[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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[Success Prayer] Motivational Songs We Want Hardworking Exam Takers to Hear (51–60)
Horse of YouthHinatazaka46
It’s an emotional youth anthem that encourages you to test your potential and take on all kinds of challenges.
It’s a song by the popular idol group Hinatazaka46, included on their fourth single, “Sonna Koto Nai yo,” released in 2020.
With soaring string arrangements, it’s a grand dance tune whose sound alone lifts your spirits.
Give it a listen when you want to shake off stray thoughts, worries, or anxieties—it’s sure to brighten your mood.
peace signYonezu Kenshi
Makes you want to sing along to the beat! It’s a track by popular singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, known for numerous hit numbers like “Lemon” and “Uma to Shika,” released as a single in 2017.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime My Hero Academia and became a hot topic.
The lively yet passionate sound, Yonezu’s straightforward vocals, and lyrics infused with the message of “I’ll create my own story” blend together to create a one-of-a-kind world.
Kit Can Nowmiwa
Lovers, friends, and rivals who help you grow are essential when preparing for exams.
This song reminds you to keep striving together with the people around you.
Don’t forget to be grateful to them as you work hard.
If you do, your wish to get into your chosen school will surely come true—just like a Kitto Kanau.
My WayDef Tech
Choosing which school to apply to is about deciding your future with your own will.
That’s why this song feels like a perfect fit.
It’s a signature track by the reggae unit Def Tech, included on their debut album released in 2005.
After being featured in a commercial, it became a long-running hit.
The song was created with graduation ceremonies in mind, and its lyrics convey a strong message: spread your wings under your own power.
You may feel uncertain about the future, but listen to this song and, for now, focus on studying hard.
[Prayer for Success] Encouragement Songs We Want Hard-Working Exam Takers to Hear (61–70)
PRIDENovelbright
Novelbright’s “PRIDE” is the kind of song that makes you think, “I’m going to give it everything I’ve got to get into my dream school!” Released in 2022, it was used as the ending theme for the anime Yowamushi Pedal: LIMIT BREAK.
When studying isn’t going well and you start to feel discouraged, it reminds you of your dreams and hopes, giving you the resolve to say, “I will definitely pass,” “I will make my dreams come true.” It’s packed with encouragement for you as you put your pride on the line and give it your all.
Fight MusicSEKAI NO OWARI
It’s an upbeat rock tune that conveys a strong will to get back up and keep challenging yourself no matter how many times you lose.
It’s a song by the band SEKAI NO OWARI, known for many popular tracks like “RPG” and “Honoo to Mori no Carnival,” and it’s included on their 2012 release, the album ENTERTAINMENT.
The energetic number pairs a fast-paced, catchy sound with vocalist Fukase’s free and expansive singing, making it truly shine.
Give it a listen and you’ll feel your motivation surge.
It’s okaywacci
This is the fifth single by wacci, a pop-rock band formed to create pop music that can quietly slip into the everyday lives of all listeners.
The song was selected as the theme for the TV drama “37.5°C no Namida,” and its gentle vocals and lyrics feel so soothing.
Even when things don’t go your way and you feel close to breaking, the message that a new you awaits beyond that struggle may resonate with students facing the rough seas of entrance exams.
It’s a track I hope you’ll keep in mind as a good-luck charm for your studies—something to support your heart when times are tough.
