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

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.

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!

Good Luck, My FutureGANG PARADE

GANG PARADE “Good Luck My Future” Music Video

Its dynamic sound and powerful lyrics are truly moving.

It’s a track by GANG PARADE, included on their major 7th single released in December 2024.

Written and composed by Kayoko Kusano, this rock number centers on themes of “hope for the future” and “the strength to live in the present,” singing about the importance of pressing forward even when faced with life’s harsh realities.

A passionate anthem that encourages everyone—perfect for those moments when you need the courage to face adversity.

Love MySelfIS:SUE

Love MySelf

A refreshing cheer song that gently nudges people to take their first step toward a challenge.

IS:SUE’s brisk melodies and soft harmonies stay close to the listener’s heart.

Set for release in February 2025, this work powerfully sings about the importance of believing in yourself, even as it touches on feelings of anxiety.

Riding on a danceable, pop sound, it delivers a message of self-affirmation in down-to-earth words.

For those feeling uneasy before a new chapter or unsure about their choices, it will surely bring warm courage to their hearts.

flying boatKing Gnu

King Gnu – Hikōtei (Seaplane)

It’s a song that stays close to your heart and gives you a powerful push forward.

It opens with the line, “Don’t tremble in fear of nothing but what’s ‘right,’” urging the importance of breaking free from society’s restraints and living freely.

King Gnu’s signature, distinctive sound and Satoru Iguchi’s vocals enhance the song’s appeal.

Released in August 2019, it drew attention as an ANA commercial song, and its innovative drone-driven music video also turned heads.

It’s a perfect track for anyone about to take on a new challenge or hoping to reclaim their true self.

Listen to this piece, and you’re sure to feel your courage rising.

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSiC CLiP- (Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc Opening Theme)

A signature song by LiSA that delivers a cry of the heart—where hope and sorrow intertwine—through a powerful melody.

The protagonist’s resolve to protect someone precious, even while battling their own inner weakness, is striking.

With its intense rock-inspired sound perfectly balanced by delicate emotional expression, this piece has moved countless listeners since its April 2019 release as the opening theme of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

When you need the courage to push past setbacks and despair, or when you want to give your all for someone important, this song will surely give you a gentle push forward.