[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)
Can I visit you with cream?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
This song was created as the theme for an NHK Educational children’s news program.
Centered on the theme of “dialogue” to find answers in the gray area rather than 0 or 100, it delivers a profound message in gentle language while questioning things adults take for granted.
Anticipated as a piece that fosters an SDGs mindset, it’s recommended for parents and children seeking a starting point to think about social issues, as well as for educators who value flexible thinking.
That’s good too.kocchi no kento
A heartwarming J-POP track where a marching-style rhythm blends with a positive melody.
Its lyrics gently convey the importance of diversity and the value of nurturing self-esteem.
Incorporating sign language into the choreography, this piece communicates the beauty of embracing differences through music.
It’s a perfect song for those who want to add a boost to their morning routine or listen together with children.
Play it before heading to school, and you’ll step out the door energized and ready to start your day.
No.1DISH//
A powerful anthem that sings of the strength to keep moving forward as your true self.
Set to a driving blend of piano and guitar rock, DISH//’s passionate vocals resonate deeply in the heart.
Many will find courage in its message: don’t fear challenges—forge ahead on your own path, not someone else’s.
Released in May 2021 as their 13th single, the song was chosen as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 5 of the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV anime My Hero Academia.
It’s a track that mirrors the journeys of young people pursuing their dreams—perfect for when you need the courage to take that first step forward.
[Kids’ Cheer-Up Songs] Uplifting Positive Songs & Message Songs (11–20)
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.
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.
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.
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.