Recommended cheering songs for men: classic and popular J-Pop tracks

Kaikai KitanEVE

Kaikai Kitan – Eve MV

This is a song by Eve with lyrics that seem to tell the story of humanity’s mysterious endeavors and an impressive, fast-paced sound.

Its unique worldview—dark yet infused with hope—gives you the courage to keep facing yourself.

Released in October 2020, the track was chosen as the opening theme for the first season of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen and has surpassed 400 million streams.

Seamlessly fused with the anime’s world, this piece will surely give you a gentle push when you feel like you’re losing your sense of self, when you’re lost, or when you’ve come to a standstill.

UniqueAARON

AARON – Unique (Official Music Video)

This song is also the theme for the drama “Isn’t That a Rip-Off?”—and I always look forward to Kyoko Yoshine’s slightly spacey, soft-hearted character in it.

It’s also the debut track from the artist AARON—pronounced “Aaron.” Even when unexpected rain falls or your IC card won’t work and you feel a bit down, the song embraces a positive mindset that sees those moments as “unique.” The lyrics brim with energy to keep moving forward day by day, and there’s so much to relate to.

As you listen on, elements of a love song blend in, and that subtle touch is great too.

It’s a track that leads to a happy ending—one I’d love for you to play when you need a boost.

sonetACIDMAN

ACIDMAN – sonet Music Video (WOWOW “W Series Drama: Golden Kamuy — Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoner Competition Arc” Final Episode Ending Theme)

Within its grand melody, this song holds both the resolve to live boldly and a gentle tenderness.

Set against the vast nature of Hokkaido, it portrays life’s joys and sorrows through the moon and stars shining in the night sky, and the falling rain and snow.

Along the journey of chasing dreams, it leaves a deep afterglow that quietly speaks to the importance of living true to oneself.

The track was pre-released by ACIDMAN in December 2024, with the CD following in January 2025.

Chosen as the ending theme for the final episode of WOWOW’s drama “Renzoku Drama W Golden Kamuy — Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoner Contest Arc,” it is also complemented by striking footage shot on location in Hokkaido by film director Shigeaki Kubo.

When you stand at a crossroads in life or face an important decision, this is a song that will stay close to your heart.

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A high-energy rock number grabs your heart in an instant.

Released in December 2024, this track was chosen as the theme song for New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s event “WRESTLE KINGDOM 19 in Tokyo Dome.” It’s a high-octane work that fuses lightning-fast guitar cutting with powerful drums.

The lyrics convey a strong resolve to overcome adversity and take flight into a new world, capturing the primal emotion that pro wrestling evokes.

When you need courage in the face of a challenge, this song will set your heart ablaze.

In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA

[MV] In the Sun and Dust / CHAGE and ASKA

A powerful pop number that captures the sparkle of youth and the struggles of life.

Released as a single by CHAGE and ASKA in January 1991, this work warmly portrays young people who carry dreams and hopes while confronting a reality that doesn’t go their way.

Its lyrics, interweaving the joy and poignancy of living, leave an even deeper impression through a beautiful, resonant melody and effective use of synthesizers.

Chosen as a re-cut single from the album “SEE YA,” it gained wide support after being featured in a Nissin Foods commercial and as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s program “TIME3.” When you feel overwhelmed by work and daily life and want to pause to face your own heart, this song will be there to gently stay by your side.

My WayDef Tech

Def Tech – My Way【Official Music Video】

This song passionately sings about the importance of walking your own path.

It conveys a powerful determination to keep moving toward lofty ideals while staying grounded, offering strong encouragement to listeners.

The warmly enveloping melody and its positive message blend beautifully.

Featured on the album “Def Tech,” released in January 2005, the track garnered numerous tie-ins, including a Yokohama Tires commercial song, a theme song for high school baseball, and an insert song for the film “Crows Zero II.” Def Tech’s signature Jawaiian reggae sound will be a reliable companion when you need the courage to chase your dreams or a boost to fire yourself up.

SHOOTING STARF-BLOOD

F-BLOOD – SHOOTING STAR［Official Video］

A gemlike rock ballad that gently sings a grand message brimming with dreams and hope.

The brother duo F-BLOOD weaves warm, encouraging vocals and a powerful band sound that resonates deep in the heart.

Universal themes are carefully depicted, such as the presence of love along a lonely journey of self-discovery and a positive attitude toward failures and setbacks in life.

Released in January 1998, the song was chosen as NHK’s broadcast theme for the Nagano Winter Olympics that same year, moving many listeners.

It is also included on the album “F-BLOOD” and has remained a key piece in their subsequent nationwide tours.

Highly recommended for those about to take a new step forward or when you want to cheer on someone striving toward an important goal.