[Cheer-Up Songs Special] Songs that give you courage when you're feeling down. Encouraging tracks.

When you’ve failed at school or work, when something unpleasant has happened, when things aren’t going well with your partner or friends, or when you just can’t seem to find your energy… We all have times in our daily lives when we feel down, don’t we? When that happens, you might end up feeling apathetic or losing your motivation.

In this article, we’ll share plenty of uplifting, motivational songs that are perfect for those low moments—tracks that will cheer you up just by listening.

Give them a listen when you need the courage to say, “All right!” and take a step forward.

May you shine!

Playlist

[Cheer-Up Songs Special] Songs that give you courage when you're feeling down. Encouraging tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Endless JourneyMr.Children		Endless Journey is a masterpiece that encourages us in life.
2	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		A SHISHAMO cheer song brimming with positive charm
3	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Peace Sign, a cheer song by Kenshi Yonezu
4	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		A bittersweet cheer song that gives you energy and courage
5	SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that gives you courage not to give up, even if you fail
6	SymphonyHirai Dai		Hirai Dai singing upbeat songs in surf music
7	Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu		A song that gives hope and courage for tomorrow
8	parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism		Give you a push with an exhilarating, hope-filled song
9	Just a little moreYOASOBI		A soothing song by YOASOBI that stays close to a lonely heart
10	Velvet Poemback number		A song that cheers on the courage to survive in society
11	excessively earnest; overly serious to a fault; straight-lacedCreepy Nuts×Ayase×Ikuta Rira		A commemorative song for the radio program, cheering on your everyday efforts
12	circleIkuta Rira		Lila Ikuta from YOASOBI’s new song “Circle”
13	So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster		A song that encourages the hearts of those who strive
14	Coloryama		The blue‑haired singer yama’s “Shikisai” sings of hope in life.
15	horizonback number		A cheering song that stands by your efforts, “Huisuisen (Horizon)”
16	Coffee and syrupOfisharu Higedan Dism		A heartfelt song that captures the struggles of working adults
17	Reaching the futureatarayo		The energetic new song by the band Aratayo
18	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		A cheering song about the importance of moving forward
19	ParadiseNiziU		NiziU’s song “Paradise” is a cheering anthem that gives you energy.
20	That day, in that placeWANIMA		WANIMA's digital-only song, a track to regain confidence
21	SISTERback number		A single with a refreshing melody and bittersweet lyrics
22	together; along with; bothWANIMA		An inspiring song that cheers on those who are giving their all
23	CHARMWANIMA		An uplifting cheer song by WANIMA that gives you energy
24	So that you can find happinesskurisu haato		Chris Hart Earthquake Disaster Reconstruction Support Theme Song
25	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s “Nando demo” is the theme song for a medical rescue drama.
26	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s classic song “Zenryoku Shounen” is uplifting.
27	Before the departureWANIMA		To new members of the workforce: keep challenging yourself without fearing failure.
28	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		Fiery rhythms and powerful lyrics stir the soul.
29	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN		An inspiring song that gives you the courage to walk the path of life
30	It’s fine.Urufuruzu		Affirm yourself with 'Eenen' and draw strength from it.
31	No matter what I do, it’s no good.Okazaki Taiiku		Okazaki Taiiku’s Humorous and Encouraging Songs
32	Once more[ re: ]		A moving unit formed by Taka and Showta coming together
33	Don’t give upZARD		“Don’t Give Up” is an inspiring cheer song that resonates with the heart.
34	premonitionSUPER BEAVER		The sound and lyrics are refreshing and give you a push.
35	Happinessarashi		Feel uplifted by Arashi’s cheering song
36	flareSuperfly		“Flare” is an encouraging song that cheers you on in life.
37	Midnight Where the Moon and Stars DanceHinatazaka46		A song that sings of courage when you've lost confidence
38	FateOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s breakthrough: “Shukumei” becomes a major hit
39	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā		Sambomaster’s fight song delivers courage and hope.
