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)
For example, Hiro—just like you were.Takehara Pisutoru
An unusual talking blues in which almost the entire lyric is a stream of complaints about my late friend, Hiro.
From the listener’s perspective, it’s a rare kind of song that just keeps airing grievances about a complete stranger, yet as you listen, you get the feeling you’re the one being encouraged.
MiracleGReeeeN
Some of you may already have this as your go-to karaoke song.
It’s a track by GReeeeN, a somewhat unusual music group whose members are all dentists.
It was released in 2008 as their seventh single.
Since it was chosen as the entrance march for the 81st National High School Baseball Championship, it’s also a favorite among baseball fans.
If you sing it while reminiscing about your school days, it might even bring you to tears.
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.”
Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is a song by Official HIGE DANDism, a four-piece rock band from Shimane Prefecture.
It’s included on their third mini-album, Report, released in 2017.
With its brisk rhythm and refreshing vocals, it’s a wake-up song that gives you the energy to do your best throughout the day.
SUPER!!Fujifaburikku
It’s a song by the three-piece rock band Fujifabric.
It was released in 2016 as their 18th single.
The light, lively guitar sounds feel great.
The song celebrates the wonder of being alive.
It’s a refreshing guitar rock track, perfect for starting your day.