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

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

Yattemiyou

A three-piece rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture, WANIMA released their first digital-only single with this track.

It’s a cover of the British folk song “The Picnic,” and was featured in the popular au commercial series “Santaro – Spring Door: ‘Yattemiyo’.” With a nostalgic melody everyone remembers from childhood, the song is arranged with WANIMA’s signature high-speed punk sound and rich choral work—a rock tune that powerfully pushes you forward when you’re taking on a challenge.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Flash GirlToukyou Jihen

Tokyo Incidents – Flash Girl

Tokyo Jihen’s “Senko Shoujo” (“Sparkling Girl”) conveys a determination to fight through this one-and-only life.

Released digitally in 2007, the song was featured in a Subaru commercial and as the theme for an AbemaTV martial arts program.

Its shimmering, pop-leaning melody—common in many of Tokyo Jihen’s brighter numbers—instills hope in the act of taking on challenges.

The lyrics express a desire to cherish even fleeting moments of brilliance like a flash of light, turning one’s life and endeavors into something radiant.

If you’re struggling to see the light in your own challenges, why not borrow some of the glow from this song?

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SAKI

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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.

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.

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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SAKI

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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.