Job-change anthems: inspiring and popular songs that give you courage

I’m sure many of you aren’t satisfied with the status quo and are working hard every day to aim even higher, pursuing the goals and dreams you love.

Some of you may be struggling with your current job or relationships and are considering a career change, or perhaps you keep noticing ads for job sites because you’re feeling stressed about your situation.

This time, we’re introducing a selection of songs to cheer on those of you thinking about changing jobs.

Whether you feel close to breaking or are looking for a dose of positivity, we hope you’ll find a favorite track that can support you.

And we wish you every success in your job change!

Playlist

Job-change anthems: inspiring and popular songs that give you courage
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Endless JourneyMr.Children		Encouraging a career change with a cheer song by Mr.Children
2	Wings Named YouKobukuro		Kobukuro’s encouraging songs can make me feel positive
3	FanfareTamaki Kōji		An anthem cheering you on toward a new frontier, bolstering your hope
4	dreamGReeeeN		An uplifting song that gives you the courage to move toward the future
5	Go your wayRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai's New Life Support Rock
6	uneven; bumpy; irregularMayumura Chiaki		A positive song that values being yourself
7	Let’s dance in the momentMEGA SHINNOSUKE		A bright, motivational cheer song in the style of Motown
8	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		A cheer song by SEKAI NO OWARI
9	job hunting for a career changeSAWA		SAWA’s songs that make you decide to change jobs
10	For me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka		A song to reclaim my true self
11	Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu		Tomorrow will surely be a good day. Hope and encouragement.
12	In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez		On the Morning of Determination by Aqua Timez
13	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s cheer song
14	Rising HopeLiSA		Introducing songs that cut through doubts about changing jobs
15	Starting lineBaba Toshihide		A gentle song that supports people looking to change jobs
16	Go for it!!Urufuruzu		The famous Ulfuls song “Guts da ze,” a cheer song
17	There’s always tomorrowRe.Japan		The Appeal and History of “Ashita ga Aru sa”
18	Dream FighterPerfume		Recommend songs that encourage anxieties about changing jobs
19	Crushed by an empty skyamazarashi		In tough times, songs that empathize with your feelings through negative lyrics can be incredibly reassuring.
20	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		AKB48's gentle support song
21	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		Introduction to Superfly's signature song, 'Tamashii Revolution'
22	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		Elephant Kashimashi's friendship theme song
23	At any timeMakihara Noriyuki		The appeal of Noriyuki Makihara’s signature song, “Donna Toki Mo”
24	AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO		An uplifting TOKIO cheer song that makes you feel positive
25	Train TrainTHE BLUE HEARTS		An iconic, passionate song by THE BLUE HEARTS
26	Unshown tears will surely, somedayGReeeeN		An Encouragement Song by GReeeeN
27	Let’s quit this company.sendamitsuo		Senda Mitsuo’s Cheerful Career-Change Support Song
28	NIPPONShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena's soccer theme song
29	Toward the lightMr.Children		Let's walk toward the light
30	ultra soulB’z		B’z hit song, World Aquatics image song
31	Don’t give upZARD		A classic song that encourages an undefeated spirit
32	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s single takes No. 1 as the theme song
33	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu’s single, the theme song for the Athens Olympics
34	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		A song that’s bright from start to finish and gives you the courage to move forward.
35	Ready Go!Tamura Naomi		I can get energy from Pokémon opening theme songs
36	GUTS!arashi		Arashi’s 43rd single, theme song for a baseball drama
37	Best FriendKiroro		Overcoming difficulties with encouragement from friends
38	I’ll give you this.NO PLAN		NO PLAN’s fight song
39	JUMPImawano Kiyoshirō		A masterpiece by Kiyoshiro Imawano that pierces the heart
40	Fight!!Moritaka Chisato		A cheer song for substitutes who also work hard
41	The Reason We Set Out on a JourneyOzawa Kenji		A classic song by Kenji Ozawa that encourages embarking on life’s journey and making a fresh start.
42	Message of RougeMatsutōya Yumi		Insert song by Yumi Matsutoya from a movie
43	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s youth theme song
44	together; along with; bothWANIMA		An anthem that encourages and conveys the importance of living positively
45	Days I can truly call the best right nowNORTH		A song that cheers you on as you set off to a new place
46	YellAAA		Cheering song of the Karate Federation
47	Song of SpringCYCLE		Spitz’s heartfelt songs and Kusano’s vocals
48	April windElefanto Kashimashi		Elephant Kashimashi’s spring cheer song
49	WINDKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s upbeat Olympic cheer song
50	sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN		Courage and hope to face destiny
51	STAMINABlack Biscuits		Job hunting requires stamina.
52	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		An upbeat song by THE BLUE HEARTS
