Support songs for the Japan national soccer team: a roundup of classic chants and past World Cup theme songs
Every time international matches are held, starting with the World Cup that comes once every four years, excitement sweeps across Japan.
One thing you can’t do without at Japan national team matches is the support songs!
From chants sung by supporters during matches to theme songs for broadcast programs, countless support songs have been loved over the years.
In this article, we’ll introduce chants sung during matches as well as past theme songs!
We’ll also share the original songs behind the classic chants, so be sure to give those a listen too.
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2. Support songs for the Japan national soccer team (1–10)
WE ARE THE CHAMP 〜THE NAME OF THE GAME〜The Fans
If you’re a soccer fan, you’ve probably hummed this at least once.
Adopted in 1993 as an official cheer song by the Japan Football Association and used as the image song for Fuji TV’s J.League broadcasts, it became a hit at the time, selling over 1.2 million copies.
With its dynamic composition and memorable chorus, this track has the power to unite the crowd and makes you want to raise your voice in the stadium.
When you think of a “soccer song,” this is the one that comes to mind first.
A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
It’s a rock song that’s both exhilarating and gritty.
Released in June 2017 as Masaki Suda’s debut single, it was later included on the album PLAY.
It drew attention when it was featured in au’s “au BLUE CHALLENGE” commercials as a support song for Japan’s national soccer team.
Suda’s powerful vocals resound with a passionate message for the team.
It’s a track that stands beside those who continue to challenge their own limits.
Bullseye!! My hunch was spot on!!Takeuchi Pisutoru
An anthem supporting Japan’s national soccer team, featuring Takeshi “Pistol” Takehara’s powerful vocals and a driving band sound.
It drew attention as the theme song for the commercial aired during the AFC Asian qualifiers in September 2024.
The lyrics, infused with the players’ fighting spirit and the passionate feelings of the fans, are sure to set your heart ablaze.
It’s a track that could be called the culmination of Credit Saison’s more than 20 years of support for the national team.
This energetic rock number propels the players as they battle toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It’s the perfect song not only for watching soccer, but also to boost your spirits before an important match or challenge.
World Cup Broadcast Theme Songs (1–10)
NIPPONShiina Ringo
Since her debut, the singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena has remained at the forefront of the J-pop scene with her one-of-a-kind musicality.
“NIPPON” was written as the theme song for NHK’s 2014 soccer broadcasts.
Its ensemble—where a sense of speed and a sense of weightlessness coexist—and its lyrics that evoke the dignity of the Japanese people are sure to be a powerful source of courage for soccer players competing on the world stage.
It’s a rock tune whose exhilarating, tailwind-like feel will boost your spirits, serving as a rallying cry not only for soccer but for anyone striving to do their best.
Soul RevolutionSuperfly
Superfly is a music unit that captivates fans with powerful vocals.
‘Tamashii Revolution,’ chosen as NHK’s soccer theme song for 2010, is now widely recognized as one of Superfly’s signature tracks.
From the high-energy opening guitar riff into the chorus, the song’s structure instantly amps up the excitement.
It’s a soulful, uplifting tune that gives a strong push forward to those pursuing their dreams.
JUMPIkuta Rira
Lilas Ikuta is a singer-songwriter known for her clear, translucent voice and also performs as a member of YOASOBI.
Her seventh digital-only single, “JUMP,” written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 coverage, features a catchy guitar riff and a driving beat that really lifts your spirits.
Its message, which portrays and stands beside the players’ state of mind, seems like a source of strength to support hearts that might falter when facing the world.
It’s a delicate yet powerful number whose exhilarating ensemble mirrors the speed of soccer.
A Victor’s Smile with You — For Japanese Soccer —Ukasukaji
Ukasuka-G is a musical duo formed by Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr.Children and GAKU-MC of EAST END.
Their song “Shori no Emi o Kimi to ~Nihon Soccer no Tame ni~,” included on their third album, Anything Can Happen, is a high-energy track chosen as an official support song for Japan’s national football team by the Japan Football Association.
Its delicate vocals, rapid-fire rap, and sing-along-friendly choruses create an ensemble that’s sure to lift the players’ spirits and set hearts ablaze.
Born from friendships forged through soccer and futsal, Ukasuka-G delivers a hope-filled, uplifting tune that only they could create.