[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 Cheer Songs & Empowering Theme Tracks (31–40)
Runnerbakufū suranpu
This is a classic song that overlays the unspoken feelings of young people with the image of running forward.
Released in October 1988, it became a huge hit as an insert song for Nippon TV’s “Tensai! Takeshi no Genki ga Deru TV.” It was also used in a commercial for Hitachi Video’s “MASTACS,” earning love from a wide audience.
It’s perfect not only for athletes but also for anyone striving toward a goal or looking to boost their motivation.
Its exhilarating melody and powerful lyrics will give you a strong push from behind.
MiracleGReeeeN
This is GReeeeN’s “Kiseki,” the theme song for the 2008 TV drama ROOKIES, which was also chosen as the entrance march for the opening ceremony of the 81st National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
Thanks in part to the TV drama’s influence, it’s an uplifting song associated with high school baseball and youthful spirit.
It’s a perfect track to color emotional moments in sports.
Nameless Hero9mm Parabellum Bullet
9mm Parabellum Bullet’s “Nameless Hero” is a cheer song I want to recommend to everyone involved in sports.
Even if you haven’t had a big breakthrough yet, if you’ve been giving it your all, listening to this will definitely lift your spirits! Give it a try before an important game—just hearing it will naturally fire you up, so be sure to check it out.
Soul RevolutionSuperfly
The energetic sound and vocals give you power! This is a track by the music unit Superfly, released digitally in 2010.
It became a hot topic when it was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s soccer programs centered around the FIFA World Cup held that same year.
You can feel the passion in the melody, the tone—everything.
With lyrics that declare, “I’ll carve out my own path!”, its strong message makes it a masterpiece that fills you with tremendous courage.
Perfect for when you want to pump yourself up!
FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSION
“FLY AGAIN” is one of MAN WITH’s signature songs.
It’s a staple at both concerts and festivals, where everyone raises their hands and dances during the chorus.
The song was also chosen as the official cheer anthem for Japan’s rugby team, the Sunwolves, in 2019.
Just like the title “FLY AGAIN” suggests, the lyrics encourage you to take off and rise again, even if you’ve fallen or felt discouraged.
It couldn’t be a more perfect fit for a cheer song.
[To All Athletes] Sports Cheering Songs & Empowering Theme Tracks (41–50)
Connect!Misaka Saki
This song, written as the support anthem for the 98th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, is included on Saki Misaka’s first nationally distributed EP.
It marked the first time in the tournament’s history that a current first-year high school student was selected.
Depicting bonds with teammates and the mindset of players heading into matches from the perspective of the same generation, it captured the hearts of many.
In January 2020, she performed it at Saitama Stadium 2002 before an audience of about 60,000.
Although it’s a medium-tempo ballad, its pop sensibility combines strength with warmth, gently encouraging not only those dedicated to sports but also anyone striving toward a goal together with cherished friends.
Standing on stageYOASOBI
It’s a refreshing, exhilarating pop tune that empathizes with those giving their all in sports.
Created by YOASOBI, it was released as NHK’s 2024 sports theme song and used in broadcasts and related programs for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics.
The lyrics, depicting athletes who keep challenging themselves toward their dreams, leave a strong impression.
They express the attitude of surpassing oneself time and again, the bonds with teammates, and the moment of standing on the longed-for stage.
True to YOASOBI’s storytelling style, this song is perfect for people striving toward their dreams or enjoying sports.
It’s also recommended for anyone who has someone they want to cheer on.