Ranking of popular sports songs

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SHISHAMO「OH！」

Right now, the popular girls’ band SHISHAMO.

They’ve released many songs that cheer on all kinds of people.

Among them, this song centers on the passion and heat of summer.

You may waver, but you keep pushing forward.

It’s a song that lifts your spirits.

Live earnestly without being ashamed of yourself.

It’s a song that teaches you something important in life.

I’d love to hear it used as a walk-up song for a gritty, hard-nosed, blue-collar player.

one’s true feelingssumika72rank/position

sumika / Honne [Music Video] *Theme song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Championship

A powerful ballad by sumika, written as the official cheer song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

It vividly portrays young people who, even in moments when they feel like giving up, link arms with their teammates and push forward.

Released in January 2021 as one of the tracks on a double A-side single, it is also included on the album “AMUSIC.” Starting in April of the same year, it was featured as the TV commercial song for Aisin Corporation.

This is a song that gently supports not only children devoted to club activities and sports, but everyone striving toward their goals.

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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.

I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Hirose Kōmi74rank/position

Kohmi Hirose I Want to Fall in Love Until the Slopes Melt #90s #KohmiHirose

The 1990s were the era when CDs sold the most, and it was a decade that produced many massive hits everyone knew.

Of course, there are countless popular songs that color the winter season, but when people hear “’90s winter songs,” quite a few probably think of Kōmi Hirose first.

Known outright as the “Queen of Winter,” she created many classic tracks beloved by those who enjoy skiing and snowboarding, starting with her smash hit ‘Romance no Kamisama’ (God of Romance).

Among them, ‘Gelennde ga Tokeru Hodo Koi Shitai’ (I Want to Fall in Love Until the Slopes Melt) is a single released in 1995 and is one of Hirose’s songs that fully embraces the theme of “winter.” It served as the theme song for a film of the same name and was also used in a commercial tie-in for Alpen, making it a winter staple that could be heard all over town at the time.

Since the film itself centers on winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, you could say this song is one of the most fitting choices for the theme of this article.

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All my treasuresOda Yūji75rank/position

Yuji Oda All my treasures

This work, passionately sung by Yuji Oda, who served as the main anchor for the World Athletics Championships for many years, conveys his heartfelt emotions.

It depicts hope for the future, bonds with companions, and gratitude toward loved ones.

The message that a smile is an irreplaceable treasure overlaps with the earnest dedication of athletes, stirring up a deeply moving sense of inspiration.

Released as a single in July 2007 and also included on the album “Arigatou” the same year, the song was used as the TBS network’s World Athletics theme from 2005 to 2022.

Oda’s own performance at the 2007 Osaka championships was particularly memorable.

It’s a track that affirms all the efforts and memories up to now and gives you strength to face the future.

For anyone striving toward a goal, it’s a powerful push forward.

I’m a BelieverSPYAIR76rank/position

SPYAIR “I’m a Believer” – TV anime Haikyu!! Second Season opening theme

SPYAIR is a four-piece rock band that launched activities under a new lineup in 2023 and is poised for even greater leaps ahead.

Their 17th single, “I’m a Believer,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime Haikyu!! Second Season, kicks off with a exhilarating guitar riff that instantly pumps you up.

Its message—keep moving forward no matter what others say or how rough things get—gives you the courage to believe in your own dreams.

The driving rock ensemble is irresistibly uplifting, making this a perfect track to hear before a big moment.

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R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu77rank/position

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video

Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE captivate fans with exhilarating momentum and energetic vocals.

This track features an uplifting EDM-infused sound and lyrics that stir the heart with themes of bonds between friends and passion for dreams.

Released as a single in 2014, it is known for being used as the campaign song for Tokyo City Keiba 2014 and for the Running Man dance performed by all members during the instrumental break, which became a social phenomenon.

It’s perfect for refreshing your mood during monotonous tasks or psyching yourself up at your desk—listen, and you’ll naturally feel your motivation rise.