Cheer songs that were hits in the 2000s
When it comes to cheering someone on, that lively, energetic, and speedy “rah-rah” feeling is important.
That said, that’s more for sports-style cheering.
Sometimes a gentle, mellow song can lift up a heart that’s feeling down or troubled.
From high-energy, athletic vibes to quietly encouraging ones, here are pep songs suited to a variety of moments.
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Cheer Songs That Hit in the 2000s (41–50)
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama’s “Sakura (Dokusho)” was used as the ending theme for the TV program Sekai Ururun Taizaiki and became one of his signature songs.
His powerful vocals and lyrics, which convey an unbreakable inner strength, encouraged listeners.
Released in 2003, it became a major hit.
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu

Sakurazaka is one of Masaharu Fukuyama’s signature songs.
It won Song of the Year at the 15th Japan Gold Disc Awards as well as the First Kenkichi Yamamoto Literary Prize.
The song beautifully conveys Fukuyama’s gentle, embracing vocals and the warmth felt in spring.
It’s a classic hit from the 2000s by Masaharu Fukuyama.


