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Recommended cheer-up songs for middle schoolers: Classic Japanese hits that will empower student life

This article introduces support songs for junior high school students!

These songs not only resonate with the feelings and delicate emotions of adolescence, but there are also many that give you a push when you want to do your best.

Be sure to listen to them as companions in your school life.

Some of you may even start listening to music when preparing for your high school entrance exams.

Japanese cheer songs that lift you up when times are tough or when you need a boost.

We hope you find a song that can be your partner.

The article will be updated from time to time, so feel free to check back again.

Playlist

Recommended cheer-up songs for middle schoolers: Classic Japanese hits that will empower student life
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1eastpeace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Anime OP song, powerful and uplifting music
2eastMaximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A song of courage that turns weakness into strength
3eastANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s fresh and upbeat new song
4eastStaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A bright, upbeat song full of energy that makes you feel positive
5eastA Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
A Small Love Song is a youth anthem.
6eastBridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
An inspiring anthem that encourages the challenge toward dreams
7eastmigratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
Invigorating youth song 'Wataridori'
8eastNo.1DISH//
No.1DISH//play_arrow
A passionate cheer song by DISH//, singing of dreams and bonds
9eastThe Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
A theme song for a film, a track about the courage to move toward your dreams
10eastultramarineYOASOBI
ultramarineYOASOBIplay_arrow
A song of courage and hope toward our dreams
11eastTomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
A SHISHAMO song with a comfortably free, expansive sound
12easthorizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
Supporting students who overcome setbacks and pursue their dreams
13eastFateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the dreams and passion of high school baseball players
14eastNonfictionsDa-iCE
NonfictionsDa-iCEplay_arrow
Da-iCE's new song supports student life
15eastlife-formHoshino Gen
life-formHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s upbeat songs and encouraging vocals that push you forward
16eastCharacterRyokushokushakai
CharacterRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
Ryokuoushoku Shakai songs that cheer me up
17eastSo, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Little Glee Monster that sings of courage and bonds
18eastHorse of YouthHinatazaka46
Horse of YouthHinatazaka46play_arrow
Hinatazaka46’s youthful cheer song, full of hope and dynamism
19east-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)Ofisharu Higedan Dism
-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)Ofisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A passionate theme song that supports the challenges of young people.
20eastMagicMrs. GREEN APPLE
MagicMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An exhilarating song that shifts you into a positive mindset
21north_eastYou can do it.okayu
You can do it.okayuplay_arrow
A cheer song that gives you courage for a new life
22north_eastGood Luck!SixTONES
Good Luck!SixTONESplay_arrow
A cheer song that’s the theme song for a drama starring Jesse
23south_eastwhat kind of person / who (on earth)King&Prince
what kind of person / who (on earth)King&Princeplay_arrow
King & Prince's cheering song makes my heart feel lighter
24eastBlossom declaration!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
Blossom declaration!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbuplay_arrow
An idol cheering on new students with a new song
25eastDecisive Battle SpiritCHiCO with HoneyWorks
Decisive Battle SpiritCHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
A passionate ending song cheering on middle school students
26eastPRIDEChōkyūmei
PRIDEChōkyūmeiplay_arrow
Delivering courage with the cheer song 'PRIDE'
27east365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
365 Days' Paper AirplaneAKB48play_arrow
To you who are lost in life, let’s face forward and keep walking.
28eastrainbowAqua Timez
rainbowAqua Timezplay_arrow
Aqua Timez’s cheer song “Niji”
29eastroad; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeNplay_arrow
An iconic song that gives you the courage to face adversity
30eastsingle-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER
single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
Let's not fear failure; keep looking forward and do our best.
31south_east365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
365 Days' Paper AirplaneAKB48play_arrow
A gentle song that connects memories, and the courage to face forward
32north_eastCHARMWANIMA
CHARMWANIMAplay_arrow
An encouraging song for hardworking junior high schoolers, a famous track by WANIMA
33south_eastIBUMP OF CHICKEN
IBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Rock of hope and courage for the future
34south_eastDaphne (winter daphne)DISH//
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//play_arrow
Exam cheer song, a track that gives you the courage to move forward
35eastbreakthroughSUPER BEAVER
breakthroughSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
An anthem of courage to overcome adversity
36eastSilent majorityKeyakizaka46
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46play_arrow
A striking song that expresses the inner voice of Keyakizaka46
37eastBiri MillionYuuri
Biri MillionYuuriplay_arrow
A song about choosing your own path and having confidence
38eastChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism
ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Life is a board; take a step, even in doubt.
39eastTomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuuplay_arrow
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.
40eastOne moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
An inspiring, moving cheer song for youth
41eastPrecious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece that sings of the bonds between companions
42eastHereditySaitō Kazuyoshi
HereditySaitō Kazuyoshiplay_arrow
A powerful musical cheer song dedicated to exam takers
43eastAgain and againHinatazaka46
Again and againHinatazaka46play_arrow
An uplifting anthem that resonates with high school students
44eastO flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuro
O flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuroplay_arrow
NHK Olympic theme song, a song that resonates with the heart
45eastSomeday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A cheer song by Little Glee Monster
46eastStart to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutāplay_arrow
A cheer song for junior high school students—a song of confidence and challenge
47east100% CourageHikaru GENJI
100% CourageHikaru GENJIplay_arrow
Courage 100% is a classic that really lifts your spirits!
48eastAt all times.Makihara Noriyuki
At all times.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
The inspirational song “No Matter When” resonates in the heart.
49eastmeeting upM!LK
meeting upM!LKplay_arrow
A heartwarming cheer song for exam takers
50eastLet’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
A refreshing song that cheers on challenges, the Motivation Switch
51eastA view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
A view I've never seen beforeSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Suda’s powerful cheer song
52eastLaughterOfisharu Higedan Dism
LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A song for a hopeful departure
53eastroom for growthCreepy Nuts
room for growthCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
A powerful message song portraying the struggle and hope of growth
54eastIt’s not me unless it’s meGesu no Kiwami Otome.
It's not me unless it's meGesu no Kiwami Otome.play_arrow
A masterpiece with an impressive chorus that resonates with the heart
55eastHeroAmuro Namie
HeroAmuro Namieplay_arrow
An encouraging song that gives you courage, with powerful lyrics
56eastYou, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS
You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' spring cheer song
57eastSurges (feat. Natsuse & Luan)Orangestar
Surges (feat. Natsuse & Luan)Orangestarplay_arrow
A passionate cheer song racing across the summer sky, the courage to move forward
58eastCathartistRADWIMPS
CathartistRADWIMPSplay_arrow
Masterpiece cheer song by RADWIMPS
59eastOutsiderAwesome City Club
OutsiderAwesome City Clubplay_arrow
A song about the courage to stay true to yourself
60eastthreadChris Hart
threadChris Hartplay_arrow
A masterpiece that covers threads and sings of human bonds
61eastBitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE
Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Healing through gentle music that stays close to the heart
62eastNostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone
Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Moneplay_arrow
Mone Kamishiraishi's cheer song sings of hope and bonds
63eastIlluminationB’z
IlluminationB'zplay_arrow
Theme song of NHK’s morning drama: B’z’s gentle cheer song
64eastleft chestsakura shimeji
left chestsakura shimeji
A youthful unrequited-love song, a summery track
65eastSong Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu
Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song about overcoming trials
66eastTOMORROWMayo Okamoto
TOMORROW Mayuo Okamotoplay_arrow
The courage to overcome tears of frustration and believe in the future
67eastshoesWHITE JAM
shoesWHITE JAMplay_arrow
Let's cherish and live fully in each fleeting moment of youth.
68eastdeterminationSUPER BEAVER
determinationSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A cheering song that sings of the courage and hope of youth
69eastDarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that gently embraces the anxieties and hopes of youth
70eastOpening DeclarationNovelbright
Opening DeclarationNovelbrightplay_arrow
A powerful anthem of encouragement that passionately depicts the dreams of youth
71eastDokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo
Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozoplay_arrow
The opening theme song of the new Pokémon anime
72eastC.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK’s songs that sing of youth and the courage to face the future
73eastLet’s do our best.SMAP
Let's do our best.SMAPplay_arrow
SMAP’s iconic song of effort and hope
74eastone’s true feelingssumika
one’s true feelingssumikaplay_arrow
An anthem to help overcome setbacks
75eastOrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
A theme song that sings of youth and a passion for volleyball
76eastA bouquet for meAdo
A bouquet for meAdoplay_arrow
Ado’s new song features themes of self-affirmation and gratitude
77eastDear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
A powerful song that supports young people pursuing their dreams
78eastLove MySelfIS:SUE
Love MySelfIS:SUEplay_arrow
A motivational song about believing in yourself
79eastCrimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
The opening song of Demon Slayer. It expresses a heart that doesn’t give up in the face of adversity.
80eastFor DecadesLittle Glee Monster
For DecadesLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster’s J.League support song
81eastRunLittle Glee Monster
RunLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A youth-boosting anthem that sings of courage and bonds
82eastQue sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Cheering song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
83eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s youth theme song
84eastAbout meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
85eastwinding roadNovelbright
winding roadNovelbrightplay_arrow
