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.

Playlist

An uplifting song sung by a female artist. A track you’ll want to listen to when you need a boost.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Just a little moreYOASOBI		YOASOBI's heartwarming cheer song
2	Because the sun will rise againRyokushokushakai		A song filled with a positive spirit and words of encouragement
3	OH!SHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s cheer song gives your mood a boost.
4	Because you’re my hero.LiSA		A positive, encouraging message for an anime theme song
5	Go for it!Nakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s cheer song conveys a strong will.
6	Dream FighterPerfume		A song that supports people striving toward their dreams
7	uneven; bumpy; irregularMayumura Chiaki		A positive song that values being yourself
8	flareSuperfly		Superfly's powerful yet gentle singing voice resonates with the heart.
9	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s cheer song, “Nando Demo” (Again and Again)
10	ECHOLittle Glee Monster		Rugby World Cup theme song passionately performed by Little Glee Monster
11	Don’t give upZARD		Zard Izumi Sakai’s cheery song gives a push to staying positive.
12	A bouquet for meAdo		An inspiring, uplifting masterpiece that gives you courage
13	NIPPONShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s soccer broadcast theme song “NIPPON”
14	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		An encouraging cheer song that urges you to look forward and do your best
15	ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		A motivational cheer song to boost your study spirit, by Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
16	YAMABIKONakamura Emi		NakamuraEmi’s relatable lyrics and powerful message
17	Silent majorityKeyakizaka46		An addictive song that sings the resolve of the silent majority
18	TalentSabasusutā		An anthem of encouragement for high school students: Believe in your hidden potential
19	Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa		Embracing inner troubles with ReoNa’s “Nai Nai”
20	At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A masterpiece with CHiCO’s bright singing voice that resonates in the heart
21	Have a nice dayNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s morning theme song, Feeling Great
22	So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster		The ending theme song of My Hero Academia
23	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		Powerful songs by Superfly that resonate with the heart
24	My WayMirei Touyama		A moving song that sings of Mirei Touyama’s challenge
25	Believe in yourselfAbe Mao		Abe Mao’s motivational song is a powerful work that helps you face forward.
26	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		Akiko Okamura’s cheer song that conveys hope
27	pupilŌhara Sakurako		High school soccer cheer song, conveying gratitude and courage to teammates
28	Shineieiri reo		Leo Ieiri encourages the heart with a drama theme song.
29	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO's heart-touching pop song
30	Prologue to TomorrowHanzaki Yoshiko		Yoshiko Hanzaki’s songs are hopes that warmly embrace the heart.
31	An Overlong Springpasupie		A coming-of-age song inspired by Yukio Mishima’s novels
32	If it’s not a dream, then what is it?Little Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster encouragement song
33	Easy Breezychelmico		chelmico’s cheer song is gaining attention along with the anime
34	Bad Bitch AestheticsAwich, NENE, LANA & MaRI		A stunning song that expresses women's strength and self-love
35	For DecadesLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s J.League support song
36	Zankyo SankaAimer		Demon Slayer theme song, a song of hope and courage
37	AlrightNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s cheer song that encourages people who are doing their best
38	Get High!! ~Adrenaline~Superfly		An adrenaline-fueled, limit-breaking anthem!
39	I’m The ChampionAI		An AI fight song ignites the athletes' fighting spirit
40	I believeayaka		A song of strong will to believe in oneself
41	My Love Your LoveWatanabe Misato		Olympic theme song, a masterpiece that conveys hope and inspiration
42	JUMPIkuta Rira		Lila Ikuta, World Cup Cheer Song “JUMP”
43	I WISHMōningu Musume.		Song of Hope, a masterpiece by Morning Musume
44	WORK HARDchanmina		An anime theme song—a powerful track about effort and challenge
45	HeroAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s powerful song, the hope to keep walking forward
46	beautiful womanchanmina		Value your true self and love yourself as you are.
47	A quiet legendTakeuchi Mariya		A heartwarming anthem cheering on those who stay true to their beliefs
48	rock starAdo		A dream-chasing girl becomes a rock star and overcomes loneliness
49	Everyone is a heroAI		A cheerful 'Straw Turkey' song sung by AI
50	Throw your voice into the postYU-KI		Pokémon movie theme song, a heartwarming track sung by YUKI
51	StoryAI		AI's signature song, Story, brings healing and hope.
52	FrontiersAwich		Sing the courage to face the unknown
53	rainbow-coloredayaka		An anthem of encouragement that overcomes hardship and paints hope
54	Azure Swimnishina		An introduction to nishina’s moving song
55	WomanSuperfly		A powerful message depicting women's inner strength
56	Live beautifullytakane no nadeshiko		A cheer song of dreams and hopes for the unattainable Nadeshiko
57	You don’t have to put on a brave face until dawn.Nogizaka 46		The courage to accept yourself as you are, without trying to be something you're not.
58	Beautiful Dayschay		Introduction to chay’s support song works
59	People dream twice.Nogizaka 46		Nogizaka46: First single appearance by the younger generation
60	Scarred ChampionMISIA & Rockon Social Club		MISIA’s cheering rock song
61	LookbookBoA		A positive song that turns fashion into confidence
62	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		“Touch” is a classic theme song from a coming-of-age baseball anime.
63	DREAMEREIKO		An inspiring song that sings about the importance of having dreams
64	Try EverythingDream Ami		An uplifting song that gives you the courage to pursue your dreams
65	Nogizaka PoemNogizaka 46		A hopeful, heart-touching song by Nogizaka46
66	STARTLiNEYaita Hitomi		Lively Hitomi Yaida performs the support song for the Soccer World Cup.
67	Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari		Nanaou Akari’s new song that sings about the importance of living true to yourself
68	circleIkuta Rira		Rira Ikuta wishes for growth from the repetitions of everyday life
69	twilightSangatsu no Phantasia		An inspiring song about the struggles of youth that resonates with the heart.
70	PRIDEImai Miki		A cheerleading love song that turns a secret love into pride
71	Everything other than death is just a scratch.Koresawa		Koresawa’s upbeat cheer song
72	LOVE 2000hitomi		Hitomi's exhilarating, fast-paced pop song
73	TigerKINISHY ver from Audition “No No Girls”		An inspiring track brimming with the tiger’s majesty makes its debut.
74	Thunderous applauseLiSA		LiSA’s World Cup cheer song
75	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		A powerful song that supports people pursuing their dreams
76	AmbitiousSuperfly		An encouraging cheer song that delivers courage and hope
77	Because you can do it someday, you can do it today.Nogizaka 46		A poppy uptempo tune by Nogizaka46 about the importance of pursuing your dreams
78	The Hero’s BannerKudō Shizuka		Support ballad song by Shizuka Kudo
79	Let me give you a songTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi’s cheering song warms the heart
80	Become a flowerRyokushokushakai		An anthem that cheers you on to love yourself just as you are
81	I am the strongest.Ado (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)		A song that delivers courage and hope as a movie theme
82	Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone		The 100th Championship Cheer Song, The Song of Courage and Hope
83	I want to be a woman.Hamano Haruki		Haruki Hamano's new song supports women's ways of living.
84	TODAYlecca		An upbeat song to cheer on soccer
85	ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA		A powerful cheer song by LiSA and Stray Kids
86	Over LoadNakajima Mika		The empowering force of Mika Nakashima’s songs for women
87	The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari		An iconic song that encourages those who strive—the Olympic theme
88	Get fired upDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s Olympic cheer song
89	Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		A Letter to My Future Self: A Song of Hope and Growth
90	Unwavering WishTamura Naomi		Naomi Tamura’s “Rayearth” opening theme