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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.

Playlist

[Kids’ Cheer Song] Uplifting Positive Songs & Message Songs
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Hontosumika
Hontosumikaplay_arrow
sumika to perform the theme song for the Doraemon movie
2peace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s My Hero Academia opening theme
3room for growthCreepy Nuts
room for growthCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
A powerful message song portraying the struggle and hope of growth
4About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A rock ballad depicting the conflict between self and others
5A bouquet for meAdo
A bouquet for meAdoplay_arrow
A hopeful song facing forward, toward little happiness
6Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman
Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddomanplay_arrow
A heartwarming cheer song from NHK’s “Minna no Uta”
7one’s true feelingssumika
one’s true feelingssumikaplay_arrow
A powerful ballad depicting young people who press on without giving up
8Can I visit you with cream?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Can I visit you with cream?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.play_arrow
Flexible perspectives through dialogue and societal challenges
9Mirai BanaAndrop
Mirai BanaAndropplay_arrow
Convey hope for the future through songs of encouragement.
10That’s good too.kocchi no kento
That's good too.kocchi no kentoplay_arrow
A heartwarming J-pop that conveys diversity
11No.1DISH//
No.1DISH//play_arrow
A powerful song about walking forward and being true to yourself
12The reason for deep breathingAqua Timez
The reason for deep breathingAqua Timezplay_arrow
A forward-looking cheer song that delivers courage to pursue dreams
13DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A moving song that gently embraces the uncertainties of youth
14Because the sun will rise againRyokushokushakai
Because the sun will rise againRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A heartwarming theme song that depicts hope and courage
15Little OnesMAN WITH A MISSION
Little OnesMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that depicts small happiness
16So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster bringing courage and hope
17swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzuplay_arrow
SDGs theme song that sings about the preciousness of life and hope
18RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
Life is an adventure, an anthem of hope
19Defeated Herokoron
Defeated Herokoronplay_arrow
Step by step toward your dream
20lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An inspiring song that portrays youthful growth and the courage to face the future.
21I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi
I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshiplay_arrow
An Encouragement Song for Elementary School Students Walking Toward the Future
22paprikaFoorin
paprikaFoorin
The cheer song “Paprika” created by Kenshi Yonezu
23Everyone is a heroAI
Everyone is a heroAIplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that gives hope to children
24OrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
An inspiring song that sings of hope and the bonds of friendship
25I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutāplay_arrow
An iconic song that gives you a push when you're lacking confidence!
26If you laugh at the skywacci
If you laugh at the skywacciplay_arrow
A five-member band’s song after member changes
27Go adventure, Rappapiya!Pitagorasu
Go adventure, Rappapiya!Pitagorasuplay_arrow
The famous ending theme song of Zyuranger
28seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN
seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
'Nanairo' that gives us courage, toward a new future
29Go for it!Takehara Pisutoru
Go for it!Takehara Pisutoruplay_arrow
I draw courage from Takehara Pistol’s cheer song.
30Bakuage Sentai BoonboomgerEndō Masaaki
Bakuage Sentai BoonboomgerEndō Masaakiplay_arrow
Captivating children with Super Sentai series opening themes
31NEVER STOP ChangemanKAGE
NEVER STOP ChangemanKAGEplay_arrow
A fiery cheer song for the Changeman theme
32Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A refreshing song that serves as a movie’s theme, depicting youthful romance.
33It’s okayberii guddoman
It's okayberii guddomanplay_arrow
The cheer song “Daijoubu” is a gentle, encouraging track.
34Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku
Your AdventureOkazaki Taiikuplay_arrow
Okazaki Taiiku’s Pokémon anime theme song
35Zigzag Youth RoadSatō Kenta
Zigzag Youth RoadSatō Kentaplay_arrow
A rousing cheer song for a sentai hero
36Fighting pose, FlashmanKitahara Taku
Fighting pose, FlashmanKitahara Takuplay_arrow
An encouraging song that gives you courage—the ending theme of Flashman
37Full-Power KingFurukawa Takayuki
Full-Power KingFurukawa Takayukiplay_arrow
The King-Ohger theme song is by Takayuki Furukawa.
38Engine God Final Lap -Type Evolution-Takayoshi Tanimoto, Sister MAYO, Kenichiro Oishi
Engine God Final Lap -Type Evolution- Tanimoto Takayoshi, Sister MAYO, Kenichiro Oishiplay_arrow
Go-Onger Eve-of-Battle Cheer Song
39This star, this townShigetaka Takayama
This star, this town Naritaka Takayamaplay_arrow
Ending theme song of GoGoFive
40BirdmanSEKAI NO OWARI
BirdmanSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A famous song of courage and hope from SEKAI NO OWARI
41I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
An anthem of hope and positivity that makes you feel happy.
