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

Suddenly, SinbadSazan Ōrusutāzu

[Brass Band Hit] “Katte ni Sindbad” / Southern All Stars

This is a quintessential Southern All Stars song that straightforwardly captures the heat of summer and a festive mood.

Characterized by a high-energy sound with Latin elements, it’s also a staple as a pep song for school bands.

By focusing on crisp articulation, you can further emphasize the sense of speed as well as the playful, slightly frivolous tone and the bright, buoyant emotions conveyed in the lyrics.

If you pay close attention to the types of percussion and to rhythmic feel, you should be able to fully evoke a passionate atmosphere.

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kappamaki

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Sora-buneTOKIO

Kisarazu Sogo “Sora Fune” (Koshien Version)

TOKIO’s 35th single “Sora Fune,” released in 2006, is one of the band’s signature numbers and a song beloved by a wide audience.

It’s also famous for having lyrics and music written by Miyuki Nakajima.

As a Koshien cheering song, it’s performed by brass bands without vocals, but the lyrics fit perfectly with high school baseball and the earnest efforts of the players.

Many people surely find themselves encouraged by this song, their fighting spirit ignited.

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utatane

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Song of Ultra SevenJi Ekōzu/misuzu jidō gasshōdan

Song of Ultra Seven

It’s common for hero shows, such as TV anime and tokusatsu, to be used as cheer songs for high school baseball.

Among Japan’s proud tokusatsu hero programs, Ultraseven seems to be used particularly often.

It’s said that it started when professional baseball star Hironori Ishige wore number 7, and from there it began to be used in baseball cheering as well.

Baseball never ends.Fujifaburikku

[Drums] Baseball Won't End / Fujifabric [Tried Playing]

A track included on Fuji Fabric’s second full-length album, FAB BOX, recorded during Masahiko Shimura’s time with the band.

It’s a song with a bucolic feel that depicts adult weekend sandlot baseball, yet it also features Shimura’s signature spice along the way, with moments that catch you off guard.

While a baseball game itself ends after the bottom of the ninth, the desire to play baseball again never does; sometimes you even feel like just taking a swing and seeing what happens.

It’s a song that seems to sing of the eternal boyish heart.

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Hirata Hiroyasu

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The crown of glory shines upon you.

Glory Shines Upon You: The Song of the National High School Baseball Championship

No questions asked, this is the definitive Koshien anthem! Composed in 1948, it’s a classic that has energized Koshien for many years.

It’s also distinctive for being the official tournament song most frequently sung and performed at the opening and closing ceremonies.

This song is also used in commercials for high school baseball.

prideGReeeeN

GReeeeN／Pride

As the title suggests, this is a heartfelt anthem that sings, “Let’s walk proudly toward our dreams.” It’s a track by the popular music group GReeeeN, known for numerous hit songs, included on their fourth album released in 2012.

That same year, it was chosen as the theme song for the Summer High School Baseball Tournament and the TV program Netsu-ato Koshien.

The vocal delivery—carefully and clearly articulating each word—truly moves the heart.

If I heard this performed by a brass band at a venue, I feel like tears would quietly start to flow.

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Araki Jakkan

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Because it’s so warm♪kumamushi

Tardigrade – Because it's so warm♪

It’s a song by the comedy duo Kumamushi.

It originally started as an original tune they used in one of their signature bits.

The bit became a big hit, and that short melody—originally only about a single phrase—ended up being developed into a full song and officially released.