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

Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu

B.B. Queens “Odoru Pompokolin ~ Chibi Maruko-chan 25th Anniversary Version ~”

This is a song that put smiles on faces across Japan as the ending theme of a beloved national anime, and in 1991 it also inspired high school ballplayers as the entrance march for the Spring High School Baseball Tournament.

With lyrics by Momoko Sakura that capture the joy of everyday life, and an irresistibly cheerful melody composed by Tetsurō Oda, it lifts the spirits of everyone who listens.

Released in April 1990, the song became a million seller and won the Pop/Rock category at that year’s Japan Record Awards.

It’s a cross-generational happy song that makes both children and adults want to sing and dance together.

There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu & Re:Japan

Ashita Ga Arusa (Georgia De Ikimashou Hen)

“Alright, let’s give it our all again tomorrow!” This is a song of hope that gives you that kind of straightforward courage, brought to you by Ulfuls and Re:Japan.

Preserving the original’s warmth, their rendition shines with a new brilliance.

The Ulfuls version was released as a single in 2001, followed shortly by Re:Japan’s version; the latter topped the Oricon charts and was featured in TV dramas and commercials.

In spring 2002, it was selected as the march for the National High School Baseball Invitational, delivering a fresh, moving atmosphere to Koshien.

When you’re about to take a new step, this song will surely give you great strength.

TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu

TSUNAMI

A gem of a ballad by Southern All Stars.

From the piano’s beautiful melody to the grand, soaring sound, and Keisuke Kuwata’s deeply expressive vocals that sing of irrepressible love and the ache of heartbreak, it all resonates profoundly with listeners.

Released in January 2000, the song achieved a record-breaking sales figure of approximately 2.936 million copies.

In March 2001, it was also selected as the entrance march for the Spring National High School Baseball Tournament.

When you want to reaffirm your unwavering feelings for someone important, or quietly reflect on the past at night, listening to this song will gently stay by your side.

First LoveUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – First Love

This is a song by Hikaru Utada filled with the sweet-and-sour feelings of first love and a heart-wrenching sense of longing.

Even if you end up walking separate paths, the feelings you had for the other person and the form of love they taught you remain in your heart.

Utada’s soul-stirring vocals portray those pure emotions.

Released in April 1999 as a single from the debut album “First Love,” the track also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Majo no Joken,” starring Nanako Matsushima and Hideaki Takizawa.

In 2000, it colored the players’ fresh start as the march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko

Mata Au Himade

With its dynamic vocals that convey a palpable sense of hope even amid the sadness of parting, this is a moving song by Kiyohiko Ozaki.

It portrays, with a powerful yet gentle melody, two people saying goodbye to the past they walked together and stepping forward into their respective futures.

Released as a single in March 1971, it served as the entrance march at the 44th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in 1972, inspiring many ballplayers.

Listen to it at the moment of a new challenge or departure, and you will surely feel your heart stirred.

loveHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

A nationwide hit song by Gen Hoshino that brightly colored the players’ entrance march at the 2017 Spring Senbatsu.

Its lyrics gently resonate in our hearts, reminding us that true happiness lies in the small moments of everyday life and that warmth is born from our connections with others.

Released in October 2016 as Hoshino’s ninth single, it became a social phenomenon as the theme song for the drama “We Married as a Job!” in which he starred.

It’s a magical track that naturally brings a smile to your face when you’re taking a new step forward or feeling a little worn out.

Cat’s EyeAnri

CAT’S EYE

With a cool, high-velocity melody that feels like tearing through the city at night, this song has an instant, irresistible allure.

Released as a single in August 1983, it became a major hit as the theme song for the anime Cat’s Eye.

It was performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and in the spring of 1984 it was selected as the march for the 56th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

Using an anime theme at Koshien was groundbreaking at the time and created a huge buzz—many of you may remember it.

It’s a classic that spurs people on toward their goals and stirs the passion they carry within.