta.” And who could forget how it closed out the final day of “Netto Koshien” in 2006, marking the end of summer and moving so many viewers? It’s a masterpiece for anyone who has said goodbye to someone important and wants to look forward.

Endless SummerGanaha Mina

Mina Ganaha / Endless Summer [Music Video]

A true youth anthem that moved so many as the opening theme of TV Asahi’s “Netto Koshien” in the summer of 2002.

Mina Ganaha’s clear yet powerful vocals mirror the single-minded dedication of the ballplayers chasing the white ball, stirring the hearts of listeners.

Behind this song lies a dramatic real-life moment: Ganaha’s own younger brother hit a pinch-hit home run at the Spring Koshien in 2001, and that inspiration became a major driving force in creating the track.

Released in July 2002, it was later included on the album “momentum” and the best-of collection “Shoshin Wasurubekarazu.” It’s a cheer song for everyone chasing their dreams—and for you who want to feel the brilliance of that summer once again.

SUMMER BOYFujii Fumiya

Fumiya Fujii – SUMMER BOY [from Fumiya Fujii THE PARTY 03]

Resonating across a sun-drenched ballfield, this work’s energetic sound is irresistibly captivating—truly a song that fires up the summer high school baseball season.

Fumiya Fujii’s soaring vocals powerfully convey a fervor strong enough to repel the blazing sun and an unshakable faith in the future, striking a chord in every listener.

Included on the mini-album “RIGHT HERE! RIGHT NOW!” released in June 2003, the track’s funky, dynamic sound—produced by Gota Yashiki—was highly acclaimed from the start.

Chosen as the unified theme for Asahi Broadcasting’s “Summer High School Baseball” and TV Asahi’s “Netto Koshien,” it became widely familiar in living rooms across Japan.

It’s a true youth anthem that inspires the ballplayers single-mindedly chasing their dreams, as well as everyone cheering them on.

On Your SideSuperfly

Superfly『On Your Side』Music Video

This is the 19th single by Superfly, the musical unit that operates as the solo project of singer Shiho Ochi, known for her overwhelming vocal power and expressive artistry.

Written specifically as the theme song for the 2015 “Nettou Koshien,” the track features a lyrical piano and a heartrending melody that really resonates.

The lyrics seem to give voice to the feeling that everyone involved in high school baseball holds dearly—“I wish this would never end”—evoking an image of a fleeting yet powerful page of youth.

It’s a number that colors a summer destined to end, win or lose, gently enveloping the hearts of the players.

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Hoshino Takashi

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