[For Success in Exams] An Encouragement Song We Want Hardworking Exam-Takers to Hear
Students preparing for entrance exams are probably studying for hours every day.
It’s truly admirable to keep working hard to achieve your desired path! However, there may be times when that effort starts to feel tough.
In this article, we’ll introduce motivational songs we want you to listen to when you feel like you’re about to stumble or give up.
Listen to these uplifting songs that will encourage you and give you a gentle push, and build the strength to keep running until the very end.
We’re cheering for you as you face your exams!
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[Prayer for Success] Cheer Songs We Want Hard-Working Exam Takers to Hear (71–80)
PLAY THE GAMEroodo obu mejyaa
Entrance exam study is about persevering toward your goal without breaking—this song gives you the power to do just that.
It’s a track by the rock band Road of Major, also known for their hit “Kokoro-e,” released in 2007 as their seventh single.
It was used as the opening theme for the baseball anime MAJOR ~3rd season~.
This guitar-driven rock tune matches its high-energy sound with a strong, resonant vocal.
There’s even a touch of nostalgia in the air.
Give it a listen to ignite your motivation for the exams.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
“Ashita mo” by SHISHAMO is also hugely popular as a motivational song.
It’s included on their 2017 album SHISHAMO 4, and since it was used in a commercial, many of you have probably heard it.
It’s a track I especially want people to hear if they’re buried in studying for exams or feeling a bit worn down.
There are times when you feel like you’re no good, right? If you listen when you’re in that mood, the chorus will probably move you to tears, and the piercing lyrics will refresh your spirit and give you the strength to keep going.
That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
It’s simple, but full of words that really hit home, and when I listen I feel like, “Okay, let’s do this!” The lyrics can feel a bit preachy, but the upbeat rhythm makes it feel encouraging.
It conveys the importance of facing challenges even when you don’t get good results.
To the futureKiroro
It’s a song that fills you with hope for the future.
Kiroro’s vocalist, Chiharu Tamashiro, has a clear, pure voice, and the positive lyrics are sure to give you a push.
When you listen to this track, you’ll reassess what you should be doing now and how you want your future to look, and it will boost your motivation.
Before the departureWANIMA
It’s a powerful, exhilarating cheer song.
It’s a track by WANIMA, a three-piece band from Kumamoto Prefecture, released in 2021 as their sixth digital single.
It was chosen as the theme song for the Kyushu Support Project of the professional baseball team Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
Their signature bright, cool sound is irresistible.
The lyrics’ message—encouraging you to push forward even if it’s reckless—is uplifting.
It’s a punk number that blows away your anxieties.
YELL ~Yell~Kobukuro
I get the impression that many of Kobukuro’s songs resonate with people who are struggling or giving their best.
This song, “YELL ~Eru~,” is one of those—an encouraging anthem that slowly and gently seeps into your heart.
Studying for entrance exams is something you work hard at on your own; it’s also a battle with yourself.
There are many times when you can’t help but feel lonely and it becomes tough.
In those moments, try listening to this song.
You’ll surely discover that there are people cheering you on, and you’ll find the reasons why you can keep going.
single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER’s “Hitamuki” portrays the determination to give your all for the future you desire, no matter how tough things get.
Released digitally in 2022, the song was used as the opening theme for the anime My Hero Academia.
While the verses convey hesitation and inner conflict, the explosive chorus surges with a powerful “Let’s do this!” spirit.
When studying isn’t going well and you feel like you’re about to lose—or when you want to give up—this song fires you up to throw yourself wholeheartedly into what’s right in front of you.
