[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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Pass-the-Exam Prayers: Cheer Songs We Want Hardworking Test-Takers to Hear (41–50)
BlessingYOASOBI
Blessing by YOASOBI depicts the determination to carve out one’s own future.
Released in 2022, the song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.
It was also created based on Ichirou Ohkouchi’s work Cradle Star.
Rather than following a path laid by others, the lyrics express a strong will to walk the road and future one has decided for oneself.
“No matter what, I’ll pass that school and open up my own path!” It’s a song that supports examinees with such unwavering resolve.
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
It’s widely known as a classic cheer-up song.
It’s a track by the popular music group GReeeeN, who have produced numerous hits like “Kiseki” and “Hoshikage no Yell,” and it was released in 2007 as their debut single.
The lyrics, filled with the most straightforward words possible, are truly encouraging.
The beautiful piano tones also really resonate.
Let’s identify what’s most important to us, and with the power of this song, keep striving toward our goals!
Philosophy[Alexandros]
![Philosophy[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jIysnJZewLQ/sddefault.jpg)
Released for streaming in 2020, [Alexandros]’s “Philosophy” is a track created in collaboration with videos submitted by 18-year-olds on the theme of “your own kind of cool.” It’s a song that will likely resonate with exam-takers and people of the same generation.
It lays bare, in a straightforward way, the worries carried by those who are striving, as well as feelings like envy and resentment toward others.
It speaks on behalf of emotions you can’t tell anyone, and listening to it leaves you feeling refreshed.
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
A signature number by RADWIMPS, whose genre-defying, diverse sound and philosophical lyrics have captivated listeners both in Japan and abroad.
Chosen as the theme song for the 2016 animated film Your Name, which became a social phenomenon, this track’s exhilarating guitar rock instantly elevates the listener’s mood.
Its indomitable message—that even if everything were lost, you would unhesitatingly start searching again from scratch—resonates with exam-takers who, despite facing hardships, persist tenaciously in striving to pass their target schools.
lamplightVaundy
When you feel anxiety and pressure in your daily studies, Vaundy’s music gently stays by your side.
Showcasing his talent from songwriting and composing to video production, this standout track appears on his first album, “strobo,” released in May 2020, and gained attention as the theme song for the drama “Tokyo Love Story.” Its structure—building heat gradually from a quiet opening—mirrors the image of exam-takers who, despite uncertainty, keep moving toward the future.
In 2023, it was also featured in NTT Docomo’s motivational film for exam students, becoming known as an anthem that supports those who are working hard.
Like a light of hope that shines on anxious nights, it’s a song we want exam-takers to hear—one that warms your heart and gives you courage.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
“Zenryoku Shonen” is often mentioned as a cheer song and is one of Sukima Switch’s signature tracks.
It’s famous as a song that gives you energy and a push on the back, and many people have probably been encouraged by it.
It’s also been tied up with many projects, making it a song you hear often.
Released in 2005, the fact that it still gives people courage and energy is proof that it’s a classic.
It’s a recommended number for days when you just can’t get motivated.
AgainWANIMA
“It’s okay to fail—you can start over as many times as you need.” This is a powerful, heart-stirring anthem of encouragement.
WANIMA’s fiery sound and lyrics that give you the courage to look ahead are truly captivating.
Released in March 2019, it also made waves as the theme song for the TBS drama “Maison de Police.” It’s the perfect track for anyone trying to turn past experiences into strength and take a new step forward.
Whether you’re facing exams, job hunting, or any major crossroads in life, this song will gently give you a push.