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	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song “Que Sera Sera”
4	flying boatKing Gnu		An anthem for overcoming pressure
5	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s cheering song encourages high school students
6	Outlineimase		An anthem cheering on the challenges of youth
7	-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)Ofisharu Higedan Dism		An anthem for those who face themselves and move forward
8	rainbowAqua Timez		Aqua Timez’s cheer song “Niji”
9	ultramarineYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s song “Gunjou” cheers on high school students
10	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN		An iconic song that gives you the courage to face adversity
11	A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY		Cheering song. Encourages people who are chasing their dreams.
12	cheerMarushii		Marcy’s cheer song, self-acceptance and courage
13	AnswerKafu		The courage to move forward while carrying doubt
14	Decisive Battle SpiritCHiCO with HoneyWorks		The fiery song cheering on high school students, “Kessen Spirit”
15	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		An encouraging classic by Yuzu that resonates with the hearts of those who strive.
16	Dear, boyHump Back		An encouraging anthem that portrays the struggles and hopes of youth
17	Step and a stepNiziU		NiziU's debut song: value your own pace
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	SeventeenKamiyama Yagi		A fast-paced guitar rock track that expresses the impulses of adolescence
22	Sense of Wondersumika		Sumika’s cheer song, singing about taking on challenges to do what you want
23	Stand Out Fit InONE OK ROCK		Keep challenging yourself without losing who you are
24	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		DISH//'s heartwarming rock ballad
25	ichibanKing&Prince		An uplifting support song that gives you the courage to work hard in your studies
26	What We Got ~A Miracle Is You~King&Prince		Encouraging the courage to pursue dreams through song
27	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		Take a new step with Mrs. GREEN APPLE
28	heartbeat soundMiura Daichi		Olympic cheering song that pushes you to take on challenges
29	Blue Springback number		A rousing, heartfelt cheer song by back number
30	Kit Can Nowmiwa		miwa’s cheer song that brings courage and hope
31	ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism		A song of courage that supports the first step in life
32	NonfictionsDa-iCE		A passionate message song cheering on exam-takers
33	CarmineELLEGARDEN		An anime tie-in song that supports people chasing their dreams.
34	The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster		Bright lyrics and a positive message to cheer on exam-takers
35	Step by Step ~Prayer for Success~Neontetra		A heartwarming song that supports exam-takers
36	Just break the limit!UVERworld		Let's push past our limits and move forward!
37	determinationSUPER BEAVER		A song that supports a positive mindset and focus for growth
38	Biri MillionYuuri		A song about choosing your own path and having confidence
39	HereditySaitō Kazuyoshi		A powerful musical cheer song dedicated to exam takers
40	Again and againHinatazaka46		An uplifting anthem that resonates with high school students
41	IBUMP OF CHICKEN		Rock of hope and courage for the future
42	EmotionsMAN WITH A MISSION		MAN WITH A MISSION supports studying
43	white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism		A powerful song that gives you the courage to overcome walls
44	Fight MusicSEKAI NO OWARI		An encouraging SEKAI song that turns setbacks into strength
45	PRAYING RUNUVERworld		A song of courage to push past limits and keep moving forward without giving up
46	Go for it! — Toward your dreamserica		A song of courage to listen to when you lack motivation
47	festivalsumika		A courageous rock song that cheers on those who strive
48	Revolutionary JourneyAina ji Endo		A song with strong will and a sense of speed that grabs the heart
49	Future ProjectionRyukku to soine gohan		A song of courage that supports anxiety and hope
50	FanfareTamaki Kōji		The power of Koji Tamaki’s songs to encourage exam-takers
51	Absolutely pass! Top-tier universityKamisama Usagi		A passionate Hatsune Miku song cheering on exam takers
52	Burn!Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s rousing fight song that lights a fire in the heart
53	Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu		Feel uplifted by Takahashi Yu’s songs
54	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		Rock songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
55	Good Luck, My FutureGANG PARADE		A song that overcomes setbacks and gives you the courage to move forward into the future
