[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!
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[Spring High School Baseball] Introducing Historic Entrance Songs, Program Theme Songs, and Popular Cheering Chants! (91–100)
HeroAmuro Namie
This is a song by Namie Amuro, who retired in 2017.
“Hero” is a song that reminds us once again that athletes are heroes to children and to the nation.
Also, Amuro’s cool and calm voice sounds as if it’s telling you, “You can do it—you’ve got this.”
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
This is a song by Omoinotake that expresses lingering feelings for a former lover.
Released in 2024, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Eye Love You,” and in 2025 it was also selected as the entrance march for the Spring High School Baseball Tournament.
While the lyrics convey a sense of heartache, the fresh melody and vocals are striking.
Its uplifting feel makes it a charming listen that brightens your mood, so it seems perfect for energizing the start of the tournament.
Spring High School Baseball: Introducing Historic Entrance Songs, Program Theme Songs, and Popular Cheering Chants! (101–110)
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
The song by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, which fantastically depicts shooting stars shining in the night sky, carries a message about chasing dreams with your companions and treasuring the one life you have.
Its refreshing EDM-based sound and powerful dance performance are highlights.
Released in June 2014, this classic was selected as the campaign song for Tokyo City Keiba and went on to win the Grand Prize at the 56th Japan Record Awards.
Its energetic composition has also become popular as a cheer song for high school baseball and is used in Shiga Gakuen High School’s cheer dance.
As an anthem that encourages giving your all toward life and your dreams, it continues to inspire and uplift young ballplayers.
Go for it!!Urufuruzu
Based on advice he received from Tetsuya Komuro, Tortoise Matsumoto decided to compose a disco-sounding track.
For the chorus line “Gattsu da ze,” he was inspired after listening to the chorus of KC and the Sunshine Band’s “That’s the Way (I Like It),” which led him to come up with the phrase “Gattsu da ze.” The energetic vibe also fits well with sports.
KanadeSukima Suichi
The classic song “Kanade” by Sukima Switch originally gained popularity as the theme for ‘Nettō Kōshien.’ Their sweet, bittersweet vocals beautifully capture one facet of high school baseball.
It’s a song that reminds you anew that behind every winner, there is a loser.
Golden SoulShonan no Kaze
It’s a song by the popular reggae group Shonan no Kaze.
While the group is often associated with upbeat, high-energy tracks, this one seems to focus on themes of manliness and taking on challenges.
It’s a motivational anthem that conveys a strong message of charging forward recklessly without fearing the outcome.
It’s a perfect match for the gritty, passionate atmosphere of high school baseball.
In conclusion
From entrance songs to theme songs and fight songs, we introduced music associated with the Spring High School Baseball tournament.
Since the entrance songs are chosen each year from hit songs that represent that year or the previous one, there were plenty of nostalgic tunes.
This spring as well, let’s raise our spirits with moving songs and cheer on the high school ballplayers with all we’ve got!