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)
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
This is an uplifting anthem filled with hope, set in a grand fantasy world that likens life to an adventure.
SEKAI NO OWARI’s symphonic sound, combined with synthesizers and electronic elements, clearly conveys the courage to face hardships without losing sight of one’s mission or goals.
Released in May 2013, the song was used as the theme for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!!.
When you want to overcome difficulties and move forward, this song is sure to give children a supportive push.
Uplifting songs you want children to hear. Energizing songs that support the heart (51–60)
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.
Kamikaze ExpressTakuto × Miyakawa-kun
Released in 2018 as the first collaboration single by Takuto × Miyakawa-kun.
Used as the ending theme for the TV anime Detective Conan, the song is an energetic, fast-paced track that carries the feelings of “charging ahead into an unseen future” and “believing anything is possible from here on out.”
Maru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.
This catchy song, sprinkled with bright, upbeat wordplay and rhythmic onomatopoeia, is a heartwarming track that gently embraces children’s growth and everyday joys.
Its simple, easy-to-remember melody and lyrics depicting familiar happiness resonate honestly with listeners.
Released in May 2011 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Marumo no Okite,” it marked the debut of Kaoru to Tomoki, Tamani Mook.
It reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and also earned a spot in that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
With choreography everyone can enjoy and adorable vocals, it’s the perfect song not only as a cheer tune for sports days and athletic meets, but also for school events and any occasion where people want to get energized together.
To youShonan no Kaze
It’s a song in which Shonan no Kaze powerfully sings a message of encouragement from parent to child.
The blend of gentle sounds and powerful vocals conveys a resolve to move forward and gives a comforting push from behind.
It portrays the broad figure of a parent who empathizes with their child’s shifting emotions and supports them in various ways.
More than just depicting parents encouraging their children, it’s a song that seems to empower anyone facing obstacles.
The animation for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” is another highlight, uniquely depicting the strong father figure embodied in the song through the muscles he wears like a garment.
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!
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
A masterful song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that delicately portrays the radiance and anxieties of youth, as well as the conflicts we carry while growing up.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing on TV Tokyo in April 2024, this piece gently embraces the memories accumulated as time passes and the feelings of confronting the unease hidden in everyday life.
Its refreshingly youthful guitar sound and clear, transparent vocals resonate with listeners’ hearts and give them courage.
It won the 66th Japan Record Award, marking the band’s first-ever back-to-back victory.
When you feel lost or anxious, or when you wish someone would give you a push forward, give it a listen.
You’ll surely find a budding feeling of cherishing yourself.