[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 (21–30)
rainbowAqua Timez
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.
flying boatKing Gnu
When you take on a challenge, there are times you feel like you’re about to be crushed by the pressure.
That’s when King Gnu’s track lights a fire in you from the depths of your heart.
Released in August 2019 as a digital-only single, it’s also well known as the ANA commercial song featuring Naomi Osaka.
Its weighty, massive beat and powerful sound make you feel invincible just by listening.
The message—don’t be bound by common sense or what’s considered right; charge down the path you believe in—gives a firm push to anyone hesitating.
Play it before a club match or on the morning of an entrance exam—any pivotal moment—and it’s sure to give you the courage to believe in yourself and face what’s ahead.
Kit Can Nowmiwa
Singer-songwriter miwa is loved by a wide range of generations for her straightforward vocals and down-to-earth messages.
This song, included on the single “Faith” and the album “ONENESS,” both released in February 2014, is an upbeat tune created as part of Nestlé’s Kit Kat exam-support campaign.
Its sprightly beat and bright horn arrangement blow away the anxiety and tension that can weigh on your heart.
It’s a highly recommended track that gives you courage not only when you hit a wall in your exam studies, but also when you want to fire yourself up before a club activity match.
Again and againHinatazaka46
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.
Utakata LullabyAdo
Created as an insert song for the movie ONE PIECE FILM RED, which sparked a social phenomenon, this track became a sensation for its overwhelming addictiveness.
The sound fusing swing jazz and rap boosts your energy every time you listen.
It’s included on the album Uta no Uta ONE PIECE FILM RED, released in August 2022.
There’s also a well-known anecdote that it was made in response to an order from the original creator, Eiichiro Oda, to craft a “brainwashing” kind of song.
Ado’s mercurial, high-speed rap—fired off like a machine gun—is truly breathtaking.
When you want to sharpen your focus and dive into your tasks, this energetic number will give you the push you need!
IBUMP OF CHICKEN
When you need the courage to choose your future, how about the powerful sound of BUMP OF CHICKEN? This track was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON.
Released for streaming in October 2025, the song was created with deep respect for the story’s world, as all the band members are fans of the original work.
As the title—meaning “myself”—suggests, the lyrics portray a mix of hope and impatience, while the exhilarating rock sound is sure to resonate with teens in the midst of their youth.
Give it a listen especially when you want to fire yourself up.
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Released in August 2025, this work was produced as the opening theme for the TV anime One Piece.
It’s also the band’s first anime tie-in, made possible because vocalist Takeshi Hosomi is a huge fan of the original manga.
True to their style, the track features a rugged, high-energy sound.
It’s sure to resonate with students worn out from chasing their dreams every day and those who’ve faced frustration in their clubs.
A powerful number that gives you the courage to believe in yourself and push forward—don’t miss it.