For those chasing dreams and goals! Support songs recommended for Gen Z
When you’re pursuing your dreams or goals, it can sometimes feel like a lonely battle, can’t it?
There may be times when people around you don’t understand, or even look at your efforts with a cold eye.
And even if you’re in a supportive environment, you’re the one who has to fight, so there are moments when you want a little extra support.
That’s why today, we’re introducing some encouragement songs we recommend for Gen Z!
Each track is one that stays close to your heart, so be sure to check them out!
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To those chasing dreams and goals! Support songs recommended for Gen Z (61–70)
I LOVE MEKoresawa
The digital single “I LOVE ME,” released in September 2025, is a newly written track themed around Wacoal’s brand message.
It carefully portrays the protagonist’s emotional journey—from shedding tears in secret to forgiving herself and learning to love herself just as she is.
It carries a message that can support you when you’ve lost confidence.
With a bright, uplifting ensemble that feels comfortable, it’s a heartwarming pop tune.
LOSERYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu, a hugely popular singer-songwriter.
When this work was released, many people were probably surprised by the contemporary dance he showcased in the music video.
The edgy sound infused with hip-hop really pumps you up.
It carries a powerful message: if that’s the case, even a howl is fine—embrace it, and keep rolling forward even if it looks clumsy.
It gives you the courage to charge ahead with nothing holding you back.
Released in September 2016 as a double A-side single with “Number Nine,” it was also featured in 2018 as the song for a Honda JADE commercial.
It’s a rock tune you’ll want to listen to when you feel like you’re about to break or when you’re ready to take a new step.
MoonchaserSTARGLOW
STARGLOW is a dance and vocal group born from the BMSG audition led by CEO SKY-HI.
This track, released in September 2025, marks their memorable pre-debut song.
Over a propulsive, high-energy sound, emotionally charged melodies and powerful rap unfold dynamically.
The lyrics—depicting the resolve to chase one’s dreams in the face of adversity—are striking as well.
The message aligns with the meaning of the group’s name: “Those who chase unreachable stars become the ones who shine.” It’s an encouraging tailwind for anyone taking on a challenge.
With one liter of loveVaundy
Vaundy, who handles everything from songwriting and composition to video production, delivers genre-defying music.
The track in question, included on the acclaimed album “replica” released in November 2023, quietly stays by your side on days when you feel emotionally empty.
Its light flow and simple band sound seem to affirm the sense of lack and loneliness in everyday life.
It encourages you to accept those unfulfilled feelings as your honest emotions, giving you the push to take the next step.
The album “replica,” which features this song, reached No.
2 overall on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart.
It’s a stylish, gentle pep song that can fill you up on mornings when you’re just not feeling it.
IdeaHoshino Gen
This is a masterpiece by Gen Hoshino that I especially want you to listen to when you’re feeling a bit low.
Released in August 2018, the song was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Half, Blue.” Its structure is captivating, unfolding from a buoyant, marimba-based intro into a gentle first verse.
His warm voice gives you a soft push forward.
The positive worldview—one that seems to turn even the sound of rain into song—will surely lighten your heart, whether on your commute to work or school, or as you stand before an important challenge.
Because there’s no end to itFuji Kaze
Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze is known for his unique style that fuses diverse musical elements such as jazz and R&B.
This track, included on his debut album “HELP EVER HURT NEVER,” released in May 2020, is perfect for those moments when you find yourself stuck over the past or the future.
Set to a cool electronic sound, it acknowledges that life isn’t easy while conveying a strong resolve that the only option is to fight here and now.
The repeated lyrics and breathy vocals etch that determination deeply into the listener’s heart.
It’s sure to turn the anxiety you feel before taking a new step into the power to move forward!
Happy Yummy Lucky YummyGANG PARADE
A song released by GANG PARADE as the opening theme for the anime “Debu to Love to Ayamachi to!” The lyrics were written by Yumeno Yua, capturing the positivity and cuteness of the anime’s protagonist, Yumeko.
The track’s catchy melody and the dramatic mid-song shift keep listeners engaged, and the more you listen, the more addictive it becomes.
Give it a listen when you want to feel positive or need an energy boost.