[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 Cheering Songs] A comprehensive showcase from official tournament anthems to anime songs! (31–40)
GLORIAKAT-TUN
Included as the B-side to KAT-TUN’s debut single “Real Face,” this song was used as the theme for the Volleyball World Grand Champions Cup 2005.
Unlike the hard rock lead track “Real Face,” it offers a refreshing side of KAT-TUN.
While acknowledging the days filled with frustration and hardship, it carries the message of striving toward glorious victory.
NYCNYCboys
“Akuma na Koi/NYC” is a song released in 2009 as the debut single of Yuma Nakayama w/B.I.Shadow and simultaneously as a single by NYCboys.
It was used as the image song for the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix (women’s volleyball), with the NYCboys members also serving as special supporters to boost the event.
Anthem of CounterattackRyukku to soine gohan
Released on June 14, 2023, this track is a song by the rock band Ryukku to Soinonegohan.
It’s a classic guitar-rock tune with a driving feel, and you’ll likely find your excitement rising as you listen.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the 2024 Spring High School Volleyball tournament broadcast on Kansai TV, so many volleyball fans may have heard it.
The lyrics are appealing for the courage they give you to keep looking forward and forging ahead no matter what.
PHOENIXBURNOUT SYNDROMES
An emotional rock tune that blends freshness and power.
It’s a track by the Osaka-born rock band BURNOUT SYNDROMES, released in 2020 as their fifth single.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Haikyuu!! TO THE TOP.
The vocals match the racing rhythm, and Kazumi Kumagai’s straightforward voice feels great.
The lyrics, which firmly reflect the anime’s worldview, are another highlight.
I Wish For YouEXILE
A track by EXILE, the first group artist to achieve three consecutive wins at the Japan Record Awards.
It was used as the theme song for the World Volleyball tournament held in 2010.
Additionally, the drama Tomorrow, We’ll Live Again, which also used this song as a tie-in, was produced based on the book left by Yumika Yokoyama, a volleyball player who passed away at the young age of 21.
It’s an encouraging song that conveys the wish to pray for you—who are aiming for the happiness of victory—to be able to attain that happiness.
[Volleyball Cheer Songs] A comprehensive roundup from official tournament anthems to anime songs! (41–50)
Until the day of victorySexy Zone
Among the Johnny’s groups, Sexy Zone has repeatedly served as the image song artist for volleyball and actively supports the sport.
One of their songs, “Shouri no Hi Made,” was chosen as the image song for the World Olympic Qualifying Tournament and Asian Qualifier for volleyball held in 2016 for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
The volleyball support edition of this single was sold exclusively at their own concert venues and at the qualifier venues.
With a melody that evokes Rio’s samba and frequent mentions of the word “Rio,” the song cheers listeners on to seize victory on the road to the Olympics.
Go for it, let’s go!Hey! Say! 7
This compelling track from Hey! Say! 7 is an energetic pop number whose straightforward, cheering message makes you feel invigorated and brave just by listening.
Included on their July 2010 album JUMP NO.1, it was selected as the image song for Fuji TV’s 41st National Spring High School Volleyball Tournament.
The lyrics convey messages like “the sweat you shed will never betray you” and “if you move forward without fear, there’s nothing to be afraid of,” overlapping with the single-minded dedication of players standing on the court.
Their youthful vocals seem to teach us the greatness of chasing our dreams with all we’ve got.
If you listen before a match or when facing an important challenge, it might just set you off to the perfect start.