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

ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA

LiSA『ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)』MUSiC CLiP

This ambitious work brings together LiSA, the queen of the anison world known for belting out a strong resolve to carve out one’s destiny, and a featuring collaboration with the K-pop group Stray Kids.

Skillfully fusing rock and electronic elements, it expresses a story of rebirth and growth through a sweeping sound.

The song will serve as the opening theme for the TV anime Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow -, airing from January 2025, with a CD single release scheduled for March.

With a powerful melody that resonates with hearts tired from work and lyrics that inspire you to face forward, this uplifting anthem is sure to become a source of strength for everyone giving their all each day.

A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY

[MUSIC VIDEO] A Cheer Song Dedicated to You / HIPPY

An uplifting anthem that combines the warmth of gently encouraging those who face setbacks and hardships to believe in themselves and move forward, with the strength to give them the courage to rise again.

HIPPY’s soul-stirring vocals resonate deeply with listeners’ hearts.

Included on the album “HomeBase ~Arigatou~,” released in March 2017, this song has been chosen by many professional baseball players as their walk-up music and ranked No.

1 in the 2020 Professional Baseball Players’ Walk-up Song Rankings.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you feel like you might stop chasing your dreams, when you feel anxious or alone, or when you want someone to give you a gentle push.

It will stay close to your heart and give you the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.

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Ayaka / Nijiiro Music Video

It’s a rousing anthem whose powerful, life-giving vocals and warm, embracing melodies resonate deep in the heart.

It gently paints the strength to overcome any hardship and the hopeful future that awaits beyond.

The lyrics, which speak to the new vistas revealed through painful experiences and the importance of moving forward step by step, stay close to the listener and give them courage.

Ayaka’s 13th single was newly written in June 2014 as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako and Anne.” This work is an encouraging message song that speaks to everyone standing at a crossroads in life, feeling anxiety or uncertainty.

It’s a track we especially hope will reach those taking a new step forward or harboring vague worries about the future.

In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA

[MV] In the Sun and Dust / CHAGE and ASKA

A powerful pop number that captures the sparkle of youth and the struggles of life.

Released as a single by CHAGE and ASKA in January 1991, this work warmly portrays young people who carry dreams and hopes while confronting a reality that doesn’t go their way.

Its lyrics, interweaving the joy and poignancy of living, leave an even deeper impression through a beautiful, resonant melody and effective use of synthesizers.

Chosen as a re-cut single from the album “SEE YA,” it gained wide support after being featured in a Nissin Foods commercial and as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s program “TIME3.” When you feel overwhelmed by work and daily life and want to pause to face your own heart, this song will be there to gently stay by your side.

ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG

ff (fortissimo) HOUND DOG

With a powerful, resonant melody and a passionate message, this song has captured the hearts of many as an anthem that encourages listeners to push forward toward their dreams and goals.

The lyrics, which forcefully express the protagonist’s strong resolve and deep love, convey universal feelings that anyone can relate to.

Released in August 1985 and featured in a Nissin Cup Noodles TV commercial, it became one of HOUND DOG’s signature songs.

Since March 2018, it has also been used as the departure melody at JR Sendai Station.

This piece is a song that gently gives you a push when you need the courage to believe in yourself and the strength to move forward.

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Vermillion

Sumika presents a song that captures the arrival of spring in vivid vermilion.

Singing of forward-looking challenges and new beginnings, the track gently embraces the mixed colors of hope and anxiety that the season brings.

While Kenta Kataoka admits he “used to struggle with spring,” he reveals that his feelings have changed through his experiences as a musician.

The song is featured on the album “Vermillion’s,” set for release in March 2025, and has also been chosen as the theme for Duskin Co., Ltd.’s new TV commercial, “Connecting Our Feelings.” Carried by a refreshing melody that conveys the joy of walking alongside someone, this piece will surely offer a gentle push to everyone ready to take their first new step.

Bring it on, spring.non

[Official Music Video] Non – I’ll Stand to Face Spring

As spring—the season of new beginnings—approaches, Non channels the energy of youth into her music and delivers it straight to your heart.

Like a gentle breeze, this encounter will blow in the courage you need to take a fresh step forward.

Born from a collaboration with Kei Higuchi, this work brims with a powerful message that captures the radiance of youth and breaks through the stifling feel of everyday life.

Since its release in January 2025, it has earned acclaim in live performances and become a fan favorite.

Following the album “PURSUE,” Non’s expressive power shines even brighter, marking a new stage in her evolution.

It’s a heartfelt cheer song I strongly recommend to anyone stepping into a new chapter of life or looking to take that first step toward tomorrow.