A collection of famous songs about “challenge” [For those who are giving it their all]

ApolloPorunogurafiti

PornoGraffitti 'Apollo' (“OPEN MUSIC CABINET” Live in Saitama Super Arena 2007) / PornoGraffitti 'Apollo (Live)'

One of the signature songs by the popular rock band Porno Graffitti, this classic has long been a karaoke staple.

Its grand, space-evoking sound is sure to give courage to those wavering over taking on a challenge.

The fast-paced progression of the song is really cool.

Part of Me, All of MeB’z

B'z / Ichibu to Zenbu

It’s a hit song by B’z, a rock duo that represents Japan.

It became a hot topic as the theme song for the drama ‘Buzzer Beat.’ Many people hesitate to take on challenges because they seek perfection too much.

This is a piece I’d love you to listen to if that sounds like you.

Dream FighterPerfume

Perfume「Dream Fighter」Live 💕

This is a song by Perfume, an active girls’ techno-dance vocal group.

It’s crafted to convey a sense of strength, as if cheering on those pursuing their dreams.

Give it a listen when you’re feeling worn out from trying your best.

Kaikai KitanEVE

Kaikai Kitan – Eve MV

Eve’s “Kaikai Kitan,” with its exhilarating, fast-paced melody, gives you the power to take on challenges.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, and the PV features footage from the series.

When we try to challenge something, we’re often held back by our current circumstances or what we lack, and it can be hard to take that first step.

But the song conveys the message that, without being bound by such things—and even if you’re clumsy or uncool as you are now—you should fearlessly move toward your goals.

Instead of looking for reasons not to try, why not throw yourself at your goal with everything you’ve got, just like this song encourages?

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HeroAmuro Namie

Hero – Namie Amuro (Full)

Namie Amuro’s divine track released in 2016.

Some fans even say this song represents Amuro’s final form after graduating from songs produced by Tetsuya Komuro.

It was also chosen as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Games, so we heard it every day during the events.

Its hopeful lyrics—“Everyone has their own hero, and you can be someone’s hero too”—won broad support across generations.

It’s the perfect song to listen to before an important match to get your heart fired up.

Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki

Stars on the Ground / Miyuki Nakajima [Official]

This is one of Miyuki Nakajima’s signature songs as a singer-songwriter.

Many of you may have heard it as the theme song for NHK General TV’s “Project X: Challengers.” It’s a masterpiece that supports those who take on challenges.

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

SHISHAMO’s “Ashita mo” gives you the courage to keep doing your best again tomorrow, no matter what happens.

It’s included on the album SHISHAMO 4.

Heroes who stand up to any formidable foe, who sometimes seem on the verge of losing but still face them again and again to help people—that’s something we all admire, right? This song conveys the desire to be someone like that hero, someone who keeps getting back up to take on new challenges.

The work or school we do every day is a necessary process for taking on all kinds of challenges.

By throwing ourselves into those things and connecting them to our own pursuits, we can meet the cool version of ourselves we admired as a child, just like those heroes! This song fills you with that kind of positive feeling for taking on challenges!

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