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.

Playlist

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.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		A song that gently supports the journey toward your dreams
2	MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s refreshing cheer song
3	flying boatKing Gnu		An anthem for overcoming pressure
4	rainbowAqua Timez		Aqua Timez’s cheer song “Niji”
5	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN		An iconic song that gives you the courage to face adversity
6	AnswerKafu		The courage to move forward while carrying doubt
7	Step and a stepNiziU		NiziU's debut song: value your own pace
8	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		An encouraging classic by Yuzu that resonates with the hearts of those who strive.
9	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song “Que Sera Sera”
10	Outlineimase		An anthem cheering on the challenges of youth
11	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s cheering song encourages high school students
12	ultramarineYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s song “Gunjou” cheers on high school students
13	cheerMarushii		Marcy’s cheer song, self-acceptance and courage
14	A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY		Cheering song. Encourages people who are chasing their dreams.
15	Decisive Battle SpiritCHiCO with HoneyWorks		The fiery song cheering on high school students, “Kessen Spirit”
16	Dear, boyHump Back		An encouraging anthem that portrays the struggles and hopes of youth
17	Stand Out Fit InONE OK ROCK		Keep challenging yourself without losing who you are
18	room for growthCreepy Nuts		A song by Creepy Nuts that encourages high school students
19	It’s okayMarushii		A three-piece rock band from Fukuoka, a motivational song
20	EVERBLUEOmoinotake		A refreshing, courage-giving song by Omoinotake
21	Sense of Wondersumika		Sumika’s cheer song, singing about taking on challenges to do what you want
22	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		DISH//'s heartwarming rock ballad
23	What We Got ~A Miracle Is You~King&Prince		Encouraging the courage to pursue dreams through song
24	ichibanKing&Prince		An uplifting support song that gives you the courage to work hard in your studies
25	NonfictionsDa-iCE		A passionate message song cheering on exam-takers
26	determinationSUPER BEAVER		A song that supports a positive mindset and focus for growth
27	ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism		A song of courage that supports the first step in life
28	IBUMP OF CHICKEN		Rock of hope and courage for the future
29	EmotionsMAN WITH A MISSION		MAN WITH A MISSION supports studying
30	Step by Step ~Prayer for Success~Neontetra		A heartwarming song that supports exam-takers
31	PRAYING RUNUVERworld		A song of courage to push past limits and keep moving forward without giving up
32	festivalsumika		A courageous rock song that cheers on those who strive
33	Revolutionary JourneyAina ji Endo		A song with strong will and a sense of speed that grabs the heart
34	Burn!Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s rousing fight song that lights a fire in the heart
35	Blue Springback number		A rousing, heartfelt cheer song by back number
36	Again and againHinatazaka46		An uplifting anthem that resonates with high school students
37	The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster		Bright lyrics and a positive message to cheer on exam-takers
38	Good Luck, My FutureGANG PARADE		A song that overcomes setbacks and gives you the courage to move forward into the future
39	Kit Can Nowmiwa		miwa’s cheer song that brings courage and hope
40	HereditySaitō Kazuyoshi		A powerful musical cheer song dedicated to exam takers
41	CarmineELLEGARDEN		An anime tie-in song that supports people chasing their dreams.
42	white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism		A powerful song that gives you the courage to overcome walls
43	Fight MusicSEKAI NO OWARI		An encouraging SEKAI song that turns setbacks into strength
44	Just break the limit!UVERworld		Let's push past our limits and move forward!
45	Future ProjectionRyukku to soine gohan		A song of courage that supports anxiety and hope
46	heartbeat soundMiura Daichi		Olympic cheering song that pushes you to take on challenges
47	Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu		Feel uplifted by Takahashi Yu’s songs
48	Biri MillionYuuri		A song about choosing your own path and having confidence
49	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		Take a new step with Mrs. GREEN APPLE
