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Song of Victory: Iconic Tracks Smiled Upon by the Goddess & Uplifting Cheer Anthems

Before an important match or job, everyone naturally feels a stronger urge to win.

In this article, we’ve gathered songs with the theme of “victory” to boost your motivation as you aim for a win.

They’re perfect not only when you want to encourage yourself, but also when you want to celebrate together with teammates after securing a victory.

Even when you feel anxious and wonder, “Can I win?” listening to songs that keep “winning” in mind will surely lift your spirits.

Try shaping your own image of victory through music.

[Song of Victory] Masterpieces that Make the Goddess Smile & Uplifting Cheer Songs (1–10)

Song of Victory ~The Strongest, Invincible Number One~ROF-MAO

A powerful cheer song from ROF-MAO packed with energetic rock sound and a fiery message! The members’ distinctive vocals shine, fusing with the passionate lyrics crafted by Sho Ayanokoji to awaken the courage to take on challenges and the faith in your friends.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “The Ultimate King’s Encyclopedia ~The Ultimate Tournament~,” airing from April 2025, and included on their 2nd mini-album “MOMENTUM,” this track drives straight into the hearts of those walking an invincible path.

Listen to it before a match or showdown, and your self-confidence and trust in your teammates will surge—no doubt about it! In crucial moments, it’s sure to become a bridge to victory.

OKOoochie Koochie

Ooochie Koochie 「OK」Lyric Video
OKOoochie Koochie

An official cheering song for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, arranged in a modern style from late-’70s disco sounds.

It’s included on the album “Ooochie Koochie,” released in April 2025.

The fiery performance by Tamio Okuda and Koji Kikkawa of Ooochie Koochie electrifies the stadium during games.

This piece sings of the courage to face forward and move ahead, and the bonds of walking together with teammates, brimming with a powerful, uplifting message that feels like a push on your back.

It’s a recommended track when you want to strive toward your goals or share passionate energy with your teammates on the road to victory.

The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')
The Zero Sense10-FEET

A powerful rock number that passionately belts out the spirit of basketball and the thrill of challenge! The lyrics, brimming with the fervor of chasing your dreams and the resolve to face adversity, feel as if they’re giving you a push from behind.

10-FEET’s sound, packed with overwhelming power and taut intensity, grips the listener’s heart and never lets go.

Featured on the album “COLLINS” and released in December 2022 as the ending theme for the film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK,” this track is perfect not only for basketball and sports fans, but also for those moments when you want to strive toward your dreams or fire yourself up before an important showdown.

[Song of Victory] Masterpieces that make the goddess smile & hype-boosting fight songs (11–20)

Declaration of victory in life!Rinu

[MV] Declaration of Victory in Life! / Rinu [HoneyWorks]
Declaration of victory in life!Rinu

This is a song by Rinu, who is also active as a member of the entertainment group Strawberries Prince (STPR).

The creative unit HoneyWorks handled both the lyrics and composition.

It’s an appealing track featuring a straightforward, high-energy band sound and lyrics that evoke the spirit of youth.

The song gives the impression of empowering listeners to enjoy the limited time we have in life, strongly conveying a sense of joy.

You can also feel the strength of someone charging ahead with all their might toward a brilliant life.

Don’t give upZARD

Don't give up (What a beautiful memory ~forever you~)
Don't give upZARD

“Makenaide,” well known as the cheer song for the 24-Hour TV marathon, features a quintessential ’90s J-pop sound that will gently wrap your heart.

Listen to its lyrics, which carry the message “Don’t give up until the end!”, and you’ll be able to focus fully and fight through the match ahead toward victory.

Thunderous applauseLiSA

LiSA “Simultaneous Applause” -MUSIC CLIP- (Official Theme Song for ABEMA and TV Asahi’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Programs)
Thunderous applauseLiSA

A rock song that fires you up to fight! “Issei no Kassai” is a track LiSA wrote for the 2022 FIFA World Cup theme.

Set to an up-tempo sound, it captures the mindset of athletes charging toward victory.

It also portrays the negative feelings players face before a match, making it a song that stays close to your anxieties.

NO.1UVERworld

UVERworld 『NO.1』
NO.1UVERworld

A rock track that shakes the soul, infused with unwavering will and resolve.

Packed with an obsession for victory and an unshakable passion for making dreams come true, this work was released in November 2010 as UVERworld’s 17th single.

It is also included on the albums “LIFE 6 SENSE” and “ALL TIME BEST – MEMBER BEST -,” and reached No.

4 on the Oricon weekly chart.

A song that empowers everyone determined to uphold their convictions and charge toward their goals.

Perfect for those moments when you need to fire yourself up before an important challenge.