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

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Little Glee Monster 'Someday These Tears Will' Short Ver.

Released in 2018 and chosen as the support song for the 96th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, this track is performed by Little Glee Monster.

Soccer is a sport where teamwork is essential, and as a group, they surely understand that meaning well.

It’s said the recording was done while watching footage from past tournaments, resulting in a highly immersive finish.

With its powerful vocals and beautiful harmonies, it’s a song that soothes you and inspires you to keep doing your best.

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Tsunage KizunaTHE RAMPAGE

THE RAMPAGE / Connect the Bonds (MUSIC VIDEO)

A heartwarming cheer song released by THE RAMPAGE in October 2022.

It features a powerful message that conveys respect for athletes who fight with a unified heart and a deep appreciation for bonds with teammates.

Chosen as the official theme song for TBS’s broadcast of the 2022 FIVB Women’s World Championship and also used for BS-TBS’s Volleyball Nations League 2023, the track captivates with an energetic sound that reflects the group’s momentum and a melody that resonates emotionally.

It’s a song that will give you courage and energy—perfect for watching sports where you’re moved by athletes giving their all, or for times when your team is striving together toward a shared goal.

ikigai (a reason for living; the thing that gives one’s life meaning and purpose)SUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Ikigai” Music Video (Fuji TV 2026 Athlete Support Song)

This is a single released by the rock band SUPER BEAVER in December 2025.

It was created as a song to cheer on athletes for Fuji TV’s broadcast of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

It was also played at the All-Japan Figure Skating Championships 2025, adding color to the heated battles of winter.

Guitarist Ryota Yanagisawa wrote and composed the song, crafting a mid-tempo rock anthem that feels expansive yet warm.

Rather than a simple ode to victory, its gentle, message-driven lyrics are striking in how they affirm the long run-up toward a goal and the everyday efforts that support it.

You could call it a cheer song that serves as a talisman for everyone living their days to the fullest.

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back number – No Matter What, No Matter What [Official Audio] (NHK Winter Sports Theme Song)

This song by back number was chosen as the theme song to color NHK’s winter sports broadcasts.

It was first unveiled at the World Final Qualification Event for curling in December 2025, and, alongside the athletes’ fierce battles, captured the hearts of many viewers.

Its melody empathetically reflects the setbacks, struggles, and the unyielding will that lies behind athletes’ glittering victories.

The message embraces not only the results, but also the gritty process that leads there.

It strongly encourages not just those who play sports, but anyone who keeps challenging themselves in everyday life.

What kind of road is this road?Fujimaki Ryota

What kind of road is this road?

Many of you may remember it as the anthem that energized TBS’s ekiden broadcasts.

Sung by Ryota Fujimaki, this song is a powerful cheer anthem that captures the anxiety of walking an unknown path and the determination to take that first step anyway.

Its upbeat band sound feels great and perfectly syncs with the rhythm of runners passing the sash along.

It opens the album “Sunshine,” released in January 2023, and is also known for being used as the TBS ekiden theme, including the New Year Ekiden.

Crafted by Fujimaki himself—who played guitar and more—the song’s exhilarating sound gently yet powerfully pushes listeners forward.

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UVERworld’s new song preview『EVER』Theme song for TV Tokyo’s broadcast of the Winter Olympic Games

A six-member rock band, UVERworld, known for their unique mixture rock style and electrifying live shows, delivers this track.

Chosen as the theme song for TV Tokyo’s “Winter Sports 2026,” it was first performed at their Yokohama Arena concert in December 2025.

The song embraces the inner conflicts and desires of athletes who long to win, sending a message that propels them forward.

With a passionate spirit that is quintessentially theirs, it supports everyone who keeps challenging themselves, resonating with those striving toward a single goal across nations and languages.

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An exhilarating cheer song that’s sure to stir your heart, overlapping with the image of runners desperately passing the sash! Sung by the vocal group Little Glee Monster, known for their powerful vocals, this track is included on their album “Ambitious,” released in March 2025.

Chosen as the theme song for the 5th National Co-Ed University Ekiden, it amplified the emotion of the heated race even further.

Their layers of bold harmonies are breathtaking, making you feel that even the hard days up to now were nourishment for a shining moment.

It’s a dependable song that gently gives you a push when you need the courage to take a step forward—before an important match or exam, when you want to blow away your anxiety.