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

From inside the windowBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “From Inside the Window”

It’s a song that stays close to your heart and gives you a powerful push forward! Released in April 2023, it was written as the theme song for NHK’s special program “BUMP OF CHICKEN 18-sai Matsuri (Festival).” The new attempt to perform together with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds was said to be a special experience for the band as well.

The lyrics portray loneliness, inner conflict, and connections with others, and as you listen, you’ll find the courage to face yourself.

Especially when you’re feeling down or uncertain, give this track a listen.

It will surely give you the strength to look ahead and start moving forward!

dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Dance Hall” Official Music Video

A positive, uplifting anthem from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that lightens your heart just by listening! Also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi 8,” it became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million streams in just five months after its release.

Featuring a brisk rhythm and soaring vocals, the song is especially memorable for the phrase, “This world is a dance hall.” Its lyrics remind you that you’re the protagonist of your own life, guaranteed to boost your spirits.

Perfect for taking a new step forward or when your motivation dips.

Give it a listen—you’ll feel ready to face tomorrow with a more positive outlook!

single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Hitamuki” Music Video (TV Anime “My Hero Academia” Season 6 Opening Theme)

This is a rock number by SUPER BEAVER whose impassioned vocals and powerful sound will stir your heart.

It was released in November 2022 as the opening theme for Season 6 of the TV anime My Hero Academia.

The lyrics convey the courage to face hardships and the inner struggle between ideals and reality.

It’s a song that can give you the strength to move forward, whether you’re feeling defeated or about to take a new step.

SUPER BEAVER’s music is infused with the experiences and feelings they’ve cultivated over many years of activity.

giftRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Gift [Official Lyric Video]

It’s a message song that skillfully weaves in the meaning of life and hopes for the future.

Released by RADWIMPS in April 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Anpan.” Yojiro Noda’s gentle vocals pair beautifully with the sophisticated sound arrangement.

Each carefully spun word in the lyrics resonates with the heart, and as you listen, it fills you with a tender feeling.

It’s the kind of piece you’ll want to hear while basking in the morning light.

Critical HitRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – A Masterstroke [Official Music Video]

Overflowing with fiery passion and strength, this is the track RADWIMPS released to the world in December 2013 on the album “X to O to Tsumi to.” The protagonist, who can’t surpass their own expectations no matter how many regrets they pile up, is striking as they wrestle between ideals and reality yet still take a bold step forward by following their true feelings.

The music video—shot at Ageo Municipal Baseball Stadium in Saitama Prefecture with 1,500 extras—was directed by Takuro Okubo.

This work harmonizes Yojiro Noda’s poetic lyrics with the band’s powerful sound to stunning effect, capturing the hearts of many listeners and dominating the on-air charts at FM stations to take the No.

1 spot.

It’s a song that gives you a strong push on the back in those moments when you want to look ahead and dash forward with everything you’ve got—like the exit scene at a school sports day.

gradationSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Gradation” [Lyric Video] (Theme song for the film ‘Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween Arc -Fate-’)

Just hearing the energetic intro will lift your spirits—this is SUPER BEAVER’s powerful rock tune! Released in April 2023 as the main theme for the first part of the film “Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween -Fate-,” its lyrics about the complexity of relationships and shifting emotions resonate deeply with listeners.

Even in situations that aren’t black and white, this song teaches the importance of finding love.

When you’re feeling down or struggling with relationships, give it a listen and draw courage from it.

SUPER BEAVER’s sincere, heartfelt vocals will surely give you a gentle push forward.

Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi – “Our Tomorrow”

This is a masterpiece imbued with a powerful, emotionally resonant rock sound and a vision of walking toward the future alongside friends.

The friendship and bonds portrayed in the music video, along with the courage to step into a new tomorrow, gently support anyone seeking strength for their heart.

Released in November 2007 by Elephant Kashimashi, led by Hiroji Miyamoto, the song was used in a commercial for House Foods’ Ukon no Chikara and came to be loved by a wide audience.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when standing at a crossroads in life, when renewing your resolve, or when you need hope for the future.

With its robust melody, it fills you with the courage to move forward—an uplifting song that warms the heart.