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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!

Playlist

[Spring High School Baseball] A Look Back at Historic Entrance Songs, TV Theme Songs, and Popular Cheer Chants!
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1eastSamba de Janeiro
Samba de Janeiroplay_arrow
Bellini’s debut single, a fusion of samba and Eurodance
2eastSounds goodM!LK
Sounds goodM!LKplay_arrow
M!LK’s Selected Entrance March
3eastMy Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
The love story of the theme song of Your Name.
4eastRPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A song that captures the exhilaration of walking through life's adventure with companions
5eastAfrican SymphonyVan McCoy and the Soul City Symphony
African SymphonyVan McCoy and the Soul City Symphonyplay_arrow
The classic baseball cheering song, Disco
6eastJoyfulikimonogakari
Joyfulikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari's Pocky commercial song
7eastTriton of the SeaHide Yūki · Suginami Children’s Choir
Triton of the Sea Hide Yūki・Suginami Children's Chorusplay_arrow
The theme song of Triton of the Sea, with a jazz-like arrangement, has become a staple as a cheer song.
8eastEl CumbancheroRafaeru Erunandesu
El CumbancheroRafaeru Erunandesuplay_arrow
Latin music that inspires high school baseball players at Koshien
9eastTouchIwasaki Yoshimi
TouchIwasaki Yoshimiplay_arrow
A guitar intro awakens memories of youth
10eastNow existingTanimura Shinji
Now existingTanimura Shinjiplay_arrow
The Senbatsu tournament song. Lyrics by Yu Aku, music by Shinji Tanimura.
11eastNaughty SunORANGE RANGE
Naughty SunORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
A fast-paced pop song released in 2007
12eastFateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism High School Baseball Cheer Song
13eastEffeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbāplay_arrow
Golden Bomber's signature song and a Koshien cheering song
14eastAbarenbō Shōgun ThemeKikuchi Shunsuke
Abarenbō Shōgun ThemeKikuchi Shunsukeplay_arrow
Theme song of Abarenbo Shogun
15eastOmoidamaKanjani∞
OmoidamaKanjani∞play_arrow
A collaborative baseball cheer song with high school students
16eastTenri Fanfare
Tenri Fanfare
The Koshien fanfare originated at Tenri High School.
17eastNonfictionsDa-iCE
NonfictionsDa-iCEplay_arrow
An anthem of youth that celebrates each individual story
18eastOdoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu
Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzuplay_arrow
Theme song of Crayon Shin-chan
19eastThere’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu & Re:Japan
There's always tomorrowUrufuruzu & Re:Japanplay_arrow
Song of hope, the power to take a new step
20eastTSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu
TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
A soul-stirring masterpiece by Keisuke Kuwata
21eastBloom with a pop, scatter, and turn to ashCreepy Nuts
Bloom with a pop, scatter, and turn to ashCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
High School Baseball Theme Song: Brave Battle
22eastOathBEGIN
OathBEGINplay_arrow
BEGIN’s “Vow” High School Baseball Youth
23eastMiracle of DiamondMIO
Miracle of DiamondMIOplay_arrow
Debut song for high school baseball cheering
24eastThank youikimonogakari
Thank youikimonogakariplay_arrow
Songs of gratitude resonate in the hearts of many.
25eastParadise GalaxyHikaru GENJI
Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJIplay_arrow
Paradise Galaxy, the cheer song of Hikaru Genji
26eastAmachan Opening ThemeŌtomo Yoshihide
Amachan Opening ThemeŌtomo Yoshihideplay_arrow
The liveliness of the Amachan theme song
27eastTheme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūji
Theme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūjiplay_arrow
Lupin the Third Theme Popular at Koshien
28eastloveHoshino Gen
loveHoshino Genplay_arrow
Music adds color to the cheering and fierce battles at Koshien.
29eastKokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
The moving lyrics from the baseball anime “Major”
30eastFirst LoveUtada Hikaru
First LoveUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada's signature song on the theme of first love
31eastUntil we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko
Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohikoplay_arrow
Kiyohiko Ozaki's Songs of Hope and Parting
32eastCat’s EyeAnri
Cat's EyeAnriplay_arrow
An exhilarating, fast-paced 80s anime theme song
33eastLove MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeru
Love MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeruplay_arrow
Shigeru Matsuzaki’s representative work of love
34eastYOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki
YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hidekiplay_arrow
Hideki Saijo’s fiery fight song resonates with those who chase their dreams
35eastMonkey Turn (SG RUSH Championship Final)Jintosio
Monkey Turn (SG RUSH Championship Final)Jintosioplay_arrow
Jintoshio song becomes a cheering staple at Koshien
36eastweedberii guddoman
weedberii guddomanplay_arrow
Powerful music that supports your challenge toward your dreams
37eastYou are the star.Sazan Ōrusutāzu
You are the star.Sazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
An anthem with a rock sound that gives hope and courage
38eastEveryday, KachushaAKB48
Everyday, KachushaAKB48play_arrow
A moving song that cheers on young people as they pursue their dreams
39eastGlass BoyKinKi Kids
Glass BoyKinKi Kidsplay_arrow
A classic hit by KinKi Kids that portrays the bittersweetness of youth
40eastThis is my way of life.PUFFY
This is my way of life.PUFFYplay_arrow
A youth anthem that celebrates living positively
41eastLet’s do our best.SMAP
Let's do our best.SMAPplay_arrow
SMAP’s iconic song of effort and hope
42eastSora-buneTOKIO
Sora-buneTOKIOplay_arrow
A signature song by TOKIO that gives you the courage to face adversity
43eastultramarineYOASOBI
ultramarineYOASOBIplay_arrow
A youth-empowerment song by YOASOBI
44eastFlower of loveaimyon
Flower of loveaimyonplay_arrow
A song that sings of the preciousness of love and life, wrapped in the gentleness of spring
45eastBring it on, youth!Kobushi Fakutorī
Bring it on, youth!Kobushi Fakutorīplay_arrow
A youth anthem that powerfully supports challenges at critical moments
46eastYouthful AmigoShūji to Akira
Youthful AmigoShūji to Akiraplay_arrow
An anthem of youth that celebrates friendship and dreams
47eastIf there really is a destined person for meNishino Kana
If there really is a destined person for meNishino Kanaplay_arrow
A poignant song’s story that believes in ideal love
48eastBoom!Magokoro Burazāzu
Boom!Magokoro Burazāzuplay_arrow
A cheering song by Magokoro Brothers, a track that gives you courage.
49eastFortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48play_arrow
A disco-style AKB song that's refreshing and uplifting
50eastSunMy Hair is Bad
SunMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
An anthem of encouragement depicting the courage and hope of youth
51eastI love youback number
I love youback numberplay_arrow
An anthem of youth, filled with thoughts for someone dear
52eastbudKobukuro
budKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s “Tsubomi” is a classic song that cheers on hard work.
53eastLet It Go ~As I Am~Matsu Takako
Let It Go ~As I Am~Matsu Takakoplay_arrow
A song of courage to live as yourself
54eastDays of Light and ShadowAKB48
Days of Light and ShadowAKB48play_arrow
High School Baseball Theme Song: 'Days of Light and Shadow'
55eastAll or NothingB’z
All or NothingB'zplay_arrow
Popular songs by B’z, TV drama theme songs
56eastOne moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
A fight song celebrating a baseball player’s challenges and passion
57eastMiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
“Kiseki” is popular as a baseball cheering song.
58eastStay GoldHi-STANDARD
Stay GoldHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
Hi-Standard’s songs get you pumped up and feel great.
59eastECHOLittle Glee Monster
ECHOLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Sports-inspired emotional song that conveys courage and fighting spirit
60eastNever ending dreamerLittle Glee Monster
Never ending dreamerLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Group of successful candidates from the Strongest Song Maiden Audition
61eastFrom now onMachico
From now onMachicoplay_arrow
Anime theme song depicts challenges of starting a new life
62eastDream FighterPerfume
Dream FighterPerfumeplay_arrow
A song that supports people who challenge their dreams.
63eastTomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
Music that depicts SHISHAMO's youth
64eastThe One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAPplay_arrow
A signature Heisei-era masterpiece: 'The One and Only Flower in the World'
65eastSoul RevolutionSuperfly
Soul RevolutionSuperflyplay_arrow
Soccer support song, for everyone who’s giving it their all
66eastDays Gone ByTHE ALFEE
Days Gone ByTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A song of a high school ballplayer who burned out, coloring the days of youth
67eastScarred heroTUBE
Scarred heroTUBEplay_arrow
TUBE’s cheer song dedicated to high school baseball players
68eastcrimsonX JAPAN
crimsonX JAPANplay_arrow
“Kurenai” is a cheer song for high school baseball.
69eastDon’t give upZARD
Don't give upZARDplay_arrow
Cheering Songs of High School Baseball: A Symbol of Strength and Hope
70eastGlory Colors ~Door of the Wind~ZONE
Glory Colors ~Door of the Wind~ZONEplay_arrow
ZONE's 14th single, a passionate ballad
71eastLOVE 2000hitomi
LOVE 2000hitomiplay_arrow
Inspiring music for cheering on sports
72eastThe wind is blowing.ikimonogakari
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
Go for it! A song to cheer on athletes
73eastSpace Battleship Yamatosasaki isao
Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isaoplay_arrow
Space Battleship Yamato, a staple song at Japanese high school baseball games
74eastSong of the Seiun Youthsatou sasara
Song of the Seiun Youthsatou sasaraplay_arrow
A classic song from Star of the Giants that depicts a passion for baseball.
