Ranking of popular sports songs

Soul RevolutionSuperfly8rank/position

Superfly 'Tamashii Revolution' Music Video

A rock number that shakes the soul, with powerful vocals and a breathtaking, fast-paced sound resonating throughout! Its compelling message—“Don’t fear adversity; awaken your instincts”—hits straight to the heart.

Written and composed by Shiho Ochi of Superfly and released in 2010, the track was used as NHK’s soccer theme that year, featuring in World Cup broadcasts, J.League coverage, and various other soccer programs.

This song instills the courage to venture into the unknown and the power to reinvent yourself.

It’s highly recommended for moments when you feel like your spirit might break during training or when you’re striving toward a big goal.

We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā9rank/position

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.

A powerful anthem that gives you a push in those youthful moments.

Released by Sambomaster in February 2010, this song carries a warm message that boosts self-affirmation and the spirit to take on challenges.

Centered on themes of “not giving up,” “moving forward,” and “possibility,” it offers a gentle embrace for everyone’s anxieties and doubts while giving the courage to take a new step.

It has been featured in a Nissan commercial and as the image song for the film Cheer☆Dance, resonating with many hearts.

It’s a classic that students training for sports festivals, as well as anyone standing at a crossroads in life, should hear.

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Keisuke Kuwata “SMILE ~Like a Clear Blue Sky~” Commercial Broadcasters Official Special Movie (Joint Commercial Broadcasters Project ‘Let’s Do It Together’ Support Song)

This is the very song that made it feel like the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics had truly begun.

I was deeply moved by the broadcast that united television across network boundaries.

The message of “Let’s all do this together!” perfectly matches Keisuke Kuwata’s character, too.

The song’s lyrics were even printed in major newspapers like Asahi, Yomiuri, and Sankei alongside Kuwata’s message, greatly heightening the excitement as the Games approached.

The music video with the new National Stadium as its backdrop also seems destined to go down in history!

together; along with; bothWANIMA11rank/position

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

An energetic, fast-paced anthem filled with passion.

This signature song by WANIMA gives a powerful push to anyone who wants to move forward.

Its uplifting message and powerful sound are perfectly balanced.

Released in August 2016 as the theme song for Nivea Kao’s “8×4” commercial, the track was also shaped by the impact of the April 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes, carrying a heartfelt tribute to the band’s hometown.

It’s the perfect song not only for walks and jogging, but also for taking a new step or boosting your motivation.

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[Paprika] Dance Music Video | Foorin × Kenshi Yonezu | NHK

A song Kenshi Yonezu wrote in 2018 as a cheering song for the “NHK 2020 Cheer Song Project,” themed as a “cheer song that kids can sing and dance to.” He says it was created by recalling his own childhood—running around in the mountains and swimming in rivers—and the lyrics about freely romping around and sowing seeds as you paint your dreams feel like a cheer from his childhood self to his grown-up self.

It’s a track that gives you confidence with a powerful message that everyone has limitless potential.

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Eminem – Lose Yourself

When you hear its ominous yet dramatic piano melody, it’s hard not to feel your heart ignite.

The perfect track to boost your focus is Eminem’s “Lose Yourself.” Its lyrics capture a hungry drive to rise up with nothing but a mic, even while being crushed by pressure.

The powerful, self-rousing message makes it ideal for maintaining motivation in studying or training.

Released as a single in October 2002, the song served as the theme for the film 8 Mile, starring Eminem.

It topped the U.S.

charts for 12 consecutive weeks and became the first rap song to win Best Original Song at the 75th Academy Awards.

If you want to deliver your best when it matters most, give it a listen.

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RADWIMPS – Catharsist [Official Music Video]

A powerful cheer song that sings about ambition and the bonds with teammates who fight alongside you.

Created by RADWIMPS for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and chosen as Fuji TV’s soccer broadcast theme song.

It debuted at No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Its structure is striking, unfolding from tension-filled rap into a bright, uplifting chorus.

It’s a track that strongly pushes not only athletes but anyone striving toward their dreams.