Encouraging songs: timeless masterpieces that resonate with the heart, recommended popular tracks

As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE

Again and Again – DREAMS COME TRUE (Full)

This song was used as the theme for the drama “Code Blue: 24-Hour Emergency Ward.” It’s a track I’d like people who are going through tough times or feeling down to listen to.

With its powerful vocals and comforting lyrics, it makes you feel that no matter how hard things get from here on, you can stand up again and again.

Do your best, let’s go!Hey! Say! 7

Gambare Let's Go Hey! Say! 7 High Quality .flv

They were a unit within Hey! Say! JUMP and served as special supporters for the 41st Spring High School Volleyball Tournament.

The unit consisted of five members: Ryosuke Yamada, Yuri Chinen, Yuto Nakajima, Keito Okamoto, and Ryutaro Morimoto, who had been on hiatus due to a scandal.

boneKuroki Nagisa

Kuroki Nagisa 'Bone' MV

What you can do to avoid regrets after you die is to live fully in the present.

The powerful vocals and uniquely profound lyrics leave a strong impression.

Just listening makes me feel more positive.

It’s a song I recommend when you want a boost of energy or need the strength to move forward.

gentianWANIMA

WANIMA "Rindou" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Named after the prefectural flower of their hometown Kumamoto, this song is a warm, gentle anthem from WANIMA for people who keep living true to themselves and with strength, like that solitary flower that blooms alone without a cluster—even amid loneliness and hardship.

The message, akin to a soul’s cry of “Stay weak and grow strong,” resonates deep in the hearts of listeners.

This moving track is included on the acclaimed 2019 album COMINATCHA!!, which topped the Oricon charts.

When your heart feels a little tired, or when you want to encourage someone dear, it will quietly fill you with warmth.

AgainWANIMA

WANIMA “Again” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A rock tune by WANIMA that sings of a strong will to move forward again while overcoming setbacks and failures.

It captures the realization that past experiences shape who we are now, and the determination to take a new step with the courage to stand up again and again.

Released in March 2019 on their 4th single “Good Job!!,” the song also drew attention as the theme for the TBS drama “Maison de Police.” It’s a motivational anthem that gently supports not only athletes but everyone striving toward their dreams and goals.

to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This piece expresses wavering thoughts and shifting emotions through scenes of rain and sunshine.

Amid Yorushika’s delicate musical sensibilities, the interplay of synthesizer and guitar vividly portrays a state of mind where anxiety and hope intersect.

Released in January 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life, unsure of the path ahead.

With its gently resonant melody, it will give you the courage to take a new step forward.

road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN

GReeeeN – Michi (Road/Path)

This song, which delivers a message filled with hope and courage, is GReeeeN’s major-label debut, released in January 2007.

It’s an encouragement anthem that stands beside those facing life’s hardships.

The simple yet powerful melody blends perfectly with the relatable lyrics, giving listeners the courage to take a step toward the future.

When you need the bravery to take a step toward tomorrow, listening to this song will surely give you the strength to face forward.