An idol-sung cheer song: A roundup of recommended tracks that lift your spirits when you listen
There are all kinds of themes in songs sung by idols, right?
Among them, many cheer songs either carry messages that truly resonate with the heart or have that bright, quintessential idol-song vibe that lifts your spirits just by listening!
So in this article, we’ll showcase a selection of idol songs that give you courage and energy—all at once.
There are tracks that sing about various situations, so I hope you’ll listen while reading the lyrics and find a song that makes you feel, “You’re singing about me!!” That would make me happy.
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An idol-sung cheer song. A roundup of recommended tracks that will lift your spirits when you listen (101–110)
GONGSixTONES
This is a high-energy anthem that charges toward victory, fusing powerful sound with fiery vocals.
Its positive message—“I don’t want to lose, I won’t give up”—carries a compelling force that only the six members of SixTONES can deliver.
Released in July 2024 and featured as an insert song for the Nippon TV drama ACMA:GAME, the track is marked by siren-like guitar riffs and a heavy beat.
Before an important match or decisive moment, and when gearing up to fight alongside your teammates, this song is sure to ignite anyone’s fighting spirit.
ParadiseNiziU
This heartwarming song by NiziU, accompanied by a gentle melody that evokes the arrival of spring, sings about the importance of accepting yourself.
Set to a soothing medium-tempo ballad, the members’ clear, transparent vocals deliver a message of valuing your true self.
Released in March 2023, it was chosen as the theme song for the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Sky Utopia.
It will gently encourage those who want to reevaluate their individuality or who need the courage to take a new step forward.
Step and a stepNiziU
A debut work with a warm, gently embracing melody and a message everyone can relate to.
NiziU’s cheer song teaches the importance of moving forward at your own pace.
Dressed in white-themed outfits, the nine members deliver a dance performance in colorful settings that shines like a rainbow.
Released in December 2020, the song was also featured in Lotte’s “Fit’s” commercial and achieved the remarkable feat of reaching No.
1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
Produced by J.Y.
Park, this track stays close to the hearts of people who value taking one step at a time, giving them courage and hope.
It’s a song we highly recommend to anyone feeling worn out by daily life or searching for their own path.