[High School Baseball Anthems] A curated selection of moving masterpieces that color the players’ drama!
High school baseball, where young players wage fierce battles.
Because it’s featured on TV, many people probably find themselves moved to tears every year by the countless inspiring games.
In this article, we introduce tear-jerking hit songs that are sure to rekindle the emotions of high school baseball! We’ve picked a wide range of baseball-related works, including theme songs used in past tournaments and special programs, tracks from dramas and anime centered on baseball, and songs that celebrate the players’ hard work.
Take your time listening while reflecting on the players’ passion.
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[High School Baseball Songs] A Curated Selection of Moving Masterpieces That Color the Players’ Drama! (41–50)
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
Released in 2019, this song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a rock ballad whose gentle strings and powerful percussion rhythms lift your spirits.
Looking at the lyrics, you can feel a message like, “Whether things go well or not, it’s all part of my own life.” Reading them gives you confidence that not only victories but also defeats will surely nourish your future life.
On the high school baseball stage, where wins and losses are inevitable, it’s easy to empathize with the players’ feelings, and listening to this song moves your heart even more.
Farewell, tearsKetsumeishi
High school baseball is full of tears—from the players to the supporters.
Ketsumeishi’s song says those tears are never wasted; they become strength for what lies ahead.
Although it hasn’t been tied up with any high school baseball programs, its theme of “tears” makes it a perfect fit for the many emotional moments the sport brings.
In high school baseball, the most common tears are probably tears of frustration.
But those tears will surely be put to use in next year’s tournament, by the next generation, and in one’s own future.
That’s why this song encourages you not only to savor the joyful moments, but also to let those frustrated tears flow—and then turn that frustration into the motivation to try again.
MiracleGReeeeN
“Kiseki,” one of GReeeeN’s signature songs, was chosen as the theme song for the high school baseball drama ROOKIES, and has long been loved as a baseball cheering anthem.
It’s arranged as a ballad that really brings out GReeeeN’s charm—the gentle melody and vocals—and listening to it naturally warms your heart.
While the lyrics can be seen as a love song, they can also be interpreted as depicting the bonds between teammates.
summer squallarashi
Arashi is a nationally beloved idol group.
The song they created as the cheer anthem for the 2018 summer high school baseball tournament is Natsu Hayate.
It’s a track that portrays high school baseball players savoring the joys of a summer youth.
The lyrics depict the passage of time—from summer to autumn, from morning to night—conveying that youth goes by in a flash, and that’s exactly why we should enjoy it to the fullest.
The repeated use of the word “hayate” (a swift, gusting wind) reinforces this message.
Another appeal of the song is its structure—complete with chorus parts—that makes it easy for everyone to get excited together.
Even if, even ifRyokushokushakai
Selected as the official theme song for the 93rd National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, this track is an anthem of encouragement dedicated to everyone living through challenging times.
Blending a pop sound with a brass section, it features a strikingly grand melody line that evokes the passionate cheers from the Alps stands.
It powerfully gives voice to the real feelings of young people—the difficulty of expressing one’s true self, the desire to be understood, and the importance of friends who empathize.
Even when their voices are carried away by the wind, the lyrics convey their unwavering resolve to keep sending a genuine cheer, instilling courage in every listener.
It’s a must-listen not only for high school ballplayers, but for anyone striving toward their dreams and goals.
From here on foreverKawakami Juria (JURIAN BEAT CRISIS)
A song by JURIAN BEAT CRISIS, the one-woman band of Julia Kawakami.
It was used in various high school baseball-related contexts, including as a cheer song and a TV theme for events such as the 2011 national high school baseball tournament and the Nara regional tournament.
The lyrics are written not from the perspective of the players, but from the perspective of those cheering them on.
Supporters believe in the players’ hard work and are filled with feelings like “Do your best!” and “You’ve got this.” Knowing the heartfelt support behind them is sure to bring tears to the eyes of the players as well.
HeroAmuro Namie
Wouldn’t “Hero” be a perfect fit for summer high school baseball? This is a song Namie Amuro created as a theme for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
It’s a grand mid-tempo ballad that conveys the message that anyone can become a hero—or that everyone is already someone’s hero.
In fact, the song already has strong ties to baseball, known for being used as the walk-up music by players like Hiroto Kobukata and Hiroshi Urano.
Watching high school baseball while listening to this track will make its message resonate with the players’ performances and is sure to stir your heart.