An uplifting anthem of love and courage. Recommended classics and popular songs that boost your spirits.

StrongestYuuri

“The Strongest” band session ver.

An uplifting cheer song that inspires the drive to move forward with strength! This piece was chosen as the opening theme for cour 2 of Season 7 of the TV anime My Hero Academia.

Yuuri’s energetic vocals fuse with the band’s sound to give listeners a powerful push.

It carries messages of courage to keep standing up without giving up, and the strength to believe in yourself and move forward—resonating deeply with those facing setbacks or hardship.

It’s the perfect track before an important game or showdown, when taking a new step, or whenever you want to fire yourself up.

Peter PanYuuri

Yuuri “Peter Pan” Official Music Video (Full)

This is a moving song that expresses a steadfast resolve to chase one’s dreams.

It brilliantly captures the strength to stand by one’s convictions despite social criticism and the purity to envision ideals free from conventions.

Written and composed by Yuuri, this J-pop rock track is marked by a funky backing and a powerful vocal performance.

Since its digital-only release in August 2020, it has resonated with many listeners, and starting in April 2021 it was also used as a corporate commercial song by DIP Corporation.

It’s a track that gently encourages those who want to keep pursuing their dreams and those seeking a path that’s true to themselves.

Zankyo SankaAimer

Aimer「Zankyosanka」MUSIC VIDEO（Demon Slayer:Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Theme Song）

This song blends a powerful vocal performance with a grand, expansive sound.

It carries a determination to overcome past pain and inner conflict and move toward the future, deeply stirring the hearts of listeners.

Released digitally in December 2021, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc, earning high praise as a work in which Aimer’s vocal prowess and the anime’s worldview harmonize beautifully.

It’s a track I want you to hear if you’re standing at a crossroads in life, feeling lost or anxious.

It stays close to your resolve to face forward and gives you the courage to take a new step.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE – StaRt

A captivating track featuring a bright pop-rock sound filled with positivity and confidence.

Released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in July 2015, this song is packed with youthful, energetic sound and a message brimming with hope.

Its exhilarating guitar riffs and catchy melodies encourage the pursuit of happiness and the courage to take new steps forward.

Chosen for Kao Merit’s commercial and as the theme song for Fuji TV’s show “Cho Hamaru! Bakusho Chara Parade,” it captured the hearts of many listeners.

It’s an uplifting anthem perfect for moments when you want to reflect on yourself or resolve to take on a new challenge.

Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Highest Altitude”

This is a song by SEKAI NO OWARI, written as the theme song for the TV anime One Piece and released as a digital-only single on September 17, 2023.

Many listeners were likely encouraged by its lyrics, which say, “The painful things are already in the past—though you may feel like giving up, summon your courage and keep moving forward.” Ranking high among the most popular One Piece theme songs of all time, this track is an inspiring anthem that can prompt action for those who are afraid to move on because they’re caught up in past failures or who just need the courage to take the first step.

from hereSixTONES

SixTONES – From Here [YouTube ver.]

Even if life is ordinary, let’s keep looking forward and moving ahead without giving up.

That passionate message stands out in SixTONES’ track.

Released in June 2023, the song fuses hip-hop and breakbeats into a powerful sound, over which all six members deliver heartfelt rap verses.

Chosen as the theme song for the NTV Sunday drama “However, There Is Passion,” it topped the Oricon weekly singles chart.

The music video became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million views in September 2023.

When you feel like stopping in front of a wall, listening to this song will surely give you the courage to take a new step.

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Neguse. “My Dress” Official Music Video (TV Anime “Medalist” Ending Theme Song)

A pop and powerful song filled with hope that resonates with anyone chasing their dreams.

Set against the world of figure skating, it portrays the passion and inner conflicts of those striving for shining glory, all carried by a brisk, uplifting rhythm.

Chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Medalist starting in January 2025, the track mirrors the anime’s worldview while capturing the protagonists as they keep pushing their limits.

Serving as the ending theme for a TV anime is Neguse’s first-ever endeavor.

When you’re giving your all toward your goal but feel down because the results aren’t what you hoped for, this song is sure to be a reassuring ally.