56	As a person (AA1)SUPER BEAVER		Acoustic streaming of songs from the album '27' in 2025
57	StardomKing Gnu		King Gnu's song encourages high school students
58	FateOfisharu Higedan Dism		Higedan's Shukumei is a song that cheers on high school students.
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	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Boosting morale with a rock song by Kenshi Yonezu
62	Our Starting LineHIPPY		HIPPY cheer song, official song of the inter-high school championships
63	Fight SongEVE		Eve’s “Fight Song”: The Strength to Face Adversity
64	BlizzardMrs. GREEN APPLE		The essence of a powerful song that overcomes adversity
65	Extraordinary day&TEAM		Marathon theme song: supporting bonds and challenges
66	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE Support Song
67	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s youth theme song
68	voiceikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s Cheer Song
69	FanfareNovelbright		A song that sings about the courage to pursue your dreams
70	Surges (feat. Natsuse & Luan)Orangestar		A passionate cheer song racing across the summer sky, the courage to move forward
71	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		The courage to overcome tears of frustration and believe in the future
72	no heart rate[Alexandros]		A song that cheers on high school students with a zero heartbeat
73	If you laugh at the skywacci		Wacci’s new song is a cheer for high school students
74	Even if, even ifRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s cheer song “Tatoe Tatoe”
75	Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK		An anthem by ONE OK ROCK that walks the path of courage and conviction
76	breakthroughSUPER BEAVER		An energetic song to cheer on a new life
77	Our Time YellowReGLOSS		An inspiring song with the theme of growth and challenge
78	party piece; signature move; forte; specialtyShishi Shishi		A tie-in song for a basketball manga that portrays fiery fighting spirit
79	SignalWANIMA		WANIMA's 'Signal' is a song that supports high school students' challenges.
80	Royal EnergyME:I		A powerful dance track by ME:I, brimming with the energy of self-affirmation
81	AnchorMONOEYES		MONOEYES’ 10th anniversary song “Anchor”
82	The Zero Sense10-FEET		10-FEET's new song supports clubs and students
83	ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE		Athlete cheer song, expressions of stillness and motion
84	SunMy Hair is Bad		An encouraging song that gives courage to youth
85	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
86	The BeginningONE OK ROCK		An anthem that gives you the courage to move toward hope
87	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		The aggressive rock of ONE OK ROCK that advances with a sense-driven approach
88	single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER		Support song by SUPER BEAVER
89	Tsunage KizunaTHE RAMPAGE		RAMPAGE’s 17th single is the Olympic theme song
90	We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā		A cheer song to encourage exam takers
91	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		A signature song that celebrates the power and spirit of youthful challenge
92	ReCodaTRUE		Euphonium 3 OP cheer song
93	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s classic song encourages high school students
94	Question 1Ao		A song depicting determination for the future and conflict with oneself
95	MomentLeina		A cheering song that supports high school students’ club activities
96	ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE		Introduction of Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song
97	CorrectRADWIMPS		A cheer song by RADWIMPS, let’s move forward at our own pace
98	JUMPIkuta Rira		Rira Ikuta's 'JUMP' is the theme song for the World Cup.
99	Kaiseiasmi		Introduction to asmi's music and exceptional expressiveness
100	SpiceSaucy Dog		Saucy Dog, Crayon Shin-chan theme song
101	horizonback number		An encouraging song by back number
102	Somewhere in the summerWANIMA		An anthem of self-expression that races through summer
103	MiracleGReeeeN		An anthem of youth filled with hope and gratitude
104	On Your SideSuperfly		'Always on Your Side' Cheer Song
105	Mahoro in SummerHarukamirai		An anthem that powerfully sings of the fiery passions of youth
106	Lionberii guddoman		A passionate anthem that celebrates effort and challenge, a song that gives courage
107	HalationHata Motohiro		A song that affirms effort and praises the beauty of youth
108	It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s new song, a theme song to cheer on challenges
109	lamplightVaundy		Vaundy’s “Tomoshibi” is an encouraging song that lifts the heart.