50	Go for it! — Toward your dreamserica		A song of courage to listen to when you lack motivation
51	FanfareTamaki Kōji		The power of Koji Tamaki’s songs to encourage exam-takers
52	Absolutely pass! Top-tier universityKamisama Usagi		A passionate Hatsune Miku song cheering on exam takers
53	As a person (AA1)SUPER BEAVER		Acoustic streaming of songs from the album '27' in 2025
54	StardomKing Gnu		King Gnu's song encourages high school students
55	BlizzardMrs. GREEN APPLE		The essence of a powerful song that overcomes adversity
56	FateOfisharu Higedan Dism		Higedan's Shukumei is a song that cheers on high school students.
57	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		Rock songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
58	Surges (feat. Natsuse & Luan)Orangestar		A passionate cheer song racing across the summer sky, the courage to move forward
59	One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		Encourage high school students with a cheer song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
60	Opening DeclarationNovelbright		A passionate message song that cheers on young people pursuing their dreams
61	FanfareNovelbright		A song that sings about the courage to pursue your dreams
62	no heart rate[Alexandros]		A song that cheers on high school students with a zero heartbeat
63	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Boosting morale with a rock song by Kenshi Yonezu
64	Even if, even ifRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s cheer song “Tatoe Tatoe”
65	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s songs that sing of youth and the courage to face the future
66	party piece; signature move; forte; specialtyShishi Shishi		A tie-in song for a basketball manga that portrays fiery fighting spirit
67	Fight SongEVE		Eve’s “Fight Song”: The Strength to Face Adversity
68	If you laugh at the skywacci		Wacci’s new song is a cheer for high school students
69	voiceikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s Cheer Song
70	AnchorMONOEYES		MONOEYES’ 10th anniversary song “Anchor”
71	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		The courage to overcome tears of frustration and believe in the future
72	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s youth theme song
73	Our Time YellowReGLOSS		An inspiring song with the theme of growth and challenge
74	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE Support Song
75	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		A signature song that celebrates the power and spirit of youthful challenge
76	Royal EnergyME:I		A powerful dance track by ME:I, brimming with the energy of self-affirmation
77	Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK		An anthem by ONE OK ROCK that walks the path of courage and conviction
78	Question 1Ao		A song depicting determination for the future and conflict with oneself
79	Our Starting LineHIPPY		HIPPY cheer song, official song of the inter-high school championships
80	single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER		Support song by SUPER BEAVER
81	HalationHata Motohiro		A song that affirms effort and praises the beauty of youth
82	The BeginningONE OK ROCK		An anthem that gives you the courage to move toward hope
83	Extraordinary day&TEAM		Marathon theme song: supporting bonds and challenges
84	SunMy Hair is Bad		An encouraging song that gives courage to youth
85	breakthroughSUPER BEAVER		An energetic song to cheer on a new life
86	MomentLeina		A cheering song that supports high school students’ club activities
87	CorrectRADWIMPS		A cheer song by RADWIMPS, let’s move forward at our own pace
88	JUMPIkuta Rira		Rira Ikuta's 'JUMP' is the theme song for the World Cup.
89	Kaiseiasmi		Introduction to asmi's music and exceptional expressiveness
90	SpiceSaucy Dog		Saucy Dog, Crayon Shin-chan theme song
91	Somewhere in the summerWANIMA		An anthem of self-expression that races through summer
92	MiracleGReeeeN		An anthem of youth filled with hope and gratitude
93	On Your SideSuperfly		'Always on Your Side' Cheer Song
94	Lionberii guddoman		A passionate anthem that celebrates effort and challenge, a song that gives courage
95	winding roadNovelbright		A coming-of-age anthem that cheers on the journey from boyhood to adulthood
96	SignalWANIMA		WANIMA's 'Signal' is a song that supports high school students' challenges.
97	horizonback number		An encouraging song by back number
98	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		The aggressive rock of ONE OK ROCK that advances with a sense-driven approach
99	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA’s powerful cheer song
100	The Zero Sense10-FEET		10-FEET's new song supports clubs and students
101	ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE		Athlete cheer song, expressions of stillness and motion
102	Tsunage KizunaTHE RAMPAGE		RAMPAGE’s 17th single is the Olympic theme song
103	We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā		A cheer song to encourage exam takers
104	ReCodaTRUE		Euphonium 3 OP cheer song
105	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s classic song encourages high school students
106	DREAMERIkuta Rira		Ikuta Lira releases a gentle encouragement song that warmly embraces the hearts of dream-chasing youth
107	ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE		Introduction of Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song
108	Mahoro in SummerHarukamirai		An anthem that powerfully sings of the fiery passions of youth
109	Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman		The Beauty of Unseen Effort and a Song of Gratitude
110	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		An uplifting song that turns weakness into an ally and aims for greater heights
111	It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s new song, a theme song to cheer on challenges
112	RunLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster new cheer song
113	Critical HitRADWIMPS		A powerful rock piece that portrays the emotions of wavering over life choices
114	You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' spring cheer song
115	OrangeSPYAIR		SPYAIR’s cheer song, with the theme of parting and reunion
116	Gate of GloryHirai Dai		A song that supports people pursuing their dreams
117	To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts		A cheer song depicting the potential of genius and the individuality that gets lost
118	Defeated Herokoron		Step by step toward your dream
119	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu handled the opening theme song for Medalist.
