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Koshien Songs & Theme Songs: Iconic Tracks and Fight Songs That Support High School Baseball Players

There may be quite a few people who don’t watch much professional baseball but always cheer for high school baseball every year, right? Seeing those players devote themselves wholeheartedly to the game is truly moving and gives us courage.

Speaking of high school baseball, the theme songs for broadcasts and documentary programs—often handled by different artists each year and drawing attention—are something fans care about, too.

In this article, we’ve gathered songs closely associated with Koshien, from the spring and summer Koshien theme songs to the historical theme songs of broadcast and documentary programs.

They’re all classic tracks that color the youth of high school ballplayers, so be sure to listen while recalling those unforgettable scenes.

Playlist

Koshien Songs & Theme Songs: Iconic Tracks and Fight Songs That Support High School Baseball Players
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1eastrainbowTakahashi Yuu
rainbowTakahashi Yuuplay_arrow
A youthful anthem by Yu Takahashi from Akita
2eastThe crown of glory shines upon you.Itō Hisao
The crown of glory shines upon you.Itō Hisaoplay_arrow
The song of high school baseball, a symbol of youth and passion
3eastOne moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
A youthful cheer song inspired by Koshien
4eastprideGReeeeN
prideGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN’s classic song that captures the youthful spirit of high school baseball
5eastLionberii guddoman
Lionberii guddomanplay_arrow
High school baseball theme song sings of dreams and challenges.
6eastGate of GloryHirai Dai
Gate of GloryHirai Daiplay_arrow
Songs that color youth: moving, heart-stirring anthems of high school baseball
7eastFateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A high school baseball cheer song that evokes youth and bittersweet feelings
8eastWind of AugustGanaha Mina
Wind of AugustGanaha Minaplay_arrow
An Anthem of Encouragement at Summer’s End and of Hope
9eastOn Your SideSuperfly
On Your SideSuperflyplay_arrow
An inspirational cheer song by Superfly with overwhelming vocal prowess
10eastBecause I’ve always loved you.neguse.
Because I’ve always loved you.neguse.play_arrow
An anthem of support that portrays the passion and dreams of high school baseball
11eastMy PlaceFuji Kaze
My PlaceFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze sends a message that transcends borders with the official WBC song
12eastMiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
“Kiseki” is popular as a baseball cheering song.
13eastOmoidamaKanjani∞
OmoidamaKanjani∞play_arrow
A high school baseball cheer song full of youthful power
14eastspring breezeSeven Billion Dots
spring breezeSeven Billion Dotsplay_arrow
A cheer song that sings of the hopes and challenges of youth
15eastLet the cymbals of my raging heart resoundWatanabe Misato
Let the cymbals of my raging heart resoundWatanabe Misatoplay_arrow
A passionate cheering song, Watanabe Misato’s classic that colors youth
16eastSING ALONE GOODammo
SING ALONE GOODammoplay_arrow
Seeking light in the darkness, living in the present
17eastIn that windlol
In that windlolplay_arrow
An anthem of passion, bonds, and the strength to move forward
18eastSounds goodM!LK
Sounds goodM!LKplay_arrow
M!LK’s Selected Entrance March
19eastA dream within a dreamberii guddoman
A dream within a dreamberii guddomanplay_arrow
A powerful anthem cheering on those who chase their dreams
20eastHalationHata Motohiro
HalationHata Motohiroplay_arrow
An inspiring song that portrays the summer of youth
21eastSunMy Hair is Bad
SunMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
An anthem of encouragement depicting the courage and hope of youth
22easta thousand paper cranesYūsuke
a thousand paper cranesYūsukeplay_arrow
Yusuke’s baseball cheer song conveys dreams and passion
23eastBREAKING THE ICETHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE
