Popular Cheer Songs for Karaoke | A Selection of Uplifting Anthems That Give You a Push
When you’re feeling down, when you want to do your best, when you need one last push—music has a mysterious power to give you a boost.
Singing uplifting songs at karaoke can encourage you and inspire the friends you’re with.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke, from energizing tracks to moving anthems that speak to the heart.
Add these numbers, packed with powerful melodies and positive lyrics, to your repertoire!
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Popular Cheer Songs for Karaoke | A Pick of Uplifting Anthems That Give You a Push (1–10)
together; along with; bothWANIMA
WANIMA’s music, bursting with a sense of speed and words that go straight to the heart, gives listeners courage.
This track is one of their signature numbers, included on the single “JUICE UP!!” released in August 2016.
It’s also moving to know that, in response to the Kumamoto earthquakes in April 2016 during production, the lyrics were refined to capture feelings for their hometown and for life itself.
Even while carrying past pain and anxiety about the future, the song is filled with a strong will to keep moving forward as yourself, and it’s truly empowering.
Sing it at karaoke and it will surely deepen the bond with your friends and wrap the venue in a sense of unity.
It’s the perfect song for times when you want to rouse yourself in hardship or give a supportive push to a dear friend.
Fanfaresumika
sumika is a rock band that plays music people can lean on.
Released in 2018, this song is an up-tempo number written as the opening theme for the animated film Let Me Eat Your Pancreas.
In line with the movie’s story, it’s filled with a positive determination to break through dark nights and anxious feelings and go out to meet a new light yourself.
The lyrics give a powerful push to anyone listening, offering the kind of energy that can help you get through tough times.
It’s a reliable cheer song you’ll want to sing when you need the courage to take a step forward or when you want to recharge your spirits together with friends.
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
An uplifting anthem filled with passion that makes anyone feel empowered to look forward.
The beautiful melodies woven by Official HIGE DANDism and the powerful brass sound inspire listeners, like cheers from the stands.
Released in July 2019, the song was selected as the “2019 ABC Summer High School Baseball Cheer Song” and the theme song for TV Asahi’s “Netto Koshien.” It became a major hit, peaking at No.
3 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 weekly chart and earning Platinum certification.
It’s a perfect pick when you want to sing your heart out at karaoke and boost your spirits.
Dear, boyHump Back
This is the title track of the major-label debut single released in June 2018 by Hump Back, a three-piece girls’ rock band from Osaka.
Written by vocalist Momoko Hayashi for her high school bandmates, the song’s lyrics—filled with anxiety and conflict about pursuing dreams, as well as hope—strike a chord.
It was also featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s Buzz Rhythm 02 in June 2018, making it a popular number.
Sung over a driving, fast-paced rock sound, it’s an anthem that’s sure to lift the spirits not only of yourself but also of the friends singing along with you at karaoke.
GUTS！arashi
Arashi’s “GUTS!” is packed with a melody that captures the sparkle of youth and a message that gives you a powerful push forward.
Its upbeat lyrics encourage everyone to seize their dreams in their own way—even if it’s a little clumsy—and inspire courage in all who listen.
Released in April 2014, the song was used as the theme for the drama “Even If You’re Weak, You Can Win: Aoishi-sensei and the Clumsy High School Baseball Team’s Ambition,” starring group member Kazunari Ninomiya.
Loved as a positive track that blows away doubt and anxiety and teaches the importance of facing obstacles head-on, it turns any karaoke room into a stadium-like experience when everyone sings and dances together.