[For High School Students] A Collection of Motivational Songs to Boost Study Focus
Speaking of high school students, in addition to regular exams, some also have entrance exams, so you end up spending more time studying.
But even when you know you have to study, do you ever feel like you just can’t focus and can’t bring yourself to sit down and do it? In this article, we’re introducing BGM and Japanese cheer songs that can boost your motivation and concentration for studying! Some will fire you up, some are moving, and some have a chill vibe.
Be sure to read to the end and find the music that suits you best!
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[For High School Students] A Playlist of Motivational Songs to Boost Study Focus (81–90)
Because you can do it someday, you can do it today.Nogizaka 46
Nogizaka46 is an idol group that debuted as AKB48’s official rival and has since become the leading force among the subsequent Sakamichi groups.
Their 19th single, “Itsuka Dekiru Kara Kyou Dekiru,” which has multiple tie-ins including the theme song for the film Asahinagu, likely has a title that will jolt anyone who tends to put things off.
Its lyrics remind us of the importance of seeing through what we decide to do, becoming the drive to chase dreams we were on the verge of giving up on.
With crystalline vocals and a pop ensemble that lifts your spirits, it’s a comfortable, upbeat tune.
DREAMERIkuta Rira
A gemlike ballad that powerfully conveys passion for dreams and a deep love of music.
Standing at life’s crossroads, its lyrics gently support young people chasing their precious dreams, celebrating the beauty of staying true to oneself.
Sung by Rira Ikuta, the song was released in March 2025 alongside the album Hyakka Ryouran and drew wide attention as an insert song in the drama Paripi Komei.
Because she has devoted herself to music since childhood, her true-to-life expressiveness lends words that move the heart.
As a finale track for school sports days and festivals, it’s sure to become a cherished song that colors a page of youth.
Even if, even ifRyokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai is a four-piece co-ed pop-rock band known to a wide audience for their piercingly clear vocals and outstanding pop sensibilities.
Their digital-only single Tatoe Tatoe, written as the official theme song for the 93rd Senbatsu High School Baseball Tournament on MBS, was also used in a commercial for Funai Electric’s FUNAI Qdt TV.
The lyrics, which cheer on those pursuing their dreams and goals, offer strength that can support you even when you feel close to breaking.
Featuring piano-driven sounds and a refreshing ensemble, it’s an uplifting pop tune that gives you a gentle push forward.
Funny BunnyELLEGARDEN
This song is recommended for high school students who love rock bands! Originally it’s a track by the rock band the pillows, but the version I’m introducing today is the cover by ELLEGARDEN, a group very familiar to high schoolers.
The best part of this song is, without a doubt, its lyrics! When you’re losing confidence in yourself, listening to this song will affirm all the effort you’ve put in so far and gently encourage you, telling you, “You’re the one who will make your dreams come true!!”
HURTSHomecomings
As a song to play before you start studying, Homecomings’ “HURTS” is perfect.
The open, expansive band sound and vocalist Ayaka Tateno’s voice are soothing, and they give you courage when you’re beginning something new.
Maybe it’s precisely because the guitar phrases and drum work aren’t overbearing that the tones slip so easily into your head.
Dear, boyHump Back
A warm, encouraging song that stands beside anyone standing at a crossroads in life.
Its memorable blend of a gentle melody and a powerful band sound tenderly embraces the anxieties and doubts of chasing a dream, as well as the feelings of those on the verge of giving up.
Released as Hump Back’s major-label debut in June 2018, the track was featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02” and as the commercial song for the Shinken Zemi High School Course.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the Kumamoto Tournament of the National High School Baseball Championship, capturing the hearts of many young people.
When you want to strive toward your dreams but can’t quite find the courage to take that first step, this is the song to listen to.
It assures you that detours are never in vain, and that every experience will surely become a source of strength.
[For High School Students] A Collection of Motivational Songs to Boost Your Study Focus (91–100)
End of the dayMr.Children
This Mr.
Children song is the one that will support you when you want to make that final push.
They formed in 1989, but they’re still popular among today’s high school students! When you’re “so close, but just not quite there,” if you really read the lyrics to this song, you’ll find the strength to push a little harder.
These lyrics gently encourage a heart that’s feeling a bit timid and give you the courage to keep running.
I hope every high school student striving toward their goals will listen to it.