[Volleyball Cheering Songs] A comprehensive showcase, from official tournament anthems to anime songs!

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Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

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!

[Volleyball Cheer Songs] From Official Tournament Anthems to Anime Songs — A Grand Showcase! (71–80)

BEAT YOUR HEARTV6

V6 / BEAT YOUR HEART（YouTube Ver.）

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.

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Fever and FutureGYM

GYM – Fever and Future

Fever and FutureGYM

A hit song by GYM that powerfully sings about the importance of acting on the passion and intuition of youth.

Their energetic performance and positive message deeply resonated with young listeners.

Released in August 2006, the track was used as the image song for Fuji TV’s 2006 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix and debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon charts, selling over 300,000 copies.

It’s the kind of song that fills you with courage and energy before a sports match or any major challenge.

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Stand UpNEWS

Stand Up

Stand UpNEWS

It’s a cheer song filled with a burning passion for volleyball, singing of a racing heart and pure emotion.

With a promise held close, it conveys the protagonist’s mindset as they face the obstacles they must overcome, expressed through a straightforward, sincere vocal.

The lyrics, which inspire the courage to keep looking forward and moving ahead, are particularly striking.

Released on May 12, 2004 as the B-side to NEWS’s second single “Kibou ~Yell~,” it was also used as the image song for the FIVB Volleyball World Cup.

As a song that pushes athletes into battle and unites the audience to energize the venue, it continues to shine even today.

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Goin’ Back To 1981Stardust Revue

Goin’ Back To 1981

Goin' Back To 1981Stardust Revue

It’s a classic song that portrays the passionate spirit of a band on the road.

Released by Stardust☆Review in November 1991, it opens the album “Brightest!” It was also chosen as the theme song for the 1992 National High School Volleyball Championship and used as the theme for Yomiuri TV’s “Chō Kinmirai Sōgū!! Dō-naru Scope.” It’s recommended not only for sports scenes, but for anyone with a free spirit who passionately pursues shared goals with their teammates.

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Chance to ChangeHey! Say! JUMP

Hey!Say!JUMP – Chance to Change

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.

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