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[For those who strive] An encouraging cheer song

POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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.

[For Those Who Strive] Uplifting Encouragement Songs (181–190)

New Treasure IslandSakanakushon

Sakanaction / New Treasure Island -Music Video-

New Treasure IslandSakanakushon

This is the theme song for the film “Bakuman,” performed by Sakanaction, a rock band known for releasing one irresistibly catchy track after another.

It’s a masterpiece where literarily rich lyrics blend perfectly with an uptempo dance beat.

When you want to push yourself but can’t quite find the energy, listening to it flips your motivation switch, as the song’s driving sense of speed and heat runs through from start to finish.

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[For Those Who Strive] Encouraging Support Songs (191–200)

A Certain LightOzawa Kenji

Kenji Ozawa – A Light

A Certain LightOzawa Kenji

When I listen to Kenji Ozawa sing with such earnest longing, I find the courage to believe that something wonderful surely awaits at the end of the path we’re advancing along, even in our uncertainty.

As it happens, in 2018—21 years after the single’s release—the song is finally becoming available on services like Apple Music.

In recent years he’s collaborated more with younger musicians, and I’m all the more excited to see what he does next.

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In conclusion

I’ve put together a collection of motivational songs to encourage you when you’re working hard but not seeing results, when times are tough, or when you feel like giving up.

They range from powerful, hard-hitting tracks to gentle songs that quietly comfort a tired heart.

I’d be happy if these songs that can support the heart reach those who are doing their best.