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

FanfareTamaki Kōji

Koji Tamaki “Fanfare” MUSIC VIDEO (Theme song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘The Royal Family’)

In the days you devote to studying for exams, don’t you ever feel a moment when your heart is about to break? That’s exactly when I want you to listen to a powerful track by Koji Tamaki, the singer-songwriter renowned for his overwhelming vocal prowess.

Released as a single in November 2025, this piece was chosen as the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “The Royal Family.” Its lyrics, layered with memories of his childhood landscapes in Hokkaido and growing up alongside horses, teach us the importance of moving straight ahead as our true selves—not just chasing wins and losses.

Carried by a driving, exhilarating melody, his voice will warm you and give you a strong push forward through those anxious nights.

Again and againHinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 “Again and Again”

It’s a cheer song filled with a warm yet powerful message that encourages you to try again as many times as it takes, even if you fail.

The lyrics, which say there’s no need to compare yourself with others, will resonate deeply with high school students who live amid daily competition.

It’s a track by the popular idol group Hinatazaka46, created as the support song for Nippon TV’s “41st High School Quiz Championship 2021,” and included as a coupling track on their sixth single released in October 2021.

Especially in those moments when you feel yourself slipping into self-doubt, give this song a listen—you’ll surely find the courage to take your next step.

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

An exhilarating rock number that epitomizes summer with an irresistible, piercing sense of refreshment.

In this track by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, seasonal scenes like wind chimes and sunflowers are painted while conveying a fiery message: don’t wait for the story to come to you—be the protagonist and dash through the present.

Released as a single in August 2018, it was written as the theme song for the film “Aonatsu: 30 Days of Love.” It has since taken root as a Koshien stadium cheer song, encouraging countless high school ballplayers and students.

It’s perfect not only as a pump-up work BGM, but also for blowing away a downcast mood.

white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – White Noise [Official Video]

A rock number by Official HIGE DANDism you’ll want to play when you need the strength to push forward and break through the walls in your way.

Its high-speed, hard-hitting band sound and lyrics about cutting through anxiety and doubt to move ahead ignite a fighting spirit for tackling your studies.

Released digitally in January 2023, the track was chosen as the opening theme for the Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc and Tenjiku Arc, and is also included on the 2024 album Rejoice.

Its thrilling song structure fires up the brain, steels a faltering heart, and helps you regain the focus to sit back down at your desk.

Future ProjectionRyukku to soine gohan

Rucksack and Cuddle-Sleep Meal / Blueprint of the Future [Lyric Video]

Ryoku to Soinene Gohan have been winning over listeners with lyrics that affirm everyday, subtle feelings and a warm sound.

This track, driven by a sense of speed and a solid, grounded vocal, stays close to a heart where anxiety and hope intertwine, giving you a powerful push forward.

It affirms all the effort you’ve put in so far and gives you the courage to step into a new season—perfect for anyone facing a make-or-break moment.

Released ahead of its inclusion on the March 2024 album “Terminal,” the song was written as a tie-in for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Calorie Mate campaign supporting exam-takers, “Dear Us on the Day Before the Exam.” Listen to it on the anxious night before your test, and it’s sure to give you the strength to look ahead.

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

Yattemiyou

An energetic track that covers a nursery rhyme everyone’s heard at least once, given a bold rock arrangement in true WANIMA style.

Even when you’re feeling sluggish before starting to study, the song’s exhilarating drive will naturally boost your motivation.

Its positive message—urging you to try first without fearing failure—will give powerful encouragement to anyone tackling entrance exams or test prep.

Released as a digital single in January 2017, it also created a buzz as the theme song for au’s “Santaro” commercial series.

Give it a listen when you want to face your weaker subjects with a positive mindset.

rainbowAqua Timez

Aqua Timez “Niji” Music Video (Theme song for the drama Gokusen Season 3)

Aqua Timez’s “Niji” gently wraps a heart on the verge of breaking and gives it a powerful push forward.

Released in May 2008 as their sixth single, it became widely loved as the theme song for the drama Gokusen: The Third Series, starring Yukie Nakama.

The melody, which fuses sweeping strings with a powerful band sound, has a refreshing clarity that feels like your view opening up just by listening.

Its million certification for surpassing one million downloads also speaks to its long-lasting support.

When you feel lonely studying for exams or frustrated by results in your club activities, give this song a listen.

The straightforward message in the chorus will pour fresh energy into your anxious heart and help you keep going.