[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 (161–170)
southpawpinku redii
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.
Mahoro in SummerHarukamirai
This song by the rapidly rising rock band Harukamirai is filled with their fiery passion, and as you can tell from the lyrics, it’s a song about baseball! They say it was written while watching high school baseball after becoming adults, and it captures the feelings and stories of high school ballplayers that you can truly understand only now.
Beyond that backstory, the song also has a perfect vibe for baseball cheering: a sing-along intro reminiscent of a pep squad, an uptempo, catchy melody—everything fits right in for a baseball cheer song!
worth its weight in goldSUPER BEAVER
An emotional rock tune that raises the excitement from the very beginning.
It’s a song by SUPER BEAVER, released as a single in December 2023, and was chosen as the theme song for the National High School Rugby Tournament.
The aggressive sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Shibuya’s straight, soaring voice.
The song carries themes of friendship, growth, and self-discovery, and it sparks the motivation to charge toward your goals.
Make the power of this track your own!
Thunderous applauseLiSA
One that still stands out in our memory for going viral on TikTok is “Issai no Kassai.” It’s a song rock singer LiSA wrote specifically for the special program for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Set to an up-tempo yet weighty sound, it sings about the importance of believing in yourself.
Because it also portrays negative emotions, it’s a song that just about anyone can relate to.
Plus, the chant-like calls that evoke soccer crowd support make it a track that really fires you up.
Azure PulseMay’n
Starting with May’n’s low, powerful vocals right from the intro, this is an up-tempo, exhilarating track.
It was selected as the 2022 theme song for TV Aichi’s baseball broadcast “10-chan Baseball,” which supports the Chunichi Dragons.
Just as the title “Blue Pulse” suggests, the drumbeat that surges like a rising heartbeat and May’n’s vocals make this a song that runs alongside you and cheers you on.
Listen to it while running and you’ll feel like you can go an extra 5 km! Why not add it to your running playlist?
SunMy Hair is Bad
It’s a hopeful rock number that shines like the sun.
The song is by My Hair is Bad, a three-piece band from Niigata Prefecture, and it was released digitally in March 2024.
It was selected as the official theme song for MBS’s 96th Senbatsu.
The powerful guitar sound and passionate vocals leave a strong impression.
It carries a message of keeping your head up and continuing to run forward, and it really resonates.
It’s a recommended track for anyone feeling worn out by everyday life or looking to take a new step forward.
Sparkieiri reo
Gazing at the clear blue sea, I search for the meaning of my existence.
Imbued with such profound feelings, this song comes from Fukuoka-born singer-songwriter Leo Ieiri.
It was included on and released with the April 2019 album “DUO.” Blending pop and rock, the track pairs a crystal-clear vocal with an arrangement that resonates deeply with listeners.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to overcome setbacks and hardships and keep moving forward.
An uplifting anthem we especially hope athletes striving in daily practice and competitions will listen to.