Recommended cheer-up songs for women: classic and popular Japanese hits
From timeless classics to the latest hits.
Bright, poppy, and irresistibly cute—the essence of J-POP!
A collection of Japanese cheer-up songs, mainly by female artists.
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Recommended Cheer-Up Songs for Women: Classic and Popular J-Pop Tracks (61–70)
JUMPIkuta Rira
Lila Ikuta, also known as the vocalist of YOASOBI, created a fast-paced track titled “JUMP.” It served as a support song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The song carefully portrays the anxiety and impatience felt during a match, as well as the thirst for victory—feelings that athletes will surely relate to.
Another appeal is the powerful atmosphere achieved by incorporating elements of soccer supporter chants into the chorus.
Let me give you a songTakeuchi Mariya
A heartwarming encouragement song has just been born.
Mariya Takeuchi’s gentle voice closely accompanies those struggling with worries.
The lyric “Everyone is full of worries” evokes deep empathy in listeners.
Released in August 2024, this piece also serves as the theme song for the drama “Subarashikya, Sensei!” Her harmony with Erika Ikuta is beautiful, resulting in a truly heartwarming track.
It’s the perfect song for cheering up a downcast friend or giving yourself courage.
Through the power of music, it helps you notice the love and happiness around you—a truly wonderful song.
Everyone is a heroAI
Sung by an AI with a powerful and beautiful voice, this song is an arrangement of the folk dance standard “Turkey in the Straw.” It also aired in an au TV commercial and became a hot topic.
The whole track is bright and uplifting—just listening to it gives you energy.
At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks
This song, which was also chosen as the theme for the anime Gintama., is one of the more well-known tracks by CHiCO with HoneyWorks.
It’s an up-tempo, guitar-driven rock tune that feels uplifting as you listen.
In particular, CHiCO’s irresistibly bright vocals are likely to feel very pleasant to many listeners.
Reading the lyrics brings back feelings for friends who are far away and gives you the push to think, “I’ve got to do my best too!”
Because you’re my hero.LiSA
This song was created as the theme for the hugely popular anime My Hero Academia.
It’s an irresistibly bright pop-punk track that lifts your spirits just by listening.
While the lyrics include parts that cheer you on with a “Do your best!!,” when you look at the whole song, it also carries a message from LiSA to her listeners: “Because you’re here, I can do my best too.” It makes you feel as if she’s calling out, “Let’s do our best together!!” Highly recommended for anyone looking for an encouraging song that stays close to your heart.
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
A six-member girls’ pop band delivers a cute, catchy track.
It was selected as the ending theme for NTV’s “My Hero Academia,” and has since been used in various places.
The lyrics convey a strong determination to face any hardship head-on.
YAMABIKONakamura Emi
NakamuraEmi is a singer-songwriter whose appeal lies in her realistic lyrics—shaped by her past work experience and a distinctly female perspective—that resonate strongly with many women.
Musically, she draws from a wide range of influences, including hip-hop and reggae, and her tracks that incorporate rap, like this one, are especially compelling.
This song, one of her signature pieces, carries a powerful message: “Keep moving forward without comparing yourself to others!!” Coupled with lively, driving vocal work, it’s the kind of track that stirs your fighting spirit the more you listen.