Entrance Songs for Athletes | A Comprehensive Introduction to Athletes’ Game-Day Anthems!

Song of BeginningsNEW!Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Song of Beginnings' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Hajimari no Uta

It’s an exhilarating pop anthem that begins with negative emotions like doubt yet portrays the will to face forward and start again and again.

Written and composed by Haruko Nagaya, it’s a song by the Aichi-born band Ryokuoushoku Shakai, included on their mini-album “ADORE” released in August 2017, and later re-included on the classic album “Ryokuoushoku Shakai” released in March 2018.

It was used in a Drag Sugiyama commercial and as the theme song for a 2024 ABEMA dating show, and it also served as the walk-up song for Hanshin Tigers pitcher Hiroto Saiki.

It’s a track that gently encourages not only players heading to the field but also anyone who wants to shake off what holds them back and take a new step forward.

AnthemDOBERMAN INFINITY

DOBERMAN INFINITY “Anthem” Official Music Video

A track that deserves to be called an anthem for fighters! With renowned producer Koichi Tsutaya teaming up with DOBERMAN INFINITY, they deliver unwavering resolve and the strength born from what we must protect straight over a powerful beat.

The song was selected as the official anthem for the 2023–24 V.LEAGUE and is also well-known as the walk-up music for Makoto Kadowaki of the Yomiuri Giants.

Listen to it before a crucial game or presentation—when you want to trust yourself and charge forward—and it will draw out your inner power to the fullest.

Dead End in TokyoMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION – Dead End in Tokyo

A track by MAN WITH A MISSION that instantly turns the tense atmosphere before a match into fighting spirit.

Its lyrics portray a world of pushing forward in search of light despite the struggle, resonating deeply atop heavy guitar riffs and a dynamic dance beat.

The song was produced in January 2017 as the theme for the film Shinjuku Swan II.

It’s truly the ultimate “battle anthem” that shakes an athlete’s soul, adopted as entrance music by mixed martial artist Yutaka Saito and professional baseball player Yusuke Ito.

It’s a song that powerfully propels athletes who want to surpass their limits and seize victory.

LOST IN PARADISE (feat. AKLO)NEW!Ali

ALI – LOST IN PARADISE feat. AKLO（Re-edit ver.）

Isn’t this the track you’ve heard over and over as Shohei Ohtani’s walk-up song if you’ve watched games closely? The song and performance are by ALI, a group with multicultural roots, featuring guest rapper AKLO.

It’s a lavish track where jazz and hip-hop blend together, intertwining LEO’s sultry vocals with razor-sharp rap.

This work, which later led to their classic album “MUSIC WORLD,” was released online in October 2020 and went on sale in November.

It’s also well known for being the ending theme of cour 1 of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen.

It gives you that rush as you head into the arena of competition, so it’s perfect for when you want to sharpen your focus like Ohtani or get yourself fired up!

Dream?NEW!hatena

Hatena “Dream?” (It’s not a dream) Music Video (Full) TV Anime “The Gymnastics Samurai” Ending Theme

As Shohei Ohtani steps up to the plate, a powerful band sound roars like ignited fighting spirit.

The lyrics question the one-size-fits-all ideals of society and declare a resolve to pursue what you truly want, and that message really sets your heart ablaze.

It’s a stirring track that resonates with Ohtani’s trailblazing path as a two-way player—something without precedent.

The singer is the solo artist Hatena, and it was released in November 2020 as their debut single.

It was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime Taiso Samurai.

It’s the perfect song for times when you want to push forward single-mindedly on the path you believe in, without being swayed by others’ evaluations.

If you need the courage to take a step toward your goals, this track will undoubtedly give you that push.

Life In The Fast LaneNEW!The Eagles

Eagles – Life In The Fast Lane (Official Audio)

A track with a thrilling sense of breakneck momentum that captures the peril lurking behind success.

Joe Walsh’s rough-and-tumble guitar riffs take the lead, and when fused with the meticulous ensemble, they generate an overwhelming intensity—that’s the key point.

Released in May 1977, it reached No.

11 as a single from the Eagles’ landmark album Hotel California.

Shohei Ohtani, a Major League star, has used this song as his walk-up music since 2023.

It meshes perfectly with his playing style, as he constantly pushes beyond conventional limits.

Highly recommended for firing yourself up at sporting events or sharpening your focus in high-stakes moments.

Feeling GoodNEW!Michael Bublé

Michael Bublé – Feeling Good [Official 4K Remastered Music Video]

Shohei Ohtani, the Major Leaguer drawing attention from around the world.

This is the piece that fires up the ballpark as his walk-up song.

It portrays positive themes like a new dawn and a rebirth in life, and the brassy swell driving into the chorus is absolutely exhilarating.

This track opens the classic album “It’s Time,” released in February 2005, and it was issued as a single in April 2005.

Originally written for a 1964 musical, it was reborn for today by Michael Bublé’s velvety vocals.

Also used in productions like NBA Draft broadcasts, its stately melody lifts your spirits to new heights.

It’s perfect for those moments when you want to psych yourself up before a big challenge!