[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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[Deeply Moving] Tear-Jerking Cheer Songs: A Complete Introduction to Popular, Heart-Touching Anthems! (1–10)
OrangeSPYAIR
With moving lyrics and a powerful melody that resonates deeply, this is SPYAIR’s uplifting anthem.
Released in February 2024, the song was chosen as the theme for “Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle” (the feature film).
Centered on encounters, bonds among teammates, and farewells, it gives you the courage to look ahead and keep going.
It’s the perfect track for anyone striving toward a dream or taking a new step forward.
Its lyrics praise the hope and bravery found while facing hardships, and the beauty of human connection—sure to give you courage.
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
A song that gets you excited just from the title and lifts your spirits.
When the phrase in the title, “Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day,” is sung in Takahashi Yu’s gentle yet powerful voice, it really makes you feel like it will be a good day, doesn’t it? You may have heard this track in commercials or in Rihwa’s cover version—it’s a tender, uplifting number that shows up often.
There are times when you work hard every day but don’t get recognized, can’t see the results, or just can’t find the motivation.
This is the perfect song for moments like those.
one’s true feelingssumika
Sumika’s “Honne,” released in 2021, was the theme song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
Even when you work hard every day and don’t get recognized—when you feel like giving up—there are surely people who know about your efforts.
When you listen to this song, won’t it remind you of someone like that? When you’re feeling down, why not take your time with this song, think things through, and let yourself cry? It’s a track that fills you with gratitude for someone important.
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StoryAI
A massive hit ballad by AI, an artist beloved for approachable lyrics that make you want to sing along and an uplifting musical worldview.
It’s a song filled with a message about moving forward while supporting one another with cherished friends—an inspiring anthem that brings tears to your eyes.
As a personSUPER BEAVER
This song brilliantly portrays both human weakness and strength.
It was included on the album “27,” released in June 2016, and was also used as a TV drama’s opening theme.
It candidly sings about the complexity of people who can still smile even while deceiving and hiding things.
Even so, the resolve to “keep believing” and “keep loving” resonates deeply.
With SUPER BEAVER’s powerful sound and straightforward lyrics, this is a track that gently gives listeners a push forward.
It’s an uplifting song I especially recommend to anyone who wants to live true to themselves.
Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Saucy Dog is a three-piece rock band.
Their 2022 release “I’ll Live in the Present” is a compelling track that showcases the powerful vocals of guitarist and lead singer Shinya Ishihara.
The emotional vocals convey a message that really hits home: even when things are tough, it’s okay—you’ll be fine if you live true to yourself.
The fresh, bright band sound also helps lift a heavy mood into something positive.
When you start to doubt whether the path you chose is the right one, let this song give you courage!
FanfareTamaki Kōji
This is a rousing anthem powerfully sung by Koji Tamaki, famed for his overwhelming vocal prowess, riding on a melody full of drive and momentum.
Released as a single in November 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Royal Family.” Drawing on his childhood experiences in Hokkaido and paralleling life with the growth of a horse, this work was created with those images in mind.
Its message—that life isn’t only about winning or losing, and that it’s important to face forward and move on as your true self—resonates deeply with listeners.
Pick this song when you need that extra bit of courage at a crucial moment.