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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For everyone chasing their dreams and goals! Top 10 Gen Z–recommended motivational songs (1–10)
Myself ROCKNEW!ONE OK ROCK
A ONE OK ROCK number that teaches us the value of staying true to ourselves without being swayed by the noise around us.
Riding on a high-velocity, energetic rock sound, its fiery message—urging you to live without lying to yourself—resonates deep in your chest.
Released in April 2010 as a TSUTAYA-exclusive rental, it was later included as the lead track on the masterpiece album “Niche Syndrome.” When you’re tired of reading other people’s faces, this anthem reminds you that the lead role in your life is, after all, your own.
Put it on when you want to blow away the haze and charge up your energy for tomorrow!
A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY
HIPPY’s song carries a powerful message of wholehearted support for people pursuing their dreams and goals.
Featured on the album “HomeBase ~Arigatou~,” released in March 2017, the track spread among athletes and young listeners, becoming especially popular as a walk-up song for professional baseball players.
On TikTok, it went viral as a moving cheer song, with total plays surpassing 100 million.
It’s a piece that stands by those facing hardship or dealing with setbacks, continually giving them courage and hope.
SPECTRANEW!INI
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!
Go your wayNEW!Ryokushokushakai
An unknown world can be scary, but it’s exciting too, right? For kicking off a brand-new chapter, nothing fits better than Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s adrenaline-charged rock tune! Its thrilling sound—laced with elements of jazz and hip-hop—and Haruko Nagaya’s powerful vocals give you the courage to break new ground.
Released as a single in November 2022, it was written as the theme song for the NTV drama “First Penguin!”.
You’ve finished unpacking after your move, and tomorrow you’re heading to a new workplace or school.
Blow away the anxiety and take that bold first step together with this song, shall we?
Let’s dance in the momentNEW!MEGA 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!
I’ve gotta do what everyone says is impossible.Sambomasutā
This is Sambomaster’s 14th single, loved by a wide audience for its powerful message of turning the impossible into possible and its fiery rock sound.
Written for Nissan Serena’s commercial “Rock Climbing,” it’s also known as the theme song for the TV drama Cheer☆Dan.
Released in February 2010, the track centers on the theme of “keep challenging without giving up,” reminding us of the importance of staying positive and pushing forward no matter how tough things get.
With catchy phrases and melodies that lift your spirits, it’s a pep song that boosts your mood and encourages a heart on the verge of breaking.
-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)NEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism
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An Official HIGE DANDism track that asks what it means to be true to yourself and gives you a powerful push forward.
Released in August 2025, this song was written as the theme for the film “100m.” Its exhilarating rock sound and emotional vocals are deeply stirring.
In those moments when you feel lost amid competition and inner conflict, their music will be there—tenderly, and at times fiercely—by your side.
The worldview, resonating profoundly with the fervor of the original manga, stands as an anthem for everyone who resists self-denial and complacency.
It’s a motivational song you’ll want to play when starting a new chapter—whether a new life or a new school term—or when you feel anxious comparing yourself to others.
It will surely give you the courage to move toward the future at your own pace.