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

RememberRip Slyme with Mongol 800

RIP SLYME – Remember(RIP SLYME with MONGOL800)

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.

A.RA.SHIarashi

ARASHI – A･RA･SHI [Official Music Video]

It was released in 1999 as Arashi’s debut single.

Chosen as the image song for Fuji TV’s 1999 Volleyball World Cup, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became a million-seller.

Since the group name “Arashi” is woven into the lyrics multiple times, it has become a song that is invariably performed at their live shows and concerts.

Days of Light and ShadowAKB48

[MV] Days of Light and Shadow Short ver. / AKB48 [Official]

It’s a track from AKB’s 45th single, chosen as the summer 2016 high school baseball cheering song.

The quintessentially AKB-style first verse has a universal, grand feel, while the second verse serves as a cheering anthem that isn’t confined to just being a baseball sports song.

paprikaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Paprika

This is “Paprika” sung by Kenshi Yonezu.

Most people know the version sung by the kids from the group Foorin, right? This one is Kenshi Yonezu’s version.

The arrangement is quite different, too.

This version makes you feel like you’re at a countryside summer festival.

And it’s super stylish! Please enjoy this grown-up version as well!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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StardomKing Gnu

King Gnu – Stardom

King Gnu is a four-piece mixture rock band that’s taking the J-POP scene by storm with songs that highlight each member’s exceptional musicianship and vast musical background.

Their sixth single, “Stardom,” chosen as NHK’s soccer theme song in 2022, is a track that steadily builds in intensity and lifts your spirits.

Its message—urging you to reach out if there’s a dream you can’t throw away—gives you that push and amps you up before a battle.

It’s a modern rock tune with brilliant, rapidly shifting arrangements.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSiC CLiP- (Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc Opening Theme)

This song depicts the courage to face adversity, with a powerful rock sound and a richly projected vocal that represents modern anime.

It captures the indomitable spirit of a protagonist striving to overcome countless hardships and the strong will to protect loved ones, resulting in a striking piece.

LiSA’s vocals brilliantly convey the story’s themes.

Released in April 2019, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, became a massive hit, and earned numerous accolades, including an appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Its dynamic, high-impact sound is perfect for sports days and athletic festivals, and it also works great as a rousing cheer song everyone can enjoy together.

Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Mighty Long Fall [Official Music Video]

A track brimming with overwhelming energy and passion.

It explores profound themes such as love and loss, and inner conflict, expressed in both English and Japanese, crafting an emotional worldview that represents the very essence of ONE OK ROCK.

Released in July 2014 as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno, it reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, stayed on the charts for 17 weeks, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

It’s a song that fires you up during high-intensity training—like weightlifting or powerlifting—giving you the courage to push your limits.