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

heroarashi

24-Hour TV Arashi – Hero

It’s a refreshing song by Arashi.

It’s the kind of track you want to listen to when you feel like giving up.

Rather than an encouragement song directed at myself for hanging in there, it feels more like an anthem I’d want to send to people working hard in sports.

Song of Victory ~The Strongest, Invincible Number One~ROF-MAO

Syourinouta -Saikyoumuteki Number One-

A powerful cheer song from ROF-MAO packed with energetic rock sound and a fiery message! The members’ distinctive vocals shine, fusing with the passionate lyrics crafted by Sho Ayanokoji to awaken the courage to take on challenges and the faith in your friends.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “The Ultimate King’s Encyclopedia ~The Ultimate Tournament~,” airing from April 2025, and included on their 2nd mini-album “MOMENTUM,” this track drives straight into the hearts of those walking an invincible path.

Listen to it before a match or showdown, and your self-confidence and trust in your teammates will surge—no doubt about it! In crucial moments, it’s sure to become a bridge to victory.

glareWANIMA

WANIMA “Glare” WANIMA presents 1CHANCE FESTIVAL 2022

An anthem that gives courage to everyone standing at a crossroads in life.

WANIMA’s powerful rock sound and vocals carrying a fiery message push you to take a step toward your dreams and ideals.

Conveying the resolve to move toward the future, the courage to reach for the light, and the determination to face the trials you must overcome, this passionate song was released as a WANIMA single in April 2022 and was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Nanba MG5.” The ultimate hype-up song to boost your spirits before an important match or decisive moment.

When you’re unsure of the path forward or find yourself halted before a towering wall, listening to this song will surely give you the strength to take a new step.

Boom!Magokoro Burazāzu

Magokoro Brothers - Boom!

The fourth single by Magokoro Brothers, released in 1990.

It was tied in with a Nissan Motor commercial.

It was also used as the background music for the baseball segment of TV Asahi’s News Station, so it’s still often used today for high school baseball entrances and similar occasions.

1461 daysFukuyama Masaharu

Two Olympics-related songs (1461 Days / / Dogons)

This is a song Masaharu Fukuyama wrote in 2016 as a theme song for the Olympics.

The title is the number of days since the 2012 Olympics, and it has become a popular cheer song as an Olympic theme song.

paprikaFoorin

[Paprika] Dance Music Video | Foorin × Kenshi Yonezu | NHK

Here’s a song by Foorin, an elementary and middle school music unit produced by Kenshi Yonezu.

Its cute dance became popular among elementary school students nationwide, turning it into a tune everyone could dance to.

This song was created as part of NHK’s “2020 Support Song Project,” whose purpose is to encourage everyone working hard toward 2020 and beyond.

Rather than just telling you to push yourself recklessly, it’s a song that gives you a gentle boost of energy.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Sparkle DancerFurederikku

Frederic “Sparkle Dancer” Music Video / frederic “Sparkle Dancer”

The rhythmic, sharp band sound makes my body move on its own! It’s a track by Frederick, the rock band also known for their huge hit “Oddloop,” released as a single in 2023.

It was used in a TV commercial song for boat racing.

The futuristic, mixed sonic texture is super groovy and fun! I love how the sounds feel like they’re flying in from every direction! One of its charms is the catchy melody that makes you want to sing it yourself.

If you listen to it while running, you might end up picking up the pace without meaning to!

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Araki Jakkan

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