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

For myselfTOKIO

(THAI SUB) For Myself – TOKIO

A TOKIO track that was used as the theme song for the drama “Nurseman ga Yuku” starring Masahiro Matsuoka.

Its band sound, brimming with a sense of speed that makes you want to start running, is striking, and it’s a powerful anthem that fires up the listener’s heart.

The straightforward message—move forward into the future for yourself—really resonates.

Released in November 2004, the song was performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, giving courage to many.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re about to start something new or when you want to cut through your doubts.

Sora-buneTOKIO

TOKIO Sorafune With Romaji lyric and Sub English

This is a soul-stirring rock number written and composed by singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima.

The lyrics, themed around the voyage called life, strikingly urge you not to be swept along by others but to carve out your future by your own will.

Released in August 2006, the song became widely known as the theme for the drama “My Boss My Hero” starring Tomoya Nagase.

Its indomitable message is sure to give a powerful push to anyone facing a wall.

When your heart is close to breaking, listening to it will give you the courage to stand up again—a true anthem of encouragement for life.

Heretical StarOfisharu Higedan Dism

Heretical Star

If you’re seeking a heart-trembling thrill of emotion, this is the number you need to hear.

Written by Satoshi Fujihara of Official HIGE DANDism after overcoming a bitter past experience, it’s a soul-stirring anthem of encouragement.

Set to a driving melody, it teaches the importance of ignoring the noise around you, believing in your own path, and shining in your own way.

Its earnest message strikes straight to the heart and may bring a surge of emotion.

This track is included on the mini-album “Report,” released in April 2017.

Although it has no commercial tie-ins, it’s a staple at their concerts, beloved by many fans for the powerful sense of unity it creates.

If you ever feel like you’re losing yourself or need the courage to take a step forward, this song will surely give you strength—lighting a lamp in your heart and giving you the energy to move ahead.

gradationSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Gradation” MV (Theme song for the film ‘Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween Arc -Fate-’)

A soul-stirring song that delicately portrays human emotions like a gradient.

Alongside SUPER BEAVER’s resonant rock sound, the turmoil of a heart swaying between ideals and reality is vividly expressed.

Its message-rich lyrical world and powerful performance resonate deeply with listeners’ emotions.

Released in April 2023 as the theme song for the film “Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween -Fate-,” the track came out in three editions as a first-press limited release.

With vocalist Shibuya’s expressively rich voice and masterful arrangements, the music gently encourages all those who, despite their worries and doubts, are trying to move forward.

Strangerstuki.

tuki. “Strangers” Official Audio (Insert song from the TBS Sunday Theater drama series “Caster”)

I can’t get enough of the grand sound arrangement! This is a piece created by singer-songwriter tuki.

for TBS’s Sunday drama “Caster,” released in June 2025.

The lyrics, which depict the will to move into the future with conviction, overlap with a soul-stirring vocal performance that will set your heart ablaze.

It’s perfect for when you want to relive the drama’s emotions or need the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.

Be sure to embrace this powerful message!

GRITBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / GRIT -Official Audio-

An aggressive track themed around an unbreakable spirit.

This seventh single by BE:FIRST was released in May 2025.

Created during a co-writing camp in Los Angeles with Grammy-winning talent like Colby O’Donis, it’s an ambitious work that modernizes the 2000s hip-hop at the core of the group’s sound.

The lyrics, which weave together their past and future, create a world that stirs a fiery emotion in the listener.

When you need the courage to face hardship, this song might give you strength.

Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā

Sambomaster / Starting to Shine and Run - MUSIC VIDEO

A song by Sambomaster characterized by its passionate message and powerful rock sound.

Written as the theme for the TBS Friday drama “Cheer☆Dan,” this track conveys the importance of continuing to strive toward your dreams.

Messages like “Let’s move forward as ourselves” and “We can overcome any hardship” are sure to resonate with listeners.

Released in August 2018, the song is a rousing anthem for those facing challenges and adversity.

It’s the perfect track for anyone who wants to start something new but can’t quite take the first step.