BREAKING THE ICETHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBEplay_arrow
A high-velocity, exhilarating cheer song—a passionate message toward dreams
24eastHEROESGLAY
HEROESGLAYplay_arrow
A passionate GLAY song that supports youth
25eastKoshienFukuyama Masaharu
KoshienFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Koshien 100th Anniversary, Masaharu Fukuyama's famous song
26eastmoment (toki)Nishiura Tatsuo
moment (toki)Nishiura Tatsuoplay_arrow
A classic song that expresses the emotion of high school baseball through music
27eastDiamondKobukuro
DiamondKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s high school baseball cheer song
28eastYELL! ~The 16th Summer~Inoue Shouko
YELL! ~The 16th Summer~Inoue Shoukoplay_arrow
A famous song filled with feelings for the 16th player of Koshien
29eastConnect the white ballsHY
Connect the white ballsHYplay_arrow
Koshien theme song: a fiery anthem that celebrates youth and hard work
30eastFrom here on foreverKawakami Juria
From here on foreverKawakami Juriaplay_arrow
Julia Kawakami, High School Baseball Cheering Song
31eastThank youikimonogakari
Thank youikimonogakariplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that gently conveys feelings of gratitude
32eastsummer squallarashi
summer squallarashiplay_arrow
A refreshing song by Arashi for cheering on summer high school baseball
33eastPrecious SummerHamada Mari
Precious SummerHamada Mariplay_arrow
Iconic songs that color high school baseball, singing of summer’s emotions and dreams
34eastOathBEGIN
OathBEGINplay_arrow
BEGIN's youth anthem that incorporates Okinawan folk music
35eastThe One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAPplay_arrow
Cherishing each one’s brilliance toward hope
36eastThank you, summer.TUBE
Thank you, summer.TUBEplay_arrow
A classic that gives thanks for summer memories
37eastmiracleSuga Shikao
miracleSuga Shikaoplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the miracles of Koshien and the spirit of youth
38eastI love youback number
I love youback numberplay_arrow
A masterpiece by back number that portrays youth and love: “I Love You.”
39eastOh you, burn with passion in AugustTakaoka Kenji (gen: Takaoka Kenji)
Oh you, burn with passion in AugustTakaoka Kenji (gen: Takaoka Kenji)play_arrow
A heartfelt anthem that cheers on high school baseball
40eastSummer Memoriesberii guddoman
Summer Memoriesberii guddomanplay_arrow
A song of courage to move forward, supporting one another
41eastFeathers of the SphereSukima Suichi
Feathers of the SphereSukima Suichiplay_arrow
High school baseball cheering song, youth overcoming adversity
42eastSee you, hero.Kawasaki Takaya
See you, hero.Kawasaki Takayaplay_arrow
Kawasaki Takaya’s cheering song resonates with the heart.
43eastEndless SummerGanaha Mina
Endless SummerGanaha Minaplay_arrow
An iconic song that supports high school baseball players chasing their dreams
44eastFLYMagokoro Burazāzu
FLYMagokoro Burazāzuplay_arrow
A powerful cheer song filled with passionate feelings
45eastDream Deliverynaniwa danshi
Dream Deliverynaniwa danshiplay_arrow
A song that captures the youthful spirit of Naniwa Danshi
46eastSUMMER BOYFujii Fumiya
SUMMER BOYFujii Fumiyaplay_arrow
A cheering song depicting the summer of high school baseball players
47eastSummer Shade ~Natsukage~Suga Shikao
Summer Shade ~Natsukage~Suga Shikaoplay_arrow
Koshien theme song, Suga Shikao’s heartwarming song
48eastKanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
Sukima Switch’s classic song “Kanade” together with Koshien
49eastHigherSHE’S
HigherSHE’Splay_arrow
Theme song of the Spring High School Baseball Invitational: cheering on passionate challenges
50eastBLUE SKY beyond the wire mesh fenceOtsuka Junko
BLUE SKY beyond the wire mesh fenceOtsuka Junkoplay_arrow
A classic that colors the youthful spirit of high school baseball: Junko Otsuka’s masterpiece.
51eastNonfictionsDa-iCE
NonfictionsDa-iCEplay_arrow
Da-iCE’s high school baseball cheer song colors the fiery summer.
