[A Life-Affirming Anthem] An Encouraging Song to Cheer You On
Life is a story you create yourself, with you as the main character.
There’s no single right answer.
That’s why, no matter how hard you’re trying in your own way, there will be days when you ask yourself, “Is it really okay to keep going like this?”
Some of you might also feel a vague anxiety about the future.
In this article, we’ll introduce “songs that cheer you on in life” to send encouragement to anyone struggling.
When you feel like “I can’t keep going” or “I want someone to give me a push,” please give them a listen.
You’ll surely regain a positive mindset.
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[Songs to Cheer on Life] Encouraging Anthems to Send Cheers to You Who Are Doing Your Best (31–40)
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This work strikes the heart with its delicate emotions, striving to move forward despite inner pain.
It’s sung by Rokudenashi, a project featuring Ninjin-san on vocals.
The lyrics and composition were created by Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura.
Released for streaming in April 2024 and as a CD single in June of the same year, the song was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “Where Does the Doomsday Train Go?” and peaked at No.
30 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It gently stays close to a conflicted heart—one torn between the frustration of not becoming your ideal self, the loneliness of being alone, and the pain of being with someone.
When you feel stopped in your tracks by partings or regret, why not listen quietly?
We areONE OK ROCK
It gained attention after being chosen as the theme song for NHK’s soccer coverage, and it was also performed at “18-sai,” a festival where 1,000 eighteen-year-olds from across the country gather to collaborate with famous artists.
It’s a song that seems to carry a message to young people: don’t be crushed by pressure from adults or by the environment around you, moving forward isn’t something to fear.
Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS
How often do you get cheered on with a super straightforward “Do your best!!”? Maybe it happened when we were students, but as we get older, it becomes rarer to be encouraged that directly, right? And for the person cheering, I don’t think “Do your best!!” is something you can just toss out lightly.
But THE BLUE HEARTS don’t sweat those little details—they cheer you on with everything they’ve got.
That’s what’s so wonderful about them! It gives you the unconditional strength to take one more step forward!
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It’s a rousing anthem whose powerful, life-giving vocals and warm, embracing melodies resonate deep in the heart.
It gently paints the strength to overcome any hardship and the hopeful future that awaits beyond.
The lyrics, which speak to the new vistas revealed through painful experiences and the importance of moving forward step by step, stay close to the listener and give them courage.
Ayaka’s 13th single was newly written in June 2014 as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako and Anne.” This work is an encouraging message song that speaks to everyone standing at a crossroads in life, feeling anxiety or uncertainty.
It’s a track we especially hope will reach those taking a new step forward or harboring vague worries about the future.
Remaining unawarerokudenashi
The delicate piano sound, as if gently scooping up everyday moments of uncertainty and feelings that can’t be put into words, leaves a strong impression.
This work is sung by Rokudenashi, a project centered around the vocalist Ninjin.
Released in June 2022, the song was written and composed by the Vocaloid producer MIMI.
A melody that feels like it might softly fade away overlaps with a voice brimming with transparency, quietly staying close to the listener’s heart.
It’s moving in the way it portrays a world view of aching desire—the frustration of wanting to change the status quo but being unable to move, and the longing for someone’s kindness.
It feels as if it tells you, “It’s okay to be your ambiguous self,” offering a sense of salvation.
It’s a song I especially want you to hear when you’re anxious and can’t quite take that first step.
[Cheering Songs for Life] Encouraging Anthems to Send Support to You Who Are Doing Your Best (41–50)
Exclusive fighter≠ME
Looking for a sharp, powerful message song that feels like battling your inner self? Produced by Rino Sashihara, idol group ≠ME released their 11th single in December 2025.
It stands apart from the sparkly themes of love and youth, portraying a dance tune about confronting the exclusionary feelings within and breaking out of your shell.
Set to Ryo Miyazaki’s edgy beats, center Nanaka Tomita delivers a must-see, commanding performance.
Following their 1st album, “Springtime In You,” it deepens and showcases the group’s world-building.
Give it a listen when you want to change yourself or break through the status quo—you’re sure to find the courage to move forward.
THANXWANIMA
As the title suggests, this is a song in which WANIMA wholeheartedly conveys a straightforward sense of gratitude.
Its powerful band sound lifts your spirits, clearly expressing hope for the future and the courage to move forward.
The band has described it as a song themed around taking on new challenges, and it not only faces one’s own feelings but also vividly portrays the strength of those who supported those challenges.
It’s the kind of track whose speed and power blow away any anxieties about stepping into the future.
