[WBC] Relive that excitement! A comprehensive roundup of theme songs, cheer songs, and walk-up music [2026]

BRAVE IT OUTGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / BRAVE IT OUT

Let’s get hyped with an energetic dance track that sings of a strong will to face challenges! This single, released in November 2012, marked the major debut of GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.

It was selected as the theme song for the NTV drama “Sugarless,” starring group member Alan Shirahama.

It’s also known for being used as the walk-up song by Orix Buffaloes pitcher Ryuhei Sotani, fueling his fighting spirit as he heads to the mound.

The lyrics depicting an fearless, forward-driving attitude and the aggressive beat make it perfect for clutch moments! Recommended for boosting pre-game excitement or igniting a wavering heart.

Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu

Tracks of Hope [2024 Remaster]

Just the resounding piano intro alone vividly brings back the stadium’s heat and excitement.

Its exhilarating rhythm and a melody that is both poignant and powerful give a strong push to the players who fight with faith in victory.

This piece is a hugely popular number by Southern All Stars, included on the soundtrack of the 1990 film Inamura Jane, directed by Keisuke Kuwata.

In the 2023 WBC, it was used as the walk-up song for Samurai Japan’s cleanup hitter, Kazuma Okamoto, and, together with the fans’ mass sing-alongs, helped lead the team to a world championship.

It’s an absolutely recommended cheer song for those who want to fire themselves up and take a new step forward with dreams and hopes in their hearts!

My Time (ft. Jeremih)Fabolous

Fabolous – My Time ft. Jeremih

In March 2023, during the WBC that sent Japan into a frenzy of joy, Munetaka Murakami delivered a dramatic walk-off hit and became a key figure in reclaiming the world title.

Though he struggled with a slump throughout the tournament, his clutch performance in the final moments set many fans’ hearts ablaze.

The entrance song of his that drew attention was “My Time (ft.

Jeremih).” It’s a single released in May 2009 by New York’s Fabolous and Jeremih, included on the album “Loso’s Way,” which reached No.

1 in the U.S.

Also used as the NBA Draft’s theme song, this powerful hip-hop track declares it’s “my time” just before stepping onto the big stage.

Overlapping with that unforgettable scene, simply listening to it is enough to fire you up.

Let’s GoJAXSON GAMBLE

Let’s Go

One of the standout pitchers for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, Naomasa Fujihira, wields a powerful fastball that makes a major contribution to the team’s victories.

“Let’s Go” is the track he uses as his walk-up song—a rousing rock anthem that packs explosive energy into just over two minutes.

Released in February 2020, it features JAXSON GAMBLE’s signature heavy beats and incendiary chants that push an athlete’s fighting spirit to the limit before battle.

It’s also gained attention on social media as a BGM that amps up sports scenes, the kind of track that makes your body start moving on its own as you listen.

If you want to get fired up before a big moment, give it a listen.

Macho ManVillage People

Macho Man

Among baseball fans, the disco tune best known as Masataka Yoshida’s walk-up song has to be the irresistibly pose-inducing “Macho Man.” Featured on the 1978 album Macho Man, the track catapulted Village People to stardom and peaked at No.

25 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100—a historic classic.

Its driving beat and catchy chorus are bursting with energy that makes your muscles feel like they’re roaring to life.

The song has been featured in numerous works, including The Muppet Show and Addams Family Values, and continues to be loved across generations.

It’s the perfect BGM for gym workouts or for psyching yourself up when it really counts.

Just like the players, pump up your mind and body and enjoy!

Boys Meet USHINee

SHINee – New Single「Boys Meet U」Music Video (full ver.)

SHINee, a group whose name means “to shine.” The single they released in August 2013 is a refreshing up-tempo track packed with the sparkle of summer and the thrill of budding romance.

It conveys the exhilaration of a first encounter through a bouncy rhythm and bright melody.

The song was widely embraced as the theme for Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri!!” and in a Kaepa commercial.

It’s also known for being used as the walk-up song by Samurai Japan’s Kensuke Kondoh, whose WBC heroics are still fresh in our minds.

Its positive energy, like a tailwind pushing a batter toward the plate, is sure to fire up anyone taking on a challenge.

When you want to feel a refreshing breeze and lift your spirits, why not give this song a listen?

SEPARATE WAYSJourney

Journey – Separate Ways [with Japanese Subtitles]

When it comes to TBS’s WBC broadcasts, it has to be that classic by Journey! The moment that memorable intro starts playing, the vivid memories of those fierce battles for the world title come flooding back.

Although this song, released in January 1983, is actually about a sorrowful breakup with a lover, its emotional tone perfectly overlaps with the fighting spirit of players carrying their nations on their backs, creating peak excitement.

Don’t you feel that the same awe and thrill rise up in your chest again when you hear the song that has colored countless iconic moments as the theme since the 2009 tournament?