[To All Athletes] Inspirational Sports Anthems & Empowering Theme Songs
When it comes to cheering on athletes chasing their dreams, music is indispensable.
Cheer songs aren’t just for professional athletes—they’re dedicated to everyone working hard in sports.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended tracks that will fill you with energy just by listening: tie-in songs for sports tournaments and related programs, theme songs from sports-themed anime, entrance songs for athletes, and more.
Find the perfect songs to accompany your daily training sessions or the time you spend enjoying sports with friends.
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[To All Athletes] Sports Cheering Songs & Empowering Theme Tracks (71–80)
HIGHER STAGEFukuyama Masaharu
It’s a rock tune that helped define the excitement of the Beijing Olympics held in 2008.
Created by singer-songwriter Masaharu Fukuyama, it was included as the B-side of the single “Sou – new love new world -,” released in October of the same year.
The richly layered band sound arranged with Akira Inoue and the ringing guitar tones evoke the thrill of the stadium.
The lyrics, which depict striving for greater heights and continually pushing one’s limits, empower anyone taking on a challenge—not just in sports.
If you listen to it before a decisive moment, it will fill you with courage.
Cheering songTHE Inazuma Sentai
After eight energetic, feel-good chants at the very start, the song kicks in with a natural, conversational tone, as if someone’s talking to you.
It was written for a band member’s friend who’s aiming to be a boxer.
It sends a straight-from-the-heart, no-frills cheer to anyone who’s stumbled and still decided to keep going.
It feels like getting hyped up by close hometown buddies.
Perfect for when you need a strong, wholehearted push on your back.
Women, please give it a listen too!
AnthemDOBERMAN INFINITY
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.
[To All Athletes] Sports Cheer Songs & Empowering Theme Tracks (81–90)
Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK
This is the song “Wasted Nights” by ONE OK ROCK, a rock band that’s hugely popular both in Japan and abroad.
The track clearly draws strong influence from overseas pop-rock sounds.
It was also the theme song for the 2019 film “Kingdom.” Taka’s refreshing vocals are so invigorating that just listening fills you with energy!
World In UnionYoshioka Kiyoe
Here is the song that was released as the official song of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, featuring Kiyoe Yoshioka from Ikimono-gakari.
Originally, this piece is a hymn based on “Jupiter” from Holst’s orchestral suite The Planets, with new lyrics added by Charlie Skarbek.
It has been used as the theme song since the 1991 World Cup, and each year, notable singers or groups from the host country cover the song.
Hey Hey Heychōtokkyū
When it comes to sports anthems, many are moving, but upbeat, high-energy tracks are great too.
Hey Hey Hey by the dance-vocal group Bullet Train has a funky vibe that makes you want to start dancing.
Just listening to it lifts your spirits, so if you play it before a game, it can ease your nerves and get you into a good state.
Stand by Methe peggies
This song by the three-piece girls’ band the peggies, released in May 2019, is the ending theme for the anime Sarazanmai.
The track ties in with the anime’s themes, singing about setbacks, hope, and desire, and it’s likely to resonate with both athletes and those who cheer them on.
It’s pop, yet it carries a certain bittersweetness.
