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Lovely cheer song

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.

Cheer songs sung by female artists. Tracks to listen to when you want to do your best (81–90)

LOVE 2000hitomi

hitomi / LOVE 2000(Short Ver.)
LOVE 2000hitomi

A high-energy pop song sung by hitomi, a versatile artist who also works as a model.

The track was used as the theme song for “Geki-Kukan Pro Yakyu 2000.” It’s said to have been a favorite of former marathon runner Naoko Takahashi, and it gained major media attention and widespread buzz.

It’s one of the most popular motivational songs, especially among younger generations.

The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari - The Wind Is Blowing (NTV Best Artist 2012) - 2012-11-28
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari

This song, performed by the three-member unit Ikimonogakari, was used as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the London Olympics and Paralympics.

Known as a majestic ballad, it’s famous as a classic anthem that encourages not only Olympic athletes but many people as well.

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It’s a rousing anthem whose powerful, life-giving vocals and warm, embracing melodies resonate deep in the heart.

It gently paints the strength to overcome any hardship and the hopeful future that awaits beyond.

The lyrics, which speak to the new vistas revealed through painful experiences and the importance of moving forward step by step, stay close to the listener and give them courage.

Ayaka’s 13th single was newly written in June 2014 as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako and Anne.” This work is an encouraging message song that speaks to everyone standing at a crossroads in life, feeling anxiety or uncertainty.

It’s a track we especially hope will reach those taking a new step forward or harboring vague worries about the future.

Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki

Angela Aki “Letter: To You, Fifteen” Music Video (HD)
Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki

A song performed by Angela Aki, who is also well-known as a jazz pianist.

The powerful vocals over piano accompaniment resonate deeply.

Since it aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” starting in August 2008, it has become known across a wide range of generations.

By writing a letter to your future self, the song expresses a strong determination to live in the present, making it a highly recommended cheer song for young people who are growing up.

Get fired upDaikoku Maki

A passionate song sung by Maki Ohguro, a popular female artist who helped define 90s pop music.

Used as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the Atlanta Olympics, this track is a motivational anthem delivering a message of support to those striving toward their dreams.