Cheer songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke. Classic crowd-pleasing anthems that get everyone pumped

ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG

ff (fortissimo) HOUND DOG

With a powerful, resonant melody and a passionate message, this song has captured the hearts of many as an anthem that encourages listeners to push forward toward their dreams and goals.

The lyrics, which forcefully express the protagonist’s strong resolve and deep love, convey universal feelings that anyone can relate to.

Released in August 1985 and featured in a Nissin Cup Noodles TV commercial, it became one of HOUND DOG’s signature songs.

Since March 2018, it has also been used as the departure melody at JR Sendai Station.

This piece is a song that gently gives you a push when you need the courage to believe in yourself and the strength to move forward.

CheersTsuyoshi Nagabuchi

Cheers

This is one of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s signature works, carrying a warm message of blessing to celebrate new beginnings.

Loved by many as an anthem cheering on those stepping onto life’s big stage, it’s a heartwarming piano folk ballad that gently stands by you and gives you the courage to move forward.

Released in September 1980, the song was born from the feeling of congratulating a friend on their wedding, then re-recorded in 1988 and became a major hit.

It also became familiar as the theme song for Kirin Lager Beer commercials in the 1990s.

It’s a powerful song of encouragement that stays close when you or your friends are at life’s milestones or starting anew, and when you need a lift yourself.

Go for it!Ulfuls

Ulfuls Gatsu Daze

An energetic cheer song by Ulfuls, with powerful shouts and an up-tempo melody that resonates in the heart.

Its theme is walking forward with confidence and courage, carrying a message to face difficulties with a positive attitude.

Upon its release in December 1995, it took the music scene by storm, as if casting new light on the spirit of the times.

The album “Banzai” also became a massive hit, selling over one million copies, and the band went on to perform in the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen the following year.

This work is truly a song of encouragement for the heart, gently giving you a push when you need a little boost in everyday life or want to rally yourself.

We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomaster

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.

This is a cheer song by Sambomaster that teaches the importance of believing in your potential without giving up.

With upbeat lyrics and an energetic rock sound, it delivers a ray of hope even when you feel like breaking.

It’s a warm track that stays close to the listener’s heart, giving courage and strength to move toward your goals.

Released in February 2010, it was featured in a Nissan Serena commercial.

In 2022, it was also used as an image song for the film Cheer☆Dan, touching the hearts of many.

It’s a must-hear for kids struggling with club activities or studies, people striving toward their dreams, and anyone who wants to cheer someone on.

pupilSakurako Ohara

Sakurako Ohara – Hitomi (Music Video Short ver.)

This is Sakurako Ohara’s second single.

It was also chosen as the support song for the 93rd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

Her clear, translucent voice makes this a soothing track.

It’s a song whose gently spoken lyrics many can relate to.

Fight Songstorm

Arashi [Fight Song] Covered by Hiroto 《Original Lyric Video》 #Arashi #FightSong #SangIt

It’s a relatively unknown, rare track, but just like the title suggests, it’s a song that really fires you up.

It’s also interesting because it was composed by member Kazunari Ninomiya with lyrics by Arashi.

It was the official cheer song for Nippon TV’s “G no Arashi!” and is included on the first-press limited edition of Love so sweet.

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

An uplifting song that celebrates the joy of finding a hero to lean on over the weekend, even while carrying the busyness and anxieties of the weekdays.

Included on SHISHAMO’s album “SHISHAMO 4,” released in February 2017, this gem was born from watching a soccer club’s match.

It was featured as the theme song for NTT Docomo’s student discount commercial, in which the band members themselves also appeared.

Furthermore, when SHISHAMO performed it as their debut number at the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December of the same year, it became widely known.

Embracing the determination to keep moving forward in the face of difficulties, this song offers courage and gently stays close to those who feel lost or anxious.