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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Cheering songs recommended for men: Japanese classics and popular tracks (121–130)
Blue Springback number
Born from the self-deprecating idea that to an ex-girlfriend they were nothing more than a “back number,” back number’s first-ever song breaking away from the theme of getting dumped.
Even if striving with all your might looks ridiculous, it sings of the way people who live full-throttle carry themselves.
It’s a track that seems to reflect the band’s own half-life of struggles since their indie days.
Uguiutakariyushi 58
“Ukui” means “to give” in the Okinawan dialect, so the song’s title means “A Song to Give.” It was composed to cheer on people who are chasing their dreams.
Because not everything in their youth was rosy, the words of Maekawa, the tattooed bass vocalist, carry a weight that hits home—distinct from the kind of easy, cookie-cutter pep songs that can be dashed off without much thought.
comic bandyonseikyu
The self-proclaimed “tear-jerking” comic band Su-xing-cyu’s new signature song.
Their biggest hallmark is lyrics that view things from a uniquely different angle than other artists, and despite the name “comic band,” the quality is so high that you can’t help but get fired up as you listen.
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
A massive hit by Shonan no Kaze that’s always chosen when you want to get the crowd going at karaoke.
Plenty of people start dancing as soon as they hear the chorus.
It’s highly recommended for waking yourself up.
Perfect for when you want to be high-energy from the morning.
Cheer-up songs recommended for men. Masterpieces and popular Japanese songs (131–140)
Young ManSaijō Hideki
Speaking of classic hype songs from the Showa era, this one by Hideki Saijo has to be it.
The choreography is famous too, and I think many people tried to imitate it.
It’s a masterpiece that unites the entire live venue, beloved by many to this day.
It’s a very uplifting and highly popular track.
Beyond that10-FEET
A killer tune by 10-FEET that ranks among the most electrifying at festivals.
It’s a track with the horsepower to drive you powerfully forward, to the point where you might get left behind if you’re not on your toes.
They’re neither up-and-comers nor old timers, but this song was created with the determination to reach just one step further—to stretch a hand toward that 10 feet ahead that feels within reach yet still elusive.
Endless JourneyMr.Children
A well-known Mr.
Children classic.
Released as their first single after a hiatus, it sold over one million CDs.
Its success broke the jinx that artists who take a break never score hits afterward.
It’s the kind of song that makes anyone feel energized—a true classic among classics.