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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!

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.

Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman

Berry Goodman “Become the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves” Music Video (NHK ‘Minna no Uta’ December 2024–January 2025)
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.

Uplifting songs you want children to hear. Encouraging songs that support the heart (31–40)

Everybody, good job!M!LK

M!LK – Everybody Good Job! (Official Music Video)
Everybody, good job!M!LK

A heartwarming cheer song has arrived.

Released by M!LK in October 2024, this work carries a powerful message that blows away the fatigue and hardships we feel in everyday life.

With lyrics that give you a push, saying “It’ll work out somehow,” and a rhythmic melody, it stands out.

Built on a dance-pop foundation with a bright sound, it’s something people of all ages can enjoy.

Listen to it when you’re feeling down or need a boost, and it’s sure to lift your spirits! It’s a piece brimming with the bright, energetic vibe that’s so characteristic of M!LK as they celebrate their 10th anniversary.

Family partykyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Family Party (Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Family Party) Official Music Video
Family partykyarī pamyu pamyu

It was released in 2014 as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s ninth single.

The song was written specifically as the theme for the movie Crayon Shin-chan: Serious Battle! Robot Dad Strikes Back, and, in keeping with the film’s concept, it centers on the theme of “family bonds.” It’s a track that listeners of all ages can enjoy.

Joyfulikimonogakari

It was released in 2009 as Ikimono-gakari’s 15th single.

The song was created for Ezaki Glico’s Pocky TV commercial, and it’s very pop, focusing on the fun sound of the lyrics rather than their meaning.

It’s also a song that really hypes up live shows and gives you energy.

R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video
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.

Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu

Yu Takahashi has many songs that give you the strength to keep going when times are tough and help you stay positive.

This track is exactly one of those: it conveys, in a straightforward way, that smiles are a universal language that transcends linguistic barriers.

The hope that one person’s smile will inspire another’s, creating a happy chain that spreads across the world, really resonates.

Released in February 2011 as Takahashi’s third single, this song became widely loved as the CM song for Tokyo Metro’s “TOKYO HEART.” For some reason, Yu Takahashi’s music brings a deep sense of reassurance—it makes you feel like you have an unfailing ally.

Listening to it gives you that comforting feeling, like a dose of nourishment for the heart—an empowering number.