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

“Cheer songs” that heighten the emotion of sports.In the World Baseball Classic (WBC)—the international, region-based baseball showdown that sends the world into a frenzy each time—the power of music plays a major role in firing up the players’ fighting spirit and uniting the hearts of fans.In this article, we introduce the historic theme songs and cheer songs used in WBC broadcasts and related programs in Japan, as well as tracks chosen as players’ walk-up music to spur them on.Please enjoy to your heart’s content these unforgettable classics etched in the hearts of baseball fans!

Playlist

[WBC] Relive that excitement! A comprehensive roundup of theme songs, cheer songs, and walk-up music [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	TouchInaba Hiroshi		A national anime song evolves into a WBC cheer anthem
2	Fivearashi		Arashi resume activities, reaffirming their bond with a new song
3	GoodLuck！SixTONES		SixTONES' cheering song: let's laugh and do our best just as we are
4	Feeling GoodMichael Bublé		Michael Bublé’s classic jazz-pop song
5	Frontier (Extended Mix)VINAI		Introduction to Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s entrance song, “Frontier”
6	Samurai Japan Official Anthem ~Unity~Takanashi Yasuharu		Samurai Japan’s official anthem, a grand piece fusing Japanese and Western elements
7	BRAVE IT OUTGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		A dance track that sings of a strong will to face adversity
8	ZooShakira		An in-film song from Zootopia 2 by Shakira
9	Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern cheer song of stadium excitement
10	My Time (ft. Jeremih)Fabolous		Introducing the walk-up songs in which Munetaka Murakami shone at the WBC
11	Let’s GoJAXSON GAMBLE		Boost my fighting spirit with Shoma Fujihira’s entrance song
12	Macho ManVillage People		Introduction to Village People's classic hit Macho Man
13	Boys Meet USHINee		SHINee’s upbeat summer love tune
14	SEPARATE WAYSJourney		Journey’s iconic song that moves viewers during WBC broadcasts
15	Keep smilingBEGIN with Ahonasutāzu		Keep moving forward with a smile
16	Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuZARD		ZARD's exhilarating pop tune
17	Battle Without Honor or HumanityHotei Tomoyasu		Tomoyasu Hotei's classic song, with a thrilling guitar riff.
18	Sugar!!Fujifaburikku		An exhilarating cheer song, a classic that gives you courage
19	Freak It! ft. Tokyo Ska Paradise OrchestraMAN WITH A MISSION		An energetic classic by MAN WITH A MISSION
20	Miracle Revolution No. 9Fujifaburikku		The circus-like tone is fun.
21	My PlaceFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze sends a message that transcends borders with the official WBC song
22	HAVE A NICE DAYBon Jovi		A famous BON JOVI song, an anthem that cheers the soul
23	The Greatest ShowThe Greatest Showman		Ohtani’s WBC song, a bid for the greatest show
24	gentianWANIMA		WANIMA's heart-stirring rock ballad
25	HOMAREryo		An inspiring song filled with a passionate love for baseball
26	to the point of achieving that goalEiki		Eiki’s solo song depicts a strong will to win.
27	Something (Producer’s Acoustic Version)wakadanna		If you have something you can be passionate about, you'll be okay.
28	Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern's song of hope, Kazuma Okamoto's walk-up song
29	SAMURAI ROCKYoshikawa Koji		Kōji Yoshikawa’s passionate songs ignite fighting spirit.
30	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN		An anthem that gives a push to those standing at a crossroads in life
31	Like this tonightaimyon		A quiet masterpiece by Aimyon that resonates with the heart