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! Gen Z’s recommended cheer-up songs (111–120)
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu
A song by YOASOBI with Midories, created for NHK’s SDGs campaign and based on a story written by a 15-year-old girl.
Singing about the importance of living together and the hope that small actions can change the world, this track is truly a song for the children who will shape the future.
YOASOBI’s bright, poppy sound and Midories’ clear vocals make for a gentle piece that adds a warm touch to the heart.
Released in October 2021, it was chosen as the theme song for the NHK program “Hirogare! Irotoridori.” It’s perfect as an anthem to cheer you on when taking a new step, and as a song to unite everyone’s hearts at recitals or events.
When you feel that “my power is small,” this work is sure to give you great courage.
To everyone chasing their dreams and goals! Support songs recommended for Gen Z (121–130)
PhotographEXILE ATSUSHI feat. Tōkyō Sukaparadaisu Ōkesutora
This is a rousing anthem that sings of the dream of Koshien on a grand scale.
A message-driven work that engraves in the heart the efforts and friendships of high school baseball players, the bonds with teammates, and gratitude toward family.
EXILE ATSUSHI’s deeply emotive vocals blend beautifully with the brilliant horn section of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.
Since its release in June 2023, it has been used as the support song for the 105th National High School Baseball Championship and as the theme song for “Netto Koshien,” stirring the hearts of baseball fans across the country.
Sheet music for school wind bands has also been published and is widely performed.
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Start a Movement~H Jungle with T
It’s a compelling song that embodies the strength of its time and carries a timeless, universal message.
The single released in February 1995 by H Jungle with t, the unit formed by Masatoshi Hamada and Tetsuya Komuro, became a massive hit, selling over 2.13 million copies.
Filled with empathy and encouragement for people living in an era of stagnation, the piece is infused throughout with the will to keep looking forward and moving ahead even in difficult circumstances.
Amid hectic days and moments of confusion, it conveys a powerful desire to seek change, rally oneself, and take a step forward together with friends.
It’s a heartfelt anthem that gently supports those who feel worn out by society or who want to change something, resonating deeply as a song of encouragement.
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A powerful cheer song by Beverly Goodman that supports everyone’s challenges toward their life dreams and goals.
The refreshing melodies woven by the Osaka-born trio and the sound that fuses J-pop with hip-hop leave a strong impression.
Its message-rich lyrics, which celebrate the process of hard work, give courage to hearts on the verge of giving up.
Released in August 2022, the song was also chosen as the theme for Asahi Broadcasting Radio’s “ABC Fresh Up Baseball” and featured in the Virtual High School Baseball spot video for the 104th National High School Baseball Championship.
It’s a track that gently yet powerfully pushes forward not only those striving in baseball, but everyone fighting to carve out their own path.
Shut up.Ado
A major debut song featuring a bold, punchy sound and highly message-driven lyrics.
The strongly assertive words and powerful vocals bring out Ado’s individuality to the fullest.
Since its release in October 2020, it has resonated with many young people and earned high acclaim as one of Ado’s signature tracks.
It’s a song that gives a push to those who struggle to express their feelings honestly or who are tired of society’s judgments.
The provocative lyrics carry a message about the importance of living true to yourself—one that will stir your spirit.
StardomKing Gnu
Released by King Gnu in November 2022, this work blends their distinctive mix of mixture rock and J-pop with words born from Daiki Tsuneta’s deep insight to stir the hearts of those pursuing their dreams.
Created as NHK’s soccer theme song, it was selected as a cheer song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Portraying the anguish behind surface-level success and the steadfast will to keep looking forward, it’s an anthem that resonates with everyone who fights on every day.
For anyone striving to move ahead by overcoming setbacks and pain, this is a song that gives you courage.
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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.