40	I’m a BelieverSPYAIR		SPYAIR’s theme song for Haikyu!!
41	A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s cheer song—positive and encouraging.
42	More lightBLUE ENCOUNT		A powerful BLUE ENCOUNT song that gives you courage
43	OH！SHISHAMO		An anthem to encourage you to believe in yourself and keep looking forward
44	BEAUTIFULTakahashi Yuu		Takahashi Yu’s warm supportive message song
45	One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		High school baseball cheer song draws attention with an appearance by Masahiro Tanaka
46	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		Feeling energized and positive with WANIMA’s songs
47	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A powerful song that cheers on a best friend, popular among men
48	To tomorrowLittle Glee Monster		A song of strong resolve to overcome anxiety and move toward the future
49	Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā		An anthem for those who are suffering, one that gives courage.
50	A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		An uplifting anthem of encouragement filled with courage and hope
51	It’s okaywacci		A gentle, encouraging anthem that lifts you up: It's okay.
52	Because the sun will rise againRyokushokushakai		An uplifting, heart-touching encouragement song
53	I’ll call your name.rakkuraifu		A moving masterpiece of an anime ending theme, a singing voice that soothes loneliness
54	Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK		Don't be afraid of failure—keep looking ahead and move forward!
55	IdeaHoshino Gen		A cheer song brimming with the multifaceted charm of Gen Hoshino
56	Go for it!Nakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima's cheering song, a powerful piece that resonates in the heart
57	The Zero Sense10-FEET		An anthem that cheers you on to overcome hurdles in sports and in life
58	Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru		To the youth: Believe in your own path and move forward!
59	FanfareTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s moving cheer song conveys the courage to face forward.
60	rainbowAqua Timez		Aqua Timez songs that give hope in the valleys of life
61	Mienai Chikara ~Invisible One~B’z		B’z’s signature song “Jingle Bells,” a passionate fight song
62	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara Noriyuki’s classic song “Donna Toki mo” is uplifting and gives people courage.
63	-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER		Conveying the importance of living true to oneself
64	Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu		A song that makes me feel glad to be alive
65	NANIMONO (feat. Kenshi Yonezu)Nakata Yasutaka		Movie theme songs by Yasutaka Nakata and Kenshi Yonezu
66	Runnerbakufū suranpu		An anthem of youth, a passionate song that resonates in the heart
67	Song of DepartureAAA		A farewell song that stays close to the heart, for the one you remember
68	I believeayaka		Ayaka’s debut song “I believe” is an anthem of empathy.
69	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		An inspiring theme song that ignites the spirit of adventure
70	Sense of Wondersumika		sumika’s cheer song “Sense of Wonder”
71	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		A song where hope awaits beyond perseverance
72	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		Lord of Major's famous song “The Precious Thing”
73	Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS		A heartwarming classic by a flagship punk band
74	possibilitySambomasutā		Sambomaster’s Heart-Stirring Cheer Song
75	Live life as if dancing.King&Prince		An inspiring cheer song by King & Prince
76	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		That's important—the song of courage that never gives up
77	Go for it!Urufuruzu		Ulfuls’ signature song “Guts Da Ze!!”
78	winding roadAyaka × Kobukuro		Ayaka and Kobukuro’s graduation song “WINDING ROAD”
79	Love will winKAN		Cheering song, the Heisei-era classic 'Courage'
80	To Hikarimiwa		miwa’s theme song “Rich Man, Poor Woman”
81	HappinessAI		AI’s signature song encourages with uplifting, positive lyrics.
82	For DecadesLittle Glee Monster		An uplifting song that cheers you on as you overcome hardships and pursue your dreams
83	In a world overflowing with kindnessSaucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s gentle, uplifting songs
84	It is fine weather today.Do As Infinity		An exhilarating, fast-paced cheer song by Do As Infinity
85	NO MORE CRYD-51		First-ever Top 10 entry with a drama theme song
86	counting songamazarashi		A song that delicately portrays the joys and sorrows of life
87	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		A motivational anthem that pushes you forward with a powerful message
88	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s cheer song, a masterpiece that conveys the power to live
89	Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!Androp		A lighthearted four-on-the-floor youth anthem
90	There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s famous song that gives hope and courage
91	New EraAdo		Ado’s hopeful pop song “New Genesis”
92	In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez		Aqua Timez’s debut song, a heart-touching cheer anthem
93	DiamondBUMP OF CHICKEN		A powerful message song that encourages people who are doing their best
94	Dear, boyHump Back		A powerful song that supports young people pursuing their dreams
95	You can do it!Nakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima's 'Fight!' is an inspiring song that resonates with the heart.