42With a barefoot heartKisamiryuu
With a barefoot heartKisamiryuuplay_arrow
The strength and kindness of a warrior who lives in harmony with nature
43IdeaHoshino Gen
IdeaHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino delivers courage with the theme song for 'Half, Blue.'
44Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s “Eikou no Kakehashi” is a song of hope.
45ultramarineYOASOBI
ultramarineYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI's 'Gunjou' is a song that gives you courage to pursue what you want to do.
46Hello SignalsAdo
Hello SignalsAdoplay_arrow
A song of hope and a new world sung by Ado
47One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
FUNKY’s single, a baseball cheer song that moved me
48Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's songs make me feel positive.
49Go for it!Urufuruzu
Go for it!Urufuruzuplay_arrow
Go for it! A cheer song that resonates in children's hearts
50Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
“Zenryoku Shōnen” is an inspiring song that cheers on student athletes in their club activities.
51At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
At all times.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
An uplifting anthem of hope for overcoming obstacles: a classic by Noriyuki Makihara
52RUNNERbakufū suranpu
RUNNERbakufū suranpuplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song with an appealingly powerful sound
53Let’s smileyonige
Let's smileyonigeplay_arrow
An uplifting cheer song that makes you feel energized just by listening
54I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s gentle classic lifts the heart
55RunLittle Glee Monster
RunLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster new cheer song
56A bouquet for meAdo
A bouquet for meAdoplay_arrow
Ado’s new song features themes of self-affirmation and gratitude
57Our Starting LineHIPPY
Our Starting LineHIPPYplay_arrow
An anthem of youth that cheers you on, giving you a push toward your dreams.
58Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An empowering song that sings of life's anxieties and courage
59Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuuplay_arrow
Takahashi Yu's uplifting, heartwarming songs
60It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE
It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
An exhilarating cheer song for an ekiden (long-distance relay race)
61together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
An anthem that encourages and conveys the importance of living positively
62Let’s sing a songDaiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
Let's sing a songDaiji MAN Burazāzu Bandoplay_arrow
Enrollment support song, Shin-chan ending theme
63DREAMERIkuta Rira
DREAMERIkuta Riraplay_arrow
Ikuta Lira releases a gentle encouragement song that warmly embraces the hearts of dream-chasing youth
64People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke
People and PeopleYugeda Kensukeplay_arrow
Warm music that sings about the importance of encounters
65Boyoyon March
Boyoyon March
Let’s turn setbacks into a spring and move forward!
66MORNING SUNEXILE B HAPPY
MORNING SUNEXILE B HAPPYplay_arrow
A song by EXILE B HAPPY that sings about the sunrise of hope
67superstarKetsumeishi
superstarKetsumeishiplay_arrow
The importance of letting hidden talents shine
68In the Blueikimonogakari
In the Blueikimonogakariplay_arrow
An inspiring song celebrating youth, friendship, and self-confidence
69To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand
To the Sun in the Palm of Your Handplay_arrow
A children's song that sings of the preciousness of life and of hope
70Heavy rotationAKB48
Heavy rotationAKB48play_arrow
An exhilarating, youth-filled pop song
71I am the strongest.Ado
I am the strongest.Adoplay_arrow
A cheer song that sings of dreams and hope
72IlluminationB’z
IlluminationB'zplay_arrow
Theme song of NHK’s morning drama: B’z’s gentle cheer song
73OtonokeCreepy Nuts
OtonokeCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Creepy Nuts’ Dandadan theme song
74A I U E O music ♬GReeeeN
A I U E O music ♬GReeeeNplay_arrow
A fun melody song that uses the Japanese syllabary
75Love MySelfIS:SUE
Love MySelfIS:SUEplay_arrow
A motivational song about believing in yourself
76Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
The opening song of Demon Slayer. It expresses a heart that doesn’t give up in the face of adversity.
