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

One of the biggest goals for high school baseball players is the Spring High School Baseball Tournament.

Every year, the passionate play of these athletes moves people all across Japan.

Essential to high school baseball are the entrance march for the opening ceremony, the theme songs, and the cheering songs.

In particular, the entrance march and the theme songs for the opening ceremony always spark discussion about which tracks will be chosen each year.

Cheering songs range from timeless standards to the latest hits, with a wide variety of pieces in use.

In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive selection of songs related to the Spring High School Baseball Tournament! We’ve also included a list of past entrance marches, so be sure to check them out!

[Spring High School Baseball] Introducing historical entrance songs, program theme songs, and popular cheering songs! (71–80)

Song of the Seiun Youthsatou sasara

Theme Song from 'Star of the Giants' - Song of the Aspiring Youth - Sato Sasara
Song of the Seiun Youthsatou sasara

These are songs featured in the anime series based on the classic sports-driven baseball manga “Star of the Giants” and “New Star of the Giants.” Many people were likely inspired to aim for a career in baseball by memorable scenes such as the father’s Spartan training of Hyūma and the Major League training brace.

Please enjoy these hidden gems from “Star of the Giants,” the eternal bible for baseball fans.

It’s a perfect song for high school baseball, too.

Dragon Quest Battle Themesugiyama kouichi

Symphonic Suite Dragon Quest III: Battle Theme ~ BRASS EXCEED TOKYO
Dragon Quest Battle Themesugiyama kouichi

This song, the theme of the popular role-playing game Dragon Quest, has become indispensable to high school baseball.

When the brass band plays the Dragon Quest theme, the cheering naturally heats up as if charging into an adventure, and the venue instantly comes alive.

You absolutely have to keep going and never give up!denpagumi.inc

Dempagumi.inc “Dempaparade JAPAN, you absolutely mustn’t give up either—keep moving forward!” 2012/11/28 @ SHIBUYA-AX ③-①
You absolutely have to keep going and never give up!denpagumi.inc

Dempagumi.inc is a seven-member Japanese female idol group.

Each member is a dedicated otaku well-versed in hobbies like anime, manga, and games, giving the group a distinct individuality.

They held their first solo concert at the Nippon Budokan in May 2014.

Their lyrics, which encourage pressing on through youth without giving up, serve as a cheering anthem for all young people, including high school baseball players.

Bridge of Gloryyuzu

Yuzu - Eikou no Kakihashi (Glory Bridge)
Bridge of Gloryyuzu

This is Yuzu’s 21st single, released in 2004.

It was selected as the official theme song for NHK’s Athens Olympics coverage and became a big hit.

Since it’s often used in sports scenes, it’s of course a perfect number for the Spring Koshien as well.

It’s fine.Urufuruzu

Ulfuls’ “Eenenn” is a cheer song well known as a theme for Nettou Koshien.

Listening to this straightforward and passionate track—so characteristic of Ulfuls—makes you realize that while baseball is a world of competition, there are things that matter even more.

DiamondKobukuro

“Diamond,” sung by the popular male duo Kobukuro.

This song was created exactly for high school baseball.

It evokes the passionate image of high school players chasing the white ball through sweat and tears—a track that lets you feel those intense days of youth.

It’s a real tearjerker.

O flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuro

Kobukuro – Oh flowers now in full bloom
O flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuro

This is a song by the popular music duo Kobukuro.

It was chosen as a theme song for the Sochi Olympics.

The song carries a grand image, as if singing about the moving moments athletes show us that transcend winning and losing.

It truly serves as a cheer song for people who play sports.