Blow away the May blues! Cheer songs and feel-good tunes to listen to in May
May is when the new lifestyle finally starts to settle down a bit, isn’t it?
With the first long holiday of the new fiscal year behind us, many people may find it hard to get motivated due to a mix of getting used to things and feeling a little worn out.
That’s probably the May blues!
In this article, we’ll introduce uplifting Japanese songs we recommend to anyone struggling with the May blues.
We’ve selected a wide range—from tracks that instantly boost your mood to songs that soothe a tired heart—so if you tend to fall into negative thinking during May, be sure to check these out!
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Blow Away the May Blues! Cheer and Energizing Songs to Hear in May (71–80)
Rolling DaysWANIMA
A youthful rock tune that captures the quiet of early morning and the restlessness within.
WANIMA powerfully conveys young people’s anxieties, conflicts, and their strong determination to move forward, riding on a brisk, fast-paced melody.
It’s a warm song that feels like a close friend walking beside you—comforting troubled hearts and cheering them on.
Created as an anthem for high school students devoted to their clubs and studies and released in August 2024, this track gently supports those feeling tense or uneasy in new environments, as well as anyone striving toward their dreams.
Before the departureWANIMA
This is the sixth digital-only single by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto known for their positive, straightforward lyrics and beautiful choral work.
The song was selected as the theme for “Fight! Kyushu,” a project launched by the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to support disaster recovery from the Kumamoto–Oita earthquakes.
Its powerful message and fast-paced rock sound really get you fired up.
As a new member of the workforce, you may face more situations that don’t go as planned and struggle with the gap between ideals and reality, but this track delivers the kind of energy that can blow away that stress.
It’s a refreshing rock tune that lifts your spirits and keeps you moving forward when you feel like you’re about to break.
It’s okaywacci
This is a heartwarming medium-tempo ballad by wacci that gently conveys the importance of embracing both tears and smiles as the colors of life.
Written and composed by member Yohei Hashiguchi, it carefully weaves the deep feelings embedded in the everyday phrase “daijoubu” (“It’s okay”).
Released in August 2015, the song was used as the theme for the TBS drama 37.5°C no Namida.
While life presents many challenges, it reminds us that the process of overcoming them and growing is itself an irreplaceable time.
It’s a warm song that offers sincere words of encouragement to those who may feel ashamed of showing vulnerability or tend to carry burdens alone.
Blow away the May blues! Cheer and energy songs to listen to in May (81–90)
Again 2yuzu
It’s a very Yuzu-like work with uplifting lyrics and an irresistible sense of exhilaration.
It lifts you up when you’re feeling down or lonely in a new phase of life.
If you want a refreshing boost, don’t miss it!
It’s fine.Urufuruzu
The four-piece rock band Ulfuls, known for their emotional yet funky songs and unvarnished messages, delivers their 25th single.
The track was created to celebrate the return of band member John B.
Chopper, and it has been featured across multiple shows, from variety programs to documentaries.
With a chorus-like energy that feels as if it never lets up and lyrics that keep affirming you, it’s a number that may soothe the hearts of new working adults who are feeling their way through daily tasks.
It’s a rock tune that lightens a stressed mind and gives you a push to stay true to yourself—even when you feel like you’ve got nothing.
It’s great to be human.gagaga supi
A cover of “Ningen tte ii na,” the ending theme from the well-known ‘Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi.’ It’s sung by GaGaGa SP in their signature style.
Even if your new life isn’t going as planned, this song will help you shrug it off and think, “That’s just being human.”
New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
This is a SAKANACTION classic that captures a forward-looking spirit eager to keep adventuring, delivered through a poppy melody and indie rock sound.
Blending retro synthesizers with fresh guitar tones, the track opened a new era in the music scene the moment it was released.
Dropping in September 2015, it gained attention as the theme song for the film “Bakuman.” The relatable lyrics depict the joy and struggle of creation, and the music video—featuring retro, pop styling reminiscent of the ’80s and ’90s—is another highlight.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you hit a wall and feel like stopping, or when you need the courage to take a new step forward.