52eastThe First StepNONO no Ran
The First StepNONO no Ranplay_arrow
The fiery songs of NONO no Ran give hope to high school baseball players
53eastDeclarationDUAL
DeclarationDUALplay_arrow
A song that sings of youthful passion and gives you a push forward
54eastGlory Colors ~Door of the Wind~ZONE
Glory Colors ~Door of the Wind~ZONEplay_arrow
An anthem of support from ZONE overflowing with youthful passion
55eastWho is the one beside you?Urufuruzu
Who is the one beside you?Urufuruzuplay_arrow
The heartfelt vocals and music of Ulfuls
56eastGraduation to TomorrowIshikawa Yoshihiro
Graduation to TomorrowIshikawa Yoshihiroplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the youth of high school baseball
57eastPRAY.makaroni enpitsu
PRAY.makaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A theme song for high school baseball that celebrates youth
58eastNow existingTanimura Shinji
Now existingTanimura Shinjiplay_arrow
High School Baseball Cheer Song Sung by Shinji Tanimura
59eastDays of Light and ShadowAKB48
Days of Light and ShadowAKB48play_arrow
A classic high school baseball cheer song that portrays dreams and hard work
60eastA Poem for YouDUFF
A Poem for YouDUFFplay_arrow
A heartwarming cheer song that conveys the excitement of high school baseball
61eastTenri Fanfare
Tenri Fanfareplay_arrow
The Koshien fanfare originated at Tenri High School.
62eastPhotographEXILE ATSUSHI feat. Tokyo Sukaparadaisu Ookesutora Hoon Sekushon
PhotographEXILE ATSUSHI feat. Tokyo Sukaparadaisu Ookesutora Hoon Sekushonplay_arrow
Singing of youth in the Summer Koshien theme song
63eastGlass BoyKinKi Kids
Glass BoyKinKi Kidsplay_arrow
A classic hit by KinKi Kids that portrays the bittersweetness of youth
64eastThis is my way of life.PUFFY
This is my way of life.PUFFYplay_arrow
A youth anthem that celebrates living positively
65eastTOMORROWMayo Okamoto
TOMORROW Mayuo Okamotoplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece that cheers on those striving toward their goals
66eastThe Day the Rainbow DisappearedHata Motohiro
The Day the Rainbow DisappearedHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Hata Motohiro’s heart-touching, heartrending melody
67eastBloom with a pop, scatter, and turn to ashCreepy Nuts
Bloom with a pop, scatter, and turn to ashCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
A powerful theme song for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament
68eastultramarineYOASOBI
ultramarineYOASOBIplay_arrow
“Ultramarine,” a portrayal of youth, where hope and passion resonate
69eastNever ending dreamerLittle Glee Monster
Never ending dreamerLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A refreshing anthem that celebrates youth and Koshien
70eastyouthIwasaki Yoshimi
youthIwasaki Yoshimiplay_arrow
A classic by Yoshimi Iwasaki that captures the bittersweetness of youth.
71eastSummer is just getting started!fukumimi
Summer is just getting started!fukumimiplay_arrow
Summer High School Baseball Theme Song: Star-Studded Artist Collaboration
72eastEven if, even ifRyokushokushakai
Even if, even ifRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A moving high school baseball cheer song that celebrates youth and hard work
73eastI just can’t give up.GENIC
I just can't give up.GENICplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers on those who keep pursuing their dreams without giving in to setbacks
74eastCat’s EyeAnri
Cat's EyeAnriplay_arrow
An exhilarating, fast-paced 80s anime theme song
75eastYOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki
YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hidekiplay_arrow
Hideki Saijo’s fiery fight song resonates with those who chase their dreams
76eastBoth For YouUrufuruzu
Both For YouUrufuruzuplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays the passionate youth of high school baseball
77eastSee OffBRAHMAN
See OffBRAHMANplay_arrow
A summer cheer song, a track packed with fiery passion
78eastDear…TSUNAMI
Dear...TSUNAMIplay_arrow
A passionate theme song that rekindles the emotion of Koshien
79eastBlue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The brilliance of youth, a summer song full of hope
80eastMonkey Turn (SG RUSH Championship Final)Jintosio
Monkey Turn (SG RUSH Championship Final)Jintosioplay_arrow
Jintoshio song becomes a cheering staple at Koshien
81eastOdoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu
Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzuplay_arrow
Theme song of Crayon Shin-chan
82eastThere’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu & Re:Japan
There's always tomorrowUrufuruzu & Re:Japanplay_arrow
Song of hope, the power to take a new step
83eastTSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu
TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
A soul-stirring masterpiece by Keisuke Kuwata
84eastParadise GalaxyHikaru GENJI
Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJIplay_arrow
A classic song by Hikaru Genji that resonates with the light of youth
85eastloveHoshino Gen
loveHoshino Genplay_arrow
The theme song of 'Nigeru wa Haji' is a heart-touching, feel-good track.
