[For Success in Exams] An Encouragement Song We Want Hardworking Exam-Takers to Hear

together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

When it comes to uplifting, motivational songs, WANIMA is the band that stands above the rest.

Their track “Tomoni” is one that makes your worries feel pointless and leaves you refreshed and exhilarated by the end.

It’s a must-have anthem for anyone giving their all, making you believe that a bright future awaits precisely because you’re working hard now.

With an infectious groove that boosts your spirits and gives you the strength to move forward, it’s a perfect number for students preparing for exams.

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migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

A signature number by [Alexandros], with a driving melody and piercing high-register vocals that stir the listener’s heart.

It was included on a single released in March 2015 and is also known as the theme song for the film “Ake Garasu (Akegarasu).” The lyrics, which depict striving single-mindedly toward dreams and goals like a bird spreading its wings and soaring into the sky, really resonate.

When your mock exam results aren’t great or you feel anxious because you can’t see what lies ahead, the song’s positive energy will give you a push forward.

It’s a track I want exam takers to keep as a good-luck charm—something to listen to when you want to believe in yourself and sprint all the way to the finish.

Future ProjectionRyukku to soine gohan

Rucksack and Cuddle-Sleep Meal / Blueprint of the Future [Lyric Video]

Ryoku to Soinene Gohan have been winning over listeners with lyrics that affirm everyday, subtle feelings and a warm sound.

This track, driven by a sense of speed and a solid, grounded vocal, stays close to a heart where anxiety and hope intertwine, giving you a powerful push forward.

It affirms all the effort you’ve put in so far and gives you the courage to step into a new season—perfect for anyone facing a make-or-break moment.

Released ahead of its inclusion on the March 2024 album “Terminal,” the song was written as a tie-in for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Calorie Mate campaign supporting exam-takers, “Dear Us on the Day Before the Exam.” Listen to it on the anxious night before your test, and it’s sure to give you the strength to look ahead.

sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI

Sakanaction “Sazanka”

This is the 14th single by SEKAI NO OWARI, a four-member co-ed band whose wide-ranging expression—from global messages themed around war to depictions that focus on the inner workings of the human heart—and one-of-a-kind musicality have made them popular.

Chosen as NHK’s broadcast theme song for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and Paralympics, the piano-featured track is both heartrending and powerful, leaving a deep impression.

Its message—that even if you stumble along the way, you’ll be okay—surely gives great hope to students facing entrance exams.

It’s a song we want exam-takers to hear, one that gently pushes you forward with its tender melody.

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Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu

Yū Takahashi’s directorial debut MV “Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day” — Omokuri Director Edit Version (Short Size)

This is a heartwarming masterpiece by Yu Takahashi that stays close to you in the small moments of everyday life.

Released as a single in June 2015, it was also featured in a commercial for Daihatsu’s “Cast.” Its message—encouraging you to look forward and believe that even after unpleasant experiences or failures, the next day can be wonderful—will likely resonate deeply with students battling anxiety.

Give it a listen when your mock exam results don’t go well or when you lose confidence.

Its bright rhythm and affirming words will surely reset a heavy heart.

Flower SongGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Hana Uta (Flower Song)

An energetic rock tune that sings about the strength to face forward as yourself, accompanied by words that evoke nature, like the sun and flowers.

It’s a GReeeeN track known for its affecting vocals and exhilarating sense of speed.

Released in June 2011 as their 12th single, it was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN.” Especially when you’re stuck in your studies and on the verge of losing confidence, the propulsive power of this song becomes a strong ally.

It’s the perfect cheer song for exam-takers who want to turn anxiety into strength and keep running forward.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

This is a signature song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that brilliantly captures the sparkle and bitterness of youth.

Inspired by the lilac’s language of flowers—connoting “first love” and “memories of youth”—it portrays the complex emotions of adolescence, where freshness and bittersweetness coexist.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery” starting in April 2024, it became the band’s fastest track to surpass 100 million total streams.

It also won the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards, marking the band’s second consecutive victory.

It’s a must-listen for students preparing for exams: a comforting, encouraging song that teaches the importance of loving yourself.