An uplifting song sung by a female artist. A track you’ll want to listen to when you need a boost.
When you want to do your best, when you feel like you might break, or when something unpleasant happens… there are times you just want to listen to a cheer-up song, right?
I think a lot of people draw strength from music.
So this time, I’m going to introduce some motivational songs, focusing on tracks sung by female artists.
I’ve gathered songs that carry encouraging messages from a female perspective and gentle tunes that sink softly into the heart.
Please take your time listening while reading the lyrics.
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A support song sung by a female artist. Tracks to listen to when you want to do your best (61–70)
Thunderous applauseLiSA
One that still stands out in our memory for going viral on TikTok is “Issai no Kassai.” It’s a song rock singer LiSA wrote specifically for the special program for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Set to an up-tempo yet weighty sound, it sings about the importance of believing in yourself.
Because it also portrays negative emotions, it’s a song that just about anyone can relate to.
Plus, the chant-like calls that evoke soccer crowd support make it a track that really fires you up.
Scarred ChampionMISIA & Rockon Social Club
This rock-style track is the fruit of a collaboration between MISIA and Rockon Social Club, serving as an anthem filled with courage and hope.
It sings of the strength to face hardship, the resolve to rise again, and the passion to keep moving forward, seamlessly blending MISIA’s powerful vocals with the band’s rich, heavy sound.
Released in September 2023, it was selected as the theme song for NHK’s Rugby World Cup 2023 coverage and was performed as the finale at the 74th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen on December 31.
It’s a highly recommended song whenever you need a boost—whether watching a sporting event, training, or standing at a crossroads in life.
Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari
This track stands out for its gentle, heartwarming melody and lyrics written in down-to-earth language.
It sings about the importance of living true to yourself in everyday life, offering a warm cheer to modern people overwhelmed by work.
Nanawo Akari’s distinctive vocals convey the message even more compellingly.
Set for release in February 2025, the song has been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “I’m the Guild Receptionist, but I Don’t Want Overtime, So I’m Going to Solo the Boss,” and it features a pop, catchy sound.
It’s highly recommended for anyone who wants to rethink how they spend their time and make more room for self-care amid the rush of work.
With its soothing melody, it’s a wonderful song that brings comfort and energy for tomorrow.
Let me give you a songTakeuchi Mariya
A heartwarming encouragement song has just been born.
Mariya Takeuchi’s gentle voice closely accompanies those struggling with worries.
The lyric “Everyone is full of worries” evokes deep empathy in listeners.
Released in August 2024, this piece also serves as the theme song for the drama “Subarashikya, Sensei!” Her harmony with Erika Ikuta is beautiful, resulting in a truly heartwarming track.
It’s the perfect song for cheering up a downcast friend or giving yourself courage.
Through the power of music, it helps you notice the love and happiness around you—a truly wonderful song.
twilightSangatsu no Phantasia
An uplifting song that portrays the resolve to overcome the struggles and hardships of youth.
Mia’s clear, crystalline vocals and the catchy melody line resonate deeply.
Created in January 2024, this piece captures the delicate emotions of a blue, aching adolescence and centers on the theme of endings and beginnings.
Songs by Sangatsu no Phantasia often blend pop and rock elements to depict the bittersweetness and dynamism of youth.
When you’re striving toward a goal, people might say, “That’s impossible.” This is exactly the song you should listen to at times like that! It cheers you on, telling you that you’re cool for trying your best—no matter how clumsy it looks, and without worrying about what others think.
Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone
Released on New Year’s Day 2022, this song was created as the official support anthem for the 100th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
The combination of Mone Kamishiraishi’s clear, translucent vocals and the beautiful Japanese lyrics penned by Naotaro Moriyama resonates deeply with listeners.
This work is a heart-stirring piece that cheers on people striving in all kinds of situations, not just soccer.
The lyrics, which depict memories of the past and hopes for the future, give courage to those who listen.
When you’re feeling anxious or troubled, or on the verge of losing heart, listening to this song will surely help you face forward and keep going.
TouchIwasaki Yoshimi
When it comes to baseball anime, many people probably think of Touch.
In particular, the song sung by Yoshimi Iwasaki in the first season is so famous that you’ve almost certainly heard it somewhere.
Just hearing the intro gets you pumped—it’s a quintessential theme for a coming-of-age anime.