[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)
YELLikimonogakari
YELL by Ikimonogakari was produced as the required piece for the junior high school division of the 76th NHK National School Music Competition.
Released as a single in 2009, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon singles chart.
The lyrics poignantly capture the delicate, sensitive hearts of junior high school students and are filled with messages for 15-year-olds that you come to understand only after growing up.
It’s an encouraging song that we especially want struggling junior high schoolers to hear, and it’s also a hugely popular graduation song.
Velvet Poemback number
A song that gives you the push to live as your true self is “Velvet no Uta” by the rock band back number, released in 2022.
It portrays the importance of staying strong precisely when living authentically feels difficult.
The passionate, mid-tempo band sound conveys a sense of resolve and strength of will.
Even when you struggle and feel troubled, this track gives you the courage to move forward by accepting yourself.
Be sure to pay attention to Iyori Shimizu’s vocals, which are both heartrending and warm.
[Moved] Tear-Jerking Cheer Songs: A Full Showcase of Heartfelt, Popular Anthems! (31–40)
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
“Shukumei,” the hit number released by Official HIGE DANDism in 2019, also served as the theme song for that year’s Nettou Koshien.
In crucial moments like competitions, we tend to focus on results, but the lyrics resonate deeply as they remind us to etch into our hearts the time and effort we’ve poured in up to that point.
It’s also great that the melody lets you savor each and every word slowly and carefully.
The song gives you the energy to set your soul ablaze and take on any challenge.
Life is BeautifulKetsumeishi
An encouraging song I want people going through rough days to listen to is Ketsumeishi’s “Life is Beautiful.” It’s a track from their 2007 album Ketsuno Police 5, which topped the Oricon charts at number one.
Among fans, “Life is Beautiful” is known as a hidden gem, with moving lyrics about life that resonate with those facing worries.
In 2021, to mark the 20th anniversary of Ketsumeishi’s debut, a music video was produced—be sure to check it out!
Because I’ve always loved you.neguse.
A number by Neguse created as a high school baseball cheer song that movingly depicts the passion of youth.
Released in June 2024, the track was also selected as the theme song for “Nettou Koshien.” Featuring distinctive rap and choral sections, it powerfully portrays high school ballplayers facing adversity.
With the theme of “the nobility of perseverance,” it conveys that the reason they keep moving forward despite grueling practices and strict coaching is simply because they truly love it.
This work is recommended not only for high school baseball fans but for anyone striving toward a dream.
It’s a heartfelt anthem that gives you courage every time you listen.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Yuzu’s “Eikou no Kakehashi” (Bridge of Glory) is a popular cheer song for sports and entrance exams.
Released as a single in 2004, it was selected as the official theme for NHK’s Athens Olympics coverage and reached No.
2 on the Oricon singles chart.
For those who watched with tears in their eyes as Japan’s men’s gymnastics team won gold for the first time in 28 years with their moving performances, it’s an unforgettable track.
The lyrics carry the message, “Believe in the path you’ve walked and keep moving forward,” which is sure to give a push to anyone who feels lost in life right now.
Footsteps ~Be StrongMr.Children
If you’re someone who wants to carve out your own path rather than follow a pre-laid track, you should listen to Mr.Children’s “Ashiatō ~Be Strong~.” Released as a single in 2014 and used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama and Toho-distributed film “Nobunaga Concerto,” it reached No.
1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
The chorus, which reminds you that “the road you’re on now leads to the future,” fills you with strength as you listen.
It also carries the message that “it’s important to lean on others’ strength,” making it a heartfelt anthem that lets you feel the warmth of human kindness.