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 everyone chasing their dreams and goals! Support songs recommended for Gen Z (71–80)
Someday Dayskojikoji
This charming piece wraps you in gentle, afternoon sunlight with its comfortable sound.
It’s a work by kojikoji, who draws attention with a mellow, floating vocal style.
Rather than pushing you forward with a forceful “You can do it!”, it feels like someone by your side softly whispering, “You’re fine just as you are”—a new kind of encouragement song, perhaps.
The lyrics, which affirm the small routines of everyday life, blend with the tones of the acoustic guitar to gently loosen a tired heart.
This track is included on the milestone first EP ‘127,’ released in January 2020, with lyrics and composition by BASI from Rhymester.
It’s a great addition to your playlist for sluggish mornings or nights when you want to be kind to yourself!
A BIRDŌhashi Torio
The light, airy tone of the acoustic guitar feels so pleasant.
This song is by singer-songwriter Ohashi Trio, known for a sophisticated sound rooted in jazz and bossa nova.
It’s the title track of his landmark major-label debut mini-album “A BIRD,” released in May 2009, which was selected for heavy rotation on music channels at the time.
The delicate melody and gentle strings create a sense of liberation, as if a bird were spreading its wings and soaring into the open sky.
It seems to capture that quiet yet unmistakable lift right before taking off into a new world.
This stylish anthem will gently nudge you forward as you take your next step.
It’s also perfect for mornings when you want a reset, or for your commute.
party piece; signature move; forte; specialtyShishi Shishi
It’s a blistering rock number.
This track is a tie-in with the basketball manga “Ichikabachika,” and since Shishi Shiji is a fan of the series, it was created through a reverse offer.
The resolve and fighting spirit of the characters who face adversity by trusting in their own weapons are expressed through clever wordplay.
The rushing sound and catchy, powerful melody make your chest swell with excitement as you listen.
It’s a motivational song we hope people who are passionately devoted to something—or those who want to psyche themselves up before a big moment—will listen to.
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Sailing the seaSuzuki Airi
Released in September 2025, this work was created to commemorate the 8th anniversary of the Japanese release of the smartphone game Azur Lane.
It likens the bonds with comrades to a vast ocean, singing of gratitude and a strong will to move toward the future.
It’s deeply moving and resonates even with those who aren’t familiar with the game’s world.
The sound arrangement, which blends crisp freshness with a sense of speed, is also outstanding.
A grand-scale number that gives you the courage to step into tomorrow.
EclairJenīhai
This song was created as the theme for the film “Anime Supremacy!” It makes full use of Jenny High’s signature high-level musicianship, while standing out among their catalog as an exceptionally poppy and bright track.
The lyrics carry a message of refusing to settle for the ordinary and believing in, then steadfastly pursuing, the world you create.
Released in May 2022, the film seems to fuel the passion to break through the walls of one’s work.
When you’re struggling to bring something into being, this song will surely be a powerful ally.
Trap GirlJenīhai
This song was provided as the theme for the FOD original drama “Truck Girl.” With a rhythmic trap beat over which Ikkyu Nakajima’s rap dances, it’s been crafted into an exceptionally cool track.
Its bold, unflinching drive to push forward and its exhilarating self-affirmation—like a declaration that the present self is the best—leave listeners feeling refreshed.
The track is included on the album “Jenny Classic,” released in June 2023.
It’s the perfect song for blowing away daily fatigue and pumping yourself up.
It’s raining in Tokyo.Jenīhai
This song, with its deeply emotive vocals and beautiful sound that permeate the heart, portrays a protagonist who keeps living earnestly despite inner conflict.
It likens the frustration of things not going as hoped to rain, yet sings of a subtle, forward-looking acceptance—embracing getting wet because, in other words, it means a seed will one day sprout.
Ikkyu Nakajima’s steadfast voice intertwines with Takashi Niigaki’s flowing piano, and before you know it, you’re drawn straight into the world of the song.
Included on the mini-album “Jenny High,” released in October 2018, this piece later became the theme song for the drama “Tokyo, Love or Something Like It.” On a rainy night, if you listen while lost in thought, it might pierce your heart deeply.