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[When you’re troubled] A life anthem that stands by your side

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

Whether in the ordinary days that pass without a second thought or the special ones, isn’t life a series of choices we make every day?

We don’t usually think about it, but once we hesitate and stop to ponder, sometimes it’s hard to find our way out.

We worry about which choice will lead to a better outcome, or whether we’ll fail.

So I’ve picked out some uplifting songs that stay close to a wavering, troubled heart and fill you with courage and strength.

I hope you find a song that fits your heart!

[When You Have Worries] A Life-Affirming Anthem That Stays By Your Side (81–90)

The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

The Zero Sense10-FEET

The movie THE FIRST SLAM DUNK became a massive hit not only in Japan but overseas as well.

Its theme song, 10-FEET’s Dai Zero Kan, was heard everywhere thanks to the film’s success.

In life, there are times when things don’t go well or we face daunting walls that make us feel like giving up.

I think everyone experiences that.

This is a song I recommend for moments like those—one that ignites your fighting spirit and boosts your motivation.

It’ll resonate not only with people pushing themselves in sports, but also with anyone dealing with conflicts with people they’re not good with or struggling with work, giving you the strength to blow those troubles away.

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In conclusion

When you’ve found yourself weighed down by worries, have you discovered a song that stays close to your heart? We’ve picked a wide range of tracks that sing about various emotions and situations, so please try finding one that matches how you feel right now.

I’d be happy if listening to the songs introduced in this article helps lighten your heart, even just a little.