[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 Cheer Songs & Empowering Theme Tracks (91–100)
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a cheer song filled with passion.
It’s a track by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, released in July 2023 as part of their fifth studio album, ANTENNA.
The warm, empathetic lyrics leave a strong impression.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to keep moving forward without losing hope, even when facing difficulties.
Perfect to accompany your daily training or time playing sports with friends—this piece will surely give you fresh energy.
CathartistRADWIMPS
This is the song “Catharsist” by RADWIMPS, the band that shot to nationwide fame after providing music for director Makoto Shinkai’s films.
It’s different from RADWIMPS’ usual sound, isn’t it? The addictive beat and languid rap draw you in, and as always, the chorus is nothing short of divine.
It was used in programming related to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
[To all athletes] Support songs and empowering theme tracks for sports (101–110)
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song, used as the opening theme for the anime Fire Force, conveys a sense of speed from the very first drum beats and a feeling that something is about to begin.
In events where momentum is crucial—like cavalry battles—it will surely boost athletes’ motivation with a “Let’s go!” spirit.
In fact, the song encapsulates both transience and passion, asking what meaning we find in a life that will one day end and how we live with that awareness.
It’s an ideal track for spending your school days—a youth that will inevitably come to an end—with burning intensity.
Adult SurvivorRasuto Aidoru
Last Idol is an idol group that was formed through the audition show “Last Idol,” which sought members for the ultimate idol group.
The sight of the girls giving their all to earn a spot moved many people.
Their song “Adult Survivor” is sung by these girls and has the power to encourage athletes who are also giving their all.
Dream FighterPerfume
Here’s a song by Perfume that was released in 2008.
This unit, produced by Yasutaka Nakata, belongs to the technopop genre, so it’s more restrained than the straightforwardly fiery anthems you often hear from other groups.
Even so, it’s one of the more powerful tracks in Perfume’s catalog, with vocals recorded in a strong, projected style.
With lyrics about moving toward your dreams, this song makes a wonderful cheer song for those who want to keep a cool head while steadily putting in the effort.
rainbowTakahashi Yuu
Released in 2017, this is “Niji” by Yu Takahashi, the theme song for “Netto Koshien.” Takahashi’s powerful vocals deliver a ballad that gives you courage.
It’s a recommended cheer song not only for high school baseball players but also for students and working adults, offering encouragement in sports and everyday life.
ultra soulB’z
This is B’z’s ‘ultra soul,’ an exhilarating anthem chosen as the official theme song for the 2001 World Aquatics Championships.
Since being selected in 2001, it’s become so popular that when people think of an official song for the World Aquatics Championships, this is the one that comes to mind—highly recommended!