Uplifting Karaoke Recommendations: Cheer-Up and Positive Songs

What kind of songs do you sing when you go to karaoke?

Sometimes you might belt out a power ballad or pick an upbeat track to hype everyone up, and other times you might choose songs with the people you’re going with in mind.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs that can lift listeners’ spirits, such as cheer-up anthems and tracks that put you in a positive mood!

We’ve selected songs that capture a variety of scenes and emotions, so find the ones with messages that fit each moment and sing your heart out!

Playlist

Uplifting Karaoke Recommendations: Cheer-Up and Positive Songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	GOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLE		The strength to move forward while embracing light and shadow
2	protagonistSUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER's morning theme song
3	I love you explosivelyM!LK		A positive love song that embraces diverse kinds of love
4	So in love I’m gonna perish!M!LK		M!LK’s love song that comically portrays an explosive crush
5	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		Popular dance song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
6	StarmineDa-iCE		Night heat and fireworks, Da-iCE’s award-winning song
7	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s summer classic that fires up the heart
8	Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya		Songs provided to Hiroko Yakushimaru, popular songs by Mariya Takeuchi
9	Good Luck!SixTONES		SixTONES support song, a positive message toward dreams
10	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		High Note Practice Methods for Ryoku Shaka’s “Mela!”
11	Everything becomes my strength!kuzu		Kuzu’s signature song—let’s sing it with feeling!
12	A Cheer Song for YouSnow Man		A powerful band sound that supports your efforts
13	Runnerbakufū suranpu		A classic hit by Bakufu-Slump, a hot rock number.
14	FanfareTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s moving cheer song conveys the courage to face forward.
15	breakfastMrs. GREEN APPLE		The new song’s theme is hope and a fresh start; it’s refreshing and easy to sing.
16	HappinessAI		Christmas campaign song, R&B style
17	ReCodaTRUE		The opening theme of Sound! Euphonium 3, a song about growth and challenge
18	cheeseKimura Kaera		Kimura Kaela’s uplifting cheer song
19	The beginning of the worldDomoto Koichi		A powerful song that evokes hope for a new world
20	I want to keep smiling.ikimonogakari		A song of strong will and hope that looks forward
21	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s passionate summer music, singing of hope
22	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		The aggressive rock of ONE OK ROCK that advances with a sense-driven approach
23	Let’s smileyonige		An uplifting cheer song that makes you feel energized just by listening
24	Pon de SKY, Pon de STARDA PUMP		DA PUMP's upbeat cheer song
25	I just can’t give up.GENIC		An anthem that cheers on those who keep pursuing their dreams without giving in to setbacks
26	AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO		TOKIO’s cheer song, the Shinkansen chime tune
27	Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.WEST.		Naniwa spirit! A lively, high-energy festival song
28	Muscle Callnakanekana		Catchy music bursting with a love for strength training
29	Danger ZoneZa Rīsaru Weponzu		A Parody Song by Aikid and Cyborg Joe
30	Deer-Colored DaysShikabu		TV anime theme song, boundlessly cheerful!
31	NO MONEY DANCEYabai T-shatsu Yasan		I want money! Real rock
32	Adorable Hideyoshi unifies the realmChōnōryoku Senshi Dorian		A hype, high-energy song expressing passionate feelings for Toyotomi Hideyoshi
33	The Zero Sense10-FEET		An anthem that portrays a love for basketball and the courage to chase dreams
34	rock starAdo		A dream-chasing girl becomes a rock star and overcomes loneliness
35	I am the strongest.Ado		A cheer song that sings of dreams and hope
36	HelloAee! group		Aぇ! group's new song: a rock number of courage and hope
37	SailingBE:FIRST		An upbeat, energetic song about travel and companionship
38	GOBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN's Song of Hope
39	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		CANDY TUNE’s cheer song
40	In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA		A powerful pop number by CHAGE and ASKA that portrays youth and the struggles of life
41	No.1DISH//		A rock song that sings of a strong will to pursue a goal
42	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		A powerful message song that emphasizes the importance of an unyielding spirit
43	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T		A hit song by Tetsuya Komuro and Masatoshi Hamada sells 2.13 million copies
44	ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG		An encouraging song that pushes you forward toward your dreams
45	eek!!Hey! Say! JUMP		Catchy and pop songs by Hey! Say! JUMP
46	Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP spring cheer song
47	signpostIMP.		IMP.’s new song draws widespread attention as a TV drama theme song
48	JOin us!!JO1		Forget the everyday and have fun with JO1’s exhilarating music
49	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		Opening theme song of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, courage and indomitable spirit
50	Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSION		A song of courage that upholds one’s beliefs and faces adversity
51	REVIVERMY FIRST STORY		A powerful rock song by MY FIRST STORY
52	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		Upbeat pop rock for a new chapter in life
53	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		Rock songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
54	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		An uplifting song that celebrates the importance of embracing hardships and living true to yourself
55	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		An anthem of youth that bolsters young people's hearts
56	Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song is popular.
57	The BeginningONE OK ROCK		Song of Courage to Take a New Step Forward
58	We AreONE OK ROCK		A heartwarming rock number by ONE OK ROCK
59	50%Ofisharu Higedan Dism		The wonderfulness of taking care of yourself
60	FateOfisharu Higedan Dism		A smash-hit youth anthem that inspires challengers
61	OKOoochie Koochie		Carp cheering song “Ooochie Koochie” passionately
62	GANBA!!PANBE		PANBE’s cheer song. Delivering courage and energy.
