Cheer songs that will elevate the 2026 summer high school baseball season

SUMMER BOYFujii Fumiya

Fumiya Fujii – SUMMER BOY [from Fumiya Fujii THE PARTY 03]

Resonating across a sun-drenched ballfield, this work’s energetic sound is irresistibly captivating—truly a song that fires up the summer high school baseball season.

Fumiya Fujii’s soaring vocals powerfully convey a fervor strong enough to repel the blazing sun and an unshakable faith in the future, striking a chord in every listener.

Included on the mini-album “RIGHT HERE! RIGHT NOW!” released in June 2003, the track’s funky, dynamic sound—produced by Gota Yashiki—was highly acclaimed from the start.

Chosen as the unified theme for Asahi Broadcasting’s “Summer High School Baseball” and TV Asahi’s “Netto Koshien,” it became widely familiar in living rooms across Japan.

It’s a true youth anthem that inspires the ballplayers single-mindedly chasing their dreams, as well as everyone cheering them on.

Zankyo SankaAimer

Zankyo Sanka / Aimer [Osaka Toin Wind Ensemble]

Aimer’s rich, husky vocals blend brilliantly with the dazzling yet tense world of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc.

The lyrics, which sing of overcoming past pain and stepping boldly into the future, stir the hearts of listeners.

Released in January 2022 as the lead track of the double A-side single “Zankyo Sanka / Asa ga Kuru,” the song drew major attention as the opening theme for the TV anime and topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks.

Its exhilarating, fast-paced sound has also become a staple for brass bands cheering on high school baseball players at the summer Koshien tournament, serving as an anthem of encouragement that empowers many with a wish for victory.

SING ALONE GOODammo

Sing Alone Good

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

Ryokuoushoku Shakai “Living the Summer” Music Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai

This track captures both a cider-like, effervescent freshness and a gritty determination that keeps pushing on, even covered in mud.

Released in July 2020, it was also chosen as the theme song for tvk’s “RIDE OF KANAGAWA 2020 High School Baseball,” and is included on the album SINGALONG.

Haruko Nagaya’s words vividly portray the sparkle of summer and the single-minded pursuit of a goal.

It’s quintessential Ryokuoushoku Shakai: lyrics that shoot straight to the listener’s heart and an energetic sound that’s truly outstanding.

If you want to make your summer memories even more special, this is the perfect cheer song for you!

Sunny Day SundaySENTIMENTAL:BUS

Nihon University Third High School “Sunny Day Sunday” (Koshien Version)

It was released in 1999 as Sentimental Bus’s fourth single.

The song was used in an Otsuka Pharmaceutical “Pocari Sweat” commercial and features extensive sampling of sound effects from the TV anime Star of the Giants.

The promotional video was also produced with a baseball cheering motif.

Even today, it remains a staple cheer song in high school baseball.

weedberii guddoman

Berry Goodman 'Weeds' Music Video

A powerful cheer song by Beverly Goodman that supports everyone’s challenges toward their life dreams and goals.

The refreshing melodies woven by the Osaka-born trio and the sound that fuses J-pop with hip-hop leave a strong impression.

Its message-rich lyrics, which celebrate the process of hard work, give courage to hearts on the verge of giving up.

Released in August 2022, the song was also chosen as the theme for Asahi Broadcasting Radio’s “ABC Fresh Up Baseball” and featured in the Virtual High School Baseball spot video for the 104th National High School Baseball Championship.

It’s a track that gently yet powerfully pushes forward not only those striving in baseball, but everyone fighting to carve out their own path.

MoonyAge Factory

Age Factory “Moony” (Official Music Video)

Moony by Age Factory, a three-piece rock band from Nara Prefecture, was chosen as the support song for the 2018 summer high school baseball Nara tournament broadcast.

The track bursts with Age Factory’s signature sense of speed while packing in their unique worldview.

It’s a powerful song that stirs the fighting spirit.

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