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 listen to. Encouraging songs that support the heart (41–50)
GUTS !arashi
Released in 2014 as Arashi’s 43rd single.
It was used as the theme song for the NTV Saturday drama “Even If You’re Weak, You Can Win: Mr.
Aoshi and the Clumsy High School Ballplayers’ Ambition,” starring member Kazunari Ninomiya.
The single topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and it was performed as the White Team’s finale at the 2014 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
Let’s smileyonige
This is a song that makes you feel happy, as if your luck might improve just by listening to it.
Since it was used as the CM song for au’s “Santaro Series,” which aired from December 2017, many of you have probably heard it.
This work is a yonige-style cheer song that combines the kindness of saying you don’t have to force a smile with the strength to keep looking forward.
Based on an American folk song, its familiar melody gently soaks into the heart.
When you’re feeling down or low on energy, it will quietly give you a nudge forward—a little charm to carry with you.
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
This is a song that reminds you of the innocent dreams of childhood.
The story, depicted through Vaundy’s unique worldview, resonates deeply alongside its energetic sound.
The protagonist’s attempt to reclaim a fading passion through the song of someone dear is striking, and it gives courage to those who listen.
Included on the May 2020 album “strobo,” the track was also featured in a Maruha Nichiro commercial, and after its performance at the 2022 Kouhaku Uta Gassen, it became beloved by many.
In 2023, it topped the annual karaoke rankings, and with its upbeat, live-ready feel, it’s the perfect song for anyone looking to get pumped up together at school events or class performances.
Dear, boyHump Back
This is Hump Back’s major-label debut song, an anthem that sings of challenging your dreams and holding onto hope.
With a powerful sound and lyrics that resonate, it gently gives a warm push to those facing setbacks and anxieties.
Created with thoughts of the bandmates from their high school days, the track was featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “BUZZ RHYTHM 02” in June 2018 and as the theme song for Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting’s coverage of the 102nd National High School Baseball Championship Kumamoto Tournament, capturing the hearts of many.
If you listen to it in moments when life in a new environment wears you down, or during times when motivation is hard to find, you’ll feel the energy to face tomorrow welling up inside.
WINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners
Its powerful message, which encourages listeners and unleashes individuality, is sure to strike a chord.
Selected as the opening theme for the Super Sentai series’ 50th anniversary work, “Number One Sentai Gojuger,” airing from February 2025, this song shakes the soul with its energetic sound and the passionate feelings woven into its lyrics.
Give it a listen, and both kids and adults alike will feel the strength to face tomorrow welling up inside!
Helloyama × bocchiboromaru
A perfect pick for elementary schoolers looking for music that makes their hearts dance with the arrival of spring is the collaboration song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru! Released in October 2023 and chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon, this track brims with lively energy that seems to symbolize fresh new beginnings in spring.
Through the two artists, the affection and growth they’ve felt through Pokémon are warmly expressed, and their personal episodes spark children’s imaginations.
Its bright, positive message and melody will encourage kids to take their first steps forward under the spring sunshine.
room for growthCreepy Nuts
This song by Creepy Nuts explores the timeless theme of growth, skillfully weaving together elements of hip-hop and pop.
It captures the struggles and confusion of becoming an adult, as well as the hope for limitless possibilities, resonating with a light, upbeat rhythm.
Included on the album “Case,” released in September 2021, it was also chosen as a cheer song for professional baseball.
The chorus delivers a powerful, positive message that inspires the courage to keep growing.
Give it a listen when you want to cheer on hardworking kids or reflect on your own personal growth.