[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 Historical Entrance Songs, Program Theme Songs, and Popular Cheer Chants! (21–30)
OathBEGIN
The classic song Chikai, known for its moving vocals by BEGIN, portrays a fleeting page of youth—high school students who keep striving with vitality on the stage of high school baseball.
The more you listen, the more it stirs your heart.
Miracle of DiamondMIO
This is a baseball cheer song sung by MIO, who is from Okayama.
It’s her debut single and was used as the ending theme for Chiba TV’s “High School Baseball Digest 2017.” The music and arrangement were by Keiichi Miyako, and the lyrics were written by former high school baseball player Chanyu.
The lyrics, infused with experiences unique to high school ballplayers, set listeners’ hearts ablaze.
Thank youikimonogakari
Arigatou by Ikimonogakari is a song that expresses gratitude to the people close to us.
It was chosen as the march for the 2011 Spring High School Baseball Tournament (Senbatsu).
When you see the players, supported by so many people, giving their all on the grand stage of Koshien and picture yourself in their place, you’ll surely feel like thanking those around you, too.
Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI
Hikaru Genji’s classic hit “Paradise Ginga.” Its bright, upbeat section is often used as a cheer song.
The message of “we’re about to make something happen” and the tempo that heightens anticipation are irresistible.
It’s a Koshien staple used by powerhouse schools nationwide, such as Osaka Toin High School and Hiroshima’s Koryo High School.
Amachan Opening ThemeŌtomo Yoshihide
Aired in 2013, the NHK morning drama series Ama-chan became a huge hit.
As its opening theme, this beloved piece is most notable for its lively rhythm.
It’s also well known as a cheer song at high school baseball games.
Theme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūji
Among anime songs, “Theme from Lupin the Third” is a true classic that has been performed and sung in many places.
It’s also renowned as a staple for brass bands on the high school baseball stage.
At Koshien, it’s played so often that you can hear it at least once a day, making it a familiar tune in high school baseball.
loveHoshino Gen
When it comes to the joys of Koshien, it’s not just the games—the brass band cheering is a huge part of it too.
In the 2017 Spring High School Baseball Tournament, “Koi” was even used for the teams’ entrance, and from that summer it began to be used as a cheering song as well.
Its catchy melody and rhythm boosted the motivation of the players on the field and produced numerous classic matchups.
What kinds of legendary games will be born this time, I wonder?