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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from hereSixTONES
Even if life is ordinary, let’s keep looking forward and moving ahead without giving up.
That passionate message stands out in SixTONES’ track.
Released in June 2023, the song fuses hip-hop and breakbeats into a powerful sound, over which all six members deliver heartfelt rap verses.
Chosen as the theme song for the NTV Sunday drama “However, There Is Passion,” it topped the Oricon weekly singles chart.
The music video became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million views in September 2023.
When you feel like stopping in front of a wall, listening to this song will surely give you the courage to take a new step.
My dressneguse.
A pop and powerful song filled with hope that resonates with anyone chasing their dreams.
Set against the world of figure skating, it portrays the passion and inner conflicts of those striving for shining glory, all carried by a brisk, uplifting rhythm.
Chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Medalist starting in January 2025, the track mirrors the anime’s worldview while capturing the protagonists as they keep pushing their limits.
Serving as the ending theme for a TV anime is Neguse’s first-ever endeavor.
When you’re giving your all toward your goal but feel down because the results aren’t what you hoped for, this song is sure to be a reassuring ally.
AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO
It’s one of TOKIO’s signature songs, with an exhilarating, energetic sound that’s irresistibly appealing.
Featuring lyrics by Rei Nakanishi and music by the maestro Kyohei Tsutsumi, this piece has a magnificent sense of scale that feels like it’s cheering on the future of Japan as a whole.
Released as a single in October 2003, it was later included on the album ACT II.
It also served for many years as a JR Central campaign song and as the Shinkansen onboard chime, so many people may remember it along with their travel memories.
It’s a track that fills you with the courage to take on new challenges, as if giving you a powerful push forward.
For myselfTOKIO
A TOKIO track that was used as the theme song for the drama “Nurseman ga Yuku” starring Masahiro Matsuoka.
Its band sound, brimming with a sense of speed that makes you want to start running, is striking, and it’s a powerful anthem that fires up the listener’s heart.
The straightforward message—move forward into the future for yourself—really resonates.
Released in November 2004, the song was performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, giving courage to many.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re about to start something new or when you want to cut through your doubts.
Sora-buneTOKIO
This is a soul-stirring rock number written and composed by singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima.
The lyrics, themed around the voyage called life, strikingly urge you not to be swept along by others but to carve out your future by your own will.
Released in August 2006, the song became widely known as the theme for the drama “My Boss My Hero” starring Tomoya Nagase.
Its indomitable message is sure to give a powerful push to anyone facing a wall.
When your heart is close to breaking, listening to it will give you the courage to stand up again—a true anthem of encouragement for life.
RUNSexy Zone
This is a Sexy Zone song that inspires the courage to believe in the bonds with your friends and run toward the future.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Miman Keisatsu: Midnight Runner,” starring Kento Nakajima.
Released in August 2020, the song delivers a powerful message about overcoming any hardship, set to a fast-paced, exhilarating rock sound.
The moving moment when So Matsushima, who had been on medical leave, returned and the five members performed together on television in September of the same year is surely etched in many fans’ hearts.
When you’re striving toward a goal or feeling like you might give up, listening to it will give you the courage to join hands with your companions and keep moving forward.
NO MAPUVERworld
It’s a rock tune exploding with soul-shaking guitar riffs and razor-sharp beats! Created by the rock band UVERworld, it was released as a single in June 2025 and selected as the official song for ABEMA’s M.LEAGUE 2025-26.
Their uniquely uplifting sound, elevating a diverse range of musical elements, is truly stirring.
And TAKUYA∞’s passionate vocals are absolutely irresistible! The lyrics capture a determination to step onto a new path without a map.
If you’re not satisfied with the status quo, let this song ignite your fighting spirit!