Tear-jerking motivational songs by Japanese bands: recommended classics and popular tracks
I imagine many of you are giving your all every day—studying, working, doing housework, managing relationships—and along with that, the worries never seem to end.
For those people, I’d love for you to listen to these “tear-jerking, cheering songs—band edition” even if it’s just in little pockets of free time.
Rather than pumping you up, these songs stay close to your heart, move you to tears, and quietly fill you with personal strength.
Give them a listen when it really counts.
Let’s overcome the pain and sadness with songs that feel like someone who truly understands you.
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Tear-jerking motivational songs by Japanese bands: Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (21–30)
SHAM ROCKUVERworld
Formed in Shiga Prefecture and now beloved by a wide range of fans, UVERworld is a six-member rock band.
Their highly popular song “SHAMROCK,” released in 2006, was also used as the theme song for the drama Dandori: Dance☆Drill, starring Nana Eikura.
It’s a number that cheers on those striving toward their dreams and goals, yet it surely resonates with the hearts of those who’ve experienced heartbreak as well.
The lyrics are relatable in how the words received from that person become nourishment for facing what lies ahead.
-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER
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Have you ever felt bewildered by changing surroundings and prying eyes, finding yourself stuck on the question of who you really are? When that happens, this work by the four-piece rock band SUPER BEAVER is exactly what I want you to hear.
It affirms your evolving self and belts out an unshakable inner strength over a rock sound.
Released as a single in September 2014, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Barakamon.
Later included on the album Aisuru, it’s one of their signature tracks.
All the more reason to give it a listen when you’re preoccupied with others’ gazes and judgments and feel like you’re losing sight of yourself.
You’ll likely feel a weight lift from your shoulders.
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
A track from ONE OK ROCK’s early masterpiece “Zankyo Reference,” released in 2011, it’s one of their most popular songs as an anthem of encouragement.
The song features a brisk, straightforward guitar-rock sound that makes you feel more positive just by listening.
The lyrics carry a message that feels like someone giving you a firm pat on the back and saying, “Get it together!”—and this song will surely help you when you feel like you’re about to break.
textbookZa Masumisairu
If you’re looking for a song that hits hard and lifts you up from the bottom of your heart, how about this one? The song “Kyokasho” (“Textbook”) is The Mass Missile’s third single, released in 2005.
You often hear people say, “What’s in the textbook isn’t everything,” but this track goes even further—it feels like raw, unfiltered truth laid bare.
Rather than smoothing out emotions with pretty words, it’s a deeply human number that seems to embrace every feeling, even the ugly and painful ones.
horizonback number
A three-piece rock band, back number, beloved by younger generations for their poignant vocals and melodies, releases their fourth digital single.
Written for high school students who had aimed for the 2020 Inter-High School Championships that were canceled due to the pandemic, the song is packed with everything that makes back number so compelling—from its dramatic intro to its catchy chorus.
Its message reminds us of the things that are hard to notice when we’re giving something our all, and of how small efforts accumulate and create change.
It just might clear the haze lingering in hearts that have come to a standstill.
This is a tear-jerking fight song you’ll want to hear when you’re unsure of which direction to take.
I’m a BelieverSPYAIR
This is the 17th single by SPYAIR, a four-piece rock band from Aichi Prefecture who initially had a metal-like sound but evolved into a catchy, free-spirited style blending hard rock and pop.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Haikyu!! Second Season, the track features a guitar-driven, fast-paced arrangement that really gets your adrenaline pumping.
Its message—never yielding your path no matter what anyone says—will surely give a powerful push to those who lack confidence in their choices.
It’s a refreshing rock tune that gives you the courage to charge straight down the road you’ve chosen without hesitation.
If you laugh at the skywacci
This is a song that cheers on everyone who’s worked hard.
Wacci, known for delivering heartwarming tracks that fit into everyday life, released it in July 2018.
It was also included on their album Ultramarine Refrain, released in November of the same year.
In 2019, it was chosen as the support song for Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV “Japan Connects Project,” gaining attention as it resonated with the struggles and triumphs of athletes.
There are days when things don’t go your way as you devote yourself to club activities or entrance exam prep.
In those moments, this song gently reminds you that the friends who have been striving alongside you can be your support.
It’s a friendship anthem that gives you the strength to keep looking forward, even while carrying frustration.
Give it a listen, and let it take you back to the time you spent with your cherished friends.