96	AMBITIOUS JAPAN！TOKIO		TOKIO's refreshing travel theme song
97	GLORIAYUI		YUI’s music that gives courage and hope
98	Original SmileSMAP		SMAP’s cheer song “Original Smile”
99	Good Luck!SixTONES		SixTONES support song, a positive message toward dreams
100	Once moreTani Yuuki		A warm anthem of support that makes you feel connected to others
101	GO!!!FLOW		Let's listen to an upbeat song to lift our spirits.
102	The strength to keep livingGLAY		The power to proactively break free from a monotonous life
103	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		An uplifting, positive song that supports new beginnings
104	save your dreamKahara Tomomi		A classic hit from a collaboration with Tetsuya Komuro—powerful and memorable.
105	breakthroughSUPER BEAVER		A song that gives you a push when you're about to give up on your dream
106	ProgressSuga Shikao		Believe in progress and accept failures as part of yourself.
107	You are 100%Porunogurafiti		Forward-looking hope for young people struggling with their current situation
108	Because you can do it someday, you can do it today.Nogizaka 46		A positive song by Nogizaka46 that gives me courage.
109	Butter-FlyWada Kōji		The main theme of Digimon, a famous song that gives courage
110	Our Futureieiri reo		A refreshing cheer song by Leo Ieiri that paints hope
111	Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s popular drama theme song, an upbeat, encouraging anthem
112	99 Steps feat. Kohjiya, Hana HopeSTUTS		An inspiring song that gives you a push, from the Pocari Sweat commercial
113	To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts		A cheer song depicting the potential of genius and the individuality that gets lost
114	NakedSPYAIR		The courage to walk as your true self
115	UniqueAARON		Upbeat energy in AARON’s debut song
116	room for growthCreepy Nuts		A cheer song by Creepy Nuts that portrays growth and potential
117	A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY		An anthem of encouragement that helps you overcome setbacks and gives you courage
118	ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA		A powerful cheer song by LiSA and Stray Kids
119	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		The opening song of Demon Slayer. It expresses a heart that doesn’t give up in the face of adversity.
120	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Singing “Darling” with young people, conveying hope and support
121	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s youth theme song
122	The BeginningONE OK ROCK		An anthem that gives you the courage to move toward hope
123	Star Lablationkerakera		A song of courage and hope to take the first step
124	Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman		The Beauty of Unseen Effort and a Song of Gratitude
125	It’s okayMarushii		A coming-of-age anthem by a Fukuoka rock band
126	LOSERYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “LOSER” is a song that gives you courage.
127	rainbow-coloredayaka		An anthem of encouragement that overcomes hardship and paints hope
128	Starting Line ~ A New BreezeBaba Toshihide		Be encouraged by Toshihide Baba’s powerful songs
129	Gotta GAMBA, right?LINDBERG		Lindberg’s 1994 hit song, a cheer song
130	Answer of zeroUVERworld		UVERworld, a refreshing and positive classic
131	Fight! SalarymanKetsumeishi		An Anthem to Cheer on Hardworking Office Workers Every Day
132	anchorMiura Daichi		A gentle song about living positively, offering encouragement for growth
133	Killer tuneToukyou Jihen		The overwhelming songs of Tokyo Jihen captivate with their speed and lyrics.
134	Ah, thank goodness.Hana＊Hana		A song that conveys everyday happiness with a gentle singing voice
135	Make It Out AliveONE OK ROCK		A rock song that propels ONE OK ROCK forward
136	Be yourselfSaucy Dog		Conveying the importance of living true to oneself
137	Everything other than death is just a scratch.Koresawa		Koresawa’s upbeat cheer song
138	PlasmaYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s music heals the heart.
139	Shineyuzu		Yuzu's uplifting message song
140	IndeedAnjura Aki		Angela Aki’s cheer song, the courage to face forward
141	Fight!!Moritaka Chisato		An iconic song that cheers on people dedicated to sports
142	GO FOR IT！！Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s love-support song gains popularity from the Lunch Pack commercial
143	Your SongAbe Mao		Songs that give you energy, tunes that push you forward
144	Further awayRemioromen		A moving anthem of support with an Olympic theme
145	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		An inspiring rally song that moves hearts as an anime theme song
146	Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG		An emotional song by Takashi Nagazumi and Takafumi Ikeda
147	How many times has the blue sky appeared?Nogizaka 46		Nogizaka46's self-esteem cheering song
148	kaleido proud fiestaUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		An energetic song from an anime soundtrack that resonates with the heart
149	I can only face forwardAKB48		AKB48: Yuko Oshima’s final No. 1 single
150	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s encouraging song that gives you courage
