[Kids’ Cheer Song] Uplifting Positive Songs & Message Songs
Studying, sports, play, love—no matter the era, there are always so many things kids can be passionate about.
But sometimes things don’t go well, or competition gets them down, and they may lose confidence.
In this article, we’ve gathered recommended cheer-up songs to support hardworking children.
From classic sports day BGM to moving graduation songs and positive tracks by popular artists, we’re bringing you timeless tunes that fit every scene.
We hope these warm, message-filled songs will give kids the courage they need.
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[Kids’ Cheer Song] Uplifting Positive Songs & Message Songs (1–10)
Mirai BanaAndrop
This is a warm, encouraging song filled with uplifting messages that was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” Set to a gentle melody, it tenderly sings—through a clear, translucent voice—of past memories blooming into flowers of hope for the future.
Seamlessly blending androp’s emotional musicality with listener-centered messaging, the piece was released in April 2025 and is also included on the album “hooray.” It’s a song we hope you’ll listen to in this season when farewells and new encounters intersect—graduations, moving up to the next stage, and the start of new lives.
The reason for deep breathingAqua Timez
A vitality-filled cheering song.
Aqua Timez’s powerful sound is packed with an uplifting message that nudges you to take a step toward tomorrow.
The road toward dreams and goals may be steep, but by taking a deep breath and facing yourself, new courage wells up again.
Gently singing about such subtle shifts of the heart, it soothes listeners across generations, from children to adults.
Broadcast from February to March 2025, this work delivers even deeper emotion together with visuals created by active university student and animation artist Hirohisa Sakimura.
The message performed by the reunited Aqua Timez will quietly give a push to anyone striving to live each day to the fullest.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a grand rock ballad bearing a straightforward message that begins by questioning the differences between self and others.
The song delicately portrays the subtle shifts of the heart as it gradually discovers light amid days when one can’t find a sense of purpose.
Chosen as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament and released in January 2019, it has continued to resonate with many people, later featuring in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Calorie Mate exam support series commercials as well.
It’s a piece that gently stands by children who, despite their doubts and anxieties, are trying to keep moving forward.
[Kids’ Cheer-Up Songs] Uplifting Positive Songs & Message Songs (11–20)
Because the sun will rise againRyokushokushakai
A heartwarming message song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai filled with hope for a bright future.
Released in April 2022, it was chosen as the theme song for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: The Tornado Legend of Shinobi.
Embracing sadness and loneliness as natural emotions, the lyrics portray the strength and kindness to overcome them throughout.
It’s a track that stands by the worries and doubts everyone carries—children and adults alike—and gives you the courage to look ahead.
While cherishing everyday small adventures and experiences, it gently nudges those who continue to chase their dreams.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song features a warm melody that gently embraces the confusion and struggles of youth, paired with a memorable message about reexamining your true self.
Released in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.
GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” it delivered a deeply moving performance created together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation.
With an emotional yet catchy sound that is quintessentially Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, the song powerfully conveys the importance of being true to yourself.
It is sure to bring courage and hope to young people striving toward their dreams.
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu
It’s an uplifting song whose pure children’s voices resonate in the heart.
Performed by YOASOBI with Midories, it was released digitally in October 2021 and created as the theme song for NHK’s children’s SDGs program.
Based on a novel by Nana Otsuzuki, it sings about the importance of living together with those around us and the beauty of diverse lives coexisting.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to feel hope for the future.
Little OnesMAN WITH A MISSION
This work is marked by a warm pop sound and gentle vocals that portray the small happiness and hope found in everyday life.
It tenderly sings about the sincere wishes everyone holds and the quiet joys felt in daily living, delivering kindness and courage to listeners’ hearts.
Broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” from June to July 2021, the song was presented with a heartwarming animation created by Ryo Okawara, alongside its moving melody.
As a supportive anthem that stands with hardworking children and those who want to keep dreaming even as adults, it continues to soothe the hearts of many.