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 dreams and goals! Support songs recommended for Gen Z (161–170)
YOAKENiziU
A heartwarming song themed around growth and independence, stepping into a new world with the break of dawn.
Released in February 2025 as the lead track from NiziU’s first mini-album “AWAKE,” which symbolizes the dawn of a new era for the group, it has garnered a huge response.
Set to a melody that evokes a sense of nostalgia, it powerfully conveys the courage and hope to take a step forward in your own way.
In the music video, the members’ expressive faces and refined choreography blend beautifully, showcasing their strong expressive abilities.
Highly recommended as a support song that gently encourages those starting a new chapter in life.
winding roadNovelbright
It’s a powerful message song about the importance of believing in yourself and moving forward even as you face life’s hardships and trials.
With a grand rock sound, Novelbright makes a compelling appeal to hope for the future.
Released in January 2025, the track was chosen as the theme song for the TV Tokyo drama “Courtroom Dragon.” Its message aligns perfectly with the show’s theme, in which a protagonist who switches careers from professional shogi player to lawyer takes on difficult cases.
The music video was directed by actor Hiroshi Tamaki and filmed in lush natural locations.
Its striking visual beauty, leveraging contrasts of light and shadow, has also become a talking point.
This is a song we hope you’ll listen to when you find yourself at a crossroads in life—an uplifting anthem that can help you stay positive.
To those chasing their dreams and goals! Support songs recommended for Gen Z (171–180)
GOD_iNumber_i
Produced by Number_i member Yuta Kishi, the song carries a gentle message about the importance of living true to yourself and finding the courage to take a step forward.
It will be released for streaming starting in January 2025, and the simultaneously unveiled music video showcases dreamlike visual beauty and dynamic dance performances.
This piece is an uplifting anthem that encourages those striving toward big dreams or about to take a new step.
It’s sure to inspire a positive mindset to walk your own path without fearing failure.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
A song that soaks your heart with the energy of youth—chasing your dreams as if you’ll live forever, and living today as if it’s your last.
Its powerful melody conveys both the comfort of having an unchanging place amid a life that keeps moving forward, and the courage to walk into the future with your friends.
Included on the album “Zankyō Reference,” the song was released in October 2011 and was also used as the ending theme for the TV program “To the Top of the Earth: Fumita Kuriki’s New Challenge.” It’s a track that gently yet firmly gives a push to those who value the bonds with their companions or are about to take a new step.
Brimming with ONE OK ROCK’s signature passionate message and stirring sound, it’s a gem of a piece.
A perfect song to listen to with dear friends in the springtime of meetings and farewells.
The BeginningONE OK ROCK
An empowering anthem that gives a strong push toward a hope-filled future.
Through the protagonist who keeps searching for a reason to move forward, this song gives you the courage to overcome setbacks and hardship.
Featuring ONE OK ROCK’s powerful sound and passionate vocals, this memorable track was released in August 2012 and gained attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin.
The film and the song’s worldview harmonize beautifully, movingly depicting the protagonist’s resolve to face the past and take a new step forward.
When you stand at a crossroads in life and feel anxious about the future, listening to this song is sure to give you a supportive push.
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
An uplifting anthem that powerfully leads you toward a hope-filled future! It’s a classic by ONE OK ROCK packed with a message that radiates positive energy and resonates with listeners.
The lyrics gently speak to the courage to take on challenges and the importance of believing in yourself, striking a chord in your heart.
Included on the album “Zankyo Reference,” released in October 2011, it’s known as a fan favorite that creates a strong sense of unity with the audience at live shows.
It’s the perfect song when you’re troubled or anxious and need the strength to take a step forward.
A warm track that stays by the side of anyone feeling down and gives them a gentle push forward.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
An aggressive rock number by ONE OK ROCK that champions valuing instinct over logic and the importance of always pushing forward! Its powerful vocals and driving sound will inspire anyone who listens.
The track was selected as the ending theme for the TBS TV program “Arabikidan,” and upon its release in February 2010, it reached No.
9 on the Oricon weekly chart—marking the band’s first-ever Top 10 entry.
It’s the perfect song to boost your motivation during a workout, delivering a fiery message that feels like it’s telling you, “Now’s the time to get moving!”—sure to ignite your determination.