[Summer Cheer Song] A motivational anthem dedicated to those giving their all in sports or studying for exams

We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.

A powerful anthem that gives you a push in those youthful moments.

Released by Sambomaster in February 2010, this song carries a warm message that boosts self-affirmation and the spirit to take on challenges.

Centered on themes of “not giving up,” “moving forward,” and “possibility,” it offers a gentle embrace for everyone’s anxieties and doubts while giving the courage to take a new step.

It has been featured in a Nissan commercial and as the image song for the film Cheer☆Dance, resonating with many hearts.

It’s a classic that students training for sports festivals, as well as anyone standing at a crossroads in life, should hear.

For DecadesLittle Glee Monster

『For Decades』 – Little Glee Monster

As a J.League support song delivering courage and hope, this moving track from Little Glee Monster reaches straight to the heart.

With a sweeping melody, the lyrics express a strong will for the future and a spirit of challenge that stirs the soul.

The unique voices of all the members blend together to convey the strength to face life’s hardships and the courage to overcome them.

Released in advance in February 2025 and included on the album “Ambitious,” this song will resonate in stadiums nationwide as the J.League support anthem for the 2025 season.

It’s sure to shine in those peak moments of excitement and emotion during matches.

When you need energy for tomorrow or want to take a new step forward, this is the support song you’ll want to hear.

WanderlustGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS / Wanderlust (Music Video) [YouTube Version]

Let’s get pumped up with a bright, feel-good dance tune! “Wanderlust” by the dance-vocal group GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE is the opening track on their 2023 album X.

The song was chosen as the theme for Tokai Radio’s baseball broadcast program Tokai Radio Guts Nighter.

Its driving rhythm, catchy melody, and instantly dazzling vocals will energize you! With lyrics that encourage you to “do what you want to do,” it’s a happy, uplifting anthem.

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See offBRAHMAN

See Off

See Off is a staple track by BRAHMAN, one of Japan’s premier punk bands.

When they play it at live shows or summer festivals, the crowd goes absolutely wild! This killer tune has also been used as a baseball cheer song, which cemented its association with summer.

There are various theories about why it became a Koshien cheer anthem, and it’s fun to dig into the reasons.

In any case, with its blistering fast-beat sections and the fiery mic work of vocalist TOSHI-LOW, there are countless moments to get hyped—definitely give it a listen!

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Standing on stageYOASOBI

Standing on stage

A heart-stirring pop number that portrays the challenge and growth on the road to a dream! Created as NHK’s 2024 sports theme song, it was released for digital distribution on July 26, 2024.

While depicting athletes’ struggles and tension, it features YOASOBI’s signature storytelling lyrics paired with a light, breezy sound.

Perfect for anyone striving toward a dream or wanting to cheer on someone special.

Widely discussed after being featured in broadcasts and related programs for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, this song invites you to take your own first step toward your dreams.

Curtain callYuuri

Latest Song: “Curtain Call” (Acoustic ver.) — My Hero Academia OP Theme

A fiery anthem of support woven from intense rock sound and powerful vocals! Released in July 2024 as the opening theme for cour 2 of Season 7 of the TV anime My Hero Academia, this song portrays the clash between heroes and villains while delivering a message full of hope.

Yuuri’s commanding voice and moving melody stir courage and determination in listeners’ hearts.

Seamlessly fusing the anime’s worldview with Yuuri’s musicality, this track will push forward everyone facing daily challenges.

When the summer heat has you beat, why not listen to this song and recharge your energy?

See you, hero.Kawasaki Takaya

See you, Hero – Takaya Kawasaki [Sento Acoustic Live]

Another standout track from singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki, who drew attention with “Mahou no Jutan” (Magic Carpet), is his 2018 number “Matane, Hero.” It’s a song that single-mindedly cheers on friends who keep studying and doing club activities despite the summer heat.

We often wonder what words are best to say to someone who’s working hard, and it turns out it’s surprisingly not easy.

But without overthinking it, even simple words of encouragement can give the person hearing them a huge boost of power.

Highly recommended for those who want to sincerely cheer on their friends—and for those who want to be cheered on themselves!

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