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

In the WastelandSoul Flower Union

SOUL FLOWER UNION – In the Wasteland [2001 Official Video]

Formed in 1993, they are a mixed-genre rock band that actively engages in support activities for victims of disasters such as the Great Hanshin Earthquake and the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Their songs have a mysterious power that speaks to the heart, makes you reflect on the past, and encourages you to move forward.

Be Nankuru-kunBEGIN

BEGIN / Be Nankuru-kun (Music Video)

BEGIN captivates with a warm yet powerful sound that only three musicians from Ishigaki Island, Okinawa could create.

This piece, which closes their first masterful album in seven years, Taiyo (The Sun), is a song that deeply evokes the spirit of the island songs at their roots.

The Okinawan phrase “nankuru nai sa,” which carries the profound meaning, “If you keep doing the right thing without losing heart, a good day will come,” resonates gently through the melody.

Even as we are buffeted by the waves of life and bear the sorrow of losing what we hold dear, these lyrics softly encourage us to keep facing forward, warming the heart as they do.

When your heart feels a little tired, why not let yourself be wrapped in the kindness this song offers?

OathBEGIN

BEGIN / Oath

With its beautiful piano melody and powerful vocals, this uplifting anthem fuels the resolve to face any hardship.

Even when you feel discouraged by a horizon that seems to recede no matter how far you walk, it conveys in straightforward words the importance of never giving up and continuing toward tomorrow.

Released in August 2004 as a single by BEGIN, the song was used as the ending theme for the summer tradition “Netto Koshien.” If you’re hitting walls on the path to your goal and feel your spirit wavering, this is the song you need to hear.

Listen, and you’ll find yourself thinking, “I’ll give it one more try,” ready to look ahead and take a strong step forward.

Hello Fixer10-FEET

10-FEET – Hello Fixer

This is the 18th single by 10-FEET, released in July 2019, and it’s also included on the classic album Collins.

The band even held a nationwide tour under this release, making it a song that symbolizes the excitement of that time.

The lyrics seem to depict a strong will to unleash the impulses deep within, reset the status quo, and move forward.

TAKUMA’s piercing vocals and the exhilarating, high-velocity sound feel like a spell that sets listeners’ hearts free, don’t they? It was also used in a Pocari Sweat commercial and as the theme song for the drama Shin Minami no Teio.

In those moments when you want to change something or take a step forward, this song might just give you the push you need.

OVERNIGHTTHE ORAL CIGARETTES

THE ORAL CIGARETTES “OVERNIGHT” Music Video (TV anime “Togen Anki” opening theme)

This is a song by THE ORAL CIGARETTES whose dynamic rock sound stirs a heart that’s come to a standstill! Released in July 2025, it was also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Togen Anki.” The track is packed to the brim with the protagonist’s inner turmoil and resolve.

You can almost hear vocalist Takuya Yamanaka shouting, “Don’t end your life with nothing but regrets!” When you want to change yourself but can’t quite take that final step, this song is sure to give you a push forward.

Theme of The Blue HeartsTHE BLUE HEARTS

THE BLUE HEARTS/The Blue Hearts' Theme

It’s a song that feels like a burst of raw early impulse—bearing the band’s own name—that was released independently after their major debut.

Many listeners were surely gripped by its message: a cry of alienation from society and a thirst for freedom, shouted over a breakneck punk sound that runs just about two minutes.

Hiroto Kōmoto’s rough yet straight-ahead vocals seem to bypass logic and set your soul on fire directly.

Originally released in August 1987 as a self-produced single, the track was later included on the commemorative best-of album “THE BLUE HEARTS 30th ANNIVERSARY ALL TIME MEMORIALS ～SUPER SELECTED SONGS～.” If you’re feeling stifled by the status quo or itching to scream at something unjust, listening to this will help unleash those pent-up emotions.

typhoonTHE BLUE HEARTS

THE BLUE HEARTS – Typhoon

A thrilling rock number that likens the absurdities swirling through society to a looming giant and belts them out with gusto.

The lyrics, written by guitarist Masatoshi Mashima, shine with a sharp gaze at a world misled by rumors and loud voices.

Praised by many fans as “lyrics that hit home” and “a refreshing listen,” this track appears on the classic 1993 February release STICK OUT and became widely known as the Honda “Dio” commercial song featuring actor Matt Dillon.

Give it a listen when you feel anxious about being swept along by others or when you need courage to face unreasonable reality.

Its simple, powerful sound and distinctive rhythm are sure to blow away the clouds in your heart.