An idol-sung cheer song: A roundup of recommended tracks that lift your spirits when you listen

Sounds goodM!LK

M!LK – Ii jan (Official Music Video) [76th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen performance song]

It’s a coming-of-age song packed with a positive message about valuing your true self.

Blending M!LK’s powerful vocals with dynamic dance performance, this track is crafted to lift your spirits and fill you with energy.

Announced as the lead song from the album “M!Ⅹ,” set for release in March 2025, it serves as a culmination celebrating the group’s 10th anniversary.

It’s a song that gently gives a push to those who feel unsure about their future or are about to take on something new.

With its warm tone that encourages you to accept yourself as you are and take a step forward with cherished friends, it’s especially recommended for times when you’re feeling down or uncertain.

I can hear tomorrowJ-Friends

J-FRIENDS / Tomorrow Can Be Heard

A heartwarming charity song filled with hope for the future and a strong will.

Its powerful message about overcoming hardship and moving forward blends beautifully with a breezy, approachable melody.

Created by J-FRIENDS, a group comprising members of the accomplished acts TOKIO, V6, and KinKi Kids, the song was released in January 1998 and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was also chosen as the image song for Nippon TV’s coverage of the Nagano Olympics, leaving a deep impression on many.

It’s perfect for karaoke, too, as singing it together creates a sense of unity.

Can’t Stop!!-LOVING-SMAP

【SMAP】　Can’t Stop!!～LOVING　【Full】

SMAP’s debut work, a straightforward song that gives voice to the pure wishes and dreams of youth.

With its refreshing, hope-filled melody and gentle vocals, this piece tenderly embraces the sparkle and possibilities of adolescence.

Released in September 1991, it impressively reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

In December of the same year, the group made their first appearance at the 42nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, marking the first step toward their breakthrough.

It was also used as the ending theme for Beat Takeshi’s TV Tackle, winning love across generations.

Highly recommended for anyone taking a new step forward or wishing to cherish a pure heart.

LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO

TOKIO　LOVE YOU ONLY

Their debut track, which passionately sings of a dazzling, fiery love, marked the starting point for TOKIO, a band that stood out within Johnny & Associates.

The lyrics, brimming with youth and purity, convey deep affection and fervor for the beloved.

Achieving the remarkable feat of appearing on the 45th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen just 3 months and 10 days after their debut, and serving as the opening theme for the third season of the Fuji TV anime “Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai,” the song captured the hearts of a wide audience beyond idol fans.

Nearly 30 years after their September 1994 debut, it still retains the fresh sparkle of first love and gently encourages anyone struggling with matters of the heart.

Gifted.BE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Gifted. -Music Video-

Opening with a bold declaration brimming with pride and confidence, this debut single triumphantly sings of the boundless potential within everyone.

Its stately, march-like intro and resonant low-end make a striking impression, perfectly harmonizing with lyrics crafted by SKY-HI to powerfully express the importance of honing one’s talents and gratitude toward those who support that journey.

Since its release in November 2021, the song debuted at No.

1 on the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100 and topped 40 music charts both domestically and internationally.

As a signature track for BE:FIRST, it continues to capture the hearts of countless listeners.

It’s a must-listen for anyone unafraid of challenges and committed to believing in limitless possibilities.

InfinityJO1

JO1 - “INFINITY (Mugendai)” MV

A striking track featuring a powerful beat that fuses EDM and trap elements.

It carries a passionate message about pushing past your limits to keep striving for your dreams.

As JO1’s memorable debut release, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Daily and Weekly Singles Charts right after its March 2020 release.

With an astonishing first-week sales figure of over 320,000 copies, they became the seventh artist in history to surpass 300,000 copies with a debut single.

The song also secured multiple TV tie-ins, including serving as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Sonna Koto Kangaeta Koto Nakatta Quiz! Toriniku tte Nan no Niku!?” An energetic anthem that gently pushes people forward toward their dreams, it resonates as an uplifting support song.

Imitation RainSixTONES

SixTONES – Imitation Rain [YouTube Ver.]

SixTONES’ debut work, produced by YOSHIKI of X JAPAN, unfolds a grand musical world.

Amid the interplay of beautiful melodies and an energetic rock sound, profound themes such as hope and reality, falsehood and truth, and life and death are portrayed.

Released in January 2020 as a double A-side single with Snow Man, it marked the first-ever simultaneous debut of two groups in Johnny’s history.

The song was also featured in commercials for NTT Docomo’s live music streaming service, 7-Eleven, and WEGO, winning over a wide audience.

From their debut onward, the evolving vocals of the six members have resonated deeply with many listeners, offering companionship at life’s crossroads and in moments of emotional turmoil.