[Volleyball Cheering Songs] A comprehensive showcase, from official tournament anthems to anime songs!
When you hear “volleyball songs,” what tracks come to mind?
There are all kinds: theme songs from past world championships, the Spring High School Volleyball theme songs, and opening themes from popular volleyball anime.
In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive selection of songs related to volleyball!
We’ve chosen tracks across different eras and genres, so you’re sure to find the one you’re looking for.
Let’s dive in!
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[Volleyball Cheer Songs] From Official Tournament Anthems to Anime Songs — A Grand Showcase! (71–80)
Chance to ChangeHey! Say! JUMP
This song, included as the B-side of the single “Dreams come true,” was used as the theme song for the Spring High School Volleyball Tournament held in 2008.
The lead track “Dreams come true” was also selected as the image song for the World Final Qualifying Tournament for volleyball at the Beijing Olympics, making it another volleyball-related tie-in for Hey! Say! JUMP following their debut single.
It’s a track that conveys the desire for the whole team to turn this very moment into an opportunity.
It gives you the strength to keep going without losing hope, no matter the circumstances.
BEAT YOUR HEARTV6
A very cool dance number that was chosen as the image song for Fuji TV’s broadcast of the “Atlanta Olympics Women’s Volleyball Final Qualifiers.” It’s a track by V6, a popular Johnny’s idol group, released as their third single in 1996.
It features a stylish Eurobeat sound infused with hip-hop and soul elements.
The aggressive chorus lines are fiery and super cool—an anthem that fires you up.
ReposeShimono Hitoshi featuring Takamiy (Takamizawa Toshihiko)
While it carries a mellow, moody vibe, it still burns with intensity—an instrumental track that suits not only volleyball but any sport.
It’s a collaboration between Hitoshi Shimono, who has provided numerous compositions for famous artists, and Toshihiko Takamizawa, guitarist of THE ALFEE.
Released in 2018 as the single “Black or White / Repose,” it was selected as the theme song for V.LEAGUE, the volleyball league that began the same year.
The contrast between piano and guitar is beautifully realized.
[Volleyball Cheering Songs] From Official Tournament Anthems to Anime Songs — A Comprehensive Showcase! (81–90)
Dreaming Now!Kōda Kumi
It was used as the theme song for the 2013 World Grand Champions Cup.
With its powerful vocals and catchy, upbeat dance melody, it’s the perfect track for everyone to get pumped up and cheer with high energy.
Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko
One of Kiyohiko Ozaki’s signature songs, it was used as the image song for the 1977 World Cup Volleyball.
His masculine, rich, and resonant voice pleasantly stirs the eardrums.
With this song, he won both the 13th Japan Record Award and the 2nd Japan Kayō (Popular Song) Award.
Maru IchikaraTegomasu
This song was used as the image song for the 38th Spring High School Volleyball National Tournament and as the ending theme for Volleyball World League 2007.
It’s a song about the bonds between people, making it a perfect cheer song for volleyball, where teammates unite and fight together.
Special To MeWink
This song, included on Wink’s third album Twin Memories, was used as the image song for the Volleyball World Cup 1989.
Its beautiful vocals and catchy pop style make it easy on the ears.