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Keisuke Kuwata’s Cheer Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]
Keisuke Kuwata is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for his distinctive singing voice and uniquely quirky lyrics.
He sometimes composes official cheering songs for sporting events and is well known for his uplifting anthems.
This time, we present a ranking of Keisuke Kuwata’s most popular cheering songs.
Keisuke Kuwata’s Cheer Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]
March Toward TomorrowKuwata Keisuke1rank/position
Written by Keisuke Kuwata in 2011, at a time when many people were anxious about tomorrow, this is a marching song of hope.
Its unadorned, simple sound centered on acoustic guitar seeps all the more deeply into the heart.
The lyrics carry a strong message to the disaster-stricken areas, and there is a verse that sounds as if it sings “in Tohoku,” a characteristically modest form of encouragement from Kuwata that is profoundly moving.
This warm number was released in August 2011 as part of a triple A-side single and was also used in an NTT Docomo commercial.
It’s a talisman-like song, perfect for those moments when you want just a little boost of energy or a gentle push on the back.
Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke2rank/position
“Naminori Johnny” is one of Keisuke Kuwata’s classic summer songs.
It’s a defining track of the 2000s, having won Song of the Year at the 16th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
Its upbeat tempo and the characteristically emotive vocals associated with Southern All Stars capture the hearts of Japanese listeners.
It’s a hit masterpiece from the 2000s.
Go for it, baby!!Kuwata Keisuke3rank/position
“Go for it, Baby!!” by Keisuke Kuwata serves as the theme song for UNIQLO’s AIRism commercial “Life and Wear / For Any Kind of Day,” featuring Haruka Ayase and Kohei Matsushita.
The track is included on his 2011 album MUSICMAN and is also known for being performed after his recovery at the 61st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Packed with Kuwata’s signature style, it’s a song that has surely encouraged many, and one I’d highly recommend as an uplifting anthem.
Saints of MoonlightKuwata Keisuke4rank/position
A solo song by Keisuke Kuwata, the vocalist of Southern All Stars, one of Japan’s most iconic bands.
The lyrics express the fragility of adulthood.
It’s an empowering anthem for grown-ups, soothing the sense of loss over things left behind after growing up, as well as the bittersweet value and emptiness of what we’ve gained.
MoonKuwata Keisuke5rank/position
Under the moonlight, this masterpiece evokes scenes brimming with elegance.
Moonlight holds a mysterious power that sinks deeply into the human heart.
The night may accentuate loneliness, yet the moon is a hopeful light that illuminates those nearby.
Why not try seeking such a ‘moon’s glow’ yourself?
A million years of happiness!!Kuwata Keisuke6rank/position
With lyrics by Momoko Sakura and music by Keisuke Kuwata of Southern All Stars, this song served as the ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan.
Its warmly hopeful sound and lyrics make its enduring popularity easy to understand—truly outstanding.
For elementary school students who are about to open up their future—wondering what to aim for, what to become—this is a song I especially want them to hear.
It tells you that a radiant future, and someone who loves you with open arms, are waiting for you.
SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunny Sky~Kuwata Keisuke7rank/position
It’s a cheer song imbued with the message, “No matter the era, don’t forget to smile and keep looking forward.” It was used as the theme song for the 69th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen and also as the theme music for Nippon TV’s broadcasts of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
As you listen, you’ll notice the melody stays relatively low from start to finish, so it’s recommended for singers who are strong in the low to mid-high range.
In the low notes, be careful not to let your voice get muffled so you can maintain good balance.
Rather than forcing your voice, make sure to use your breath well as you sing.
Also, lifting your facial muscles and eyebrows will brighten the tone of your voice, making it less likely to get muffled and easier to sing.
Singing with a smile versus with a blank expression gives a completely different impression, so be sure to try it.
