[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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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.
If you laugh at the skywacci
There are times when lyrics that reflect real experiences or that you can relate to personally move you to tears.
This song, wacci’s “Sora ni Waraeba” (If You Smile at the Sky), is one that really hits home—maybe even brings tears—if you’re devoted to something or working hard toward a goal.
I think many people feel they’ve gotten through tough times and kept going thanks to friends and family.
It’s a song that brings those “special someones” to mind and reminds you that you’re not alone.
Heretical StarOfisharu Higedan Dism
It’s a song that always stays close to everyone’s hearts.
It’s one track from Official HIGE DANDism’s mini-album “Report,” released in April 2017, and it’s become a staple at their live shows.
The song powerfully appeals to the importance of sticking to your convictions and living without being swayed by others’ evaluations.
The lyrics, based on Fujihara’s real experiences, have resonated with many people.
As an anthem that gives you the courage to keep moving forward without giving in to criticism from those around you, it’s sure to strike a chord with listeners.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
A 17th single by Motohiro Hata, released in August 2014.
In addition to serving as the theme song for a Doraemon movie, it secured multiple tie-ins such as commercials and reached the top 10 on the Oricon charts.
Praised for its musical quality, it became a long-running hit.
While it’s a tear-jerking song full of yearning, its somewhat abstract lyrics allow for various interpretations—such as parting or embarking on a new journey—so it has been used in many settings, including weddings and funerals.
ultramarineYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s “Gunjō” resonates with listeners and stirs the soul.
It became a hot topic when it was selected as the set piece for “Dance ONE Project ’21,” a segment supporting high school dance teams on the information program Sukkiri! It’s a track that shines with YOASOBI’s characteristically literary lyrics and refreshing vocals.
It encourages and stands beside not only students who couldn’t do what they wanted during the pandemic, but everyone.
The choral section in the song is breathtaking—be sure to give it a listen.
far; distant; by farGReeeeN
I’d like to introduce a moving ballad where the loneliness of leaving home intertwines with a strong will to pursue one’s dreams.
This work by GReeeeN expresses gratitude to the parents who raised us, and every listen warms the heart by reminding us of family love.
Released in May 2009 as their 11th single, it’s also famous as the theme song for the blockbuster film “ROOKIES: Graduation.” By setting aside the rap parts to let the vocals take center stage, the song resonates deeply.
It’s perfect not only for students about to leave home, but also for adults who’ve long been out in society and want to recall their original resolve.
Highly recommended as background music for graduation season or for videos expressing thanks to someone special.
Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
Angela Aki’s “Tegami: Haikei Jugo no Kimi e” was written as the set piece for the junior high school division of the NHK All-Japan School Choir Competition.
Released as a single in 2008, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
It’s a memorable song with innovative lyrics depicting an exchange of letters between me at 15 and me as an adult.
The lines telling my 15-year-old self to “believe in yourself and move forward” have surely given courage to many children.
If you ever feel like you’re about to buckle under the pressure of standing at a crossroads in life, please listen to “Tegami: Haikei Jugo no Kimi e.”
