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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A heartwarming number that portrays the anxiety and loneliness felt while chasing a dream, and the importance of friends who support each other in those moments.
Just believing you’re not alone can make you stronger, and the time spent together becomes the most irreplaceable treasure—this is the message woven into the song.
It will surely remind you of the bond with “the friends from those days.” The track is included on the album “Kanjō Hyakkei,” released in August 2017.
Interestingly, it drew attention when Miho Takagi named it her “victory song” to listen to before competitions at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, which also led to a live performance on the TV program “Sukkiri.” It’s a perfect song for those striving toward their dreams or for teammates pushing each other to improve, such as in school clubs.
GloriousBE:FIRST
With its powerful vocals that resonate deeply, BE:FIRST’s track is a gem that cheers on those walking toward their dreams.
Created as the official support song for the High School Soccer Championship, it sings of the strength to overcome setbacks and hardships, and the importance of bonds with teammates who grow together.
Released in November 2023, it captured the hearts of many.
It’s a song that stays close to the loneliness and anxiety felt while chasing dreams, giving the courage to look ahead.
A positive ballad tune for anyone forging their own path or striving toward a goal with their friends.
SPECTRAINI
This is a track that unleashes the dormant potential within you all at once, brimming with powerful energy and a sense of exhilarating speed.
The structure, where rap and vocals unfold in rapid succession, is breathtaking, and you discover something new every time you listen! Released in December 2022 as the title track of INI’s first album, “Awakening,” it also drew attention for member Hiroto Nishi’s first participation in lyric-writing.
Their down-to-earth resolve comes through directly over the heavy beat.
The performance premiered on the international stage of the 2022 MAMA AWARDS was legendary, making this a work that truly symbolizes the group’s awakening.
It’s perfect for those crucial make-or-break moments, or for mornings when you want to fire yourself up!
Starting Oversumika
sumika is a rock band known to a wide range of listeners for their piercingly clear vocals and exceptional pop sensibilities.
This song, written as the opening theme for the TV anime MIX MEISEI STORY: The Second Summer, Beyond the Sky, was released in June 2023.
Its lyrics, which cheer on those pursuing their dreams and goals, may become a source of strength even when one feels on the verge of breaking.
With a sprightly melody and a powerful message, it’s a feel-good pop tune that gives you a gentle push forward.
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Selected as the theme song for NHK’s winter sports coverage, this work is striking for its band sound that blends intensity with warmth and for Iyori Shimizu’s straightforward vocals.
The lyrics, which depict an inner flame that refuses to be extinguished, resonate deeply not only with athletes taking on their events, but with everyone who strives to meet challenges in daily life.
It’s a powerful track that melts the winter chill and gives you a push when you feel like giving up.
Starting OverDISH//
It’s a track packed with powerful messages that give you a push when you’re ready to make a fresh start or hit the reset button.
The music video—showing the band facing forward even as rain pours down—is striking, and you can feel a fiery energy that reads like a declaration of resolve as a band.
With Hiroki Arai’s exhilarating, fast-paced sound and Takumi Kitamura’s emotional vocals layered together, it’s a song that makes your heart swell every time you listen.
Released in July 2018 as DISH//’s 12th single, the track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Zoids Wild.
As their first single under the new lineup, I think it also stands as a work symbolizing a major turning point for the group.
Its worldview—shaking off the past and sprinting toward a new future—will likely strike deep in the hearts of those dealing with doubt.
Give it a listen when you want to take on something new or reset your mindset and give it your all.
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Let’s dance in the momentMEGA SHINNOSUKE
The light, Motown-style rhythm and horn tones will lift your spirits.
This piece was produced as the WEBCM song for “Career Ticket Shushoku,” released in September 2025, and was included on the single “Gohan Tabeyo,” released in October of the same year, as well as the album “Tensh-sama†.” Its message—enjoy this very moment rather than an uncertain future—will be a reliable ally for anyone giving their best.
Be sure to experience Mega Shinnosuke’s heartfelt vision!