Pre-Contest Skateboarding: A Special Feature on Pump-Up Theme Songs and Cheer Anthems

For skateboarders, the mindset before a competition is a crucial key to success.

And nothing elevates that mindset quite like the power of music that resonates with the heart.

The right song that pushes you through those pre-start jitters can even change the quality of your performance.

In this article, we’ll introduce music that fires you up before a contest—from iconic tracks memorably used in skateboarding anime to pump-up anthems beloved by real athletes.

Why not meet that precious moment of mixed nerves and excitement with the perfect song?

Playlist

Pre-Contest Skateboarding: A Special Feature on Pump-Up Theme Songs and Cheer Anthems
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Windy DayELLEGARDEN		An encouraging song by ELLEGARDEN
2	TAKE ME HOMEMAN WITH A MISSION		The exhilarating, fast-paced rock of MAN WITH A MISSION
3	One Way TicketONE OK ROCK		A strong desire to meet someone far away
4	The future is in our hands.THA BLUE HERB		A soul-stirring track by THA BLUE HERB. I’m determined to carve out my own future.
5	EVERUVERworld		UVERworld’s winter sports theme song
6	together; along with; bothWANIMA		A positive song that gives you the courage to move forward
7	SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]		[Alexandros]'s winter song, JR SKISKI commercial song
8	ParadiseRude-α		Theme song of a skateboarding anime by Rude-α from Okinawa
9	PUSH ‘N’ PUSHWILYWNKA		An uplifting anthem that captures the power of skateboarding
10	ZONEJamFlavor		A powerful cheer song for skateboarder Okamoto
11	Behind the MaskJon Underdown		In SK∞, the songs featured in the show are passionate and have a sense of speed.
12	CorrectionKroi		The vigorously sprinting musicality of Kroi
13	SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE		Theme song of a film, singing about the preciousness of life.
14	Dimensions of the WindASH DA HERO		An anthem that celebrates the passion for skateboarding
15	Like ThatFuture, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar		Luxurious trio, a Billboard No. 1 song
16	BAM-BOOIMP.		X Games theme song delivers courage and a sense of solidarity
17	Tonight, TonightMAN WITH A MISSION		Get a boost of courage from this fast-paced rock tune!
18	Skate GirlReiRay		An exhilarating song that supports the spirit of chasing dreams
19	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		A moving ballad that gives a push toward glory
20	InfinityYuuri		A cheer song about the bonds with friends
21	DreamHirai Dai		Hirai Dai's cheer song pushes the players forward
22	merry-go-roundRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai, theme song for a sports program