Cheer songs for girl bands: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks

footprint(s)the peggies

the peggies "Ashiato" Music Video / Ashiato - Footprints – Music Video (TV Anime "My Hero Academia" Season 5 Ending Theme)

The peggies are a band that captivates listeners with down-to-earth lyrics and a robust rock sound.

Their single “Ashiato,” released in June 2021, was used as the ending theme for season 5 of the anime My Hero Academia.

Riding on an exhilarating guitar-rock sound, it’s a message song that affirms one’s imperfect self and sings of the will to move forward.

The melody line that lingers with the story’s afterglow and YUHO Kitazawa’s soaring vocals are truly moving.

Be sure to check out this anime song that gives you a push forward.

FanfareSCANDAL

SCANDAL “Fanfare” / Fanfare – Music Video

This track, included on SCANDAL’s album LUMINOUS released in March 2024, was chosen as the ending theme for the anime HIGHSPEED Étoile.

The lyrics were written by TOMOMI and the music composed by MAMI.

Its exhilarating, high-speed sound, which aligns with the near-future racing world of the series, lifts the listener’s spirits.

It also strongly resonates as an anthem cheering on everyone who keeps striving toward their goals.

RaiseChili Beans.

Chilli Beans. – Raise [TV animation “ONE PIECE” Ending Theme Song]

Chili Beans.

are a three-piece band that met at Voice Music School—an academy that has produced many artists—and have been gaining attention for their self-produced, free-form expression.

This track, included on their 4th EP “for you,” released in August 2023, was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime ONE PIECE.

As Moto describes it, it carries the image of pushing forward toward an unseen dream together with your companions; its forward-looking worldview gives you a strong push when you’re stuck on exams or assignments.

With a structure that opens up into the chorus from a low-centered beat, it’s a perfect number for background music when you want to boost your concentration.

Give it a listen on nights when you want to do your best at your own pace.

Blooming in an explosive burstTogenashi Togeari

[Official Music Video] Togenashi Togeari “Bursting into Bloom” – Anime “Girls Band Cry”

Togenashi Togeari, whose cross-dimensional approach has made waves—its audition-selected members also serve as the voice actors—appears as the in-anime band in Girls Band Cry.

Let me introduce this single they released in October 2023.

Produced by Kenji Tamai of agehasprings, the track is a rock number that shines with delicate piano amidst its sense of speed, imbued with the strength to face forward even while grappling with inner conflict.

As evidenced by the music video surpassing 10 million views, its intensity grips listeners and doesn’t let go.

Also included on the album “Toge Ari,” this song is perfect for those moments when your focus starts to waver while studying for exams—Rina’s powerful vocals will give you the energy to get back to your desk.

N.E.O.CHAI

CHAI – N.E.O. – Official Music Video (subtitled)

Flying the banner “Complexes are Art,” CHAI is a Nagoya-born band that has earned worldwide acclaim.

This signature track of theirs appears as the lead song on their October 2017 album, PINK.

Riding a high-velocity blend of punk and pop, it delivers a powerful message of embracing yourself as you are—sure to boost your self-esteem just by listening.

It was later featured as an insert song in a film, and has long been loved as a track that energizes a story.

Because it can quickly flip your mood, it’s perfect for a short refresh between study sessions or for psyching yourself up right before an exam.

TalentSabasusutā

Sabasister – Talent Music Video, Morinaga Seika “In Jelly at School” Commercial Song

The Morinaga Seika “in Jelly” commercial tie-in song released in September 2025 is a cheer anthem for high school students dedicated to their club activities.

This track is an up-tempo tune that blends a sense of speed with freshness, and during the commercial shoot—where Sabishista actually visited high schools across Japan—it was powerful enough to move students to tears.

It captures the daily grind of persevering with hidden aspirations and the courage to take a step forward by believing in your own potential.

The lyrics convey an awakening to the talent that everyone possesses, and Nachi herself has said, “Everyone truly has it.” The song is a pre-release single from the album “Takaga Punk Rock!” coming out in October 2025.

It’s recommended as a song that stands by you in the days you strive toward club activities and goals, and as a track that gives you a push when you feel like giving up.

Dear, boyHump Back

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

Hump Back’s major-label debut powerfully sings of childhood dreams, hopes, and the frustration of seeing them falter.

Written as a cheering song filled with feelings for their high school bandmates, it has resonated with many.

Embracing the anxieties and doubts that come with chasing a dream, it gently encourages listeners to keep looking forward—a heartwarming message song.

Released as a single in June 2018, it was also used in a TV commercial for Shinken Zemi’s High School Course.

It reached No.

13 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and stayed on the charts for 21 weeks.

It’s a song that gives a strong push to those striving toward their dreams and to those who feel on the verge of losing sight of their goals.