Cheer songs for girl bands: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks

Neverlandthe peggies

the peggies “Neverland” (Music Video)

The Peggies are a three-piece band active since 2011.

Their distinctive lyrics—true to the peggies, not pandering to adults and firmly expressing their own views—make for an intriguing kind of cheer song.

They’re especially recommended for those who prefer rock over pop.

DESTINYnegoto

Negoto – DESTINY [Official Music Video]

This song, which was also used as an ending theme for the popular anime Gintama, features a very pop and unique arrangement that fits the anime’s world.

The chorus is extremely catchy—you’ll remember it after just one listen—making it a recommended, uplifting track to play when you’re heading out.

Q. Is that really okay for your life?Bando ja nai mon!

Band Ja Naimon! / Q. Is That Really Okay for Your Life? [MUSIC VIDEO]

Band ja Naimon! is an idol band formed around Misako, the drummer of Shinsei Kamattechan.

This song includes lyrics based on the members’ real experiences, making it a powerful and deeply moving anthem of support for fans.

Ask the MirageTogenashi Togeari

[Official Music Video] Togenashi Togeari “Questioning the Mirage” – Anime “Girls Band Cry”

Togenashi Togeari is a girls’ band that works in conjunction with Girls Band Cry.

This track, included on their 11th single “Ususai Display” released in 2025, is an emotional number deeply intertwined with the anime’s world.

Its breathtaking ensemble fuses a driving vocal line with powerful guitars, sparkling piano, and a rhythm section that employs intricate, tightly synchronized figures.

The lyrics convey the earnest feelings of girls who keep crying out as they struggle and flail against an uncertain, elusive future, striking a powerful chord with listeners.

It’s a passionate rock tune that gives a push to anyone who wants to move forward.

My WayChelsy

My Way / Chelsy （MV）

Chelsea is a three-piece girls’ band active since 2011.

They quickly drew attention right after their debut, with one of their songs featured as an insert track in the anime Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride).

As they have announced they will disband in May 2018, this is a rare chance to see them live before they’re gone.

ugly (insult)Su凸ko D凹koi

Su凸ko D凹koi “Ugly” Music Video

Suttoko Dokkoi is a three-piece band formed by girls who met while preparing for music college entrance exams.

This song is themed around “ugliness” and serves as an empowering anthem that many women can relate to, so it’s recommended for times when you’re struggling after being called ugly.

Fragile VioletTogenashi Togeari

Fragile Violet

This track powerfully captures that helpless anger and sense of loss when something precious you’ve protected is taken from you without reason.

Released in June 2025 by Togenashi Togeari, the band born from the anime “Girls Band Cry,” it features exhilarating, fast-paced guitars and vocals that border on a scream, piercing straight into your heart.

Its greatest appeal may be the coexistence of opposing emotions—the fragile, almost breakable heart and the indomitable fighting spirit that wells up from it.

Listen to it on those unbearably frustrating nights, and it will fill your heart with the energy to rise again.