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[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!

[Moved] Tear-Jerking Cheer Songs: A Full Showcase of Heartfelt, Popular Anthems! (31–40)

It’s okay.BLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT “Daijoubu” Music Video (YouTube Ver.)
It's okay.BLUE ENCOUNT

This is a signature song by BLUE ENCOUNT, an artist beloved by younger generations for their familiar, unforgettable vocals and bright musical world.

The song conveys the message that you can overcome any hardship, making it a moving, tear-jerking anthem of encouragement.

migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)
migratory bird[Alexandros]

A signature song by [Alexandros], a rock band widely supported especially by younger generations for their high-tone vocals that resonate with many listeners and their outstanding musical sensibility.

It’s an uplifting anthem for those challenging themselves toward their goals—a moving, tear-jerking cheer song.

rainbowAqua Timez

Aqua Timez “Niji” Music Video (Theme song for the drama Gokusen Season 3)
rainbowAqua Timez

The song chosen as the theme for the Nippon TV drama Gokusen: Season 3 is Aqua Timez’s Niji (Rainbow).

Released as a single in 2008, it reached No.

2 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

Its driving four-on-the-floor beat and uplifting lyrics make it an empowering anthem.

The message from vocalist Futoshi—“The more you’ve suffered, the more the future will surely be filled with joy”—really resonates when you listen.

HinataSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Hinata” MV
HinataSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER is a rock band that began activity in 2005.

Their song “Hinata” is a captivating number with lyrics that give a push to anyone taking on a challenge.

The message—“Failing is painful, but enduring without trying is even harder, so let’s move forward”—is sure to give you the courage to get through tough times.

The music video, which portrays people giving their all, is also wonderful, so be sure to check it out along with the song!

Song of Springsupittsu

Spitz’s “Haru no Uta” (“Spring Song”) evokes a refreshing image of spring.

Released as a single in 2005, it reached No.

5 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

It’s well known from commercials for Coca-Cola’s Aquarius and Lotte’s Ghana Chocolate.

In 2017, it was also covered by Sakura Fujiwara.

Filled with lyrics that make you feel, “No matter what lies ahead, I’ll push forward,” the song becomes an uplifting cheer when paired with vocalist Masamune Kusano’s gentle voice.

[Moving] Tear-jerking cheer songs. A roundup of popular, heart-touching fight songs! (41–50)

Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi – “Our Tomorrow”
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi

A perfect motivational song for working dads in their 40s is Elephant Kashimashi’s “Oretachi no Ashita” (“Our Tomorrow”).

Released as a single in 2007, it was featured in a commercial for House Foods’ Ukon no Chikara.

The lyrics look back on a life walked through the teens, twenties, and thirties, noticing different things along the way, and they remind you what you’re fighting for now.

It’s the perfect track for someone like you who’s kept going while holding back tears—so definitely give it a listen!

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.