Cheer songs that will elevate the 2026 summer high school baseball season
Every summer, the heated battles unfold.The sight of high school baseball players from all over the country giving their all to reach Koshien inspires countless moments of emotion and excitement.An essential part of Koshien is the cheering songs and the support music performed by each school’s brass band.There are timeless classics that have been loved for years, and sometimes the songs performed by the championship team of that year become the talk of the town—you just can’t take your eyes off it!In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of wonderful support songs, including historic theme songs and tunes packed with a love for baseball!
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[2026] Cheer Songs That Elevate Summer High School Baseball (61–70)
SAMURAITakkī & Tsubasa
This soul-stirring track by Tackey & Tsubasa is a powerful rock tune that seems to embody Japan’s “samurai spirit.” The passion of chasing dreams, the unbreakable bonds of comrades, and an indomitable will that never gives up all resonate through its fast-paced sound.
Released in August 2007, the song served as the image theme for Nippon TV’s “PRIDE & SPIRIT Nippon Professional Baseball 2007,” adding color to many moving games.
It’s also known as a timeless stadium anthem that whipped high school baseball’s Alps stands into a frenzy.
Brimming with fiery energy, this classic pushes forward not only the ballplayers aiming for Koshien but everyone who’s wholeheartedly devoted to something.
My HERObīguru kurū
A soul-stirring track by Beagle Crew that powerfully sings of deep gratitude to comrades and unwavering resolve toward one’s dreams.
Its passionate message—“Now it’s my turn to be your strength”—to the friends who supported each other in hard times grabs listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.
Released as a single in September 2014, the song was written as the walk-up music for professional baseball player Sho Nakata, sending stadiums into a frenzy.
It’s an anthem that fires up not only athletes facing high-stakes moments, but anyone striving toward a big goal.
Push PlayPorunogurafiti
It’s a soul-stirring number from Porno Graffitti that feels as if it captured the electric energy of a stadium and turned it into sound.
The lyrics’ fiery determination to push beyond one’s limits and the thirst for victory resonate powerfully, like an anthem cheering you on.
A live version of the track was included on the single “Neomelodramatic/ROLL,” released in March 2005, and a studio version was featured on the album THUMPχ in April of the same year.
It’s the perfect song for high school baseball players fighting hard on the field—and for anyone taking on a big challenge.
TomorrowHamada Mari
This is an uplifting anthem by Mari Hamada that powerfully sings of hope for tomorrow.
Its grand, refreshing melody and endlessly soaring high notes perfectly embody the passion of high school baseball players battling through the heat of summer.
Featured on the classic 1991 album “Tomorrow,” the song also served as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Netto Koshien” that same year, underscoring many moving scenes.
It can truly be called a youth anthem that fires up not only the players taking the field, but everyone cheering them on.
a thousand paper cranesYūsuke
A rousing anthem infused with Yusuke’s fiery baseball spirit! “No matter the obstacles, seize your dream!” That powerful message comes through loud and clear.
The sweat and dirt etched into a pristine uniform, the unshakable bonds with teammates, and the hunger for victory—this work feels like a distillation of them all.
Released in July 2019 to mark the 10th anniversary of Yusuke’s debut, it colored the summer of high school ballplayers as the image theme song for the 101st Kanagawa Tournament of the National High School Baseball Championship.
It’s a classic that sends a passionate cheer to everyone striving single-mindedly toward their goals.
Samba De JaneiroBellini
A track created by Bellini, where the passionate rhythms of samba and resounding horns stir the soul.
Even without words, its energetic sound fires up the listener’s adrenaline and has the power to whip a stadium into a frenzy.
Released as a single in May 1997 and included on the debut album “Samba de Janeiro,” the song traces its roots to a composition by Airto Moreira.
Its ties to sports are especially strong—among other uses, it was played to celebrate goals at UEFA Euro 2008.
In Japan, it’s also a staple in the stands during summer high school baseball, a seasonal tradition, where it’s a familiar sound spurring on the players’ spirited performances.
When you’re facing a big challenge, hearing this sound is sure to give you courage.
African SymphonyVan Makkoi & Za Souru Shiti Shinfonī
It’s an instrumental piece where a grand orchestral sound merges seamlessly with a dynamic rhythm that stirs the listener’s soul.
Crafted in the 1970s by Van McCoy & The Soul City Symphony, this sound evokes both the majesty of a wind sweeping across the African plains and a passion burning within.
Records show the track was released as a single in 1974 on Canada’s Avco label, later included on the 1976 album “The Real McCoy,” and even highlighted as a notable track by Billboard.
It’s the kind of soul-stirring anthem that gives you a powerful push when taking a new step or facing a decisive moment.