120	dandelionDa-iCE		Da-iCE sings of the strength to overcome adversity and of hope
121	OH！SHISHAMO		A song to cheer on high school students working hard this summer
122	Self-revolutionSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO's new song, anime opening theme
123	Sora-buneTOKIO		A signature song by TOKIO that gives you the courage to face adversity
124	one’s true feelingssumika		Lift your heart with sumika’s ballads
125	Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks		Cheerful rock song by CHiCO with HoneyWorks
126	Shouted SerenadeLiSA		An anime opening with a powerful song by LiSA
127	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		Cheering song of Little Glee Monster
128	Fight For LibertyUVERworld		UVERworld “Fight For Liberty” Yamato 2199 OP
129	lamplightVaundy		Vaundy’s “Tomoshibi” is an encouraging song that lifts the heart.
130	In the Blueikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s youth motivational song
131	Connect!Misaka Saki		Cheering on young people’s challenges with powerful lyrics
132	superstarKetsumeishi		A hip-hop and pop fusion, a cheering anthem that celebrates talent
133	Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika		Singing the spirit of adventure with Rica Matsumoto’s powerful vocals
134	earnest desireSUPER BEAVER		A rock song that sings about the importance of human connection and smiles
135	PLAYERSYOASOBI		Turning game memories into music with YOASOBI's new song
136	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		An anthem that supports those facing setbacks and loneliness
137	A bouquet for meAdo		Ado’s new song features themes of self-affirmation and gratitude
138	I am the strongest.Ado		A cheer song that sings of dreams and hope
139	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		An anthem that gives you the courage to move forward
140	Standing on stageYOASOBI		YOASOBI's cheer song, fully supporting club activities
141	airshipsaidāgāru		Cider Girl's new song awakens dreams
142	Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu		A coming-of-age song about overcoming trials
143	One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		Back-to-school support song that boosts self-esteem
144	Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo		The opening theme song of the new Pokémon anime
145	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
146	UNDEADYOASOBI		Theme song of the Monogatari series, a powerful message
147	PhotographATSUSHI×Tōkyō Sukaparadaisu Ōkesutora		EXILE ATSUSHI is the theme song for Koshien
148	SailingBE:FIRST		Cheering song for BE:FIRST
149	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		Creepy Nuts’ Dandadan theme song
150	Bloom with a pop, scatter, and turn to ashCreepy Nuts		High School Baseball Theme Song: Brave Battle
151	Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP spring cheer song
152	Love MySelfIS:SUE		A motivational song about believing in yourself
153	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		The opening song of Demon Slayer. It expresses a heart that doesn’t give up in the face of adversity.
154	Let’s do our best.SMAP		SMAP’s iconic song of effort and hope
155	A fight song to cheer you onTHE FRANK VOX		An encouraging song to cheer on club activities
156	Philosophy[Alexandros]		An empowering song that affirms your true self
157	Fanfaresumika		Introduction to sumika's refreshing rock songs
158	Bring it on, youth!Kobushi Fakutorī		A youth anthem that powerfully supports challenges at critical moments
159	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		A positive message song by Naniwa Danshi
160	Bring it on, spring.non		A rock number cheering on a new step forward
161	Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone		Mone Kamishiraishi's cheer song sings of hope and bonds
162	Everyone is a heroAI		Songs that give hope and courage through AI-generated singing voices
163	At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A song that sings of youth's dreams and hopes amid cherry blossoms
164	migratory bird[Alexandros]		A rock song that gives you the courage to take a new step forward
165	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā		I can draw courage from Sambomaster’s cheer songs.
166	Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā		Support song by Sambomaster
167	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		An empowering song that sings of life's anxieties and courage
168	possibilitySambomasutā		Cheer on dreams with Sambomaster’s fight song
169	Because you can do it someday, you can do it today.Nogizaka 46		A poppy uptempo tune by Nogizaka46 about the importance of pursuing your dreams
170	pupilŌhara Sakurako		A youth anthem cheering on high school students