[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 dedicated to cheering you on as you give your all in sports or entrance exam studies (41–50)
A bouquet for meAdo

A gently sung piece about self-affirmation and a forward-looking attitude was released by Ado in March 2025.
While empathizing with the feelings we experience in everyday life, it carries a message that encourages recognizing oneself and finding the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.
With a fresh melody crafted by HoneyWorks layered with Ado’s powerful yet delicate vocals, the result is a heartwarming track.
The song has been chosen as the new commercial theme for Coca-Cola’s canned coffee brand Georgia and is scheduled to be included on the album “Ado’s Best Album.” It’s a perfect tune to start your morning, to encourage someone, or to give yourself a boost of courage—and it will continue to brighten the hearts of many.
A victorious smile with youUkasukaji

Ukasuka-G’s song, carrying a powerful message about friendship, is a youthful cheer anthem that captures the spirit of teammates moving forward with pride held close to their hearts.
Cherishing the bonds forged through wholehearted competition, it portrays the strength of comrades overcoming challenges and their smiles, set to an uplifting, positive sound.
Released on May 20, 2014, the track is a digital-only single from TOY’S FACTORY and has been loved across a wide range of scenes, including as the Japan national soccer team’s support song and in Kirin’s “Nihonjuu ga Kata o Kumu” TV commercial.
As a song that fires up the hearts of those striving in team sports and club activities, it’s also a perfect staple to energize school sports festivals.
StarmineDa-iCE

The Da-iCE song that’s been gaining popularity on TikTok and YouTube really stands out with its festival-like chants and an up-tempo melody that feels like fireworks launching one after another.
The track conveys a positive message about not getting discouraged by a single failure and trying again and again, and just listening to it gives you energy.
Released in August 2022, it’s also included on the album “SCENE.” It’s a classic that won the Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards that year.
It’s perfect for lifting your mood at summer vacation events or when you’re hanging out with friends, so be sure to give it a listen!
I just can’t give up.GENIC

It’s a heart-pounding anthem that portrays a heroic figure who stands back up, even after falling, crashing into walls, and getting covered in mud.
This rock track by the dance and vocal group GENIC was released in June 2025 and was chosen as the ending theme for the final episode of the TV anime “Catch Me at the Ballpark!” Both the lyrics and the sound convey a strong determination to never give up on one’s dreams, even in the face of setbacks.
It’s a motivational song that gives a push to anyone striving with everything they’ve got.
SING ALONE GOODammo

This song by ammo, a three-piece rock band from Osaka, stands out with its emotional guitar rock, as if capturing a scene from the passionate drama of high school ballplayers.
Written and composed by Yusei Okamoto, it carries a message of turning moments of getting lost in the dark and shedding tears into a driving force, and living powerfully through today.
The track is included on their major-label first full-length album, “SONG LIE,” released in July 2024, and was selected as the theme song for the 107th National High School Baseball Championship East/West Tokyo Tournaments.
It’s a perfect, hope-filled anthem that stirs the hearts not only of the players taking on the summer tournament, but of anyone striving earnestly toward something.
Live the summerRyokushokushakai

This is a song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that portrays the brilliance of summer and the strength of the people who live within it.
It combines a cider-like freshness with the resilience to stand up even when covered in mud, and it just might give courage to those who listen.
Not only the sparkle of youth, but also the earnest effort and passion behind it, come through on a driving, exhilarating sound.
Released in July 2020, the track is widely known as the theme song for tvk’s “RIDE OF KANAGAWA 2020 High School Baseball.” A special edition centered around this song was also included in the album “SINGALONG,” released in September of the same year.
It’s an uplifting anthem that gives you a strong push forward when you’re taking on a challenge or feeling a bit worn out by the summer heat.
SunMy Hair is Bad

It’s a song by My Hair is Bad imbued with the freshness of a spring breeze.
Vivid depictions unique to high school baseball—pre-game nerves, the smell of mud on the field, the sound of the brass band—resonate deeply.
The members’ past and present feelings intertwine, resulting in a gem that fires up the hearts of its listeners.
Released in March 2024, the track was written as the official theme song for MBS for the 96th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
At their show at Saitama Super Arena, they created a moving stage together with a full house of fans.
It’s a work that will resonate not only with those who have memories of the baseball club, but with anyone who threw themselves wholeheartedly into their youth.