63	CorrectRADWIMPS		A graduation support song that resonates with the hearts of young people
64	Golden GraffitiROTTENGRAFFTY		A rock masterpiece that sings of anger and hope
65	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		A song of comradeship and forward-looking courage
66	OrangeSPYAIR		A theme song that sings of youth and a passion for volleyball
67	single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER		Support song by SUPER BEAVER
68	gradationSUPER BEAVER		A rock song that stirs the heart by portraying emotions
69	determinationSUPER BEAVER		A cheering song that sings of the courage and hope of youth
70	GONGSixTONES		Express the will to win with a passionate cheering song
71	THE BALLERSSixTONES		SixTONES’s fiery track becomes a basketball theme
72	from hereSixTONES		An encouraging song that turns negativity into strength
73	POWEEEEERSnow Man		A powerful EDM track by Snow Man
74	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		A powerful rock number by Superfly
75	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		THE BLUE HEARTS' signature song TRAIN-TRAIN
76	Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		A masterpiece where rock and lyrics are fused
77	SHAMROCKUVERworld		A heart-stirring song imbued with luck and will
78	TAKE ACTIONVOLTACTION		A powerful anthem that spurs people into action
79	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Vaundy's songs are loved by many people
80	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA's commercial song 'Cheering Rock'
81	Westside soul!WEST.		WEST.'s never-give-up song
82	LifestyleWurtS		WurtS, a song depicting everyday life and friendship
83	ultramarineYOASOBI		Expressing the passion and dreams of youth with blue light
84	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Boosting dreams and hopes with an exhilarating song
85	exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]		A rock number for an anime theme song
86	Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+		A song that makes people's hearts dance through the power of music
87	Vermillionsumika		sumika’s spring single to be pre-released from the album
88	Rock this Partytimelesz		A dance tune celebrating timelesz’s new beginning
89	Lunar Landing Plantuki.		The moon landing plan gives us courage.
90	Helloyama × bocchiboromaru		Cheering Song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru
91	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		A positive message song by Naniwa Danshi
92	Bring it on, spring.non		Non-san’s youth cheer song
93	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu’s ballad, the official NHK theme song for the Athens Olympics
94	Poppin’ RunAina ji Endo		An uplifting, upbeat song that makes your heart dance
95	Living leisurely, gonna be alright!!Anjurumu		The importance of living positively in ANGERME's new song
96	Go for it!Urufuruzu		A cheer song that gives you the courage to face difficulties
97	Let’s be the protagonist! feat. Airi SuzukiŌishi Masayoshi		You can feel energized by its refreshing melody and positive lyrics
98	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		A song of SAKANACTION’s adventure and creation
99	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		A message song of hope and rebirth themed around cherry blossoms
100	Something like “happy”Sabasusutā		Singing about the importance of finding everyday happiness
101	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		Depicting life’s turning points in Road of Major’s debut song
102	Before anything else, from atop the roadIsseifubi Sepia		A message of courage and hope that asks about the meaning of life
103	PRIDEImai Miki		A cheerleading love song that turns a secret love into pride
104	Biri MillionYuuri		Young people who reject longevity and wealth and believe in their own potential
105	Happinessarashi		An anthem that cheers you on to overcome hardships and move forward into the future
106	hummingIkuta Rira		A song in which Rira Ikuta gently conveys the small joys of everyday life through her singing.
107	One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		Back-to-school support song that boosts self-esteem
108	IdeaHoshino Gen		A positive pop song by Gen Hoshino
109	LOVE＆JOYKimura Yuki		Eurobeat fast dance number
110	Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika		Singing the spirit of adventure with Rica Matsumoto’s powerful vocals
111	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		You can gain the courage to pursue your dreams from Kenshi Yonezu’s cheering song.
112	PLAYER 1Ryokushokushakai		A message song with a strong will to move forward
113	The world’s number one idolChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		Cheering song of Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
114	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A cheering song celebrating Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s departure
115	Ups&DownsCrystal Lake		A powerful anthem of hope by a metalcore band
116	Ring D AlarmDef Tech		An uplifting cheer song with positive lyrics and a pleasant African beat
117	Everybody, good job!M!LK		M!LK releases an uplifting cheer song!
118	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s smash hit song wins the Japan Record Award
119	Oh well!WEST.		An uplifting cheer song with a message of self-affirmation
120	BONSAIimase		A moving song that celebrates small joys
121	nevermindmuque		A motivational song that fuses pop and rock
122	Gymnasium Disco≒JOY		Youth songs inspire students' hearts
123	Glittering Teethshinako		A happy song where the toothbrushing tune can sing and dance!
124	Alphananiwa danshi		A new song bursting with Naniwa Danshi’s energy, delivering dreams and courage.
125	HeroesMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Olympic cheering song, a powerful piece of dreams and hope
126	ClimalSukima Suichi		A cheering song filled with hope and courage!
127	Night Before AdvancePanda Doragon		An upbeat song by PandaDragon
128	CharlotteSuiyōbi no Campanella		Let’s dance positively to house music!
129	Don’t die!kocchi no kento		A cheer song born from the experience of depression
130	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		Energetic songs! WANIMA’s positive tracks
131	Feeling great!!mihimaru GT		Signature song by mihimaru GT, an energetic track
132	AwA AwAchōtokkyū		An uplifting anthem that empowers you to change your life
133	In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez		Aqua Timez’s debut song, a heart-touching cheer anthem
134	Bright and clear!ikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s powerful song “Ikinuke”