Hidden gems of feel-good songs. Recommended popular tracks.

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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.

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DOES 'Gamble Dancer' (Theme song of the film Gintama: The Movie – A New Retelling Benizakura Arc)

It’s a hidden gem by Dawes that became popular mainly among fans who saw the film, since it was also used as the movie’s theme song.

Its powerful sound clearly conveys a feeling of uplift—listen to it and you’ll feel energized—making it a little-known “secret pep song” known to those in the know.

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GReeeeN – Door

A hidden upbeat song by GReeeeN, an artist who gained popularity with energetic band sounds and frequent features as CM songs and TV insert tracks.

The lyrics carry a strong, forward-looking message that resonates straight with the heart—truly a gem known to those in the know.

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SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

This is a hidden gem by SEKAI NO OWARI, who became popular for drawing listeners into a unique, fantastical world with their elaborate, grand live staging.

Its poetic worldview makes you feel as if you’re inside a video game, generating a distinctive power, and when you listen closely, it leaves you feeling energized and inspired to live.

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the band apart – when you wish upon a star (pinocchio cover)

This is a song that drew attention when Japan’s proud fusion band the band apart covered the famous tune that became a hit in Disney’s Pinocchio.

With a rich, full-bodied rock sound that expresses its glittering world, it’s a hidden gem that lifts your spirits.

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Ketsumeishi “Premonition of a Beginning”

This is a hidden feel-good song by Ketsumeishi, who rose to popularity with a style that simply raps catchy, distinctive, youthful sentiments.

While it’s especially beloved as a masterpiece among aficionados, its general recognition remains low—making it a true hidden gem that quietly radiates its presence.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Que Sera Sera” Official Music Video

A heartwarming song with an emotionally rich story and a universal message has arrived from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Titled with a Spanish phrase meaning “what will be, will be,” the piece offers gentle support and strong encouragement to those who strive every day.

Singing about the importance of self-esteem and self-acceptance, it’s a song anyone can relate to.

Released in April 2023 and written as the theme song for the TV drama “Sunday Night Probably…,” it won the 65th Japan Record Award in December of the same year.

This was a first-time achievement for Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, who had not previously had a major drama tie-in.

It’s a song that gives you a gentle nudge forward when you’re struggling with work or life and feel like you might stop in your tracks.

Recommended for those who want to keep moving forward while valuing their true selves and for anyone seeking the courage to take a new step.