[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 Collection of Motivational Songs to Boost Your Study Focus (91–100)
finishing blowVaundy
Singer-songwriter Vaundy, who proudly embraces his identity as a Japanese artist by intentionally using Japanese-made English for his stage name and song titles, released his 24th digital-only single Todome no Ichigeki, written as the ending theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY Season 2.
The track, which also drew attention for its collaboration with guitarist Cory Wong, features stylish melodies and ensemble work that gently lift your mood before studying.
It’s an urban pop tune with pleasantly funky guitar comping.
Don’t give upZARD
When it comes to cheer songs, this one is absolutely indispensable! It’s a track that came out before today’s high school students were even born, yet you still hear it all the time as a classic, so I’m sure many of them know it.
The title, “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”), directly conveys a message of encouragement, and it’s amazing how just listening to it naturally makes you think, “I’ll push a little more!” Izumi Sakai’s gentle, refreshing vocals paired with the upbeat rock sound are sure to soothe you if you listen during a break.
[For High School Students] A Collection of Motivational Songs to Boost Study Focus (101–110)
Question 1Ao
It’s a moving song that gives you the courage to take a step toward the future.
Ao’s delicate vocals gently embrace the anxieties and hopes of high school students.
Released in February 2023, this track was also chosen as the theme song for Recruit’s “High School Ring 2023.” Its warm melody feels like it walks alongside you on the journey to find your true self.
It’s a perfect song for high schoolers worried about the future.
Try listening to it quietly between study sessions—you’ll surely feel the courage to take a new step forward.
sleeping pillpinoko
Rapper Pinoko, who has been exposed to instruments like piano, wadaiko, and shinobue since childhood, began performing street shows at 15.
“Suiminyaku,” a track from her first mini-album Hotel, lays funky guitar chops over a piano-based ensemble for a groovy feel.
The lyrics evoke sleepless nights and might just wake you up before you study.
It’s an emotional number marked by a distinctive sense of weightlessness and her cute, memorable rap.
GoodbyeToe
Toe’s “Goodbye” is a great introductory track for getting started with studying.
It features an emotional, resonant melody and has a charm that makes you want to keep listening.
It can help release tension and boost concentration.
The gentle, unforced sound design is truly wonderful.
May high school students’ study time become even more fulfilling with toe’s tender melodies.
Make sure you study up, okay?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
This track is perfect for those times when you want to boost your motivation to study.
Created by ZUTOMAYO (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni), it was released in May 2020 as a digital-only single.
The lyrics center on romantic feelings, expressing deep love and inner conflict.
The protagonist’s unstable emotions are woven into the words, resonating strongly with listeners in their teens and twenties.
Its stylish melody is pleasant to the ear and feels like it could give you the energy to sit down at your desk.
Why not give it a listen during breaks or between study sessions to help you relax?
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
As a companion to help you focus on studying, I highly recommend Tota’s “Tsumugu.” Capturing listeners’ hearts right after its release, this track resonates with a range of emotions and sparks motivation.
Immersing yourself in the musical world Tota creates offers fresh perspectives and fosters a positive attitude toward studying.
Its emotionally rich melodies and clear, translucent vocals help release tension.