[Moving] Tear-jerking cheer song. A roundup of popular motivational anthems that resonate with the heart!
Have you ever found yourself suddenly in tears when you think of yourself—or someone else—giving it their all? Many people surely have that one song that saved them time and again during club practice, before a big performance, or in days when they felt like giving up.
Encouraging songs that resonate with the heart have a mysterious power to gently push you forward just by listening.
In this article, we focus on moving, tear-jerking cheer songs and introduce tracks that will set your heart ablaze.
We hope you’ll find that one song that makes you cry even as it lifts your spirits!
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[Moving] Tear-jerking cheer songs. A full roundup of popular, heart-touching anthems! (71–80)
budKobukuro
This song was specially written as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad,” and its first-week Oricon sales surpassed those of “Sakura,” setting a new personal record.
The gentle vocals of Kobuchi and the powerful voice of Kuroda blend together, making it a deeply moving track.
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
When it comes to cheer songs by Noriyuki Makihara, the 1991 smash hit “Donna Tokimo” (No Matter What) comes to mind.
It was the theme song for the film “No Problems on the Employment Front” and reached No.
1 on the Oricon singles chart.
It was also chosen as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, so it carries a sporty image as well.
The lyrics, which sing about staying true to yourself without letting anyone get in your way, give courage to hearts weighed down by worries.
Many artists have covered the song, so try finding your favorite version!
HarukaYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s gentle and moving number “Haruka” is a song told from a particular point of view, watching a single person.
In the music video, a girl happens upon a mug one day by chance.
She spends her days together with that mug, and the song captures the girl as seen from the mug’s perspective, along with feelings of gratitude.
When you listen to this song, doesn’t it bring to mind an object, a person—someone or something around you? Surely everyone has such a thing or person, and this track serves as a moment of realization that makes you suddenly aware of them.
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smileAnly
A gem of a ballad that gives you the courage to keep looking forward no matter what.
Sung by Anly, a singer-songwriter from Ie Island in Okinawa, the song stands out for its straightforward message of staying smiling especially in tough times.
Carried by a warm sound with the soothing tones of acoustic guitar, it gently seeps into the listener’s heart.
Released in March 2016, the track was used as the theme song for the special drama “Boku no Inochi,” based on the true story of a boy with a serious illness and his family.
With lyrics celebrating the bonds between loved ones, it’s perfect for graduations and new beginnings.
If you listen when you’re feeling a little down, you’ll be wrapped in a kindness that feels like a gentle nudge forward.
It’s fine.Urufuruzu
When it comes to straightforward, heart-hitting motivational songs, Ulfuls’ “Eenenden” is the one.
It was released as a single in 2003 to commemorate the return of bassist John B.
Chopper, who had left the band in 1999.
The lyrics affirm you just as you are—saying it’s okay to fail or have regrets, to start over, or even to give up and do nothing—and they really tug at the heartstrings.
The characteristically Ulfuls, fast-paced rock ’n’ roll sound also makes it a track that fills you with energy as you listen.
Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK
“I want to sprint through the present with everything I’ve got so I won’t have any regrets!” This is ONE OK ROCK’s grand anthem that stirs up that fiery feeling.
Its powerful message—like a shout that there’s no such thing as a wasted night—ignites the passion that’s been sleeping deep in your heart.
Don’t be bound by the past; the way it cherishes each moment spent with friends is sure to give you courage.
Released in February 2019, this song was created as the theme for the film “Kingdom” and is included on the album “Eye of the Storm.” You can sense the impact from the episode in which the film’s producer said it made his soul “tremble with heat.” Listen to it on anxious nights before taking on a challenge or when you want to reaffirm your bonds with friends, and it will surely give you a push forward.
Soul RevolutionSuperfly
A massive hit by Superfly, an artist highly acclaimed overseas for her universally recognized, exceptional vocal ability and the distinctive world of her songs.
It’s a track with a message about forging your own path no matter what happens—an empowering anthem that will move you to tears.