Uplifting songs you want children to hear. Energizing songs that support the heart.
Here are some recommended songs for when you want to boost your spirits!
We’ve picked mainly popular J-pop and anime songs that kids love.
Give them a listen when you’re feeling down, want to push yourself, or need to get pumped up.
From upbeat tracks to gentle songs that soothe the heart, we’ve gathered a range—so you’re sure to find at least one song that can support you.
Let’s recharge with the power of music!
It’s also great to listen together with friends or family who love music!
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Uplifting songs you’ll want your kids to hear. Energizing songs that support the heart (21–30)
Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku

This is the theme song for the anime Pokémon Sun & Moon by singer-songwriter Taiiku Okazaki.
It was used as the opening theme starting in October 2018, and Okazaki also performed the ending theme, which drew a lot of attention.
The classic, high-energy pop tune pairs perfectly with his familiar, easy-to-listen-to vocals.
The lyrics affirm that gaining experience—even getting sunburned or dirtying your clothes—becomes part of who you are, and they give you the courage to step into the unknown.
It’s a track brimming with positive energy that powerfully cheers on those who keep chasing their dreams, even if they’re clumsy or awkward.
It’s a hugely popular anime song that will surely give you a push when you’re starting a new challenge or feeling a bit down.
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.
Uplifting songs you want children to hear. Encouraging songs that support the heart (31–40)
Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman

This is a heartwarming encouragement song by Berry Goodman that aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” from December 2024 to January 2025.
The powerful melodies and warm lyrics woven by the trio offer support to those who feel their efforts go unrewarded.
Highlighting not only those who shine on center stage but also the importance of those who support them behind the scenes, the song is also included on the album “Thank You.” Accompanied by Reiko Yokosuka’s delicate animation using washi paper and watercolor, it captured the hearts of many viewers.
It’s a moving track that gently pushes forward people facing hardships or working hard out of the spotlight.
rainbow-coloredayaka

It was released in 2014 as Ayaka’s 13th single.
The lyrics and music were written by Ayaka, and it was newly composed as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Hanako to Anne.
It reached No.
8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and is a hopeful song that is also sung at events such as kindergarten graduation ceremonies.
To the children’s futureKetsumeishi

This song is imbued with deep love for children and a wish for their brilliant future.
It poses the question of what we, as parents and as members of society, can pass on to the next generation.
It is also a grand prayer for a future so happy it surpasses our imagination.
Released in June 2008, the track was featured in a corporate commercial for Mizuho Financial Group and was also included on the acclaimed album “Ketsunopolis 6.” It is a song meant to be delivered to the young people who will carry the future.
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

It was released in 2014 as the 13th single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.
The song was used as the 2014 campaign song for TCK (Tokyo City Keiba), with ELLY in charge of the choreography.
The “Running Man” dance performed by all the members during the instrumental break became a hot topic and the song was a major hit.
It was a track that people of all ages, from children to adults, imitated.
OLA!!yuzu

Released in 2015 as Yuzu’s 42nd single, this song was used as the theme for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: My Moving Story! Cactus Large Attack!.
It has a Latin flavor, and its title is a play on Shin-chan’s first-person pronoun “Ora” and the Spanish word “Hola,” meaning “hello,” reflecting the film’s Mexican setting.


