[New Songs & All-Time] Olympic Cheer Songs and Olympic Theme Songs
Every time the Olympics are held, a variety of songs are chosen as theme songs, right? In addition to NHK’s broadcast theme songs, the theme songs and cheer songs from commercial networks also draw attention.
And many of these songs go on to become staples not only for supporting sports but also as anthems that cheer people on in life, even after the Olympics are over.
In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive lineup of Olympic theme songs and cheer songs from over the years! It’s a parade of moving masterpieces that colored some of the most inspiring, unforgettable moments.
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[New Songs & All-Time] Olympic Cheering Songs and Olympic Theme Songs (21–30)
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari
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.
Get U’re DreamZARD
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.
[New Songs & All-Time] Olympic Cheering Songs and Olympic Theme Songs (31–40)
WINDKōda Kumi
Kumi Koda’s songs captivate many people with their powerful messages and positive lyrics.
Released in February 2006, this track was selected as Fuji TV’s theme song for the Turin Winter Olympics.
Its lyrics, which sing about the courage to never give up in the face of hardship and the importance of support from those around you, resonate deeply.
Beloved by fans for many years, it remains a popular number frequently performed live.
Packed with Kumi Koda’s charms, this piece is perfect for anyone looking to overcome setbacks or chase their dreams.
When you need a boost, listening to this song is sure to lift your spirits.
MomentSMAP
Released as SMAP’s 48th single, it was also used as the theme song for TBS’s London Olympics coverage, for which Masahiro Nakai was appointed the main anchor.
This marked the second time a SMAP song was chosen as an Olympics theme, following “Kono Shunkan, Kitto Yume Janai.”
1461 daysFukuyama Masaharu
“1461 Days,” chosen as the theme song for TV Asahi’s coverage of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the PyeongChang Olympics, was released in 2016 by singer-songwriter Masaharu Fukuyama.
It’s a song characterized by its distinctive acoustic sound, featuring technical guitar playing and a warm melodic line.
His gentle, questioning vocal delivery is especially appealing.
The lyrics, themed around the number of days from the London Olympics to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, convey his respect for athletes.
It’s a song that pays tribute to Olympic competitors who have devoted themselves to tireless, often unseen effort.
Heroarashi
A song by Arashi that was the theme for Nippon TV’s Athens Olympics coverage.
It has lyrics like “The athletes are heroes,” and it’s free of any pretentiousness, making it easy to listen to.
It’s the quintessential, straight-down-the-middle fight song.
BlessL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
A four-piece rock band known by the nickname L’Arc, L’Arc〜en〜Ciel takes its name from the French word for “rainbow.” This is their 36th single.
The song was selected as the NHK broadcast theme for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Its lyrics trace the process of growing toward a single goal, resonating with the stories of each athlete and the people who support them.
With softly spreading strings and the resonance of acoustic guitar shaping the song’s atmosphere, and a surging bassline and tight drums adding tension, it’s a powerful ballad.
