[Spring High School Baseball] A Look Back at Historic Entrance Songs, TV Theme Songs, and Popular Cheer Chants!

Don’t give upZARD

Don't Give Up – ZARD (Full)

The 1994 Senbatsu High School Baseball march.

It carries the message, “No matter how tough or exhausting things get, I want to have the strength not to lose to myself.” Many high schools use it as a fight song, each with its own distinctive arrangement, which is another highlight.

Knowing there are people cheering from afar for the players who fight with the pride of their hometowns makes you hope they’ll battle it out to the very end.

Glory Colors ~Door of the Wind~ZONE

zone-glory.colors ~Door of the Wind~ live

“glory colors ~Kaze no Tobira~” is the 14th single by the popular girls’ band ZONE, released in 2004.

It’s a passionate ballad that truly encapsulates the appeal that has earned them strong support from young people.

LOVE 2000hitomi

hitomi / LOVE 2000（Short Ver.）

This is the song that became famous because Naoko Takahashi, the marathon runner who won a gold medal, was said to have listened to it before her Olympic race.

It’s up-tempo and really pumps you up.

You could even call it a cheer song for all athletes.

Flower of loveaimyon

Aimyon – Flower of Love [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This song features a melody and lyrics full of gentleness that wrap around the heart like soft spring sunlight.

Its warm atmosphere, singing of love for a cherished person and the preciousness of life, deeply resonates with listeners.

Centered on acoustic guitar, the arrangement is enriched by harmonies from piano, glockenspiel, and strings, further enhancing the song’s world.

Released in June 2023 and written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Ranman,” it was also selected as the entrance march for the 96th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in March 2024.

It’s a song that quietly stays by your side when you want to share a moment with someone special or take a new step forward.

The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari 'The Wind Is Blowing MUSIC VIDEO (Short ver.)'

It was released in 2012 as Ikimono-gakari’s 24th single.

Chosen as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the London Olympics and Paralympics, it won the Excellence Work Award for the fourth consecutive year at the 54th Japan Record Awards.

It’s a song I’d like to dedicate not only to baseball players but to all athletes.

Bring it on, youth!Kobushi Fakutorī

Kobushi Factory “Bring It On, Youth!” (Promotion Edit)

This song radiates a heart-stirring appeal as an anthem cheering on young people in the thick of their youth.

Using baseball as its motif—likening life’s do-or-die moments to the tense scenario of the bottom of the ninth, two outs, bases loaded—it powerfully pushes you to rise to the challenge.

Its message, infused with perseverance and passion, will resonate not only on the sports field but with anyone striving in everyday life.

Released by Kobushi Factory in July 2016 and included on the album “Kobushi Sono Ichi,” the track drew attention as a fiery, baseball-themed funk number.

With robust vocals and an exhilarating sound, this youth-boosting anthem hits even harder when played during club activities, matches, tournaments, or any moment you’re pursuing a goal.

Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao

Space Battleship Yamato (1) / Isao Sasaki + The Royal Knights

Space Battleship Yamato, an iconic anisong known for its dynamic, powerful melody.

That final line of the chorus makes everyone want to shout along, doesn’t it? In high school baseball, many schools choose it as their cheer song, and it’s now a familiar staple of the games.

This year too, let’s look forward to all the different Yamato renditions and cheer on high school baseball.