Encouraging songs: timeless masterpieces that resonate with the heart, recommended popular tracks
For everyone who just can’t get motivated, who’s stuck in their thoughts after a shock, or feeling down after making a mistake at work—we’ve put together a long list of “encouragement songs” to lift you up.
We’re introducing timeless, heart-touching classics—both new and old—to support all of you giving your best every day.
Watch the MVs while you listen, or pop in your earphones and let the music give you a solid boost!
Use these to recharge your heart and power up.
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Encouraging songs: moving masterpieces that touch the heart, recommended popular tracks (21–30)
moment; instant; a split secondGReeeeN
GReeeeN has many songs with strong messages, and this one has a poignant melody that makes you feel like you need to keep going when you’re struggling or feeling down.
It’s a song that helps you reflect on yourself and gives you a push to move forward.
Fight MusicSEKAI NO OWARI
When they first debuted, they performed live and shot music videos and artist photos in their own clothes, but since then they’ve been carrying out their activities in matching outfits.
I think many people now pay attention to their distinctive and stylish costumes.
I’m also drawn to the group’s lineup of one woman among three men.
FanfareTamaki Kōji
This is a rousing anthem powerfully sung by Koji Tamaki, famed for his overwhelming vocal prowess, riding on a melody full of drive and momentum.
Released as a single in November 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Royal Family.” Drawing on his childhood experiences in Hokkaido and paralleling life with the growth of a horse, this work was created with those images in mind.
Its message—that life isn’t only about winning or losing, and that it’s important to face forward and move on as your true self—resonates deeply with listeners.
Pick this song when you need that extra bit of courage at a crucial moment.
GiftPorunogurafiti
Pornograffitti, who have now become a national act with over ten appearances on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen and performances at the Tokyo Dome, deliver an upbeat, high-energy tune with “Gift.” It’s a song that cheers you on, saying, “Even if you lack confidence, you must have talent.” A track overflowing with the gentle warmth that’s so characteristic of Porno.
It’s fine.Urufuruzu
The vocals by Total Matsumoto and the lyrics really resonate with the heart.
At a radio station in Osaka, this song set a record for the longest run at No.
1 for a J-pop track, staying on top for nine consecutive weeks.
Some also say that among Hanshin Tigers fans, it’s been embraced as a song that speaks for how they felt in the year the team couldn’t win the championship.
fanfareMr.Children
This song, which was also used as a theme song for the One Piece movie, is one I want to listen to when I’m regretting what I’ve done.
There’s no point in dwelling on regrets.
The time to say goodbye to yesterday and set off on a new journey is now! Let’s go! It carries that kind of message, and with its rock sound, just listening to it energizes you.
Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu
This is a song I want people who are lost or struggling in life to hear.
When I listen to it, even if I can’t accept myself and have to keep fighting, it makes me feel like I can keep going until the day I’m glad to be alive finally comes.
The bittersweet lyrics, combined with the rock sound and powerful vocals, make my chest ache.