[To All Athletes] Inspirational Sports Anthems & Empowering Theme Songs

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Ayaka / “number one” (Fuji TV’s Sochi Olympics broadcast theme song) Music Video (Short Ver.)

It’s Ayaka’s 12th single and was also the theme song for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

In the music video, she sings against a wintry backdrop! Ayaka’s powerful vocals and gentle, rhythmic melody are sure to inspire you not only in sports, but in many different moments.

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This is a signature song by Pink Lady, a hugely popular duo that took the era by storm.

It features a scene where a left-handed female pitcher faces off one-on-one against a rival reminiscent of Sadaharu Oh, who was the ace of the Yomiuri Giants at the time, and the costumes were designed with a baseball uniform concept.

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AK-69 「Ride Wit Us」（Official Video）

When you listen to this track, what sport do you think it’s for? “Ride Wit Us” by popular hip-hop MC AK-69 was released as a single in 2023, and it was chosen as the official theme song for ABEMA’s Grand Sumo LIVE.

Sumo and hip-hop… it might be a combo you haven’t seen before, but it’s insanely cool! The heavy, powerful beat evokes the fierce clashes between rikishi.

It’s a thrilling sumo anthem that inscribes a new page in Japan’s history!

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GANG PARADE “Brand-new Parade” MUSIC VIDEO

“Brand-new Parade” is an energetic, straightforward cheer song by the nine-member female idol group GANG PARADE.

From the very start, its upbeat sound lifts your spirits.

It’s a perfect fit for sports cheering, too.

If you play sports, there are times when you just want to crank up your energy, right? This track is perfect for those moments.

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TOSHIMITSU「Parade」Music Video

This song was chosen as the theme for CBC TV and radio baseball broadcasts in 2023.

It’s a track released by Toshimitsu from the popular YouTuber group Tokai On Air, under his artist name TOSHIMITSU.

With its energetic sound, this cool mix of rock really fires you up.

As you listen, you start to feel, “They’re cheering me on this much—so I’m going to give it my all.” It’s that straightforward of a motivational anthem—definitely add it to your playlist.

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Ryusei Yokohama takes on a cheerleading challenge packed with tears, friendship, and youth; theme song is Mao Abe’s “Kimi no Uta (Your Song)” — Trailer for the film “Cheer Boys!!”

Kimi no Uta by Mao Abe, which serves as the theme song for the film Cheer Boys!! depicting men’s cheerleading, is an upbeat tune and a lively cheer song that ties in perfectly with the movie.

For those who want straightforward, positive encouragement rather than a song about setbacks, it could be just right.

It’s a sports anthem packed with a refreshing sense of openness and exhilarating speed.

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Miliyah Kato “HEART BEAT”

It’s Miliyah Kato’s 24th single, and it was used as a campaign song for the 2012 Olympics.

It has a dance music vibe, and the music video makes it clear that it supports all sports.

A notable feature is how skillfully the lyrics mix Japanese and English.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to get pumped up.