110	Defeated Herokoron		Step by step toward your dream
111	PhotographATSUSHI×Tōkyō Sukaparadaisu Ōkesutora		EXILE ATSUSHI is the theme song for Koshien
112	A bouquet for meAdo		Ado’s new song features themes of self-affirmation and gratitude
113	I am the strongest.Ado		A cheer song that sings of dreams and hope
114	SailingBE:FIRST		Cheering song for BE:FIRST
115	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		Creepy Nuts’ Dandadan theme song
116	Bloom with a pop, scatter, and turn to ashCreepy Nuts		High School Baseball Theme Song: Brave Battle
117	dandelionDa-iCE		Da-iCE sings of the strength to overcome adversity and of hope
118	Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP spring cheer song
119	Love MySelfIS:SUE		A motivational song about believing in yourself
120	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		The opening song of Demon Slayer. It expresses a heart that doesn’t give up in the face of adversity.
121	RunLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster new cheer song
122	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
123	winding roadNovelbright		A coming-of-age anthem that cheers on the journey from boyhood to adulthood
124	Critical HitRADWIMPS		A powerful rock piece that portrays the emotions of wavering over life choices
125	You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' spring cheer song
126	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		An uplifting song that turns weakness into an ally and aims for greater heights
127	OH！SHISHAMO		A song to cheer on high school students working hard this summer
128	Self-revolutionSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO's new song, anime opening theme
129	Let’s do our best.SMAP		SMAP’s iconic song of effort and hope
130	earnest desireSUPER BEAVER		A rock song that sings about the importance of human connection and smiles
131	A fight song to cheer you onTHE FRANK VOX		An encouraging song to cheer on club activities
132	Sora-buneTOKIO		A signature song by TOKIO that gives you the courage to face adversity
133	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA’s powerful cheer song
134	PLAYERSYOASOBI		Turning game memories into music with YOASOBI's new song
135	UNDEADYOASOBI		Theme song of the Monogatari series, a powerful message
136	Philosophy[Alexandros]		An empowering song that affirms your true self
137	Fanfaresumika		Introduction to sumika's refreshing rock songs
138	one’s true feelingssumika		Lift your heart with sumika’s ballads
139	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		An anthem that supports those facing setbacks and loneliness
140	Bring it on, youth!Kobushi Fakutorī		A youth anthem that powerfully supports challenges at critical moments
141	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		A positive message song by Naniwa Danshi
142	Bring it on, spring.non		A rock number cheering on a new step forward
143	superstarKetsumeishi		A hip-hop and pop fusion, a cheering anthem that celebrates talent
144	Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman		The Beauty of Unseen Effort and a Song of Gratitude
145	Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone		Mone Kamishiraishi's cheer song sings of hope and bonds
146	DREAMERIkuta Rira		Ikuta Lira releases a gentle encouragement song that warmly embraces the hearts of dream-chasing youth
147	One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		Back-to-school support song that boosts self-esteem
148	Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika		Singing the spirit of adventure with Rica Matsumoto’s powerful vocals
149	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu handled the opening theme song for Medalist.
150	Everyone is a heroAI		Songs that give hope and courage through AI-generated singing voices
151	Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks		Cheerful rock song by CHiCO with HoneyWorks
152	At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A song that sings of youth's dreams and hopes amid cherry blossoms
153	Shouted SerenadeLiSA		An anime opening with a powerful song by LiSA
154	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		Cheering song of Little Glee Monster
155	OrangeSPYAIR		SPYAIR’s cheer song, with the theme of parting and reunion
156	Fight For LibertyUVERworld		UVERworld “Fight For Liberty” Yamato 2199 OP
157	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		An anthem that gives you the courage to move forward
158	migratory bird[Alexandros]		A rock song that gives you the courage to take a new step forward
159	In the Blueikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s youth motivational song
160	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā		I can draw courage from Sambomaster’s cheer songs.
161	Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā		Support song by Sambomaster
162	Connect!Misaka Saki		Cheering on young people’s challenges with powerful lyrics
163	Gate of GloryHirai Dai		A song that supports people pursuing their dreams
164	To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts		A cheer song depicting the potential of genius and the individuality that gets lost
165	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		An empowering song that sings of life's anxieties and courage
166	Standing on stageYOASOBI		YOASOBI's cheer song, fully supporting club activities
167	Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo		The opening theme song of the new Pokémon anime
168	airshipsaidāgāru		Cider Girl's new song awakens dreams
169	Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu		A coming-of-age song about overcoming trials
170	possibilitySambomasutā		Cheer on dreams with Sambomaster’s fight song
171	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
172	pupilŌhara Sakurako		A youth anthem cheering on high school students