Kobukuro Cheer Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

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Diamond

A song that resonates as an anthem cheering on young people chasing their dreams.

Released in July 2013, Kobukuro’s 23rd single was also selected as the “ABC Summer High School Baseball Support Song” that year and served as the theme for the broadcast of the 95th National High School Baseball Championship.

With its powerful melody and lyrics, the arrangement—centered on guitar and piano—gives the track a tight, focused feel.

While acknowledging the reality that “not everything can be redone,” the song conveys an unwavering determination to keep moving forward without giving up.

It’s a warm, encouraging piece that supports not only high school baseball players but everyone striving toward their dreams.

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Kobukuro “Graduation”

It’s an emotional ballad that evokes scenes from our school days—like the view from the classroom window and the blackboard.

The lyrics carry not only the sadness of parting but also hope for the future that’s about to begin, gently encouraging those who are stepping onto a new path.

Created by Kobukuro, known for their beautiful harmonies, the song was released in March 2020 as their 31st single.

They deliberately chose not to attach any tie-ins, producing it with the pure wish that it would be sung at ceremonies.

It was later included on the album “Star Made” and has since become a springtime staple.

Listen to it while reflecting on days spent with friends, and you’re sure to be filled with gratitude.

It’s a warm, uplifting anthem that gives courage at life’s turning points.

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Kobukuro “RAISE THE ANCHOR”

This is a song by Kobukuro that sings of weighing anchor and setting out on a new voyage.

It’s included on the album “QUARTER CENTURY” and was released early in August 2024 as the “25th Anniversary Song” to commemorate the duo’s 25th year.

Riding on an energetic and powerful sound, it portrays taking the helm toward your dreams and pressing on without yielding to the storm.

It also emphasizes the importance of a partnership built on mutual trust, and the lyrics, filled with hope and determination for the future, are deeply moving.

It’s a track that gently encourages you as you take a new step forward in life.

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Starting Line

This work is memorable for its moving lyrics and harmonies.

It’s included on the 2005 album “NAMELESS WORLD” and was chosen as the support song for the 84th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

It carries a warm message that feels close to those making a fresh start.

It’s a wonderful song that teaches the courage to begin slowly and the importance of moving forward step by step.

Kobukuro’s beautiful harmonies and the refreshing tone are pleasant and uplifting.

It’s the perfect cheering song for people striving toward their dreams or embarking on new challenges.

Listening to it before taking that important first step is sure to give you strength.

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Kobukuro LIVE TOUR ’08 Kazamidori (Weathercock)

It’s a song included on Kobukuro’s 14th single, “Tsubomi,” released in 2007.

Right after its release, it was used in a Shinken Zemi university acceptance announcement commercial.

Thanks to the huge success of “Tsubomi,” this track also gained attention and, despite being a B-side, has become very popular among fans.

It’s a song that gives you the strength to look forward.

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Kobukuro “Mirai” Comics “orange” ver.

Kobukuro’s “Mirai” is a love song where heartache and hope intersect.

The piece centers on the struggles of love and the pain of unrequited feelings, with melodies and lyrics that move you no matter how many times you listen.

Each listen gives you a sense of strength, as if granting you the courage to confess your feelings.

For those dealing with missed connections in love or anxieties about the future, this song feels like a companion walking beside you and a voice of encouragement.

In particular, the phrase “It’s okay if my feelings never reach you” resonates with many listeners.

It’s a highly recommended track that helps you reconnect with your true emotions when your heart is stirred by love.

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Kobukuro “Kaze” Keio Mita Festival 2015

Among Kobukuro’s many masterpieces, this is one that stands out for its overwhelming poignancy.

It powerfully voices the surging loneliness and longing for a lover you can no longer meet.

If you sing it with feeling, as if you were Kobukuro themselves, a flood of emotions will well up inside you.