Songs that give you courage. Recommended tracks that fill you with strength when you listen to them.

sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN「sailing day」

A work depicting the courage and hope to face destiny was released in March 2003.

Even mistakes and failures, like beloved treasures, may be unique riches that belong only to each person.

Filled with a cheer for foolish dreamers who chase their dreams, it delivers the united hearts of all the members.

This gem of a song is included on the album Yggdrasil and was also chosen as the theme song for the film ONE PIECE THE MOVIE: The Dead End Adventure.

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart and marked the band’s first-ever 100,000 copies sold in its debut week.

It’s a track that warmly embraces your back as you take a new step forward.

In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA

[MV] In the Sun and Dust / CHAGE and ASKA

A powerful pop number that captures the sparkle of youth and the struggles of life.

Released as a single by CHAGE and ASKA in January 1991, this work warmly portrays young people who carry dreams and hopes while confronting a reality that doesn’t go their way.

Its lyrics, interweaving the joy and poignancy of living, leave an even deeper impression through a beautiful, resonant melody and effective use of synthesizers.

Chosen as a re-cut single from the album “SEE YA,” it gained wide support after being featured in a Nissin Foods commercial and as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s program “TIME3.” When you feel overwhelmed by work and daily life and want to pause to face your own heart, this song will be there to gently stay by your side.

room for growthCreepy Nuts

[MV] Creepy Nuts – Nobishiro (Room to Grow)

Creepy Nuts has delivered a track full of eagerness to explore life’s possibilities.

Included on their September 2021 album “Case,” this song portrays the growth you come to recognize as you get older and the boundless potential within yourself.

It captures, from a distinctive angle, the more flexible way of seeing things that comes with adulthood and the encounter with a new version of yourself.

Also adopted as a cheer song for professional baseball, this track gently encourages anyone who wants to believe in their limitless potential or transform who they are now.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re feeling setbacks or uncertainty, and when you’re ready to take a new step forward.

excessively earnest; overly serious to a fault; straight-lacedCreepy Nuts×Ayase×Ikuta Rira

Creepy Nuts × Ayase × Rira Ikuta / Baka Majime “Do You Remember That Night” Special Video

This song is a heartwarming anthem for people who keep working earnestly despite the fatigue and frustrations they feel in everyday life.

Created collaboratively by Creepy Nuts, Ayase, and Rira Ikuta, the piece beautifully blends their unique styles to deliver an approachable melody and a powerful message.

Released in March 2022, it was used as the theme song for Nippon Broadcasting System’s “All Night Nippon” 55th Anniversary commemorative performance.

It resonated with many listeners, reaching No.

6 on the Billboard JAPAN Download Songs chart.

Whether you struggle with mornings but still push yourself to wake up early, or you’re clumsy yet refuse to give up and keep trying, this song stands by and encourages everyone who is giving life their all.

As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – “Nando Demo”

This is a powerful message song that gives you the courage to rise again and again when faced with trials and setbacks.

With DREAMS COME TRUE’s pop yet grand sound, it’s a track that radiates dazzling hope.

Released in February 2005, it drew attention as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Emergency Room 24 Hours (Season 3).” With a powerful vocal performance that underscores the importance of an “unyielding heart,” it reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

In 2011, thanks to its strong, uplifting message, it became the most-played Japanese song on radio stations nationwide.

When your heart feels like it’s about to break, or when you need the courage to move forward, listening to this song will help you take a new step.

VICTORYEXILE

EXILE / VICTORY

It’s a cheer song packed with dreams and passion.

Blending a powerful melody with a dance beat, the track was released in 2010 as an officially endorsed support song for the Japan national team by the Japan Football Association.

The lyrics were written by vocalist ATSUSHI, giving the piece a sense of hope for the future.

Its grand sound, evocative of the South African landscape, is also striking.

Creating a sense of unity in stadiums and live venues, this work strongly encourages those striving toward their goals and those facing challenges.

Song of SteelersFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

[MV] Song of Steelers / Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

An intense yet catchy sound born from the fusion of electronica and metalcore.

This track by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas was released in January 2025.

Created as the official theme song for the rugby team Kobelco Kobe Steelers, it captivates listeners with a remarkable harmony of digital sounds and live instruments.

The lyrics vividly conjure up the players and their fierce battles, adding to its appeal.

It’s a hype-inducing anthem that fires you up!