[For High School Students] A Collection of Motivational Songs to Boost Study Focus

sleeping pillpinoko

pinoko – sleeping pills (prod. sugarloaf)

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.

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Hoshino Takashi

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GoodbyeToe

toe – Goodbye / Goodbye

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.

ZUTOMAYO - “Study Me” Music Video (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni. - O Benkyou Shitoite yo)

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 – Overdose

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.

to the endItookashi

Itowokashi / “Till the End” Music Video

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.

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Hane Keisuke

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