[Summer Cheer Song] A motivational anthem dedicated to those giving their all in sports or studying for exams
When you think of summer, there are so many moments when you want to cheer someone on—or be cheered on yourself—like high school baseball, club activity tournaments, and entrance exam study, right? In times like these, what supports your heart are pep songs packed with powerful, heartfelt messages! In this article, we’ve gathered the perfect cheer songs for summer.
From classic theme songs of the Summer High School Baseball Championship to bright tracks that suit the hot season and energetic youth anthems, we’ve selected a wide range.
With a song that resonates with your hardworking spirit, let’s power through those important moments!
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[Summer Cheer Song] An anthem of support for you working hard at sports or entrance exam studies (81–90)
StardomKing Gnu
For high school students tackling daily studies, club activities, and entrance exams, a song I recommend as a source of strength is King Gnu’s “Stardom.” With its high-energy band sound and uplifting lyrics, it gives you a push at the very moment that decides the outcome.
Especially when a summer tournament doesn’t go as hoped, or when pre-exam anxiety sets in, this song can give you the courage to rise again.
Packed with King Gnu’s musicality that delivers passion and hope, let this track be your encouragement and keep moving forward with confidence!
OrangeSPYAIR
When it comes to a cheer song that truly stands by the hearts of high school students, this is the one.
Released by SPYAIR in February 2024, the track was also selected as the theme song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle the Movie.
Centered on encounters, bonds, and farewells within a limited time, it sings of the courage to forgo saying goodbye and the hope of meeting again.
The powerful vocals over an up-tempo beat convey the courage to keep moving forward.
It’s perfect for the graduation season when you part ways with dear friends, or the night before the entrance ceremony as you leap into a new environment.
flash[Alexandros]
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A song by [Alexandros] characterized by a driving rock sound and striking lyrics.
Released in May 2021 as their 19th single, it served as the theme song for the film Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway.
The track portrays the protagonist’s growth and inner conflict.
Symbolizing the band’s new lineup, it received high praise from many fans and won the JASRAC Bronze Award in May 2023.
It’s a perfect song for boosting your motivation before a game or when you’re about to take a new step forward.
Starting Oversumika
Starting Over has been gaining support as a cheer song.
It’s a track by the rock band sumika, created as the opening theme for the anime MIX MEISEI STORY: Second Summer, Beyond the Sky.
The song passionately conveys the feelings of the baseball team’s protagonist as he enters his second summer.
With lyrics that powerfully push you forward, it’s something both viewers of the anime and those who haven’t seen it can relate to.
Its refreshing, summer-perfect sound is also a major draw.
rivalShonan no Kaze
For high school baseball players aiming for Koshien, teammates striving for the championship together and players from rival schools they compete against are both invaluable.
Shonan no Kaze’s song “Rival” celebrates those comrades-in-arms.
It was chosen as the theme song by broadcasters for the 98th National High School Baseball Championship regional tournaments held in 2016.
The players from opposing schools, of course, are rivals, but so are the teammates who push each other to improve and compete for starting spots.
The members of a team that overcomes various obstacles to win at Koshien must have had the experience of a lifetime.
That determination and emotion are captured in “Rival.”
The crown of glory shines upon you.kōshinkyoku
When you think of summer, some of you may picture Koshien—the National High School Baseball Championship.
The song Eikan wa Kimi ni Kagayaku, released in 1948 and known for energizing the tournament, is a wonderfully uplifting piece with a resounding melody.
It was originally released under the title “Song of the National High School Baseball Tournament,” and some people may remember it by that name.
Listening to it naturally brings to mind the scorching summer ballpark, and it has a way of lifting your spirits—how nice!
[Summer Cheer Song] A cheer anthem dedicated to those giving their all in sports or entrance exam studies (91–100)
rainbowTakahashi Yuu
Here it is: this song was selected as the ABC Summer High School Baseball support song and the theme song for TV Asahi’s “Netto Koshien” in 2017.
It’s a track by singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi from Akita Prefecture, released that same year as his 17th single.
With a powerful band sound combined with Takahashi’s steadfast vocals, it’s a moving number that makes your chest tremble.
The lyrics—telling you to create your own miracles and keep moving forward, even if only little by little—ignite a passionate fire in your heart.
