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)
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.
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.
glareWANIMA
This work is characterized by its powerful rock sound and uplifting message.
Released in April 2022 as a digital-only single, it was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “My School President MG5.” The lyrics, which portray the loneliness, anxiety, and hope of those pursuing their dreams, give listeners the courage to keep challenging themselves.
Packed with WANIMA’s appeal, the energetic performance and catchy melody resonate deeply.
Even when you’re facing hardships, this song will surely give you a strong push to forge your own path.
To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts
A message song from the hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts to their past selves and emerging young talent.
Also featured in a TV commercial for Teikyo Heisei University, this track reflects on setbacks and growth, resonating with powerful words that find hope in the future.
Included on their August 2020 album “To Us Who Were Once Geniuses,” it reached as high as No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart.
Showcasing Creepy Nuts’ signature energetic style, this song is a courage- and hope-filled number that strongly supports those striving toward their dreams and goals.
Myself ROCKONE 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!
Donʼt Mind Me (feat. Sota Hanamura from Da-iCE)Ayumi Imazu
Released in March 2023, this work was selected as the theme song for that year’s TBS professional baseball broadcasts, “S☆1 BASEBALL.” It’s a cheer song that gently nudges people who work hard every day, packed with positive energy that helps you relax your shoulders and move forward.
If you were an avid viewer of pro baseball, you probably heard it many times.
The song is performed by Ayumu Imazu, with a guest appearance by Sota Hanamura of Da-iCE—an impressively star-studded lineup.
It’s also recommended for anyone who wants a lift in their daily life, like during commuting to work or school.
A dependable track that makes you feel like living joyfully.
peace signYonezu Kenshi
A song by Kenshi Yonezu, who continues to dominate the J-POP scene.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia, the single kicks off with a catchy guitar riff that immediately amps up the energy.
Its uplifting, encouraging message is likely to give the younger generation—racing through their youth—the courage to move forward.
Released in June 2017, the track is also included on the album BOOTLEG.
With its exhilarating drive, it’s a modern rock tune that would surely fire up the crowd if performed on a school festival stage.