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Historic theme songs of Netto Koshien

Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerHoshino Takashi
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

Nettou Koshien is a special program broadcast on the TV Asahi network every year to coincide with the Summer Koshien tournament, starting in 1981.

The show is packed with everything about high school baseball—from highlights of the day’s games to the journeys players take to reach the Koshien stage, and the tears of those who end up on the losing side.

What makes the players’ passion shine even brighter are the theme songs performed each year by various artists.

Many viewers may find themselves moved to tears by the songs that play alongside the players’ intense efforts.

In this article, we’ll introduce the theme songs of Nettou Koshien!

You might even find the song that colored the game which shook your heart.

Koshien: The Hot-Blooded Summer’s Historical Theme Songs (31–40)

Wind of AugustGanaha Mina

August Wind by Mina Ganaha

Wind of AugustGanaha Mina

This is a track by Mina Ganaha that carries the slightly wistful air of late summer while gently giving you the strength to step into tomorrow.

It has a warmth that feels like a pleasant breeze softly wrapping around both the joy and frustration of days you gave your all.

Featured on the single “Owaranai Natsu / Hachigatsu no Kaze,” released in July 2002, it’s remembered by many with deep emotion as the ending theme of “Nettou Koshien.” It’s a gentle anthem of encouragement that supports the ballplayers who have finished a summer of fierce battles—and everyone standing at a turning point in life.

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TomorrowHamada Mari

Mari Hamada “Tomorrow”

TomorrowHamada Mari

This is an uplifting anthem by Mari Hamada that powerfully sings of hope for tomorrow.

Its grand, refreshing melody and endlessly soaring high notes perfectly embody the passion of high school baseball players battling through the heat of summer.

Featured on the classic 1991 album “Tomorrow,” the song also served as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Netto Koshien” that same year, underscoring many moving scenes.

It can truly be called a youth anthem that fires up not only the players taking the field, but everyone cheering them on.

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Dream Deliverynaniwa danshi

Naniwa Danshi “Yume Watashi” ~from Naniwa Danshi First Arena Tour 2021 #NaniwaDanshiShikaKatan~

Dream Deliverynaniwa danshi

Yume Watashi, sung by Naniwa Danshi, a seven-member idol group from Johnny & Associates, was selected as the theme song for Nettou Koshien on ABC TV/TV Asahi in 2021.

During the tournament, it was also used as the train approach melody at Koshien Station on the Hanshin Main Line.

The lyrics, which connect hopes and feelings, are powerful and a perfect fit for high school baseball.

The music video was filmed at Koshien, the stage of high school baseball, so if you haven’t listened to or watched it yet, be sure to check it out!

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In conclusion

We introduced the theme songs featured on “Netto Koshien.” Did you find the song that was playing during that moving game? Many of the songs capture the players’ passion and feelings, and just listening to them brings back the emotions of that summer.

If you once aimed for Koshien as a high school player, your year’s theme song might be especially memorable.

Add them to your summer memories playlist and give them a listen.