[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.

Playlist

[New Songs & All-Time] Olympic Cheer Songs and Olympic Theme Songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	PARADISE WINDTerada Keiko		A rousing cheer song, a song of courage
2	by all means; no matter what; at any costback number		A moving song that portrays the struggles of sports and life
3	ikigai (a reason for living; the thing that gives one’s life meaning and purpose)SUPER BEAVER		A passionate cheer song for athletes
4	EVERUVERworld		UVERworld’s fiery athlete-support anthem
5	SHOOTING STARF-BLOOD		Nagano Olympics NHK broadcast image song, F-BLOOD track
6	crystallizationNakajima Kento		Olympic cheer song, music of emotion and courage
7	Power of the Paradisearashi		Arashi’s Olympic theme song, an upbeat/positive track
8	To the distant oneTakahashi Mariko		A moving masterpiece that captivates with jazz sensibility
9	Joy-ride ~Drive of Ecstasy~EXILE		An exciting summer cheer song
10	one secondSixTONES		The Olympic cheer song sings of the courage to compete
11	HIGHER STAGEFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama's rousing anthem that lit up the Beijing Olympics
12	Road to Gloryarashi		Arashi’s Olympic theme song supports athletes’ challenges
13	KEEP ON YOUR SIDEKatsumata Aiko		Olympic broadcast theme song, a masterpiece by Aiko Katsumata
14	TogetherCrystal Kay		An inspiring masterpiece that encourages those who take on challenges
15	Strong and beautifulKYOKO☆		The moving emotion of the official Olympic theme song
16	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Olympic theme song conveys hope and courage
17	ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE		A classic song that depicts the courage and inspiration of sports
18	Standing on stageYOASOBI		A Paris Olympics support song has been released by YOASOBI
19	Give my regards to Joan of Arc.Sazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern passionately producing the theme song for the Paris Olympics
20	Fly Highmilet		Aim for the top! Moving music of winter sports
21	GIFTMr.Children		A hopeful message song about overcoming setbacks
22	Fly awayEXILE		EXILE’s powerful single, cheering on sports and moving forward
23	Kitearashi		Arashi’s last song, NHK’s Olympic theme song
24	O flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuro		Olympic cheer song, a song of dreams and hope
25	MomentSMAP		A classic that became an Olympic theme song
26	BlessL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc~en~Ciel’s Olympic theme song
27	Fleur de la PassionMISIA		Paris Olympics cheer song, a message of passion and celebration
28	HeroAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s moving signature song, the Rio Olympics theme
29	a miraculous comebackWagakki Band		An original track by Wagakki Band with a sense of speed
30	Hello, KagerouGReeeeN		A moving song cheering on the Olympics
31	whaleSuda Masaki		Paris Olympics cheer song, a moving work by Masaki Suda
32	Born To Be…Hamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s “Startin’/Born To Be…”
33	The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari		Olympic and Paralympic theme song
34	SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s song energized the Tokyo Olympics.
35	Get U’re DreamZARD		ZARD’s classic song, the Olympic theme
36	Heroarashi		Arashi’s Olympic theme song, a classic pep anthem
37	STARTEvery Little Thing		Olympic theme song track
38	Get fired upDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s Olympic song “Heat Up”
39	1461 daysFukuyama Masaharu		Olympic theme song '1,461 Days' moved me
40	Ballad of the Rainbow and SnowTo wa e mo wa		The Sapporo Olympics theme song, with striking images of snow and a rainbow.
41	wingsNOKKO		NOKKO from Rebecca, a masterpiece by Yoshiki Mizuno
42	Reverse TriggerSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s Paris Olympics support song
43	Now is life.Moriyama Naotaro		Moriyama Naotaro's Olympic support song
44	Serenade to YouHirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose’s winter sports cheer song
45	OathHirahara Ayaka		An anthem that conveys the excitement of the Olympics
46	MotherlandAdo		A song of strong will and ambition striving for greater heights
47	WINDKōda Kumi		A moving song that portrays the courage to overcome difficulties
48	Tokyo Olympic MarchKoseki Yūji		Olympic opening entrance music, a moving piece everyone knows
49	ILE AIYE ~ Let’s dance to become WAKadamatsu Toshiki		AGHARTA, which moved people at the Nagano Olympics
50	GAMEFukuyama Masaharu		Olympic cheer song moves hearts by likening life to a game
51	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s theme song for the Pyeongchang Olympics
52	There’s no one who can take your place.Mōningu Musume ’14		Olympic cheer song, Morning Musume triple A-side
53	LUCKY☆STAROtsuka Ai		A positive song cheering on the Olympics
54	heartbeat soundMiura Daichi		Paris Olympics cheer song, a moving and inspiring work
55	paprikaFoorin		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Paprika” is hugely popular
56	number oneayaka		Produced the music video for Ayaka’s Sochi Olympics theme song
57	ARIGATOB’z		B’z’s Olympic tie-in song: the music video was filmed in Kisarazu
58	Thank youSMAP		Conveying the emotion and gratitude of the Olympics
59	Heart and SoulHamada Mari		Olympic cheer song, conveying passion and inspiration
60	My Love Your LoveWatanabe Misato		Olympic theme song with upbeat, positive lyrics
61	White dancesarashi		Arashi’s “Find The Answer” is the Olympic cheering song
62	An endlessly continuing storyMISIA		Olympic theme song, MISIA’s masterpiece
63	That’s right! We’re ALIVEMōningu Musume.		Morning Musume’s Olympic theme song
64	Heal The WorldMaikeru Jakuson		The Olympic theme song “Hero,” a moving piece
65	pure whiteOda Kazumasa		Popular singles by Kazumasa Oda and TV drama theme songs
66	CRYSTAL MOMENTKAT-TUN		Depicting the will to victory in a sports theme song
67	Further awayRemioromen		Remioromen’s theme song for the Beijing Olympics
68	STARSSuperfly&Tootasumatsumoto		Olympic theme song “STARS”
69	CANDOTEAM SHUZO		A passionate anthem that faces adversity head-on, moving and inspiring
70	dignifiedKanjani∞		An encouraging song for those pursuing their goals, a track that inspires courage and moves the heart.
71	Water, land, and sky—infinitely.19		A song to cheer on Olympic representative athletes
72	Tokyo Olympic Ondo -2020-Ishikawa Sayuri, Kayama Yuzo, Takehara Pisutoru		Tokyo Olympic Ondo: Coloring the festival of 2020