151	RE:I AMAimer		Aimer, who sings of loss and hope.
152	Resolution on the Seventh DayUVERworld		Questioning the transience of life and the meaning of living
153	LIFEkimaguren		Regain your true self with Kimaguren’s fight song
154	GloriousBE:FIRST		The BE:FIRST fight song “Glorious”
155	Love MySelfIS:SUE		An anthem that cheers on the courage to believe in yourself
156	Thunderous applauseLiSA		LiSA’s World Cup cheer song
157	AkariMy Hair is Bad		Expressing the feeling of moving forward despite being tired
158	GANBA!!PANBE		PANBE’s cheer song. Delivering courage and energy.
159	To youamazarashi		An anthem of support for those who have lost the meaning of life
160	It’s us.imase		Major debut at 20, upbeat/positive songs
161	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		A message song of hope and rebirth themed around cherry blossoms
162	A March for Youchesu maika		A Message Song of Hope and Courage
163	Peter PanYuuri		An anthem of encouragement that sings of a strong will to pursue dreams
164	Bullseye!! My hunch was spot on!!Takehara Pisutoru		Takihara Pistol releases a new cheer song
165	AlrightNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s cheer song that encourages people who are doing their best
166	FRIENDSHIPH Jungle with T		H Jungle With t by Hamada and Komuro, a song of friendship
167	AMBITIOUSHOUND DOG		An iconic song that passionately supports living life with a positive outlook
168	realizeMelody.		Theme song of 'Dragon Zakura', an anthem of dreams and hope
169	MasterpieceSCANDAL		A powerful rock anthem that cheers you on to live as your true self
170	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A classic that conveys happiness through elements of Okinawan music
171	Cheering songTHE Inazuma Sentai		A passionate youth-punk anthem, a song that gives you courage
172	Everything becomes my strength!kuzu		An inspiring cheer song created by Tomomitsu Yamaguchi
173	PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki		A masterpiece by Miki Imai, a song that sings of hope
174	Startin’Hamasaki Ayumi		An anthem that encourages walking your own path with confidence
175	lamplightHalf time Old		Start your morning energized with an uplifting rock band song
176	BAD LUCK ON LOVEtohko		tohko’s debut song, a masterpiece that portrays the emotions of love
177	Invisible WingsItō Maiko		Maiko Ito’s Way of Life: Dreams and Effort
178	FlowerNatsukawa Rimi		Rimi Natsukawa, who captivates people with her beautiful singing voice
179	To tomorrowHirosue Ryōko		Ryoko Hirosue: Songs and Memories of the ’90s
180	from hereSixTONES		A song that sings of the courage to face forward and never give up
181	Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A moving rock song by CHiCO and HoneyWorks
182	Because you are hereUru		A ballad that sings of love and gratitude for someone dear
183	PrayEvery Little Thing		A hit single that lifts your spirits
184	Misheard RockHKT48 chīmu Tī		An upbeat youth song about chasing hopes and dreams; energizing
185	Dream FighterPerfume		An uplifting anthem brimming with a headlong rush toward dreams
186	Kokoro no NakaRADWIMPS		Songs that heal the heart are gaining popularity in the era of self-restraint.
187	Toward the azure skyroodo obu mejyaa		A rock number of determination and resolve, singing about self-actualization.
188	DREAMERyamazaru		A powerful anthem of encouragement that sings of the courage to pursue dreams
189	Oneway GenerationHonda Minako		Minako Honda’s cheer song, Showa-era energy
190	one thing or anotherFujii Takashi		Takashi Fujii's 'Nandaka Nda' is a catchy classic.
191	SignOnitsuka Chihiro		The importance of having someone who cares about you
192	Rally Go RoundLiSA		Regain your energy with LiSA’s cheering song
193	The other side of the heartFIELD OF VIEW		A heartwarming youth song by FIELD OF VIEW
194	GO TO THE TOPhitomi		hitomi’s hit song, a cheer song for dreams
195	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A song of hope racing across the wilderness of life
196	Heavy WingsKishida Satoshi		Satoshi Kishida, active as an actor and singer
197	As long as I keep walkingdohatsuten		A cry from the heart in a lively song that brings tears