[Hot!] Theme Songs for High School Baseball / TV Program Theme Songs
High school baseball has a particularly large base of hardcore fans, even among baseball enthusiasts.
Even people who aren’t very interested in sports tend to hear about it a lot when the season rolls around—it’s hard to miss.
And when it comes to high school baseball, during the tournament there are daily segments and programs on sports news shows, and each year the theme songs for those programs add color to the heated battles.
Here, we’ll showcase a generous selection of program theme songs centered on high school baseball.
Enjoy everything from the hit songs that became theme songs in recent years to tracks used by local stations!
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[Hot!] High School Baseball Theme Songs and Program Theme Songs (11–20)
As your heart desiresElefanto Kashimashi
Elephant Kashimashi’s “Kokoro no mama ni” cheers you on with the message: don’t overthink it—follow your heart and give it your all! Released in 1998 as the B-side to the single “Yume no Kakera,” the song was used as the opening theme for Asahi Broadcasting/TV Asahi’s “Nettou Koshien” during the summer high school baseball tournament that year.
The passionate sound and vocals—so characteristic of Elekata—really fire you up! If you’re feeling anxious before an important day, let this song give you strength.
fly siteKokoro Ōkushon
Fly Sight by Cocoro Auction is a song that makes you want to work harder and climb to the very top.
Included on their 2016 mini-album CANVAS, it was chosen as the support song for Nara TV’s broadcast of the 98th National High School Baseball Nara Tournament.
Whether you’re a high school baseball player who wants to win, push yourself further, and make your dreams come true, or anyone striving toward their own goals, this song gives you that extra push.
See you, hero.Kawasaki Takaya
“See You, Hero” is a single released in 2018 by singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki, who made his major-label debut in 2021 with the album Calendar.
The song was selected as the ending theme for Chiba TV’s high school baseball support program “Gachi-Fan.” It’s an encouragement anthem for those striving in solitude, and Kawasaki’s clear, soaring vocals really hit home.
The orthodox pop sound centered on acoustic guitar also resonates deeply as you listen.
The First StepNONO no Ran
With emotional vocals and an exhilarating band sound that set listeners’ hearts ablaze, this is a track by NONO-no-Ran.
Themes like “the courage to take a new step” and “down-to-earth hopes and anxieties” resonate with the pure passion of high school baseball players chasing the ball.
The song is the title track of the EP “Hajime no Ippo,” released in January 2024, and in the summer of the same year it colored many moving moments as the ending theme for regional high school baseball tournaments on cable TV.
It’s a masterpiece that offers courage and hope to everyone embarking on a new challenge.
FLYMagokoro Burazāzu
Despite its laid-back melody, the soaring chorus sung passionately by YO-KING makes Magokoro Brothers’ “FLY” truly moving.
Released in 2001, the song was chosen as the opening theme for Asahi Broadcasting/TV Asahi’s “Netto Koshien” during the 2001 summer high school baseball tournament.
The lyrics convey a wavering between pushing forward toward one’s goal—taking flight—and giving up, yet ultimately reveal a strong inner resolve to take off and try.
When you feel close to throwing in the towel, why not listen to this track and fire yourself up again?
Summer RevolutionAAA
AAA’s “Summer Revolution” instantly boosts your mood with dazzling, sparkling sounds right from the start.
Released in 2009 as part of a triple A-side single alongside “Break Down” and “Break your name,” the song was chosen as the theme for the 2009 “High School Baseball East/West Tokyo Tournament” broadcast on TOKYO MX.
It’s performed solely by AAA’s female members.
True to its title, which evokes a revolution of summer, this track inspires you to create a cool, game-changing performance worthy of sparking a revolution.
[Hot!] High School Baseball Theme Songs & TV Program Theme Songs (21–30)
Never ending dreamerLittle Glee Monster
Never-ending Dreamer by Little Glee Monster encourages you to keep moving forward toward your goals without ever stopping.
Released in 2016 as the B-side to the single My Best Friend, the song was chosen as the theme for MBS’s Everyone’s Koshien, broadcast during the spring 2016 high school baseball tournament.
Showcasing a cool side of LGM, it depicts a strong determination to do whatever it takes to achieve one’s goals, no matter what happens.
Give it a listen when you want to stoke your fighting spirit!