[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)
paprikaFoorin
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.
[To All Athletes] Sports Cheering Songs & Empowering Theme Tracks (191–200)
RememberRip Slyme with Mongol 800
The support song for the 86th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament in 2007.
It’s a collaboration between the famed artist RIP SLYME—known to all—and MONGOL800, famous for the hit ‘Chiisana Koi no Uta’ that almost everyone knows.
Sparkle DancerFurederikku
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!
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.
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!
a winning battleToukyou Jihen
This piece was also chosen as the image song for WOWOW Tennis 2020.
It’s performed by Tokyo Jihen, a band whose members each boast exceptional musicianship.
The track’s pop yet edgy sound vividly evokes athletes fighting with everything they’ve got.
The English lyrics embody an unrelenting obsession with victory, and simply listening to it stirs your competitive spirit.
The song is included on the classic album “Sports,” released in February 2010.
It’s the perfect track to play when you want to sharpen your focus before a match or when you’re heading into a contest you absolutely cannot lose.
Be sure to check it out!
prideGReeeeN
GReeeeN is known for their style packed with passionate messages.
They wrote “pride” as the theme song for Koshien-related programs on the Asahi Broadcasting network.
The song carries the message: “For the sake of who you’ll be tomorrow, give your best today.” The lyrics are crafted to resonate with anyone who’s dedicated to something, not just baseball.
Also, don’t miss the music video created in collaboration with Hayato Sakamoto of the Yomiuri Giants, where he talks about his disciplined approach.
