[2026] Cheer songs sung by Japanese bands. Many latest tracks introduced as well!

Eye of the StormONE OK ROCK

Eye of the Storm

This track is a quintessential example of ONE OK ROCK at their best, with a grand soundscape that captivates the listener.

It sings about the importance of pushing forward without giving up, even when you’re caught in the rough waves and raging storms of life.

The line “It’s darkest before dawn” will likely offer hope to anyone going through a tough time.

Taka’s emotional yet powerful vocals deliver a message of hope straight to the listener, as if finding light amid chaos.

Included on the album Eye of the Storm released in February 2019, the song garnered major attention, topping the Oricon Weekly Chart.

When you want to shut out the surrounding noise and reconsider the path you should take, this song will surely kindle a quiet courage in your heart.

Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK: Wasted Nights [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

It’s a hopeful pop-rock number with a sweeping, grand sound that stirs the heart.

Featured on the band’s ninth album, Eye of the Storm, released in February 2019, the song was also chosen as the theme for the live-action film Kingdom, adapted from the hugely popular manga, perfectly aligning with the work’s majestic world.

The lyrics carry a positive message—“Live today to the fullest so you won’t have regrets”—and Taka’s clear, soaring vocals strike straight at the heart.

When you feel overwhelmed by anxiety about the future or regrets about the past, it powerfully reminds you that no night is ever wasted.

It’s an anthem we urge you to listen to when you need the courage to take a new step forward.

WonderONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Wonder [Official Video from “Field of Wonder at Stadium”]

This is a ONE OK ROCK track with a bold sound reminiscent of classic stadium rock.

The song overflows with positive energy that drives you toward the future, carrying a message that powerfully pushes listeners forward.

First unveiled during a no-audience livestream concert in October 2020, it delivered hope to over 110,000 viewers and was officially released in October 2021.

It was also featured in a commercial for Asahi Super Dry, so many of you have probably heard it before.

Give it a listen when you’re facing a new challenge or need the courage to confront difficulties.

It’s a song that fills you with the strength to keep moving forward without losing sight of hope.

Make It Out AliveONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK × Monster Hunter Now – “Make It Out Alive” Music Video

ONE OK ROCK is a four-piece rock band that has earned high acclaim not only in Japan but around the world.

Their eleventh digital-only single, “Make It Out Alive,” released in collaboration with the smartphone app Monster Hunter Now, features lyrics that evoke being in the midst of battle, aligning seamlessly with the game’s worldview.

The heavy shuffle-beat ensemble suggests forward momentum and is sure to get your blood pumping just by listening.

It’s a powerful rock tune where cool vocals and melody deliver a strong impact.

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RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

Released in May 2013, “RPG” is a fantasy-themed song that portrays two people aiming for the sea, centered around the themes of “companionship,” “adventure,” and “bonds.” It also drew attention as the theme song for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-Class Gourmet Survival!!, which came out the same year.

With its strongly message-driven lyrics and an unforgettable pop melody, the track is perfect for karaoke.

Since it’s a song everyone can get hyped about together, if you find the high notes hard to hit, don’t try to power through alone—get everyone involved and enjoy the sense of unity as you sing!

determinationSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Determination” MV

SUPER BEAVER is a four-piece rock band that thrills fans with passionate, universally relatable messages and a modern rock sound.

Their third digital-only single, “Kesshin” (Determination), was written specifically as the theme song for Morinaga’s in Jelly Energy Glucose TV commercial, “Energy for Thinking.” Its message—keep walking the path you believe in, no matter what anyone says—will especially give courage to those anxious about their future.

A powerful rock tune whose driving, fast-paced ensemble feels like a tailwind pushing you forward.

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together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A song whose exhilarating guitar sound and powerful message strike a chord.

WANIMA, a rock band based in Kumamoto, released it in August 2016 as the commercial song for NIVEA Kao’s “8×4.” Set to a driving, fast-paced melody, it expresses the strength to overcome adversity and gratitude for the encounters along the way, resulting in a track that brims with positivity.

Listening to it first thing in the morning is sure to energize you for the day ahead.

It’s a gentle, encouraging anthem that gives you a push at major turning points in life or when you’re about to take on a new challenge.