Recommended cheering songs for men: classic and popular J-Pop tracks
These are all songs that have become classics by now! I’m sure they’re tracks you’ve heard before.
“I can’t do this anymore!” When you’re feeling that way, listening to these will definitely make you think, “I’ll try a little harder.” We’ve gathered only those kinds of songs! Give them a listen when you want to push yourself!
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Recommended cheer-up songs for men: Classic and popular J-Pop hits (91–100)
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
This is one of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s signature works, carrying a warm message of blessing to celebrate new beginnings.
Loved by many as an anthem cheering on those stepping onto life’s big stage, it’s a heartwarming piano folk ballad that gently stands by you and gives you the courage to move forward.
Released in September 1980, the song was born from the feeling of congratulating a friend on their wedding, then re-recorded in 1988 and became a major hit.
It also became familiar as the theme song for Kirin Lager Beer commercials in the 1990s.
It’s a powerful song of encouragement that stays close when you or your friends are at life’s milestones or starting anew, and when you need a lift yourself.
50%Ofisharu Higedan Dism
As a pep song dedicated to people who tend to push themselves too hard in modern society, Official HIGE DANDism’s gentle message strikes a chord.
It speaks to us with a grand, gospel-tinged sound, encouraging us to face forward at our own pace without overexerting ourselves.
Written as the theme song for the film Cells at Work! released in December 2024, the piece gives voice to those living in an era where endless competition is the norm.
It also harmonizes beautifully with the film’s worldview and its message of “taking care of your own body.” It’s best enjoyed while relaxing in front of a smart speaker.
When you want to soothe a tired mind and body, when you feel like treating yourself kindly, this song will surely be by your side.
YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA
Raise your fist—Yah yah yah! And one of the lyrics is so manly; in a good way, it’s a song overflowing with rugged masculinity.
It was the theme song for the drama “If You Turn Around, He’s There,” starring Yuji Oda.
Even now it’s loved by many, and no matter who you are, the chorus will get you hyped in an instant! Even if you’ve never heard it before, you’ll find yourself raising your fist without thinking—no doubt about it! If you’re a guy looking to really fire things up, this is the song I recommend.
One Night CarnivalKishidan
A song everyone can shout along to—One Night Carnival—there’s no way it wouldn’t get the crowd hyped.
The first time I heard it, I felt the concept and the choice of lyrics were fantastic, and I was moved by the phrases that, even while being playful, evoke genuine musical roots.
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
Many people probably think of this song as their wake-up tune.
It’s a track by the five-member rock band Aqua Timez.
It was released in 2006 as their major debut single and served as the theme song for the animated film “Brave Story.”
ultra soulB’z
An undeniable smash hit by B’z, one of Japan’s most iconic rock artists.
It’s a song every Japanese person has heard, and many choose it just to sing that famous phrase.
When it comes to cheer songs, this is the one that often gets named—widely known for its overwhelming popularity.
Age Age Every KnightDJ OZMA
A highly popular track by DJ OZMA.
It’s a song released solo by Sho Ayanokoji of Kishidan.
With a melody everyone’s heard before, you’ll find your body moving before you know it.
It’s also a karaoke staple sung in all kinds of situations as a hype-filled cheer song.