[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!
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Cheer Dance Tracks: A Curated Selection of Japanese Songs Perfect for Dazzling Costumes and Routines (1–10)
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.
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!
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!
[Cheer Dance Tracks] A curated selection of Japanese songs perfect for dazzling costumes and routines! (11–20)
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?
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
This is the hit song “Yatte Minayo” by the hugely popular band WANIMA.
If you’re looking for catchiness over melodic complexity or refined taste when showcasing a dance, “Yatte Minayo” is highly recommended.
It’s a cover arrangement of “Oka o Koete,” composed by Ichiro Fujiyama.
Since it’s a well-known children’s song, I think everyone will find it familiar! In that sense, it’s a perfect choice for enjoying both the music and a cheer dance.
Be sure to check it out!
Heavy rotationAKB48
A catchy melody and rhythm that you’ll want to put on heavy rotation! Released in August 2010 as AKB48’s 17th single, it features Yuko Oshima as the center.
Written by Yasushi Akimoto and composed by Akira Yama-zaki, the song reportedly underwent several changes late in production.
For example, the shout in the intro was added at Akimoto’s suggestion.
It’s also popular as a high-energy cheer song that’s perfect for selecting for cheer dance routines.
The choreography is easy to learn, so it’s sure to get everyone hyped when you dance together!
Moonlight LegendDALI
A song that illuminates listeners’ hearts like the shining moonlight.
DALI’s vocals beautifully express the ache of unrequited love and the feelings of a dreamy young girl.
Used as the opening theme for the anime “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon,” this piece left a deep imprint on many people’s hearts and became a major hit alongside the anime itself, even earning Gold Disc certification.
If everyone dances to it with full energy on stages like cheer dance recitals, the venue is sure to overflow with smiles.