[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 (51–60)
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.
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.
GIFTMr.Children
This is the 32nd single by Mr.Children, used as NHK’s theme song for the 2008 Olympics.
It’s a song that starts abruptly with vocals and no intro.
Interestingly, the lyrics carry themes that don’t quite fit a typical sports anthem, yet with its gentle and bright tone, it has become popular as a supportive song that isn’t limited to sports.
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.
[To All Athletes] Sports Cheering Songs & Empowering Theme Tracks (61–70)
It’s okay.BLUE ENCOUNT
This is a song by Blue Encount—known as Blue En (Buru-en)—released in 2016, a band that had been drawing attention since their indie days.
Popular as an empowering anthem that strongly pushes young people forward, it’s sure to give athletes a boost as a cheer song in all kinds of sports scenes.
AnthemDOBERMAN INFINITY
A track that deserves to be called an anthem for fighters! With renowned producer Koichi Tsutaya teaming up with DOBERMAN INFINITY, they deliver unwavering resolve and the strength born from what we must protect straight over a powerful beat.
The song was selected as the official anthem for the 2023–24 V.LEAGUE and is also well-known as the walk-up music for Makoto Kadowaki of the Yomiuri Giants.
Listen to it before a crucial game or presentation—when you want to trust yourself and charge forward—and it will draw out your inner power to the fullest.
GUTS!arashi
Arashi, the nationally beloved idol group that everyone knows, went on hiatus starting December 31, 2020.
Their song “GUTS!” was released in 2014 and was featured in the drama “Yowakutemo Katemasu: Aoshi-sensei to Heppoko Koko Kyūji no Yabō,” starring member Kazunari Ninomiya.
With its refreshing melody and straightforward message, this track is perfect as background music when you’re giving your all in sports with your teammates.
The lyrics overflow with the determination to work hard together because you have friends by your side, and to face adversity as one.
Listening to it while you’re earnestly engaged in sports with your team will help you look ahead and start running with the same spirit as everyone else.