86eastScarred heroTUBE
Scarred heroTUBEplay_arrow
An anthem of passion that keeps chasing dreams
87eastTomorrowHamada Mari
TomorrowHamada Mariplay_arrow
Mari Hamada’s fiery cheer song colors Koshien
88eastCritical HitRADWIMPS
Critical HitRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' youth-supporting rock song
89eastweedberii guddoman
weedberii guddomanplay_arrow
Powerful music that supports your challenge toward your dreams
90eastVoice of SetouchiSTU48
Voice of SetouchiSTU48play_arrow
Cheering on high school baseball players with Setouchi’s singing voices
91eastSora-buneTOKIO
Sora-buneTOKIOplay_arrow
A signature song by TOKIO that gives you the courage to face adversity
92eastBoom!Magokoro Burazāzu
Boom!Magokoro Burazāzuplay_arrow
A cheering song by Magokoro Brothers, a track that gives you courage.
93eastMy Best Of My LifeSuperfly
My Best Of My LifeSuperflyplay_arrow
A Superfly song chosen as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament
94eastArigatoAndrop
ArigatoAndropplay_arrow
androp’s Koshien theme song “Arigato”
95eastEveryday, KachushaAKB48
Everyday, KachushaAKB48play_arrow
A moving song that cheers on young people as they pursue their dreams
96easthundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotakeplay_arrow
A refreshing song about lingering feelings for a past love
97eastLet’s do our best.SMAP
Let's do our best.SMAPplay_arrow
SMAP’s iconic song of effort and hope
98eastFlower of loveaimyon
Flower of loveaimyonplay_arrow
A song that sings of the preciousness of love and life, wrapped in the gentleness of spring
99eastYou are the star.Sazan Ōrusutāzu
You are the star.Sazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
An anthem with a rock sound that gives hope and courage
100eastR.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
An anthem of support for friends and the dreams traced by shooting stars
101eastYouthful AmigoShūji to Akira
Youthful AmigoShūji to Akiraplay_arrow
An anthem of youth that celebrates friendship and dreams
102eastAt all times.Makihara Noriyuki
At all times.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
The moving lyrics of the 90s classic “Donna Tokimo” (“No Matter When”)
103eastIf there really is a destined person for meNishino Kana
If there really is a destined person for meNishino Kanaplay_arrow
A poignant song’s story that believes in ideal love
104eastAs your heart desiresElefanto Kashimashi
As your heart desiresElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A classic hit by Elecashi becomes a high school baseball cheer song
105eastThe End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro
The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A quiet melody that evokes the end of summer.
106eastGOLDSaToMansion
GOLDSaToMansionplay_arrow
A youthful, cheering rock song by a sibling band
107eastrivalShonan no Kaze
rivalShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
A High School Baseball Player’s Feelings Toward His Rival as He Strives for Koshien
108eastYESSuzusato Maho
YESSuzusato Mahoplay_arrow
Koshien theme song conveys passionate feelings
109eastbondHonda Shūji
bondHonda Shūjiplay_arrow
An inspiring Koshien song about youth and friendship