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 songs for high school students: Tracks that will motivate you for entrance exams and club activities (51–60)
StardomKing Gnu
For high school students facing daily studies, club activities, and entrance exams, a song that can be a source of support is King Gnu’s “Stardom.” Especially at the decisive moment, this track—released with a burst of high-energy band sound and lyrics that lift your spirits—will give you a strong push forward.
In particular, when practice isn’t going well or when pre-exam anxiety creeps in, it’s sure to give you the courage to rise again.
Filled with King Gnu’s musicality that delivers passion and hope, this song will help you find the motivation to keep moving forward.
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s “Shukumei” is a song that cheers on high school students as they face the challenges before them.
In the summer of 2019, this track supported the passionate battles of baseball team members, and it will surely serve as an encouraging anthem for all high schoolers preparing for entrance exams or devoted to their clubs.
Satoshi Fujihara’s clear, soaring vocals provide a refreshing mental break when listened to while studying, and the lyrics are filled with messages that celebrate your efforts so far and push you to stay positive.
In times of trial, lend your ears to this song and draw the courage to keep believing in yourself.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
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
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.
Recommended cheer-up songs for high school students: tracks that will motivate you for exams and club activities (61–70)
peace signYonezu Kenshi
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.
Our Starting LineHIPPY
A rousing cheer song filled with heartfelt passion has arrived from HIPPY.
Packed with the spirit of youth and sports, this track has been selected as the official support song for the 2025 National High School Sports Festival.
It was created in collaboration with high school students in Hiroshima Prefecture.
Featuring a pop, powerful melody, it’s a must-listen for J-pop fans.
HIPPY previously won fervent support with his 2017 release “Kimi ni Sasageru Ouenka” (A Cheer Song Dedicated to You), and expectations are high for this new piece as a next-generation anthem.
Released digitally in August 2024, it’s perfect not only for young people devoted to sports but also for anyone ready to take a new step forward.
Fight SongEVE
There’s a song that energetically supports the hectic life of high school—packed with studies, club activities, and entrance exams.
That song is Fight Song by Eve.
Debuting on a major label in 2019, Eve is also known as a Vocaloid producer and captivates many with his outstanding sense of rhythm.
The track was created as an ending theme for the anime Chainsaw Man and gives listeners courage and strength.
Its distinctive feature is the guitar sound that unfolds alongside a fast-paced melody, carrying a cheer for everyone who takes on challenges.
Eve’s vocals and message are sure to move you.
It’s a song that empowers you to face the hardships you encounter in life.