Recommended cheer-up songs for high school students: tracks that will motivate you to do your best on entrance exams and club activities when you listen to them.
Between club activities, daily classes, and studying for entrance exams, high school students have more than ever to work hard on, don’t they? Sometimes you might hit a wall and feel troubled.
In times like that, I recommend listening to your favorite motivational songs to lift your spirits! Upbeat tracks or lyrics filled with encouragement can give you the strength to try again.
In this article, we’ll introduce motivational songs recommended for high school students.
There are plenty of perfect songs to cheer you on for clubs and exams, so be sure to find the one that’s just right for you.
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Recommended cheer-up songs for high school students: tracks that will motivate you for entrance exams and club activities (41–50)
white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism
A rock number by Official HIGE DANDism you’ll want to play when you need the strength to push forward and break through the walls in your way.
Its high-speed, hard-hitting band sound and lyrics about cutting through anxiety and doubt to move ahead ignite a fighting spirit for tackling your studies.
Released digitally in January 2023, the track was chosen as the opening theme for the Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc and Tenjiku Arc, and is also included on the 2024 album Rejoice.
Its thrilling song structure fires up the brain, steels a faltering heart, and helps you regain the focus to sit back down at your desk.
Fight MusicSEKAI NO OWARI
A track by SEKAI NO OWARI that powerfully pushes you forward when you feel like your spirit is breaking after repeated losses, yet still want to get back up.
It’s not just a pretty cheer song—it has a fiery intensity that turns even bitter feelings like frustration and defeat into energy.
Featured on the album ENTERTAINMENT released in July 2012, this song stands out with its lively, full-bodied sound incorporating live brass and mandolin.
It’s a song that turns the sting of setbacks into a springboard and gives you the courage to sit down and try again.
When you’re down about test results or just can’t find the motivation, listen to this track and charge up the power to face your own weaknesses.
PRAYING RUNUVERworld
A UVERworld track that stirs a fiery emotion from deep within when you want to keep running beyond your limits.
Its message—that no matter how tough it gets, continuing without stopping will open up the future—will surely resonate with anyone working hard for entrance exams or tests.
Although it’s a B-side to the single “I LOVE THE WORLD,” released in August 2015, this song has become a fan favorite that holds an important place in their live shows.
Especially when you’re anxious about whether your efforts will pay off, listen to this song and triumph in the battle against yourself!
Go for it! — Toward your dreamserica
When you’re feeling completely unmotivated and on the verge of losing to yourself, I want you to listen to this track by erica, known as the queen of “Koku-uta” (confession songs).
Originally included on her 2019 album Koku-uta 3: A Song Gifted to You 2, it was re-released as a single in June 2023.
With lyrics that feel like your past self spurring on your present self, it’s sure to resonate deeply with high school students facing hurdles in their studies or club activities.
If you listen on a restless night before an exam or on the morning of a big day, you’ll likely find yourself sitting down with a stronger mindset.
festivalsumika
Sumika is a rock band known for their bright, pop-infused, refreshing sound.
This track carries a powerful message that turns even anxiety and impatience into forward-driving energy, giving you the courage to take on challenges with the mindset that “nerves are proof you’re serious.” Included on the album AMUSIC released in March 2021, it was also featured in Morinaga’s “Juken ni in Jelly 2021” commercial.
The vibrant performance gives a strong push to anyone working hard.
It’s a song for exam-takers—one that inspires belief in your efforts and the power to step into a new landscape.
Revolutionary JourneyAina ji Endo
A song by Aina the End that weaves a strong will to fight and push forward to protect what’s important.
Released digitally in July 2025, it drew attention for being selected as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Dandadan.
Its exhilarating sound fused with a mysterious melody grips listeners’ hearts.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to bring out your best—like before an entrance exam or a big club tournament.
Future ProjectionRyukku to soine gohan
Ryoku to Soinene Gohan have been winning over listeners with lyrics that affirm everyday, subtle feelings and a warm sound.
This track, driven by a sense of speed and a solid, grounded vocal, stays close to a heart where anxiety and hope intertwine, giving you a powerful push forward.
It affirms all the effort you’ve put in so far and gives you the courage to step into a new season—perfect for anyone facing a make-or-break moment.
Released ahead of its inclusion on the March 2024 album “Terminal,” the song was written as a tie-in for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Calorie Mate campaign supporting exam-takers, “Dear Us on the Day Before the Exam.” Listen to it on the anxious night before your test, and it’s sure to give you the strength to look ahead.