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! Encouragement songs recommended for Gen Z (31–40)
The calling voiceVaundy
Written by singer-songwriter Vaundy as the theme song for NHK General’s “Vaundy 18-sai Matsuri,” this piece was released digitally in December 2025.
It was created on the premise of being sung together with “1,000 18-year-olds gathered from across the country.” It brilliantly fuses introspective personal emotions and a forward-looking stance toward the future with the anthemic exhilaration of voices raised in unison.
It’s a track brimming with overwhelming energy that powerfully pushes the backs of those who are earnestly taking on a challenge.
Just break the limit!UVERworld
A powerful UVERworld track that inspires with a bold message: don’t set your own limits.
Released in June 2008 on a double A-side single that included “Gekidou,” this song was also chosen as the support anthem for Pocari Sweat’s “Bukatsu no Tenshi” campaign.
Its catchy, sing-along melody and exhilarating sense of speed are irresistible.
It’s also included on the album AwakEVE, capturing the band’s momentum as they push toward the next stage.
When you feel crushed by mock exam results or daily pressure, it has the energy to fire you up—reminding you, “You can do more.” It’s an empowering anthem we hope every exam taker who wants to break their limits and seize success will listen to.
ikigai (a reason for living; the thing that gives one’s life meaning and purpose)SUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER is a four-piece rock band that inspires listeners with piercing lyrics and a fiery rock sound.
Released digitally in December 2025, this work was written as Fuji TV’s 2026 Athlete Support Song.
It’s an anthem not only for athletes taking on their competitions, but also for the people who support them and for everyone who strives toward their goals day by day.
The lyrics by Ryota Yanagisawa affirm not just the results, but the very journey that leads there.
Let this song give you strength.
Step and a stepNiziU
NiziU’s memorable debut single, also known for being produced by J.Y.
Park.
Released in December 2020, it garnered attention as the song used in Lotte’s “Fit’s” commercial.
It carries a warm message of “It’s okay to move at your own pace,” offering a comforting charm that’s different from the upbeat vibe of their pre-debut track “Make you happy.” It’s a song we especially want high school students to hear—those who tend to feel rushed while studying for exams or are struggling with club activities that aren’t yielding the results they hoped for.
Even if you don’t force yourself to run, taking one step at a time is enough—their voices will give you a gentle push forward.
Again and againHinatazaka46
It’s a cheer song filled with a warm yet powerful message that encourages you to try again as many times as it takes, even if you fail.
The lyrics, which say there’s no need to compare yourself with others, will resonate deeply with high school students who live amid daily competition.
It’s a track by the popular idol group Hinatazaka46, created as the support song for Nippon TV’s “41st High School Quiz Championship 2021,” and included as a coupling track on their sixth single released in October 2021.
Especially in those moments when you feel yourself slipping into self-doubt, give this song a listen—you’ll surely find the courage to take your next step.
To those chasing dreams and goals! Support songs recommended for Gen Z (41–50)
As a person (AA1)SUPER BEAVER
A track from the 2016 album “27” will be released as an acoustic arrangement version in October 2025.
The original version was used as the opening theme for the drama “Sono ‘Okodawari’, Watashi ni mo Kureyo!!” aired in April 2016, and later featured in an Asahi Super Dry commercial in 2021—remaining a long-loved piece.
Set to a powerful melody, the song expresses a resolve to live coolly while accepting human contradictions and weaknesses.
It’s a song that stands by the universal struggles we all face, born from a desire to be sincere as a person.
CarmineELLEGARDEN
Released in August 2025, this work was produced as the opening theme for the TV anime One Piece.
It’s also the band’s first anime tie-in, made possible because vocalist Takeshi Hosomi is a huge fan of the original manga.
True to their style, the track features a rugged, high-energy sound.
It’s sure to resonate with students worn out from chasing their dreams every day and those who’ve faced frustration in their clubs.
A powerful number that gives you the courage to believe in yourself and push forward—don’t miss it.