[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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[For Kids: Cheer-Up Songs] Uplifting Positive Songs & Message Songs (21–30)
OrangeSPYAIR
A song that celebrates the hope and courage found while facing life’s uncertainties and hardships, as well as the beauty of human connection.
It was included on an EP released in February 2024 and was also chosen as the theme song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle (the feature film).
Born from SPYAIR’s long-standing collaboration with the Haikyu!! series, this gem centers on encounters with friends and the bonds between them, singing of the courage and hope to keep moving forward.
Surely, many children already love this song.
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.
paprikaFoorin
This is a song by Foorin, a unit formed through NHK’s “2020 Support Song Project.” It was released as a single in August 2018.
Broadcast on the program Minna no Uta, it became a song listened to by a wide range of ages, not just elementary school students.
The lyrics and music were written by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu.
The work expresses children’s pure feelings and their hopes for their dreams.
It’s also popular as background music for school sports days and athletic festivals, and has long been loved as a cheer song.
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.
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.
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Since their debut, the five-member co-ed rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE has secured numerous tie-ins across films, commercials, and TV anime; this is their seventh single.
The song was also chosen as the theme for the film “Aonatsu: Your Days in Summer,” and it’s a stirring number featuring a bright, guitar-riff–driven sound and lyrics that evoke the ups and downs of youthful romance.
Its message—that you are the protagonist, not just a character in someone else’s story—offers a reassuring push, making it a recommended track for kids wrestling with matters of the heart.
BirdmanSEKAI NO OWARI
A song by SEKAI NO OWARI, a four-member mixed-gender band affectionately known as “SekaOwa,” who captivate listeners with fantastical music and theme-park-like live shows.
Included on their fifth major album, “scent of memory,” this track was written as the theme song for the news and information program “Mezamashi 8.” Its lyrics gently reassure you that even when things don’t go your way, none of it is meaningless, giving you a push forward.
It’s a song that supports children who may be troubled and feel like stopping in their tracks.