[For those who strive] An encouraging cheer song
I keep working hard every day toward my goal, but the results just aren’t coming…
Do you or anyone around you ever struggle with that feeling?
When things don’t go the way you want despite your best efforts, it’s really tough and can wear you down.
At times like that, how about cheering someone up with a motivational song?
In this article, I’ll introduce lots of powerful tracks that stand by those who are doing their best and lift them up!
I’ve picked songs packed with messages that feel like they’re being sung just for you, so you’re sure to find the perfect one!
Here’s hoping the day comes when the efforts of everyone who’s working hard are rewarded.
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[For Those Who Strive] Encouraging Cheer Songs (91–100)
The daily frothmori wa ikite iru
A natural sonic world that makes you want to relax and lie down in a meadow.
When you’re wound too tight and leaning too far forward, it’s a gentle song that pats you on the back and cheers you on.
Included on the album of the same name as the band, “The Trees Are Alive.” The black-and-white photo of a Ferris wheel used in the album artwork syncs beautifully with the atmosphere of their music and is truly lovely.
To the LightZa Beibīsutāzu
The biggest hit by The Babystars, an artist popular for their clear, distinctive vocals that make you want to listen again and their bright melodies.
With lyrics that express the determination to move toward one’s dreams and goals, it’s become a staple encouragement song.
[For Those Who Strive] Encouraging Cheer Songs (101–110)
1461 daysFukuyama Masaharu
An inspiring cheer song by Masaharu Fukuyama that celebrates the value of hard work on a grand scale.
Released in August 2016, the track was used as the theme song for TV Asahi’s Olympic broadcasts, featuring in the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
Titled after the number of days in a four-year span including a leap year, its lyrics powerfully affirm the moment when earnest effort is rewarded—one of the song’s most moving points.
The straightforward rock sound and soaring chorus are sure to resonate with anyone striving toward a big goal.
The song was later included on the album “AKIRA.” When you want to fire yourself up, try listening while taking the lyrics to heart.
Chase the ShineSPYAIR
SPYAIR’s “Chase the Shine,” released in 2025, is a track that exudes the momentum of charging straight toward the goal.
It opens with a section centered on electric guitar and vocals, then gradually builds toward the chorus, conveying a sense of power being unleashed.
The lyrics depict steadily working toward the finish line and the determination to run through, giving listeners a strong push forward.
The song was also used in a boat racing commercial, effectively highlighting the energy and strength of the visuals.
Let’s dream!rasonburu
Rasomble’s “Let’s Dream!” is set for release in 2025, a track that feels like a full-throttle expression of positive emotions.
The lively band sound layered with airy vocals clearly conveys an uplifting, bright spirit.
The lyrics depict looking back on memories and pushing forward past denial and setbacks, giving a strong, driving impression.
It’s also featured in a Shimamura commercial and tied in with the show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.” Altogether, it captures youth in a straightforward, heartfelt way.
ribbonOkazaki Taiiku
Okazaki Taiiku’s “Ribbon,” released in 2025, is a song written specifically for Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s Trunk commercial.
It’s a gentle, piano-tinged ballad whose arrangement gradually expands toward the chorus, conveying a sense of positivity.
The lyrics express a resolve to set out on a journey, and the way they cherish memories while moving forward carries a message of encouragement to keep progressing.
The commercial also portrays support for business management, reinforcing the image of a song that backs new challenges.
Until I throw away my dreams and become an adultKasamura Tōta
As time goes by, many people end up letting go of the dreams they once held.
This song portrays the resistance to abandoning those dreams and the determination to realize dreams once lost, conveying a way of facing one’s aspirations.
Through the depiction of the reluctance to give up on a dream in the lyrics, it communicates the difficulty of holding on to dreams and offers a message of encouragement to live authentically.
The wistful, piano-centered sound is another highlight, emphasizing the lyrics’ message while evoking an image of quietly confronting one’s own heart.