An encouraging, uplifting song that stays close to your heart. A cheer song.
When you’re feeling down because something tough or unpleasant happened, what do you do?
I imagine many people turn to music to lift their spirits.
Music can make energy well up inside you when you listen to it, give you courage through its lyrics, encourage you—there are so many positive effects!
So in this article, we’ll introduce songs that will make you feel better when you listen to them.
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks, from songs with messages that cheer on those who are giving their all, to tunes with bright melodies that clear your mind.
When you’re feeling low or need a boost, try listening to the songs we introduce.
They’re all wonderful tracks that are sure to be by your side and comfort your heart!
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to clear up (weather)Yorushika
This piece expresses wavering thoughts and shifting emotions through scenes of rain and sunshine.
Amid Yorushika’s delicate musical sensibilities, the interplay of synthesizer and guitar vividly portrays a state of mind where anxiety and hope intersect.
Released in January 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life, unsure of the path ahead.
With its gently resonant melody, it will give you the courage to take a new step forward.
See you, hero.Kawasaki Takaya
Carried by Takaya Kawasaki’s gentle, kindhearted voice, this song delivers a message that embraces hearts tired from trying so hard.
Beneath the words of encouragement lie hidden anxieties and loneliness, yet also the strength to keep looking forward.
Painted with a simple acoustic sound, the piece was released in July 2018 and chosen as the ending theme for Chiba Television’s “Gachi Fan” program covering the Chiba qualifying rounds of the Summer National High School Baseball Championship.
It will resonate with those facing changes in their environment, taking a first step into a new life, or seeking to nurture their resolve for a new challenge.
winding roadNovelbright
This rock number features a crisp, grand sound and uplifting lyrics that depict the winding journey of life.
Packed with all of Novelbright’s appeal, it conveys the importance of believing in yourself and moving forward step by step, even in the face of adversity.
Created as the theme song for TV Tokyo’s Drama 9 series “Courtroom Dragon,” airing from January 2025, its music video—directed by Hiroshi Tamaki—unfolds with the band performing amid majestic natural scenery.
It’s an encouraging anthem that gently pushes forward those who feel uncertain about their path or who are standing before an important choice.
hummingIkuta Rira
A pop song marked by Rira Ikuta’s gentle vocals that loosen the heart, like a cat’s yawn in the morning light.
It softly encourages us to notice the small moments of happiness in everyday life and to be kinder to ourselves.
Set to a brisk, pleasant melody, it empathetically captures the stress and inner struggles of people living in modern society, while emphasizing the importance of rest.
Released in June 2024 as the new theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi Doyobi,” this track accompanies the warmth of a morning’s start.
It’s a soothing song recommended for those who want to pause amid their busy days and honor their own pace.
Resolution on the Seventh DayUVERworld
Based on a scene seen in a dream, this moving song questions the fragility of life and the meaning of living.
It speaks as if to remind us that “even in an imperfect state, people can find happiness” and that “change can begin right at this very moment.” Released in June 2014 as UVERworld’s 26th single, it was also included on the album Ø CHOIR and reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart.
In live performances, it is positioned as a key track that creates a sense of unity with the audience.
This work gently stands by those who feel uncertain about their own worth or struggle to take the first step toward change.
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
Aqua Timez, who have captivated many listeners with their melodious sound and lyrics that resonate with the heart, released this ambitious work as their major-label debut single in July 2006.
While acknowledging one’s true, unvarnished self yet still choosing to face forward and keep walking, the song makes a striking impression and can also be seen as a challenge to a modern society obsessed with perfection.
It deftly expresses the doubts and anxieties felt while chasing dreams, as well as the resolve to grow.
Chosen as the theme song for the animated film “Brave Story” and earning the band a spot on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, it became a social phenomenon.
It’s a song that feels like a gentle push on your back when you’re at a crossroads in life or on the verge of losing your way—warm, encouraging, and truly a source of strength for the heart.
FrontiersAwich
This song celebrates the courage to venture into the unknown.
Awich’s powerful rap blends with an energetic beat to inspire listeners.
Written as the opening theme for the second cour of the anime “Shangri-La Frontier” 2nd Season, it explores themes of challenge and growth, asking us about our resolve to carve out our own future.
It will be released digitally on January 5, 2025, with the CD release on March 5.
As Awich’s first anime tie-in track, it’s highly recommended for anyone who wants to keep taking on new challenges without fear.