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[Fight songs and marches included] Moving songs you want to hear at the Spring High School Baseball Tournament

There are probably many people who don’t usually watch professional baseball but never miss high school baseball every time, right? High school baseball is packed with all kinds of stories from the players, and it’s truly moving! Behind that inspiration, you can’t do without the powerful music—like the marching songs, theme songs, and fight songs.

So in this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of tracks: from songs associated with the Spring High School Baseball Tournament to perfect anthems for anyone chasing a dream! Please enjoy the songs that bring back the emotion of past tournaments and the classics that will hype up this year’s as well.

[From Fight Songs to Marches] Moving Songs You Want to Hear at Spring High School Baseball (81–90)

Matobakariyushi 58

This is a song included on the album “5,” released in 2012 by the Okinawan rock band Kariyushi58.

The song depicts interactions between the narrator, a friend they play baseball with, and that friend’s father.

It is popular as a moving, baseball-themed song.

TOMORROWMayo Okamoto

TOMORROW – Mayo Okamoto (Full)
TOMORROW Mayuo Okamoto

This is a song by singer-songwriter Mayo Okamoto, which was also chosen as the entrance march for the 68th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament (Senbatsu).

It’s a staple not only in sports settings but also as a support song for anyone striving toward their goals, calling out that people become stronger by overcoming difficulties one by one.

It’s a perfect fit for situations like practicing with teammates toward a goal or facing the sorrow of times when results don’t come.

Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako

A quintessential J-pop song marked by a breezy pop tune and poignant melodies, it gently encourages those stepping into a new life with the arrival of spring.

It conveys feelings toward “you,” who are devoted to baseball, by entrusting them to the arc of a white ball, tenderly embracing cherished memories and farewells.

Takako Matsu’s clear, translucent voice soothes the anxieties deep within the heart.

Released in March 1997 as her debut single, it reached No.

8 on the Oricon charts and was also featured in an NTT commercial.

A decade later, a version with new lyrics was released, evolving into a deeper, more nuanced work.

It’s a song we highly recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life or preparing to take a new step forward.

season (best time for something, especially when a food is at its peak), in vogueShiina Ringo

This is the lead track from Ringo Sheena’s fourth album, Sanmon Gossip, released in 2009.

It’s a song imbued with a powerful message about the importance of living strongly and true to oneself.

Its jazz-inflected sound and her powerful vocals make it a perfect fit for the season when spring arrives and plants begin to bud.

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This is the song that became NHK’s cheer anthem for the Rugby World Cup in 2019, which sent all of Japan into a frenzy.

It was also chosen as the theme song for a special Spring Senbatsu high school baseball program, highlighting its strong ties to sports.

The powerful melody and fighting-spirited lyrics help create a sense of tension.

It’s a standout number that’s likely to be adopted as a school fight song by even more high schools.

one’s true feelingssumika

sumika / Honne [Music Video] *Theme song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Championship
one’s true feelingssumika

A cheering song that stays close to the days of youth and gently wraps the bonds among friends! This is a track by sumika, released in January 2021 as the support song for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

With a refreshing touch, it portrays young people who, even while carrying setbacks and regrets, encourage one another and strive forward together.

Included on the album “AMUSIC” and featured in a TV commercial for Aisin Corporation, this song warmly supports not only students devoted to sports, but everyone who throws themselves wholeheartedly into something—be it a school festival, a club activity, or any passionate pursuit.

[Including Fight Songs and Marches] Moving Songs You Want to Hear at Spring High School Baseball (91–100)

PRAY.makaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Empitsu “PRAY.” Music Video
PRAY.makaroni enpitsu

This is a song by Macaroni Empitsu that looks back on a radiant youth and sends cheers to those who are living theirs right now.

It was chosen as the theme song for MBS’s broadcast of the 95th Commemorative National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

The gentle atmosphere of the sound and the vocals that evoke smiling faces are striking, conveying a positive feeling toward youth.

The brass tones, which seem to evoke a marching band cheering from the stands, are another highlight, and both the lyrics and the overall mood express a heartfelt cheer for high school baseball.