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[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.

[For Kids: Cheer-Up Songs] Uplifting Positive Songs & Message Songs (21–30)

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā

Sambomaster is a three-piece band whose lyrics hit you straight in the heart in every song.

“Dekikkonai wo Yaranakucha” is one of those tracks that lifts you up just by listening to it.

When you’ve lost confidence—your studies aren’t going well, club activities aren’t going well, and love is a mess—its straightforward lyrics pierce your heart and give you a push, making you feel like you can do it too.

That’s why, when I listen to this song, I start to believe—even just a little—in my own potential.

It’s a highly recommended track to listen to when you’re feeling unsure of yourself.

Everyone is a heroAI

Minnagaminna Au (Full Version)
Everyone is a heroAI

As a cheer song that warmly wraps children’s hearts, we recommend AI’s singing voice.

“Minna ga Minna Eiyū” (Everyone’s a Hero) was born in February 2016 as the CM song for au’s “Santaro” series and has continued to resonate with many people.

The lyrics tell us, “What matters is giving it a try,” and “Everyone is the protagonist of their own world.” Its message is truly a shout of encouragement for children.

It’s a perfect song to listen to before jumping into a new environment or when you want to give something your best effort.

Bakuage Sentai BoonboomgerEndō Masaaki

"Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger" Non-Credit Opening Video
Bakuage Sentai BoonboomgerEndō Masaaki

This is a track that explodes with the overwhelming energy of Masaaki Endoh, who has returned to a Sentai series opening for the first time in about 21 years.

It has aired as the opening theme for Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger since March 2024, with the CD single released in April of the same year.

Lyrics and composition are by Masaya Takeda, arrangement by Yusuke Shirato, delivering a refreshing rush with high-tempo four-on-the-floor and soaring brass.

It peaked at No.

21 on the Oricon chart and captured children’s hearts throughout the show’s year-long run.

Its message of team unity and moving forward, carried by a driving melody, is perfect for anyone eager to take on a challenge or work hard with friends.

With a call-and-response-conscious structure, it’s a fiery rock tune that’s sure to bring the house down live!

Dengeki Sentai Changeman

NEVER STOP ChangemanKAGE

This is the ending theme of the tokusatsu drama Dengeki Sentai Changeman, which began airing in February 1985.

As the title suggests, it’s a high-energy track that celebrates the unyielding fighting spirit of heroes.

Vocalist Hironobu Kageyama, formerly of the rock band LAZY, delivers powerful high notes that resound with a fierce determination to win and a deep trust in his comrades.

Structured as a counterpart to the opening theme, it carries the warm, uplifting feel of a classic ending, wrapping the show in a satisfying afterglow.

The single was released by Nippon Columbia on 7-inch vinyl and cassette, and was also included in the 2006 Super Sentai 30th Anniversary compilation.

It’s the perfect cheer song for when you need courage or want to face forward.

If you laugh at the skywacci

wacci “If You Laugh at the Sky” Music Video
If you laugh at the skywacci

A five-member pop-rock band, wacci, formed after each member had experienced things like performing in different bands or entering the workforce.

This song is included on their third album, “Gunjō Refrain,” and was selected as the first support song for the second season of Mezamashi TV’s “Japan Connects Project,” titled “47 Athletes: Beginnings and Grounds.” When you pour yourself into club activities, there are both happy and sad moments, but the message that facing all of them head-on will become an irreplaceable treasure really resonates.

It’s the perfect song to cheer on kids who are devoting their youth to their club activities.

Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger

Go adventure, Rappapiya!Pitagorasu

The ending theme of “Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger,” which began airing in February 1992, is an energetic cheer song performed by Pythagoras, a chorus unit led by Goji Tsuno.

Its outstanding lyrics expand the perspective from everyday life out into space and the galaxies, conveying to children a spirit of adventure and the joy of discovery.

The brass-and-chorus sound, arranged by Kenji Yamamoto, left viewers with a sense of exhilaration at the end of each episode.

Since its release as a single by Nippon Columbia in February 1992, this classic has been re-recorded at milestones such as the 30th-series commemorative edition and the 40th anniversary edition.

Serving as a bridge between the mythic world of the main story and everyday life, the song combines a warmth that makes the whole family want to sing along with a power that awakens the spirit of adventure for tomorrow.

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

Zigzag Youth RoadSatō Kenta

This is the ending theme of High-Speed Squadron Turboranger, a series about high school student heroes.

It’s a powerful anthem that channels youthful uncertainty and passion, likening them to a zigzagging road.

In the song, there’s a callout of the five warrior colors—Red, Black, Blue, Yellow, and Pink—carrying a fiery message about pushing past your limits and moving forward together with your teammates.

The lyrics were written by Kazuki Matsumoto, with music composed by Yoshimasa Inoue.

It was included on a single released in March 1989.

As the accelerator metaphor suggests, it’s the perfect track for students immersed in sports or anyone about to take a brave new step.