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[Cheer Dance Music] A curated selection of Japanese songs that perfectly match glamorous costumes and choreography!

Since the release of the film “Cheer☆Dance,” cheer dance has become increasingly popular.

When preparing for a showcase, choosing the right songs can be a real challenge, right?

In this article, we’ve picked out tracks that are perfect for the energetic vibe of cheer dance.

We’ve selected a wide range—from songs with easy-to-follow rhythms to tracks ideal for supporting sports—so take your time discussing with your team and decide together!

Cheer Dance Tracks: A Curated Selection of Japanese Songs Perfect for Dazzling Costumes and Routines (1–10)

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts

Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” × TV Anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Collaboration Music Video #BBBB Dance
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts

With its addictive, dance-perfect rhythm, this track is ideal for a cheer dance debut! Released in January 2024 as the opening theme for the second season of the anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES,” it became a hit both in Japan and abroad.

It spread widely on social media—especially TikTok—and drew attention through dance videos featuring anime characters.

The lyrics convey self-affirmation and a positive message that aligns perfectly with the spirit of cheer dance.

The empowering words will energize your performance and lift the audience.

Let’s all dance with enthusiasm and fire up the venue!

I am the strongest.Ado

[Ado] I’m the Strongest (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)
I am the strongest.Ado

A perfect song for cheer dance that powerfully pushes the backs of dancers, with lyrics full of confidence and courage.

Created in August 2022 as an in-film song for ONE PIECE FILM RED, this track is striking for Ado’s powerful vocals and relentlessly positive lyrics.

The words, packed with the feelings of Uta, a main character in the movie, brim with determination to face challenges while carrying everyone’s dreams.

It’s ideal for cheer-dance showcases and cheering on sports events! Put on dazzling costumes and dance with your teammates, and the excitement is sure to reach its peak.

Hide-and-seekAliA

AliA / Hide-and-Seek [Official Music Video]
Hide-and-seekAliA

A track distinguished by its exhilarating, fast-paced band sound.

Its positive, uplifting story gives listeners a burst of energy.

Released in February 2019, the song is included on AliA’s debut mini-album “AliVe.” It has become a hit, with the music video surpassing 50 million views.

Use it for a cheer dance showcase, and it will perfectly complement vibrant costumes and choreography.

Its easy-to-follow rhythm also makes it ideal for supporting sports teams.

Why not deliver a high-energy performance to this song?

[Cheer Dance Tracks] A curated selection of Japanese songs perfect for dazzling costumes and routines! (11–20)

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

A refreshing youth anthem that brightens your mood from the very first phrase! Written as the theme song for the film “Blue Summer: 30 Days of Love” and released in August 2018, it became a massive hit for Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

In August 2020, two years after its release, it became the band’s first song to surpass 100 million streams.

It’s a track that brings back memories of student days, making you think, “I really spent a lot of time worrying about various things.” With lyrics that depict diving into love and youth at the start of summer and an uplifting, pop sound that gives you energy, it’s perfect for vibrant cheer dance routines! If everyone dances together while listening to this song, it will surely become a wonderful memory!

flying getAKB48

[MV full] Flying Get (Dancing Version) / AKB48 [Official]
flying getAKB48

Set to an effervescent, high-energy beat, this song celebrates a bold, proactive approach to love.

Blending elements of Latin music and rock, its sound is a perfect match for the powerful moves of cheer dance! Released in August 2011, it became a major sensation, winning the 53rd Japan Record Awards.

Breaking new ground in idol music, this track is known as one of AKB48’s signature songs.

Perform it at cheer dance showcases or sports day rallies—any setting that calls for energetic performances—and the whole venue is sure to unite in excitement! Let’s all dance with full energy and create the best memories together!

Change My LifeIn Man

Inman – Change My Life – (Official Music Video)
Change My LifeIn Man

When it comes to cheer dance, many people probably picture pop or dance music.

But when everyone makes the same kind of choices, it can feel a bit unsatisfying, right? For those people, I recommend Change My Life.

It’s a track by Inman, a battle MC who’s been gaining popularity, and despite being his first official release, it earned high praise overseas and became an exceptional hit for Japanese hip-hop.

Its tropical sound is a perfect fit for cheer dance, so be sure to check it out.

FLASHPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume 「FLASH」
FLASHPerfume

Perfume is a Japanese idol group known for their perfectly synchronized dance performances.

Though they’re labeled as idols, their dance technique is extremely advanced—especially in synchronization, where they can hold their own alongside professional dancers.

Among their works, the track “FLASH” is a great pick for cheer dance.

Its distinctive structure blends Asian-tinged melodies with electro-pop, leaving a strong impression.