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.
Playlist
| Chant, fight song | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | VAMOS! NIPPON |  play_arrow | A classic chant used to cheer on the Japan national team... |
| 2 | For DecadesLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | An uplifting song that cheers you on as you overcome hardships and pursue your dreams |
| 3 | Aida |  play_arrow | The opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi, “... |
| 4 | Japan Ole |  play_arrow | A very simple way to cheer for the Japan national team... |
| 5 | Everything, everything for my darling (A Kiss for My Cherie)Michel Polnareff |  play_arrow | A lively, rhythmic melody that resonates in the heart—French… |
| 6 | Moriyasu Night |  play_arrow | A chant born from the voices of passionate supporters… |
| 7 | Entertainer |  play_arrow | The chant, distinguished by its light, graceful melody, has an unfinished... |
| 8 | Go West |  play_arrow | Singing out loud so that it resonates throughout the entire venue... |
| 9 | THE JAPANESE SOCCER ANTHEM ~ The Song of Japanese SoccerSakamoto Ryuichi |  play_arrow | While rooted in classical music, it also draws on folk music… |
| 10 | Jericho |  play_arrow | A chant whose pitch shifts gradually and unhurriedly… |
| 2. Support Song for the Japan National Soccer Team | |||
| 11 | Samurai BlueZZ |  play_arrow | ZZ's 2006 World Cup Japan National Team Support Song |
| 12 | StardomKing Gnu |  play_arrow | Mixing the diverse musical styles of each member... |
| 13 | VICTORYEXILE |  play_arrow | Sing of hope and challenge in the Japan national team’s cheering song |
| 14 | Wind of VictoryBaba Toshihide |  play_arrow | Fired up with excitement by Toshihide Baba’s cheer song |
| 15 | WE ARE THE CHAMP 〜THE NAME OF THE GAME〜The Fans |  play_arrow | If you're a soccer fan, you've probably hummed it at least once... |
| 16 | A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | A rock sound that brims with a sense of speed yet also carries a gritty, down-to-earth feel... |
| 17 | Bullseye!! My hunch was spot on!!Takeuchi Pisutoru |  play_arrow | The powerful singing voice of Pistol Takehara and the exhilarating sense of speed... |
| World Cup broadcast theme song | |||
| 18 | NIPPONShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Since their debut, with their one-of-a-kind musicality, J-… |
| 19 | Soul RevolutionSuperfly |  play_arrow | Captivating fans with powerful vocals... |
| 20 | JUMPIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | Also active as a member of YOASOBI, ... |
| 21 | A Victor’s Smile with You — For Japanese Soccer —Ukasukaji |  play_arrow | Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr.Children and E... |
| 22 | MugenPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | NHK at the 2002 FIFA World Cup… |
| 23 | BLUENEWS |  play_arrow | Overcoming a series of member departures, they are still ac... |
| 24 | A Question Of HonorSarah Brightman |  play_arrow | A majestic work that fuses classical and pop music... |
| 25 | DAWN (in 2022)DISH// |  play_arrow | With hits like “Cat” and “Daphne,” their name… |
| 26 | IdentityDaikoku Maki |  play_arrow | It’s a cheer song that sings of living with strength. Daikoku… |
| 27 | ONE -for the win-NEWS |  play_arrow | Infused with the rhythm of samba and a fiery passion for victory... |
| 28 | CampioneORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | Theme song for NHK’s coverage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany… |
| 29 | VOLT-AGESuchmos |  play_arrow | NHK’s theme song for the FIFA World Cup in Russia… |
| 30 | CathartistRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Singing of the bonds with comrades who fight alongside me, together with our ambition… |
| 31 | reboot ~A Poem That Won’t Give Up~flumpool |  play_arrow | A grand rock anthe… themed around hope and renewal |
| 32 | At the End of the Burning BeatB’z |  play_arrow | A powerful rock tune themed around passion and challenge... |
| 33 | FantasistaDragon Ash |  play_arrow | Along with a passion for soccer, crea… |
| 34 | Don’t get involved!GAKU-MC / Sakurai Kazutoshi (Mr.Children) |  play_arrow | GAKU-MC and Mr. Children… |
| 35 | Thunderous applauseLiSA |  play_arrow | Now, having gone beyond the bounds of being just an anison (anime song) singer, ... |