[Deeply Moving] A Tear-Jerking Cheer Song: Popular Inspirational Anthems That Resonate with the Heart
As we live each day, I think our hearts go through all kinds of changes—moments of joy and happiness, and everything in between.
There are also times when our hearts grow weary and we end up in a very painful place.
This time, I’d like to introduce some uplifting songs that resonate with the heart for moments like these.
There are many tracks that will gently stay by your side, so I hope you find a song that helps you affirm yourself.
Each artist offers a different kind of encouragement song, so please find the one that fits you perfectly!
Let’s get started.
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[Moving] Tear-jerking cheer songs. Heart-touching popular anthems of encouragement (11–20)
You can do it!Nakajima Miyuki
Miyuki Nakajima’s “Fight!” is a pep song that stands apart from the rest.
First included on her 1983 album Premonition, it was later released as a double A-side single with “Between the Sky and You” in 1994, topping the Oricon charts and becoming a major hit.
The lyrics dwell on frustration and pain, declaring that the toughest enemy is oneself.
The message of “Fight!” isn’t “Hang in there!” but rather “Fight!” If you’ve felt frustration so deep it brings you to tears, then steel yourself and keep moving forward.
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.
Ridin’ on DreamsNEW!hololive IDOL PROJECT
hololive production’s music project, hololive IDOL PROJECT.
This is a group song they perform, overflowing with dreams and hope.
Released in February 2026, the track’s lyrics and composition were handled by Ryoki Koike.
Imbued with the passion Koike describes as “one of my long-held dreams,” the driving beat and layered vocals will set listeners’ hearts ablaze.
Its emotional sound, brimming with resolve for the future, is sure to give a powerful push to anyone on the verge of a challenge.
Give it a listen when you want to lift your spirits.
Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS
This song powerfully sings about young people’s hopes for the future and their drive to take on challenges.
First unveiled in October 2018 on a special NHK program together with 1,000 18-year-olds, it portrays youths’ worries and inner conflicts, as well as the strength to overcome them.
Included on the album “ANTI ANTI GENERATION,” it was also performed on RADWIMPS’s nationwide tour.
It deftly captures the emotional landscape of being 18—pursuing dreams and facing setbacks, feeling worn out by society yet finding self-acceptance.
As an anthem that stands with young people and gives them courage, it’s a song we especially recommend to anyone anxious about the future or ready to take a new step forward.
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!
AkariMy Hair is Bad
This is a song that portrays everyday struggles and facing oneself.
It’s included on My Hair is Bad’s album “ghosts,” released in July 2024, with vocals and songwriting by Tomomi Shinoki.
The album is a standout release that also features the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Our Dinosaur Diary.” Its emotional rock sound and lyrics—encouraging you to keep looking forward even while carrying fatigue and weakness—really resonate.
It’s a track I especially recommend to those who feel worn out by daily life or want to confront themselves.
Listening to this will surely give you the courage to realize you’re not alone.
Moving: Tear-jerking cheer songs. Popular motivational anthems that resonate with the heart (21–30)
NonfictionHirai Ken
This song portrays the anguish and sense of defeat in life.
Released in June 2017, it was written as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Little Giant.” Inspired by the suicide of one of Ken Hirai’s close friends, the piece questions the meaning of living and the purpose of life.
In the music video set in a nighttime amusement park, Hirai’s powerful vocals and dancer Taketeru Kudo’s performance leave a strong impression.
He also performed it at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen alongside prosthetic-leg dancer Koichi Omae, deeply moving many viewers.
It is a song that stands by those who are troubled by life and searching for answers.