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 want children to hear. Encouraging songs that support the heart (31–40)
The reason for deep breathingAqua Timez
A vitality-filled cheering song.
Aqua Timez’s powerful sound is packed with an uplifting message that nudges you to take a step toward tomorrow.
The road toward dreams and goals may be steep, but by taking a deep breath and facing yourself, new courage wells up again.
Gently singing about such subtle shifts of the heart, it soothes listeners across generations, from children to adults.
Broadcast from February to March 2025, this work delivers even deeper emotion together with visuals created by active university student and animation artist Hirohisa Sakimura.
The message performed by the reunited Aqua Timez will quietly give a push to anyone striving to live each day to the fullest.
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
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.
A lovely Sunday ~Gyu Gyu Good Day!~Ashida Mana
Upbeat pop tunes really lift your spirits, don’t they? This is the debut single by Mana Ashida, who’s active as an actress and TV personality, released in 2011.
It’s a wonderful piece packed with cuteness and brightness.
Since the song features lots of sound effects and onomatopoeia, even very young children who don’t understand many words yet can enjoy it.
Be sure to listen while copying the choreography.
It’s also a great pick to get everyone hyped at karaoke.
Headlong MarchKanjani∞
It was released in 2014 as Kanjani Eight’s 31st single.
The song was used as the theme for the TV drama Jigoku Sensei Nube, starring group member Ryuhei Maruyama, and its lyrics are very positive.
It’s a track that can energize kids, of course, but it also lifts the spirits of the adults listening with them.
Uplifting songs you want children to listen to. Encouraging songs that support the heart (41–50)
A bouquet for meAdo
This is a hopeful pop song about the importance of facing forward.
HoneyWorks’ refreshing melody and Ado’s powerful yet delicate vocals blend beautifully.
Its warm message—encouraging us to face our daily experiences and emotions and build self-esteem—resonates deeply.
Chosen as the new commercial song for Coca-Cola’s canned coffee brand “Georgia” in March 2025, this track warmly supports a step toward a bright future, cherishing small joys and feelings of gratitude.
Let’s sing a songDaiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
A heartwarming message that gently embraces the anxieties and hopes of starting school is woven into the melody by DaijiMAN Brothers Band.
Brimming with the wish “May you be happy,” the song’s arrangement, which supports those taking a new step forward, is also memorable.
Released in April 1992 and cherished as the first ending theme of the TV Asahi anime Crayon Shin-chan, this track became a hit second only to the band’s signature song Sore ga Daiji, and is included on the album GOLDEN☆BEST DaijiMAN Brothers Band.
It’s a perfect choice as BGM for entrance ceremonies and preparation for starting school, as well as an encouraging anthem that gives a gentle push to children who feel anxious about school life.