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

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This is a song that was used as the ending theme for “Netto Koshien” on the TV Asahi/ABC network in 2004.

Chasing your dreams and winning glory isn’t easy.

You’ll face setbacks and tough times.

But if you still don’t want to give up and want to believe in yourself and move forward, please give this song a listen.

I believe it will help you get back up again and again.

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Scarred hero

Isn’t it a truly soul-stirring fight song, celebrating an indomitable spirit that keeps getting back up, caked in mud yet never giving in? No matter what hardships arise, the protagonist’s burning passion to keep chasing their dream rides on TUBE’s signature straightforward, passionate rock sound, striking listeners right in the heart.

The track was included on TUBE’s album “Owaranai Natsu ni,” released in June 1994, and that same year served as the opening theme for ABC/TV Asahi’s “Nettō Kōshien,” firing up countless high school baseball fans.

The fact that it took first place in a fan vote for the 2008 live best CD also speaks to its enduring popularity.

It’s sure to inspire not only the players chasing white baseballs under the summer Koshien sun, but anyone single-mindedly striving toward a goal.

It might be the perfect song for those moments when you want to send a heartfelt, fiery cheer.

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

It was released in 2013 as SEKAI NO OWARI’s fourth major single.

The song has strong ties to baseball cheering—some professional players have used it as their walk-up music, and there are even cheer-specific parody versions.

Its lyrics evoke team unity, making it a perfect fit for high school baseball cheering.

Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa

Road of Major / Kokoro-e

It was released in 2004 as Road of Major’s first major-label single.

The song was used as the opening theme for the NHK Educational anime Major — 1st Season and reached No.

7 on the Oricon charts.

Since the anime’s theme is baseball, the lyrics are upbeat and inspiring.

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Ai Otsuka / Sakuranbo

It was released in 2003 as Ai Otsuka’s second single.

In 2004, it became the first “chaku-uta” in history to reach one million downloads, and thanks to the song’s success she made her first appearance at the 55th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen that year.

It is also a staple as a cheer and chance theme song in high school baseball.

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Touch – Yoshimi Iwasaki (Full)

It was released in 1985 as Yoshimi Iwasaki’s 20th single.

The song was used as the first opening theme for the Fuji TV anime series Touch and became Iwasaki’s biggest hit.

Even today, it remains a staple song for cheering at high school baseball games.

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M!LK – Aono Oto (Official Music Video)

Haven’t you ever felt a flicker of youth you thought was long gone suddenly start to shine again? This song is a high-energy number carrying M!LK’s warm message that “youth can come back as many times as you want.” It was featured as the theme for the Sea Breeze commercial starring member Hayato Sano and was released in July 2025.

Its fresh, lively arrangement is instantly refreshing.

Give it a listen, and it might become the never-ending soundtrack of youth that accompanies your everyday life.