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

Brand-new ParadeGANG PARADE

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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utatane

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Run, hope!tsubomi daikakumei

After renaming to Tsubomi Daikakumei, their first single “Hashiridase Kibou” MV (short ver.)

Sports games and practices aren’t all fun—there are plenty of moments when you feel like giving up or things get tough.

When you’re feeling down and need a boost, I recommend Tsubomi Dai Kakumei’s “Hashiridase Kibou” (“Run, Hope!”).

It’s an upbeat, four-on-the-floor dance track with a vertical bounce that will get you grooving just by listening, even when you’re feeling low.

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Battle Without Honor or HumanityHotei Tomoyasu

Battle Without Honor Or Humanity

“Battle Without Honor or Humanity” is one of Tomoyasu Hotei’s signature works and a track often heard in films and television.

Its powerful, driving guitar riff evokes both nostalgia and freshness at the same time.

It’s also hugely popular as background music at school sports days and athletic events, stirring the fighting spirit not only of the players but also of the audience.

Transcending age and gender, it’s a song that empowers people in many different situations.

It will energize everyone who takes on a challenge.

Time goes ByKohiruimaki Kahoru

Kohiruimaki Kahoru Time goes By (Official Video)

It’s the grand ballad by Kahoru Kohiruimaki that was chosen as the theme song for the 1991 World Championships in Athletics! Starting with a gentle accompaniment, the arrangement gradually expands in scale, as if mirroring the athletes’ years of accumulated effort and the dramatic, shining moment on the big stage.

Released as a single in March 1991, the song also drew attention for featuring the world-renowned arranger Jerry Hey.

Evoking a passion that never fades even as time passes, this piece is perfect for moving scenes that look back on the journey so far.

We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.

A powerful anthem that gives you a push in those youthful moments.

Released by Sambomaster in February 2010, this song carries a warm message that boosts self-affirmation and the spirit to take on challenges.

Centered on themes of “not giving up,” “moving forward,” and “possibility,” it offers a gentle embrace for everyone’s anxieties and doubts while giving the courage to take a new step.

It has been featured in a Nissan commercial and as the image song for the film Cheer☆Dance, resonating with many hearts.

It’s a classic that students training for sports festivals, as well as anyone standing at a crossroads in life, should hear.

JUMPIkuta Rira

Rira Ikuta “JUMP” Official Music Video

Lila Ikuta, also known as the vocalist of YOASOBI, created a fast-paced track titled “JUMP.” It served as a support song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The song carefully portrays the anxiety and impatience felt during a match, as well as the thirst for victory—feelings that athletes will surely relate to.

Another appeal is the powerful atmosphere achieved by incorporating elements of soccer supporter chants into the chorus.

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Get fired upDaikoku Maki

Demon Kakka, get fired up!

This is Maki Ohguro’s “Atsuku Nare,” which was tied in as NHK’s Olympic theme song for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Maki Ohguro’s high-tone vocals and the up-tempo melody are fiery, making it a popular song as a sports cheer anthem.

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