[High School Soccer Songs] A Collection of Support Songs for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament

It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE “It Starts Here!”

Brimming with dynamic rhythm and a powerful melody, this track serves as a heartwarming anthem that, while a theme song for an ekiden relay race, also celebrates life’s challenges, hard work, and those taking a bold new step forward.

DREAMS COME TRUE fuse ’80s disco sounds with Latin grooves into a lively arrangement that gently pushes listeners onward.

The song was released digitally ahead of time in January 2025 and was later included as a single in March of the same year as the theme song for the “ACN EXPO EKIDEN 2025 Commemorating the Osaka-Kansai Expo.” It’s a buoyant tune that, when played during practice for school sports days or athletic festivals, naturally sparks a sense of camaraderie with teammates and a renewed determination to reach your goals.

Don’t look back, you are beautiful.The Byrds

The Birds — Don’t Look Back, You’re Beautiful

“Don’t Look Back, You Are Beautiful” is performed as the official theme song of the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, including during TV broadcasts.

With lyrics by Yu Aku and music by Takashi Miki, it was released in 1976.

It’s often used by brass bands in the cheering sections and by cheerleaders, so many of you may already know it.

The band arrangement, full of a sense of speed, matches the image of players sprinting across the field.

Riding on a fiery, exhilarating sound, the song heightens the excitement of the matches.

Give this classic beloved by soccer fans of all ages a listen.

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A victorious smile with youUkasukaji

Ukasukazy “A Victorious Smile With You” Music Video

A fusion sound of J-pop and hip-hop overflowing with youthful passion and sportsmanship.

Created by Ukasuka-G, the duo of Kazutoshi Sakurai from Mr.Children and GAKU-MC, this piece sings of the bonds between friends and the courage to take on challenges.

Its powerful message—conveying the resolve to face towering obstacles and the trust in your teammates—resonates deeply.

Released in May 2014 as a lead single from the album AMIGO, it was adopted as an official support song by the Japan Football Association and featured in various tie-ins, including Kirin’s “Japan Linking Arms” commercial song.

It’s a reliable track not only for school sports days and athletic festivals, but also for any moment when you want to strengthen teamwork or strive toward a goal together with your friends.