[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 heart-touching, popular fight songs! (51–60)
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
Here is an inspiring, heart-stirring anthem.
Written as the theme song for the film “From Siberia With Love,” this piece is a sweeping ballad that explores the deeper meaning of life.
Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in November 2022, the song gently sings of the preciousness of living and the bonds with loved ones.
Its beautiful arrangement, enriched with strings, engraves the message of the lyrics even more deeply in the heart.
Conveying the importance of holding on to hope even in difficult times, this work is recommended for those who feel lost in life or who want to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.
Be sure to give this heartwarming, wonderful track a listen.
To you, who’s trying your hardest in the whole worldHARCO
Among the works of the singer-songwriter HARCO, who is also known for creating commercial jingles and narration, this is one of his most popular songs.
It’s a gentle love song that wholeheartedly affirms the hidden efforts and hard work people quietly accumulate.
The earnest words of love spoken by a clumsy, shy man gradually sink deep into the heart.
Funny Bunnythe pillows
The song with the memorable chorus that goes, “It’s thanks to your hard work that your dream came true,” is the pillows’ “Funny Bunny.” It’s a track from their 1999 album HAPPY BIVOUAC and was used as an insert song in the anime FLCL and SKET DANCE.
The chorus lyrics, which acknowledge one’s effort, are words that can move to tears those who have been striving quietly.
In 2019, Uru’s cover version was used in a Japan Coca-Cola Aquarius commercial, and that same year, actress Himi Sato’s cover was featured in a Gatsby web movie.
Green boysGReeeeN
A pop number distributed for free for a limited time in May 2011 in the hope of supporting recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
The lyrics, which teach the value of keeping on walking even when you feel like giving up on your dreams, are said to reflect the band’s own pre-debut days.
Its straightforward, heartfelt melody and powerful vocals are sure to give many listeners a much-needed push.
The song was chosen as the theme for NHK’s “Soul of Athletes” and was later included on an album.
Give it a listen when you’re facing a major obstacle or striving toward your goals—it may be the support you need.
[Moving] Tear-jerking cheering songs. A roundup of heart-touching popular fight songs! (61–70)
ANCHORWANIMA
As the title “ANCHOR” suggests, this is a WANIMA song we want people who face tough, pressure-filled days to hear.
With their characteristically straightforward message and a slightly wistful melody, it’s a fantastic track—one that feels like it can blast away the hardships and sorrows of everyday life with big sound and powerful vocals.
We againSG
Singer SG, whose popularity has surged on social media platforms like TikTok.
He originally gained attention by leveraging his language skills—covering English and Korean songs in Japanese, and Japanese songs in Korean.
His original track “Bokura Mata” (“We, Again”) is a gentle-voiced number that gives you courage.
The lyrics are especially striking for moments when you and someone close must go separate ways—like graduation or starting a job—blowing away feelings of loneliness.
When a painful parting comes, why not take your time and listen to this song?
Don’t give upZARD
When it comes to motivational songs loved across generations, ZARD’s “Makenaide” is indispensable.
Released in 1993, it topped the Oricon Singles Chart and became ZARD’s first million-selling hit.
It’s a familiar tune for moving moments, having been used as the entrance march for high school baseball and as the theme song for NTV’s “24-Hour Television.” It also claimed the top spot across generations in Oricon’s “Classic Exam Cheer Songs” ranking—a number you’ll want to listen to when you need to give it your all!