Koshien: That hit song too!? A comprehensive roundup of historic spring and summer march tunes
The Spring and Summer Koshien tournaments sweep countless people up in a whirl of emotion! Many of you have probably been moved to tears by the passionate battles fought by the high school players.
All the more so when your local high school keeps advancing.
One hallmark of Koshien is the entrance march.
At the Spring Invitational, popular recent Japanese songs are used, while at the Summer Koshien, Yamada Kosaku’s “Tournament Marching Song” is played.
In this article, we’ve collected the marching pieces through the years, focusing on the songs chosen for the Spring Invitational.
You might just find that one piece you’ve been wanting to hear again!
Playlist
| Koshien: That hit song too!? A comprehensive roundup of historic spring and summer march tunes | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | National High School Baseball Championship Tournament MarchYamada Kōsaku |  play_arrow | The opening ceremony of the Summer Koshien, imbued with a solemn yet exhilarating atmosphere… |
| 2east | hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake |  play_arrow | A refreshing song about lingering feelings for a past love |
| 3east | The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP |  play_arrow | A classic by SMAP, featuring a warm melody and lyrics that give you courage. |
| 4east | I love youback number |  play_arrow | The theme song of the 2022 NHK morning drama series, and… |
| 5east | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | The theme song of 'Nigeru wa Haji' is a heart-touching, feel-good track. |
| 6east | ultramarineYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI, which was released in 2020... |
| 7east | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Selected as the entrance march for the 91st National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament... |
| 8east | Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI |  play_arrow | A classic song by Hikaru Genji that resonates with the light of youth |
| 9east | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | The 2010 NHK morning drama series Gegege… |
| 10east | Don’t give upZARD |  play_arrow | The 1994 Senbatsu High School Baseball march. “Do… |
| 11east | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | To the rhythm of a somehow nostalgic disco sound… |
| 12east | There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu & Re:Japan |  play_arrow | Song of hope, the power to take a new step |
| 13east | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring masterpiece by Keisuke Kuwata |
| 14east | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada's signature song on the theme of first love |
| 15east | TOMORROWMayo Okamoto |  play_arrow | An inspiring masterpiece that delivers hope and courage |
| 16east | YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki |  play_arrow | Hideki Saijo’s fiery fight song resonates with those who chase their dreams |
| 17east | Now existingSakushi: Aku Yū / Sakkyoku: Tanimura Shinji |  play_arrow | “Ima wa…” with lyrics by Yu Aku and music by Shinji Tanimura |
| 18east | The crown of glory shines upon you.kōshinkyoku |  play_arrow | In 1948, as a song to liven up the Summer Koshien high school baseball tournament… |
| 19east | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | The big hit by GReeeeN released in 2008… |
| 20east | My Best Of My LifeSuperfly |  play_arrow | An utterance that expresses the intention to “do my best!” |
| 21east | Grandfather’s ClockHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Something like the entrance march for the opening ceremony of the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament... |
| 22east | paprikaFoorin |  | Kenshi Yonezu appeared on the “NHK 20…” in 2018. |
| 23east | If there really is a destined person for meNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A light, pop number: “What if my destined one…” |
| 24east | You are the star.Sazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | In 2005, during the entrance march at the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament... |
| 25east | Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu |  play_arrow | Theme song of Crayon Shin-chan |
| 26east | Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko |  play_arrow | Kiyohiko Ozaki's Songs of Hope and Parting |
| 27east | Cat’s EyeAnri |  play_arrow | An exhilarating, fast-paced 80s anime theme song |
| 28east | Love MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeru |  play_arrow | Shigeru Matsuzaki’s representative work of love |
| 29east | Everyday, KachushaAKB48 |  play_arrow | “Everyday, Kachusha” is 2… |
| 30east | Let the cymbals of my raging heart resoundWatanabe Misato |  play_arrow | An energetic summer cheer song—so hot! |
| 31east | NonfictionsDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Da-iCE’s high school baseball cheer song colors the fiery summer. |
| 32east | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A gem-like ballad by Sukima Switch |
| 33east | SUMMER BOYFujii Fumiya |  play_arrow | A cheer song that heats up summer high school baseball |
| 34east | Let’s do our best.SMAP |  play_arrow | The entrance march for the 67th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament... |
| 35east | Sora-buneTOKIO |  play_arrow | …as an anthem of support for those standing at important crossroads in life. |
| 36east | Flower of loveaimyon |  play_arrow | It gently wraps the heart, like the soft sunlight of spring... |
| 37east | Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age drama depicting the friendship and conflicts of two young people... |
| 38east | Glass BoyKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | With the fragility and poignancy of youth as its theme, glass... |
| 39east | This is my way of life.PUFFY |  play_arrow | The joy and gratitude we feel in everyday life... |
| 40east | Let It Go ~As I Am~ |  play_arrow | The Disney animated film that became a big hit in 2013… |
| 41east | budKobukuro |  play_arrow | The musical duo Kobukuro. The fact that they won the Japan Record Awards... |
| 42east | Flowers will bloom.Kadokura Yuki |  play_arrow | The cha... of the Great East Japan Earthquake announced in 2012 |