53	Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)doriimingu		Anpanman Taiso is effective when you’re feeling down
54	TimingBurakku Bisukettsu		Black Biscuits taught me to love myself with their hit song.
55	I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi		A bright, pop song by Kazuyoshi Saito
56	revolutionMOROHA		MOROHA’s moving songs that convey the courage to overcome hardship
57	Anything Goes!Daikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s Kamen Rider OOO opening song
58	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		People grow stronger by the number of tears they shed
59	stepsGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s 9th single, released in 2009
60	Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari		Nanaou Akari’s new song that sings about the importance of living true to yourself
61	THANXWANIMA		A hope-filled cheering song, a heartwarming work
62	It’s okayMarushii		Marcy’s cheering song, let’s move forward positively
63	Until the world endsWANDS		WANDS’s signature song, the Slam Dunk theme song
64	The strength to keep livingGLAY		GLAY’s classic song lifts the spirits of the disaster-stricken areas
65	Someday, for sure.Naoto Intiraymi		A cheer song that encourages you to bravely strive for success
66	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		An encouraging classic that teaches the importance of life
67	HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		Songs by Funky Monkey Babys
68	AGAINDREAMS COME TRUE		An upbeat song inspired by Mao Asada
69	room for growthCreepy Nuts		A powerful message song portraying the struggle and hope of growth
70	The BeginningONE OK ROCK		An anthem that gives you the courage to move toward hope
71	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T		The H Jungle cheer song resonates with my heart
72	Before the departureWANIMA		WANIMA's cheer song: a new-life support track
73	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika’s song that portrays seasonal changes and hope
74	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		Atsuko Okamura’s warm song that supports passion for dreams
75	A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY		An anthem of encouragement that helps you overcome setbacks and gives you courage
76	Dear, boyHump Back		A powerful song that supports young people pursuing their dreams
77	Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman		The Beauty of Unseen Effort and a Song of Gratitude
78	ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG		An encouraging song that pushes you forward toward your dreams
79	Before anything else, from atop the roadIsseifubi Sepia		A message of courage and hope that asks about the meaning of life
80	No matter how smallwacci		An encouraging song by wacci that expresses the courage to face one’s weakness
81	FrontiersAwich		Sing the courage to face the unknown
82	Helloyama × bocchiboromaru		The new Pokémon opening theme by yama and Bocchi Boromaru
83	Spring Dayaimyon		A cheer song depicting the love of a newlywed couple
84	Radiant Boatfurederikku		Frederic, a powerful song about forging your own path
85	Beautiful DaysMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s song is the theme song for a drama
86	Young SongKawasaki Takaya		Takaya Kawasaki’s soothing song wraps the heart
87	The man walks alone along the road.Mizuki Ichirō		A song to cheer you on through a lonely job search
88	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		An inspiring classic by DREAMS COME TRUE
89	VICTORYEXILE		The song to support Japan’s national team released by EXILE in 2010
90	O flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuro		Kobukuro 24th single
91	I’ll keep going.Jonagōrudo		A cheering song that portrays the anxiety and anticipation of a new beginning
92	Get fired upDaikoku Maki		A powerful, life-burning singing voice
93	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		J-POP masterpieces to support your new spring life
94	Startin’Hamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki's number one song with strong lyrics
95	HeroAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s Rio Olympics theme song
96	Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu		Hope’s Tracks by Southern All Stars
97	YELLikimonogakari		A Cheer for Those Who Choose a New Path
98	PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN		A Song of Memories and Promises Painted by Cherry Blossoms and Time
99	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		A song of courage that lets anyone become a hero
100	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI 2013 single release
101	Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		Angela Aki’s graduation cheer song.
102	A light called hopeYamashita Tatsuro		A song that gives me courage when I'm struggling
103	To the One at the BeginningFuse Akira		Akira Fuse's grand, courage-inspiring song
104	Runnerbakufū suranpu		A passionate and powerful encouragement song
105	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Move forward with Koji Tamaki’s cheer song
106	Cactus FlowerZaitsu Kazuo		Tulip’s classic farewell song
107	We againSG		A heartwarming song sung by the SNS-popular SG
108	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s signature song, Sukiyaki
109	The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari 24th single
110	End and Beginningkariyushi 58		A classic by Kariyushi58—a song that makes you reflect on yourself at the end of the day.
111	R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A cheer song for living life without regrets