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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Cheer-up songs recommended for men: Classic and popular Japanese hits (21–30)
Soul RevolutionSuperfly
A song that became well-known for its 2010 collaboration with the Japan national soccer team.
Fitting for sports, it’s a powerful track that drives on those who are giving their all.
It also actually collaborated with KONAMI’s game “Tales of Zestiria,” so it’s recognized even by people who aren’t into sports.
Golden LionNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
This is a rock number by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, brimming with surging energy.
Released as a single in December 2004, it was also featured in a commercial for Kyocera’s au mobile phone “A1403K.” The dynamic visuals of Nagabuchi himself sprinting in the ad paired with the song’s sense of speed likely left a lasting impression on many.
The lyrics portray a valiant beast baring its fangs and facing a ravaged world with a trembling soul, awakening the wildness that sleeps in the listener’s heart.
The coupling track includes audio from the legendary all-night live concert on Sakurajima, and the work as a whole radiates tremendous heat.
When you want to break through the status quo or need courage to take a new step, listening to it might give you a powerful push forward.
Recommended cheer-up songs for men: Classic and popular Japanese hits (31–40)
REDB’z
Many of you may remember it as a soul-stirring anthem created for a single athlete.
It is said that B’z produced the song at the direct request of pitcher Hiroki Kuroda when he returned to the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Its austere message, mirroring the figure of a pitcher battling alone on the mound, strikes a chord.
The lyrics embody a strong will to avoid the easy path, blame no one, and maintain strict self-discipline, powerfully pushing listeners forward.
Released as a single in June 2015, the song fired up stadiums and was also used as the theme for a television program.
The record it set—becoming B’z’s 48th consecutive No.
1 single—speaks to its immense popularity.
It’s a passionate track you’ll want to play to fire yourself up when taking on a major goal.
GO!!!FLOW
An ultra-energetic mixture rock track with soul-shaking twin vocals exploding onto the scene! Many of you probably listened to it obsessively when it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Naruto.
Released in April 2004 as FLOW’s fourth major single, this smash hit spent three consecutive weeks in the top 10 of the Oricon charts.
Riding a breakneck, exhilarating sound, its fiery message—don’t rely on someone else’s map; carve out your own future with your own hands—ignites the smoldering passion in your heart.
It’s the ultimate fight song that floods you with limitless courage and power when you’re about to start a new challenge or face a towering wall.
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
It’s a song that blends a heart-wrenching sense of longing with the strength to rise again and again.
This work portrays someone who, battered and bruised, holds the bond with their friends close to their heart, defies fate, and vows revenge.
Released in May 2021, the track is the theme song for the hugely popular TV anime Tokyo Revengers, so many of you may have heard it.
Its musical boldness was highly praised, earning the “Video of the Year” at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
When you’re taking on a challenge and feel like your spirit might break, listening to it will surely give you a strong push forward.
Power VolunteerOfisharu Higedan Dism
This work gently gives a push to anyone starting anew.
Released in April 2020, the song is well known as the theme for Asahi Soft Drinks’ “Calpis Water” commercial and was later included on the album Editorial.
The lyrics convey a mix of anticipation and a touch of anxiety about a new chapter, carried by a fresh, vibrant melody that truly resonates.
It feels like writing your first hope on the blank page of the future, capturing that sense of resolve.
It’s a perfect cheer song for spring, when life often changes, or whenever you’re taking on a new challenge.
Happinessarashi
It’s an uplifting anthem whose message—keep looking ahead and seize the future with your own two feet—truly resonates.
The bright guitar sound and exhilarating brass arrangement energize listeners.
Released as an Arashi single in September 2007, it was also used as the theme song for the drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari.” It’s a recommended track for anyone feeling anxious about a new chapter in life or wanting to take a step toward their dreams.
As you listen, you’ll find the courage to boldly move forward welling up inside you.