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

Kick the Earth!pugcat’s

pugcat’s / Kick the Earth! MUSIC VIDEO (short ver.)

Theme songs from sports anime also make perfect cheer songs, don’t they? “Kick the Earth!” by pugcat’s is known as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime Inazuma Eleven: Orion no Kokuin, which is centered on soccer.

It’s a poppy, upbeat rock track, so be sure to give it a listen when you’re at a soccer match.

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I am the strongest.Ado

[Ado] I’m the Strongest (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

A rousing anthem that powerfully sings of one’s dreams and hopes! Riding on a melody created by Motoki Omori of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, Ado’s commanding vocals surge forward, carrying heartfelt wishes from deep within.

Messages like “overcoming fear and moving ahead” and “a shining future with your companions” resound alongside an aggressive rock sound, gently giving listeners a push from behind.

Featured as an insert song in the June 2022 film ONE PIECE FILM RED, this track brought theaters to life and reached No.

2 on the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100.

It’s sure to instantly ignite the atmosphere at sports days and school festivals as well.

For DecadesLittle Glee Monster

『For Decades』 – Little Glee Monster

An uplifting anthem that sings of the strength to face forward through setbacks and tears, and the will to keep walking together toward our dreams.

Little Glee Monster harnesses their signature harmonies to deliver a grand, powerful melody that stirs the listener’s heart.

Included on the album “Ambitious,” this track has been selected as the official J.League support song for 2025 and will be featured in stadiums and game broadcasts.

This warm fusion of sports and music will gently encourage everyone striving toward their goals.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

A work that delicately portrays the radiance and bitterness of youth, as well as the conflicts that come with growing up, was released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in April 2024.

Gently wrapping bittersweet memories and the dawn of new love, the song has been selected as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery,” winning the hearts of listeners across generations.

It strikes a superb balance between a powerful melody riding on a brisk rhythm and lyrics that finely depict the inner heart.

Within Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s characteristically bright, pop sound, the anxieties and hopes unique to youth—and the way we face ourselves—are skillfully interwoven, making it a motivating anthem for practice ahead of school sports days and athletic festivals.

At the 66th Japan Record Awards, it won the Grand Prize, marking the first-ever back-to-back victory by a band.

Let’s do our best.SMAP

[+81 DANCE STUDIO] SMAP – Let's Do Our Best / Performed by Travis Japan

This is a celebrated song by SMAP that extols tireless effort and an indomitable spirit, chosen as the entrance march for the 67th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

Its bright, forward-looking message blends perfectly with a distinctive, groove-filled rhythm.

Immediately after its release in September 1994, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and was also used as the opening theme for “Naruhodo! The World.” The song became a major hit, selling over 720,000 copies.

It’s a track that gives courage and hope in the face of adversity—one that powerfully pushes you forward.

BeautifulSuperfly

Superfly『Beautiful』Music Video

Superfly’s “Beautiful” is a song that seems perfect for wrapping up a sports day closing ceremony with warm vocals.

Its soaring, powerful voice praises the children who gave their all and gently, yet strongly, affirms the feelings they experienced.

Some may have gained confidence from their efforts, while others may have felt the sting of defeat.

This song encourages all those children, embracing them and giving them a supportive push toward the future.

Let’s make it a sports day to remember, accompanied by this wonderful singing voice.

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Sora-buneTOKIO

Sora-fune (Sky Ship) – TOKIO (Full)

A signature song by TOKIO, created as an anthem to cheer on people standing at important crossroads in life.

Its powerful message—of forging your own path by your own will—gives a boost to countless baseball players.

Released in August 2006, this work, which instills courage and hope in the face of difficulty, debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

It drew attention as the theme song for the drama “My Boss My Hero,” and won the Lyricist Award at the 48th Japan Record Awards.

In March 2007, it was also chosen as the entrance march for the 79th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, stirring the hearts of young people aiming for Koshien.

A gem of a song for anyone continuing to pursue their dreams or standing at a turning point in life.