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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 Cheering Songs] Anthems to cheer on those giving their all in sports or studying for exams (1–10)
On Your SideSuperfly
It’s an inspiring anthem that speaks to you with a soul-stirring voice, saying, “I’m always on your side.” As the 2015 support song for the Summer High School Baseball tournament, this Superfly track upheld the hearts of many.
Rather than just giving you a push from behind, it feels like someone sitting beside you in your loneliness and anxiety, shedding tears with you—a deep love that truly saves the heart.
It becomes a refuge when you want to support someone important, and when you want to feel supported yourself.
Brimming with tenderness and strength, it’s a song that fully justifies the story that Shiho Ochi was moved to tears during the recording.
Because I’ve always loved you.neguse.
This is a song by Neguse.
that gained attention through its music video released on YouTube before its digital distribution.
It was released for streaming on June 7, 2024, and has been used as the official support song for the National High School Baseball Championship and as the theme song for Nettō Kōshien.
The youth anthem, which portrays high school baseball players facing adversity, embodies the wish to “give a push to those who fight.” Despite grueling practices and strict coaching, the reason they can keep going is “because they love it.” This work is a widely supported track that sends encouragement to the players performing on the grand stage of Koshien.
One moreFankī Monkī Beibīzu
When you just can’t take that one last step, this heartwarming cheer song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS gently gives you a push from behind.
Released in August 2010, many may remember it as a summer high school baseball cheer song and the theme for ‘Netto Koshien.’ It portrays holding back tears and standing your ground, as well as the trust shared among teammates, and its straightforward message—‘If you hang in there a little longer, your wish will come true’—resonates deeply.
It’s the perfect track for anyone striving in sports or studying for entrance exams.
ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that surpassed 100 million streams just three months after its release.
Many creators on social media posted videos using the track, making it a hot topic.
With its lively sound and a refreshingly vibrant vocal that masterfully spans a wide range, it’s a pop tune that gives you energy.
Are you so focused on the tough things that you’re missing the little joys? As you listen, you might find yourself searching for the bits of happiness scattered throughout everyday life—and before you know it, the bad stuff may start to feel insignificant.
It’s also recommended for those feeling down from the summer heat or worn out from studying for exams.
NonfictionsDa-iCE
An inspiring anthem that powerfully pushes you forward, declaring that each person’s story is the greatest drama of all.
This song by the dance and vocal group Da-iCE was chosen as the support song for the 107th National High School Baseball Championship.
With lyrics penned by the members themselves, it beautifully captures the conflicts of clashing with teammates and the bittersweetness of youth.
By shining a light not only on the protagonists but also on the stories of those who support them, this piece may make you feel that your own efforts are empowering someone too.
It’s a song that stands beside everyone striving toward their goals.
Surges (feat. Natsuse & Luan)Orangestar
This is a cheering song by Orangestar, whose exhilarating feel—like bursting through a summer blue sky—will fire up your determined heart.
Released in August 2021 and featured in a Calorie Mate web video, many of you may remember it.
Overlapping with the image of students sweating toward their goals, this piece gives you the courage to push through emotions that ebb and flow like waves and to dash toward the future.
Doesn’t that crystal-clear voice make you feel like it’s gently nudging you forward, whispering, “You’ve got this!”?
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
A quintessential anthem of youth and summer: “Ao to Natsu” by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Released in 2018 as the band’s seventh single, it also served as a movie’s theme song.
From the exhilarating build-up of the intro to the breezy vibes that conjure summer, you’ll feel refreshed by the time it’s over.
Love, summer, friendship, and youth are all tightly packed into one song—moments that make your heart flutter and emotions swell—letting you experience a whole range of feelings in a single track.
