[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 (1–10)
determinationSUPER BEAVER
When you want to boost your focus at a crucial moment, I recommend this work by SUPER BEAVER.
It carries a message that doesn’t deny who you are now, and instead reframes your incompleteness as “room to grow.” It gives you the courage to accept that “my real journey is still ahead.” Written specifically as the theme song for Morinaga’s in Jelly commercial in November 2023, it’s included on the album Ongaku, released in February 2024.
It’s perfect for those times when you want to quietly ignite your fighting spirit, like right before an exam.
lamplightVaundy
This track, included on the first album “strobo” released in May 2020, was written specifically as the theme song for the FOD drama Tokyo Love Story.
Its worldview, depicting the determination to move forward despite anxiety and doubt, is sure to be a source of support for high school students battling exam pressure.
The arrangement is also great—the gentle, acoustic guitar–centered sound gradually builds in intensity.
Let this song help you get into the right mindset!
heartbeat soundMiura Daichi
This song, which was also selected as the official cheering anthem for TEAM JAPAN at the Paris 2024 Olympics, was released digitally in July 2024.
Its heartbeat-like beat turns tension into a positive force.
The lyrics capture the feelings at the moment you take a step forward, giving a push to anyone facing a challenge.
If you listen to it before an exam or a club tournament, when you’re anxious and thinking “What if I fail?”, it should help you focus.
[For High School Students] A Collection of Motivational Songs to Boost Study Focus (11–20)
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
This is a cheer song by Yu Takahashi that teaches us the importance of believing in the hope that lies beyond tough times.
Released as a single in June 2015, it was used in a commercial for Daihatsu’s “Cast.” It later became a popular track included on the album “Koshikata Yukusue.” Its warm lyrics, which affirm even failures and regrets, gently support hearts tired from daily studying.
Give it a listen on nights when you’re feeling down about mock exam results or struggling to find motivation.
Good Luck, My FutureGANG PARADE
The one that gives strength to high school students who feel like “I can’t study anymore…” is GANG PARADE’s latest work.
It’s a track included on their seventh major-label single, released in December 2024.
The song’s biggest draw is its gritty yet powerful message.
Even if you’re unfinished and awkward right now, it embraces all of that and passionately pushes you forward: “Let’s move into the future!” If you listen when you’re about to lose heart, it’ll make you feel like, “I’m absolutely going to do this!”
Step by Step ~Prayer for Success~Neontetra
In the midst of studying for exams, when you want to ease your anxiety… that’s exactly when we hope you’ll listen to this warm, encouraging song by Neontetra.
Originally released on CD in April 2020, a remastered major-label version followed in October 2021.
While vividly portraying the inner conflict of feeling down when you compare yourself to others and the impatience that comes with it, the song teaches the importance of moving forward steadily, one step at a time.
If you’re troubled by mock exam results or feel like you’re being crushed by pressure at night, listening to this track will surely help you feel, “It’s okay,” and look ahead with positivity.
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
The single “Sazanka,” released by SEKAI NO OWARI in February 2018, was created as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the Pyeongchang Olympics and Paralympics.
When you’re studying for exams, there are times when you get anxious because results don’t come easily, or you feel lonely and find it tough.
This song understands the struggles of people chasing their dreams and quietly watches over them.
I think the message—that someone is watching your journey as you devote yourself and work hard—can gently ease a tightly wound heart.