75eastDragon Quest Battle Themesugiyama kouichi
Dragon Quest Battle Themesugiyama kouichiplay_arrow
The Dragon Quest theme resounding passionately at high school baseball games
76eastYou absolutely have to keep going and never give up!denpagumi.inc
You absolutely have to keep going and never give up!denpagumi.incplay_arrow
A cheer-style song by an otaku idol group
77eastBridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
Hope ~The Road That Continues to Tomorrow~, A Sports Cheer Song
78eastIt’s fine.Urufuruzu
It’s fine.Urufuruzuplay_arrow
There are things more important than winning in baseball.
79eastDiamondKobukuro
DiamondKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s “Diamond” is a song about youth.
80eastO flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuro
O flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuroplay_arrow
An inspiring classic song for cheering on sports
81eastsummer shadeSuga Shikao
summer shadeSuga Shikaoplay_arrow
A famous song that sings of summer memories and hope
82eastsouthpawpinku redii
southpawpinku rediiplay_arrow
"Southpaw" is a classic baseball song.
83eastHighlightberii guddoman
Highlightberii guddomanplay_arrow
A youth anthem in collaboration with Osaka Toin
84eastFightNakajima Miyuki
FightNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Nakajima’s passionate cheer song “Fight.”
85eastThe crown of glory shines upon you.Natsukawa Rimi
The crown of glory shines upon you.Natsukawa Rimiplay_arrow
Cheering songs for high school baseball, classic tunes of the Summer Koshien
86eastcherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Aiplay_arrow
The classic high school baseball song 'Sakuranbo'
87eastpinpoint shotYamamoto Rinda
pinpoint shotYamamoto Rindaplay_arrow
Linda Yamamoto’s classic hit “Neraiuchi” is a cheering song for high school baseball.
88eastTOMORROWMayo Okamoto
TOMORROW Mayuo Okamotoplay_arrow
Tears are a source of strength and a hope for tomorrow.
89eastStar of the Giants (Go, Go, Hyūma)Saitō Kesa’o
Star of the Giants (Go, Go, Hyūma)Saitō Kesa'oplay_arrow
An anime theme song became an unexpected mega-hit.
90eastGlorious DiamondArihara Tsubasa (CV. Nishida Nozomi), Nozaki Yuki (CV. Minami Saki), Shinonome Ryu (CV. Kondo Rena), Kawakita Chie (CV. Inoue Honoka)
Glorious DiamondArihara Tsubasa (CV. Nishida Nozomi), Nozaki Yuki (CV. Minami Saki), Shinonome Ryu (CV. Kondo Rena), Kawakita Chie (CV. Inoue Honoka)play_arrow
Theme song for a coming-of-age game featuring a high school girl × baseball
91eastAt all times.Makihara Noriyuki
At all times.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A moving cheer song with deep ties to high school baseball
92eastWinnerShonan no Kaze
WinnerShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
A heartwarming song cheering on high school baseball
93eastThe Day the Rainbow DisappearedHata Motohiro
The Day the Rainbow DisappearedHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Hata Motohiro’s youthful ballad inspired by Koshien
94eastYo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru
Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoruplay_arrow
An Anthem for the Young: The Soul of Pistols Takahara
95eastFlowers will bloom.hana wa saku purojekuto
Flowers will bloom.hana wa saku purojekutoplay_arrow
'Flowers Will Bloom' is a masterpiece that gave hope to the disaster victims.
96eastA view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
A view I've never seen beforeSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Suda’s Debut Single and His Resolve for the Future
97eastrainbowTakahashi Yuu
rainbowTakahashi Yuuplay_arrow
A cheering song that sings of a high school student's fiery passion and resolve
98eastpaprikaFoorin
paprikaFoorin
Paprika selected as the march for the Spring Koshien (Senbatsu) tournament
99eastHeroAmuro Namie
HeroAmuro Namieplay_arrow
A song that celebrates the strength and courage of athletes
100easthundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotakeplay_arrow
A refreshing song about lingering feelings for a past love
101eastR.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
An anthem of support for friends and the dreams traced by shooting stars
102eastGo for it!!Urufuruzu
Go for it!!Urufuruzuplay_arrow
Matsumoto received advice from Komuro and created a disco track.
103eastKanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
The famous song “Kanade,” which sings of the moving spirit of high school baseball.
104eastGolden SoulShonan no Kaze
Golden SoulShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
A fight song depicting Shonan no Kaze’s challenges and manly spirit