[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 Study Focus (101–110)
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.
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?
Overdosenatori
Natori’s “Overdose” is a song characterized by a unique, whisper-like singing style.
Strangely soothing, it’s perfect for a quick reset before you start studying.
It eases tension and flips on your motivation switch—highly recommended as a pre-study track.
Try listening with your eyes closed at a moderate volume.
You can also savor the lyrics and reflect on your own feelings as you listen.
Natori’s expressively rich voice is sure to boost your learning efficiency.
[For High School Students] A Collection of Motivational Songs to Boost Study Focus (111–120)
to the endItookashi
This song, which was used in a Kawaijuku commercial in 2017, is by the musical duo Ito Okashi.
Especially when you’re studying for exams, there are times when loneliness sets in and studying becomes tough.
But in those moments, the ones who support you are the people around you—family, friends, teachers at school or at cram school.
This song reminds you of that important truth we often forget.
When you’re feeling anxious, this song is sure to help you.
Maybe the wind.Sakanakushon
One of Sakanaction’s signature songs, “Tabun, Kaze,” continues to capture the hearts of many even now, long after its release.
Issued in 2016, the single gained attention when it was featured in Shiseido’s ANESSA commercial.
Its up-tempo rhythm naturally gets your body moving, and the refreshing melody that evokes the feeling of wind helps set your mind free.
For those immersed in studying for exams, this is the power of Sakanaction’s music: delivering fresh courage and motivation.
Why not listen to this song during a relaxing moment before you start studying?