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

Love MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeru

Love Memory

A signature work by Shigeru Matsuzaki, who proclaims the joy of irreplaceable love with a soul-stirring voice.

It paints on a grand scale the happiness brought by a beloved’s angelic smile and the eternal bond that vows never to part, even if they become a star.

Released in August 1977, the piece was produced for a 1976 music festival and became a massive hit as a commercial jingle.

In 1978, it resounded through Koshien as the march for the 50th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, carrying the dreams of Matsuzaki himself, a former high school ballplayer.

It is sure to inspire courage and move hearts at life’s major milestones or when you wish to express deep gratitude to someone special.

YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki

Hideki Saijo – Young Man (Y.M.C.A.)

With a surging passion that stirs listeners’ hearts, Hideki Saijo’s striking vocals make this piece a perfect anthem for anyone chasing their dreams! Released as a single in February 1979, it was also included on the album “YOUNG MAN / HIDEKI FLYING UP.” In the spring of the following year, 1980, it was chosen as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, sending a courageous song resounding through Koshien.

When this song plays, it feels like you can overcome any challenge!

A come-from-behind grand slam home run☆♪.haji→

Gyakuten Manrui Homerun

This is a track by Haji→ that fires up your spirit with a defiant “Just watch me!” attitude.

To focus on baseball, he reluctantly changes his hairstyle and spends his days grinding through steady practice.

The protagonist dreaming of one day seizing glory is the very essence of youthful brilliance.

It was included on the single “White Winter Love.” released in December 2013, and later featured on the 2014 album “Cho Hajibamu 2.” This song can be called an anthem that rouses not only ballplayers facing adversity, but everyone striving toward a big goal.

My HERObīguru kurū

Beagle Crew “My HERO” MV_Full [Official] (BEAGLE CREW / My HERO)

A soul-stirring track by Beagle Crew that powerfully sings of deep gratitude to comrades and unwavering resolve toward one’s dreams.

Its passionate message—“Now it’s my turn to be your strength”—to the friends who supported each other in hard times grabs listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.

Released as a single in September 2014, the song was written as the walk-up music for professional baseball player Sho Nakata, sending stadiums into a frenzy.

It’s an anthem that fires up not only athletes facing high-stakes moments, but anyone striving toward a big goal.