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’s cheer song: A roundup of recommended tracks that lift your spirits when you listen (11–20)
MessageiLiFE!
iLiFE! is an idol group that channels the raw energy of their live shows straight into pop.
Their latest track is a rock tune that rides on a fast, exhilarating band sound to deliver a sincere message to listeners.
The lyrics, charged with a strong will to move forward into the future together, are sure to set hearts ablaze.
Included on the album “Idol Life Extra Pack,” released in April 2025, this song can be taken as a declaration of the group’s fresh start.
While it hasn’t been tied up with any dramas or other media, it stands out as an important track that marks the beginning of a new chapter.
Give it a listen when you need courage to take on a challenge or want to lift your spirits—their energetic vocals will give you the push you need.
HirarirariaiLiFE!
We’d like to introduce a euphoric track that makes you feel the raw energy of a live house.
Among iLiFE!’s songs, this one stands out for its emphasis on unity with the audience, and its vibrant groove will have your body moving before you know it.
Written and composed by koma’n, the track brims with positive energy that lightly laughs off worries and anxieties, giving you a gentle push forward.
Released for streaming in August 2022, it later became a fan favorite included on the January 2023 album “iLiFE Starter Pack.” Give it a listen when you want to blow away the blues or need an upbeat morning BGM.
Let’s memorize the lyrics and get hyped together!
The puzzle of youth remains incomplete.iLiFE!
It’s an exhilarating track that wholeheartedly embraces that uniquely youthful sense of incompleteness—like being one puzzle piece short.
iLiFE!’s message of treasuring the “now” and sprinting forward even without perfection is sure to stir listeners’ hearts! Released in January 2023 on the album “iLiFE Starter Pack!”, the song was also featured in a Hot Pepper Beauty web commercial.
Its driving, high-velocity sound unites entire live venues in excitement, and it’s been beloved by many fans as a signature song since the early days.
If you’re about to take on a challenge or hoping to change yourself, this track will give you a powerful push.
Shake off your everyday worries and run toward tomorrow together with them!
Kimi-sen!iLiFE!
This song wraps the loneliness and anxiety we sometimes feel in everyday life in a sparkling, idol-like worldview.
Released by iLiFE! as a digital single in March 2022 and later included on the album “iLiFE Starter Pack,” it’s a classic idol anthem that has continued to be loved by fans.
It has an excitement that feels like being whisked away to an amusement park, and just listening makes your heart skip with joy.
When you’re feeling a bit down or need a boost, give it a listen—these girls will gently cheer you up with smiles meant just for you.
Add this pop track to your playlist to bring a splash of color to your daily life.
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.
Lucky sevenAKB48
Many of you might remember it from the Seven-Eleven commercials.
Among AKB48’s songs, this one stands out for its sheer brightness and uplifting energy.
It carries a positive message that with your friends by your side, you can overcome any obstacle, and just listening to it fills you with courage.
Included as a B-side to the single “Heavy Rotation,” released in August 2010, it also drew attention as the song used in the Seven-Eleven Fair commercials.
The sound of the word “lucky” is pleasing, and the soaring feeling in the chorus is irresistible.
It’s perfect for those times when you need a push when you’re feeling down, or when you want to hype things up at karaoke with friends.
The sound, brimming with the momentum of that era, makes it a classic that colors a page of youth.
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sweet timeriLiFE!
iLiFE!, a group that channels the raw energy of their concerts directly into their music, has been winning passionate support, especially from Gen Z.
This track, included on TYPE-B of the album “iLiFE! Starter Pack!” released in January 2023, is a fan favorite that takes the sense of unity at live shows to its peak.
Written and composed by kissssy, the song paints the joy of finally meeting with words like starry sky and magic.
The choreography and coordinated calls are a blast too, making it easy to picture the entire venue wrapped in a happy atmosphere.
It’s a perfect song not only for reaffirming your love for your oshi, but also for anyone who wants to break free from a dull everyday routine and spend a dreamlike moment.