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 Japanese tracks (101–110)
Saints of MoonlightKuwata Keisuke
A solo song by Keisuke Kuwata, the vocalist of Southern All Stars, one of Japan’s most iconic bands.
The lyrics express the fragility of adulthood.
It’s an empowering anthem for grown-ups, soothing the sense of loss over things left behind after growing up, as well as the bittersweet value and emptiness of what we’ve gained.
At any timeMakihara Noriyuki
A signature song by artist Noriyuki Makihara, who has many hit tracks, released on June 10, 1991 by WEA MUSIC as his third single.
Even many years after its release, it remains a go-to motivational anthem that many people sing at karaoke.
It is also known for having numerous artist covers.
Nihon no Mikata – I Came Because It’s NevadaYajima Biyōshitsu
A hit song sung in skit costumes by the superstar comedy duo Tunnels and Show Ayanocozey of Kishidan, sparked by a variety show.
Tunnels, who have many hits as artists, deliver a cheer song that lifts your spirits and makes you realize things you might not notice while living in Japan.
crimsonX JAPAN
This is a signature song by X JAPAN, one of Japan’s most iconic bands.
Toshi, their indisputable high-tenor vocalist… the pitch is so high that even some women, let alone men, might find it hard to sing.
But don’t worry—if you belt it out without overthinking it, the energy will naturally rise and everyone will get into it! The quiet intro is quite long—just under two minutes—so for large-group karaoke, choosing the intro-cut version will probably go over well.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
When it comes to hype songs, the first one that comes to mind is Golden Bomber’s “Memeshikute.” It’s a karaoke classic now, and as soon as it starts playing, everyone there gets cheerfully wild and starts moving around—it’s an amazing song that instantly changes the atmosphere of the place.