[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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WinnerEXILE THE SECOND
This song was produced as the official image song for the Tokyo Marathon 2024.
It’s included on EXILE THE SECOND’s album “THE FAR EAST COWBOYZ,” released in June 2024.
With an energetic feel, it’s a dance-pop number.
The positive lyrics—about overcoming challenges and seizing success—leave a strong impression.
It’s a track that gives you the courage to face an unpredictable world and an unknown future.
Not only for marathon runners, it’s a piece that supports anyone striving toward their dreams.
It’s the perfect song to accompany your daily training.
WanderlustGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
Let’s crank up the energy with a bright, feel-good dance tune! Wanderlust by the dance-vocal group GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE is the opening track on their 2023 album X.
It was selected as the theme song for Tokai Radio’s baseball broadcast program Tokai Radio Guts Nighter.
Its driving rhythm, catchy melody, and sparkling vocals lift your spirits! The lyrics, which encourage you to “do what you want to do,” make it an uplifting, happy anthem of support!
Kick the Earth!pugcat’s
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.
VOLT-AGESuchmos
This is a song called “VOLT-AGE” by the rock band Suchmos, who also performed at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The creeping, steadily rising bassline sends chills down my spine.
It’s funky and psychedelic.
It’s probably because they’re influenced by such a wide range of music that they can write a track like this.
It was chosen as NHK’s soccer theme in 2018.
In conclusion
We introduced a selection of motivational songs that have encouraged many people in sports, including official theme songs.
There were plenty of tracks that are perfect not only as cheer songs but also as background music for training and during games.
Use this article to pick the right song for each situation and head into your matches and training with high motivation!