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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Encouragement songs: timeless, heart-touching masterpieces and recommended popular tracks (31–40)
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
The song, written specifically as a film’s theme, features a grand arrangement highlighted by strings.
Its lyrics, which sing of the meaning of life, hope, and feelings for a loved one, strongly reflect the film’s worldview.
Released in November 2022 as Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s first new single in about three and a half years, it serves as the theme song for the movie “From Siberia With Love.” This work imparts the preciousness of life and the courage to overcome hardships.
Give it a listen when you feel lost in life or want to reflect on someone dear to you.
It will surely bring you peace.
Goodbye, IsaacHata Motohiro
I think many people came to know of Motohiro Hata through “Himawari no Yakusoku,” the theme song for the 2014 Doraemon movie.
However, long before that, he had been performing live—doing solo acoustic sets and the like—around Yokohama, as well as in Shibuya and Shimokitazawa, since as far back as 1999.
ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE
A song that resonates with many people as an anthem to cheer on someone special! Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s music ranges widely—from catchy guitar rock to polished tracks that incorporate electronic sounds—but gentle ballads like this one are incredibly appealing too.
The driving energy and positive message really hit home.
When things don’t go well and you face setbacks, when you feel like giving up, it makes you feel like that’s where the true start begins.
Released in July 2024, this track also made waves as a sports support song for the Paris Olympics.
Highly recommended for fans of bright guitar rock.
You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS
This is the song that was used as the theme for NHK’s soccer broadcasts in 2011.
The intro guitar is striking, and it’s a track that really gets you pumped.
Its fresh, fast-paced sound is sure to lift listeners’ spirits.
Among RADWIMPS’ songs, it has a sense of speed on par with “Zen Zen Zense.”
Golden SoulShonan no Kaze
Shonan no Kaze delivers a track infused with the souls of four members.
From start to finish, the energy bursts forth.
You can’t help but be captivated by the way they coolly sing, “Run full speed as yourself,” and before you know it, you’re listening all the way to the end.
It makes you want to ask yourself, “Am I living the right way now?”
Encouragement songs: moving masterpieces that touch the heart, recommended popular tracks (41–50)
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a grand rock ballad that begins by questioning the difference between self and others, carrying a straightforward message.
It carefully depicts the delicate shifts of the heart—from days of failing to find a sense of purpose to gradually discovering the light.
Released in January 2019 as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, it reached 100 million streams in about two years by January 2021.
Since then, it has continued to resonate with many people, including being featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Calorie Mate “Exam Support” commercial series.
It’s a song that gently stays by the side of those who, despite carrying doubts and anxieties in life, strive to keep moving forward.
with a gentle heartSuperfly
A song that became the theme for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” It begins with warm lyrics sung gently.
In the chorus, Superfly’s signature powerful, soaring vocals resonate and bring a sense of calm.
It’s a perfect track to start your day.