77VertigoMAN WITH A MISSION
VertigoMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
Message of hope for the youth amid society’s chaos
78StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A cheer song that brings courage
79Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An anthem that gives you the courage to live positively
80Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE
Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Healing through gentle music that stays close to the heart
81winding roadNovelbright
winding roadNovelbrightplay_arrow
Novelbright’s cheering song, the courage to overcome hardships
82Opening DeclarationNovelbright
Opening DeclarationNovelbrightplay_arrow
A passionate message song that cheers on young people pursuing their dreams
83Critical HitRADWIMPS
Critical HitRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' youth-supporting rock song
84earnest desireSUPER BEAVER
earnest desireSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A famous song by SUPER BEAVER that sings about the importance of human relationships
85Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
86GONGWANIMA
GONGWANIMAplay_arrow
A rock song depicting challenges and the bonds of comrades
87SignalWANIMA
SignalWANIMAplay_arrow
A song full of courage and hope
88WINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners
WINNER! Gojuuger!Wiennersplay_arrow
Theme song for the 50th anniversary Super Sentai series
89PLAYERSYOASOBI
PLAYERSYOASOBIplay_arrow
Turning game memories into music with YOASOBI's new song
90FRIENDS!!!imase
FRIENDS!!!imaseplay_arrow
A youth song that sings of the bonds of friendship
91Helloyama × bocchiboromaru
Helloyama × bocchiboromaruplay_arrow
Cheering Song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru
92Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala
Kono Yubi Tomareyosugalaplay_arrow
An anthem that supports those facing setbacks and loneliness
93We are!kitadani hiroshi
We are!kitadani hiroshiplay_arrow
One Piece first opening theme
94Bring it on, spring.non
Bring it on, spring.nonplay_arrow
A rock number cheering on a new step forward
95A victorious smile with youUkasukaji
A victorious smile with youUkasukajiplay_arrow
A youthful song that sings of bonds with friends and the courage to take on challenges
96Heaven and HellOfufenbakku
Heaven and HellOfufenbakkuplay_arrow
The appeal of exhilarating classic songs perfect for sports days
97Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbāplay_arrow
A song that expresses the feelings of heartbreak in a lighthearted way
98Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutāplay_arrow
A song of courage to pursue one’s true self and move toward hope
99Rocky Themebirukonti
Rocky Themebirukontiplay_arrow
Rocky's theme song Effort and Growth
100William Tell OvertureRosshīni
William Tell OvertureRosshīniplay_arrow
A magnificent overture, marked by a powerful rhythm
101100% CourageHikaru GENJI
100% CourageHikaru GENJIplay_arrow
The cheering song of Nintama Rantarō that gives energy and courage
102Happinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
An uplifting, bright-guitar anthem cheering you on toward the future
103At any timeYugeda Kensuke
At any timeYugeda Kensukeplay_arrow
A gentle song that expresses gratitude at the milestone of turning ten
104One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzuplay_arrow
A youth-empowerment song. A track that cheers on the new school term.
105Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika
Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rikaplay_arrow
Singing the spirit of adventure with Rica Matsumoto’s powerful vocals
106To youShonan no Kaze
To youShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
A song by Shonan no Kaze that powerfully sings of parental love and support
107BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s anime theme song depicts a fiery challenge and bonds
108Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A song of courage and hope to help others
109Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it's embarrassing?Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A dynamic song that depicts a passionate page of youth
110Maru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.
Maru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.play_arrow
A heartwarming song with bright, uplifting lyrics
111Attract LightLuna fiito. yuaru
Attract LightLuna fiito. yuaruplay_arrow
For those troubled by dreams, Luna’s uplifting song
112Act! Addict! Actors!A3ders!
Act! Addict! Actors!A3ders!play_arrow
Cheering song for a rhythm unit in a mobile game
113365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
365 Days' Paper AirplaneAKB48play_arrow
The positive lyrics of AKB48 encourage children.
114I’m waiting for you.King&Prince
I'm waiting for you.King&Princeplay_arrow
Positive message! An uplifting cheer song
115To the futureKiroro
To the futureKiroroplay_arrow
The graduation song “To the Future” is a moving masterpiece.
116Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
One Piece opening theme song, a message of hope and courage
117migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A song whose chorus runs through the heart like migratory birds
118Feeling great!!mihimaru GT
Feeling great!!mihimaru GTplay_arrow
mihimaru GT's smash hit blows away everyday worries
119O flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuro
O flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuroplay_arrow
Sochi Olympic theme song, a song of courage and hope
120Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS
Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDSplay_arrow
Miho Nakayama and WANDS’ cheer song resonates in my heart.
121ultra soulB’z
ultra soulB'zplay_arrow
B’z’s Morning Power Song
122100% Courage
100% Courageplay_arrow
‘Courage 100%’ is an inspiring classic.
123MiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
A coming-of-age love song brought to you by a quartet of dentists
124A Little Love SongMONGOL800 (kaba by Amatsuki)
A Little Love SongMONGOL800 (kaba by Amatsuki)play_arrow
From Okinawa: MONGOL800’s heart-stirring classic
125dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE's positive morning song
126Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo
Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozoplay_arrow
New Pokémon anime theme song sings of the courage to embark on an adventure
127One Night CarnivalKishidan
One Night CarnivalKishidanplay_arrow
Kishidan’s hot and energetic cheer song
128Letter ~Dear fifteen-year-old you~Anjura Aki
Letter ~Dear fifteen-year-old you~Anjura Akiplay_arrow
Angela Aki’s youth message song
129Soul RevolutionSuperfly
Soul RevolutionSuperflyplay_arrow
An inspiring cheer song that teaches courage and confidence