[New Songs & All-Time] Olympic Cheer Songs and Olympic Theme Songs

a miraculous comebackWagakki Band

Wagakki Band / Back From the Brink

An eight-member co-ed band that fuses the tones of traditional Japanese instruments with an aggressive band sound, Wagakki Band has earned popularity at home and abroad as a truly one-of-a-kind presence.

This is the third video single from the group.

Chosen as a theme song for the broadcasts of the 2016 Rio Olympics, the track begins with distinctly Japanese rhythms and transitions into a fast-paced rock sound, achieving a level of quality that other bands simply cannot replicate.

It’s a song that propels athletes forward and fires up supporters—creating exactly the kind of high tension promised by its title.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Hello, KagerouGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Hello Kagerou

This is the 31st single by GReeeeN, a four-member vocal group whose members all balance careers as dentists and artists, and who perform without showing their faces.

The song was chosen as a broadcast theme for the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.

Its lyrics, which convey blessings for achievements attainable only through relentless effort and serve as a kind of talisman, make a deep emotional impact.

From the intro, the energy surges with rock-flavored guitar riffs, bright string phrases, and drums whose snare-on-the-beat drive creates a sense of speed.

The catchy, beautiful choral work—so characteristic of GReeeeN—is outstanding, making this a track that gives athletes competing at the Olympics a powerful push forward.

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Hoshino Takashi

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whaleSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda 'Kujira'

It’s a song that blends warmth and strength, with Masaki Suda’s vocals resonating deep in the heart.

Released in June 2024, it was created as Fuji TV’s athlete support song for the Paris Olympics, and it’s also included on the album SPIN.

The lyrics convey deep love and hope, giving athletes a push forward and warming the hearts of those cheering them on.

Using a whale as a motif, the lyrics beautifully express bonds with family and friends, as well as the courage to take on challenges.

This track, which will accompany the Olympics’ most moving moments, also feels like a source of support for people striving every day.

It’s a recommended song for anyone pursuing their dreams or wanting to cheer on someone important.

Born To Be…Hamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / Born To Be… (Short Ver.)

It was released in two formats, CD and DVD, as a double A-side single to Ayumi Hamasaki’s 39th single “Startin’/Born To Be…”.

It is the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Torino 2006.”

The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari 'The Wind Is Blowing MUSIC VIDEO (Short ver.)'

This is Ikimonogakari’s 24th single, which was used as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the London Olympics and Paralympics.

There’s an anecdote that Mizuno, who made the demo tape, said he “put in too much spirit and it came off a bit overbearing,” apparently because it’s the longest song in Ikimonogakari’s history.

SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata “SMILE ~Like a Clear Blue Sky~” Commercial Broadcasters Official Special Movie (Joint Commercial Broadcasters Project ‘Let’s Do It Together’ Support Song)

This is the very song that made it feel like the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics had truly begun.

I was deeply moved by the broadcast that united television across network boundaries.

The message of “Let’s all do this together!” perfectly matches Keisuke Kuwata’s character, too.

The song’s lyrics were even printed in major newspapers like Asahi, Yomiuri, and Sankei alongside Kuwata’s message, greatly heightening the excitement as the Games approached.

The music video with the new National Stadium as its backdrop also seems destined to go down in history!

Get U’re DreamZARD

I tried singing ZARD’s “Get U’re Dream”

Centered around Izumi Sakai, the music unit ZARD released their 32nd single with NHK, which was used as the theme song for the Sydney Olympics.

The music video features footage of athletes competing in the Sydney Olympics and scenes of the city of Sydney, interwoven with shots of Sakai singing in a recording studio.