[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 roundup of popular, heart-touching anthems! (21–30)
SignalWANIMA
A song filled with courage and hope.
Its exhilarating sound and upbeat lyrics carry the message: “Keep challenging yourself, even if you’re still a work in progress.” Included on WANIMA’s album Everybody!! released in January 2018, this track was performed with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds on NHK’s special program “18 Festival.” It was also featured as the commercial song for Lotte Ice’s “Sou.” A tune that gives a push to young people standing at life’s crossroads, such as exams or job hunting.
Especially when you’re troubled or anxious, give it a listen—you’re sure to find courage.
I miss youNEW!RADWIMPS
Even while carrying a sense of loss and profound sorrow, this is a song that tightens your chest with the pure emotion it ultimately reaches.
Amid the gentle sound woven by strings and piano, words that seem to quietly spill out tug at your tear ducts.
This track is included at the end of RADWIMPS’ concept album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1 = 10 years 10 songs,” released in March 2021, exactly ten years after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
It is a culmination of their decade-long commitment to keeping the affected areas in their thoughts.
Listen to it when you strongly wish to meet someone dear once more, or on nights when you’re enveloped by a loneliness with nowhere to go.
The gentle openness of this piece is sure to be by your side and comfort your heart.
YELL ~Yell~NEW!Kobukuro
One of the double A-side tracks released as their debut single in March 2001 by the musical duo Kobukuro, “YELL,” remains a warm, encouraging song that continues to support many people.
Beginning with the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar, the sound gradually expands into something grand and moving.
The lyrics carry a universal message that empowers those on the verge of discouragement.
It’s a gem that gives you courage—perfect for moments of taking a new step, like graduation ceremonies or sports tournaments.
worth its weight in goldSUPER BEAVER
A song by SUPER BEAVER that was also chosen as the theme song for the national high school rugby tournament.
Its lyrics, which explore themes of deep friendship, growth, and self-discovery, really resonate.
It expresses nostalgia, longing, and the importance of sincere dialogue with others.
Released in December 2023, the track features the band’s signature sound and lyrics that delve deeply into emotion.
Its energetic melody gives you the courage to step into the future.
It’s a perfect song for anyone who wants an unbreakable spirit or is giving their all every day.
The more you listen, the more it seems to spark the strength to embrace life’s joys and challenges!
Small RevolutionSUPER BEAVER
As an inspiring cheer song, SUPER BEAVER’s track is drawing attention.
It features powerful vocals and a refreshing rock sound, with message-rich lyrics that move many listeners.
Included on the album “Ongaku,” released in February 2024, the song was also used as an insert track for the TV Asahi drama “MARS: Zero no Kakumei.” Focusing on the individual’s inner self, the lyrics emphasize the importance of self-transformation and give a push to those facing difficult situations.
It’s a song filled with SUPER BEAVER’s belief in the power of music and their desire to stand by listeners’ hearts.
This is a track we especially recommend when your spirit is low or when you feel ready to take a new step forward.
NIPPONNEW!Shiina Ringo
Ringo Sheena, a singer-songwriter who has consistently led the scene with her one-of-a-kind musicality.
Released in June 2014, this work was written as the theme song for NHK’s soccer broadcasts for the 2014 season.
Its magnificent ensemble—where rock, marching elements, and brass sounds fuse beautifully—instantly lifts the listener’s spirits.
Moreover, the worldview imbued with taut tension and the pride of carrying Japan on one’s back, going beyond a mere celebration of victory, conveys Sheena’s uniquely sharp perspective.
It’s a passionate anthem that lights a fire in your heart when you feel like giving in.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A cheer song I want high school baseball players aiming for Koshien to listen to is Funky Monkey Babys’ “Ato Hitotsu.” Released as a single in 2010, it was chosen as the support song for Asahi Broadcasting’s 92nd Summer Koshien and reached No.
8 on the Oricon singles chart.
The lyrics, which speak to friends who have sweated and cried together, are moving, making it popular not only as a cheer song but also as a friendship song.
Masahiro Tanaka was featured on the single’s cover and in the music video.
