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.

InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Inferno

A rock number marked by powerful guitar riffs and a driving, fast-paced drum beat! Included on Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s album “Attitude,” released in July 2019, this track captured many hearts as the opening theme for the TV anime Fire Force.

It earned Gold certification for streaming and is highly regarded as one of the band’s signature songs.

The lyrics celebrate the importance of keeping your head up and moving forward, embracing life’s fragility while holding on to hope.

Perfect for daily workouts and high-intensity training, this song will be a reliable companion when you want to boost your motivation or fire yourself up.

Surges (feat. Natsuse & Luan)Orangestar

Orangestar – Surges (feat. Natsuse & Ruan) / CalorieMate web movie

This is a cheering song by Orangestar, whose exhilarating feel—like bursting through a summer blue sky—will fire up your determined heart.

Released in August 2021 and featured in a Calorie Mate web video, many of you may remember it.

Overlapping with the image of students sweating toward their goals, this piece gives you the courage to push through emotions that ebb and flow like waves and to dash toward the future.

Doesn’t that crystal-clear voice make you feel like it’s gently nudging you forward, whispering, “You’ve got this!”?

One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “One More”

To all high school students devoted to your studies and club activities, I want to send you a powerful anthem of support.

The perfect song for you is “Ato Hitotsu” by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS.

With its uplifting melody and encouraging lyrics, this song is loved by many.

In particular, since its 2010 release, it has been widely embraced as a cheer song for high school baseball.

It carries the message that no matter how tough things get, try just a little more, and it will give you the strength to keep taking on challenges.

Although FUNKY MONKEY BABYS as a group has sparked various conversations over the years, the greatness of this song—regardless of wording or past events—has surely reached countless high school students.

Opening DeclarationNovelbright

Novelbright – Opening Declaration [Official Music Video]

An encouraging song that helps you take a step toward your dreams and hopes was born in April 2021 from the major 1st album “Kaimaku Sengen.” With a bright, powerful melody and a passionate spirit like the sun shining in the wide sky, this work is a fervent message song crafted by Novelbright.

In 2022, it was selected as the theme song for Nippon TV’s nationwide high school dance club support project, “Dance ONE Project ’22” on the program Sukkiri, powerfully backing the challenging spirit of young people.

It’s a song that gently pushes the backs of everyone uniting their hearts—whether for field day events, sports festivals, or cheer battles.

FanfareNovelbright

Novelbright – Fanfare [Official Music Video]

A powerful, encouraging track from the rock band Novelbright that says, “Dive into what you want to do and carve out your future!” Featured on the album Assort, this song was released in May 2022 and was also chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s audition program The Star’s Chair Is My Chair Season 2.

Haven’t we all experienced our hearts wavering between hope and anxiety when facing a big goal? At times like that, its brisk, exhilarating sound will stir your spirit, reminding you that the challenge starts here.

no heart rate[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Heart Rate of Zero (MMV)

[Alexandros]’s “Heart-Rate Zero” is a passionately resonant song that gives high school students a powerful push forward.

Released in 2022, it also made waves as the opening theme for the anime Ao Ashi.

Its uptempo, exhilarating band sound is sure to motivate you in your studies and club activities.

For high schoolers striving in sports in particular, the driving melody will give you strength.

When you hit a wall or take on a challenge, listen to this track to steel your resolve.

Take in this rousing cheer from [Alexandros] to help you power through your high school life.

peace signYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

This song is my top recommendation when you want an upbeat, cool rock track that lifts your spirits.

It’s a hit by the hugely popular singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, and many of you might already listen to it regularly.

With lyrics that carry a powerful message—“Keep moving forward, no matter what!!”—combined with a driving, exhilarating sound, it’s guaranteed to boost your motivation for club activities or studying.

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