A coming-of-age anthem that cheers on the journey from boyhood to adulthood
86eastGOD_iNumber_i
GOD_iNumber_iplay_arrow
A cheering song that sends rays of hope and stays close to the heart
87eastCorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A cheer song by RADWIMPS, let’s move forward at our own pace
88eastWe againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
A cheering song that overcomes parting and hopes for a reunion
89eastearnest desireSUPER BEAVER
earnest desireSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A famous song by SUPER BEAVER that sings about the importance of human relationships
90eastLive in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
91eastTRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
THE BLUE HEARTS' signature song TRAIN-TRAIN
92eastA fight song to cheer you onTHE FRANK VOX
A fight song to cheer you onTHE FRANK VOXplay_arrow
An encouraging song to cheer on club activities
93easttogether; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
An anthem that encourages and conveys the importance of living positively
94eastFRIENDS!!!imase
FRIENDS!!!imaseplay_arrow
A youth song that sings of the bonds of friendship
95eastOutlineimase
Outlineimaseplay_arrow
Cheering song for the National High School Soccer Championship
96eastFriendswacci
Friendswacciplay_arrow
wacci song depicts friendship
97eastHelloyama × bocchiboromaru
Helloyama × bocchiboromaruplay_arrow
The new Pokémon opening theme by yama and Bocchi Boromaru
98eastKono Yubi Tomareyosugala
Kono Yubi Tomareyosugalaplay_arrow
An anthem that supports those facing setbacks and loneliness
99eastBring it on, youth!Kobushi Fakutorī
Bring it on, youth!Kobushi Fakutorīplay_arrow
A youth anthem that powerfully supports challenges at critical moments
100eastBring it on, spring.non
Bring it on, spring.nonplay_arrow
A rock number cheering on a new step forward
101eastA victorious smile with youUkasukaji
A victorious smile with youUkasukajiplay_arrow
Sing of pride and bonds in the Japan national team’s support song
102eastsuperstarKetsumeishi
superstarKetsumeishiplay_arrow
The importance of letting hidden talents shine
103eastWe’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā
We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutāplay_arrow
An anthem that believes in possibilities and gives hope
104eastFull-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
A signature song that sings of the hopes and purity of youth
105eastBe the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman
Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddomanplay_arrow
The Beauty of Unseen Effort and a Song of Gratitude
106eastYouth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A song that portrays the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship
107eastIt’s okayMarushii
It's okayMarushiiplay_arrow
Marcy’s cheering song, let’s move forward positively
108eastDREAMERIkuta Rira
DREAMERIkuta Riraplay_arrow
Ikuta Lira releases a gentle encouragement song that warmly embraces the hearts of dream-chasing youth
109eastOne Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzuplay_arrow
Back-to-school support song that boosts self-esteem
110eastAim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika
Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rikaplay_arrow
Singing the spirit of adventure with Rica Matsumoto’s powerful vocals
111eastSCHOOL DAYSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku
SCHOOL DAYSshiritsu ebisu chūgakuplay_arrow
A song of anticipation and determination for a new life
112eastEveryone is a heroAI
Everyone is a heroAIplay_arrow
A song that gives you the courage to face forward and take on challenges
113eastMORNIING SUNEXILE B HAPPY
MORNIING SUNEXILE B HAPPYplay_arrow
A hopeful song that looks forward and supports dreams
114eastShouted SerenadeLiSA
Shouted SerenadeLiSAplay_arrow
Cheering song for the anime collaboration, To the Future
115eastguidanceNoGoD
guidanceNoGoDplay_arrow
The song Courage by the new religious music group NoGoD
116eastKimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A positive cheering song by ONE OK ROCK
117eastgiftRADWIMPS
giftRADWIMPSplay_arrow
An inspiring theme song that explores the meaning of life
118eastnevermindmuque
nevermindmuqueplay_arrow
A high-energy, youthful anthem
119eastCampus mode!!Hatsuboshi Gakuen
Campus mode!!Hatsuboshi Gakuenplay_arrow
The school anthem of Hatsuboshi Academy that sings of the hopes of youth
120eastWINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro
WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuroplay_arrow
Ayaka and Kobukuro’s cheer song: connections between people
121eastIn the Blueikimonogakari
In the Blueikimonogakariplay_arrow
A refreshing song that celebrates youth, also featured in a commercial
122eastpossibilitySambomasutā
possibilitySambomasutāplay_arrow
A passionate anthem for dreams, the courage to believe in possibilities
123eastStarrrrrrr[Alexandros]
Starrrrrrr[Alexandros]play_arrow
A journey of the heart seeking light, a song of hope
124eastI am the strongest.Ado
I am the strongest.Adoplay_arrow
A cheer song that sings of dreams and hope
125eastCritical HitRADWIMPS
Critical HitRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A powerful rock piece that portrays the emotions of wavering over life choices
126eastLet’s sing a songDaiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
Let's sing a songDaiji MAN Burazāzu Bandoplay_arrow
Enrollment support song, Shin-chan ending theme
127eastMela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
Gives you courage with a cheer song for a new life
128eastdon’t cry anymoremiwa
don't cry anymoremiwaplay_arrow
A song that gives courage and supports the heart
129eastBecause we are living beingsRyokushokushakai
Because we are living beingsRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A powerful song that supports growth and change
130eastGo for it!Urufuruzu
Go for it!Urufuruzuplay_arrow
Great songs that lift your spirits with fight songs/cheers
131eastLIFEkimaguren
LIFEkimagurenplay_arrow
A refreshing summer-like song by Kimaguren