[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 Cheering Songs & Empowering Theme Tracks (181–190)
flying boatKing Gnu
This is “Hikoutei” by the rock band King Gnu, who had a huge breakthrough with “Hakujitsu.” It’s as cool as you’d expect, without letting you down.
The bold guitar sound and Mr.
Iguchi’s cool vocals bring out King Gnu’s distinctive character.
It’s a recommended track for pumping yourself up before a game or when you want to focus.
You can also hear it in ANA’s commercials.
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
A song infused with a powerful message: “Turn your weakness into strength and soar higher.” SEKAI NO OWARI embraced the world of ONE PIECE and crafted the track with a grand, cinematic arrangement.
Riding on a fast-paced melody, Fukase’s gentle yet strong vocals give listeners a push forward.
Released in September 2023, it’s used as the opening theme for the ONE PIECE anime.
Singing about the importance of continuing to challenge yourself toward your dreams and goals, this song is recommended for moments when you face difficulties or are about to take a new step.
It’s sure to give you courage.
Starting LineKobukuro
The support song for the 2005 All Japan High School Soccer Championship.
It carries the message that no matter how many times you lose, as long as you don’t give up, you can keep trying; each loss draws a new “Starting Line.”
See offBRAHMAN
This is BRAHMAN’s “See Off,” which is popular as a cheering song for high school baseball and more.
Its rock, hardcore sound really amps up the energy.
When cheer squads or bands play it on the mound, the crowd goes wild, giving players a big boost—highly recommended as a sports cheering anthem.
KIDS ARE ALRIGHTBuzz72+
This piece was chosen as the commemorative theme song for the Fukuoka-based professional baseball team the Hawks’ 85th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of Fukuoka Dome.
It’s a track by Buzz72+, a band from Fukuoka, released as a single in 2023.
A dramatic rock number, it blends a high-energy band sound with majestic strings.
Masaharu Inoue’s bright vocals and the lyrics’ positive message—“Right now, we’re living in a dream”—are a perfect match.
I think it has enough power to blow away worries and anxieties.
Pump It Up! feat. TAKUMA THE GREATDA PUMP
It’s a song by the male dance and vocal group DA PUMP, released as a single in July 2024.
It was selected as the breaking anthem by the Japan Dance Sport Federation and featured in a Tokyu Fudosan Holdings commercial.
With its energetic, dance floor–ready vibe, it really lifts your spirits.
It’s a powerful track that cheers on people giving their all in sports!
The World Is Ours!Naoto Intiraymi
This is Naoto Inti Raymi’s 13th single, and it was used as a song for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
The chorus is well-known, and the track has an up-tempo feel typical of soccer anthems.
Although it’s arranged as a Japanese-language version, it’s just as exciting as the original.