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 Cheer Songs and Classic Pep Band Tunes That Hype Up Summer High School Baseball (31–40)
Lupin the Third Theme ’78Ōno Yūji
Composed by jazz pianist Yuji Ohno, this piece is the theme song for the Lupin the Third series.
The theme was created with the image of a “spaghetti western” that combines both universality and a touch of old-fashioned flavor, and it has been arranged in various ways depending on when the anime and films were released.
Among these, the 1978 instrumental version—the first one produced—is the one most frequently performed by wind bands.
It’s a classic not only for baseball cheering but also as a staple in wind ensemble repertoire!
Runnerbakufū suranpu
In fact, I’m sure some of you have even sung it while cheering at high school baseball games.
It’s a signature song by the rock band Bakufu Slump, released as their 12th single in 1988.
That mood-lifting feel from the very intro is irresistible, isn’t it? The fiery guitar riffs get your heart pumping, too.
This energetic cheer song is a surefire choice.
Its lyrics, which make you feel like “charging forward even if it’s reckless,” are sure to strike a chord with the young ballplayers.
Passion ContinentHakasé Tarō
It’s a piece by violinist Taro Hakase, used as the opening theme for the TBS human-interest documentary program “Jounetsu Tairiku.” Thanks to its catchy melody, it’s also used as a cheer song at high school baseball games.
Hello UncleKina Shōkichi & Chanpurūzu
Haisai Ojisan by Shoukichi Kina & Champloose is a cheerful tune that really sticks in your head.
Even if you don’t know the title, many people have probably heard it played by brass bands at Koshien.
Boldly incorporating Okinawan folk scales and rhythms, the song’s exotic vibe is addictive! When the whistling and the performance resonate throughout the stadium, it’s sure to boost the players’ morale.
It’s also highly recommended when you want to brighten your mood for work or studying!
Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon
A blazing-hot anisong number will fire up high school baseball! This is Guren no Yumiya, used as the opening theme for Season 1 of the globally popular anime Attack on Titan.
Released in 2013 under Revo’s musical project Linked Horizon as the single Jiyū e no Shingeki, it’s dynamic from the intro, and its powerful sound gets everyone’s blood pumping.
If it starts playing at a crucial moment, the players are sure to put even more strength into their performance.
Popular Cheer Songs and Classic Pep Band Tunes That Hype Up Summer High School Baseball (41–50)
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GREEN APPLE’s “Lilac” is an appealing track that blends sweet-tart emotion with refreshing brightness.
Its lyrics, which capture the fleeting yet beautiful nature of youth, resonate deeply, while the energetic sound lifts listeners’ spirits.
Released in April 2024, the song was also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery.” Perfectly aligned with the anime’s worldview, it colors the youth of high school students devoted to baseball.
It’s a perfect song for the summer high school baseball season—an invigorating anthem that ignites the fighting spirit of the players and stirs the hearts of their supporters.
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa
Well-known among fans of baseball anime, “Kokoroe” from Road of Major.
Since it’s also the theme song of the anime Major, it’s a track that many ballplayers feel familiar with.
Its balance between the chorus and the intro is great, making it perfect as a cheer song.
The lyrics include the keyword “tears,” but it can be used as an encouraging anthem for players who fight on beyond them.