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 feel-good songs to listen to in May (31–40)
Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls
As the title suggests, it makes you want to clap along.
It’s a bright, pop-infused guitar rock number by the band NICO Touches the Walls.
Released in 2011 as their ninth single, it was featured in an au commercial, so many of you may have heard it.
Its powerful message—keep moving forward without being defeated by any hardship—gives listeners a push on the back.
Perfect for when you’re feeling down.
rootKing Gnu
Even if I’m someone who doesn’t stand out, I want to be someone who matters to the person I love.
This is a mid-tempo ballad by King Gnu that weaves delicate emotions into its fabric.
Like the roots of a flower slowly spreading underground, it gently portrays relationships that grow over time and two people supporting one another as they draw close, expressed with a tender sensibility.
Released in October 2024 as the theme song for the TBS drama “Diamonds Sleeping in the Sea,” it layers a beautiful piano-and-strings melody with a contemporary sense of rhythm and choral parts reminiscent of a nursery rhyme, vividly capturing the flow of time and feelings that never change.
While embracing life’s transience, the song invites you to reflect on what it means to live quietly yet with strength.
It’s a track that will resonate in your heart when you’re anxious about a new environment or uncertain about a relationship with someone important to you.
A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira
This is a heart‑pounding number by Lila Ikuta, painted with grand, sweeping soundscapes that capture the scene of brilliantly colored flowers in full bloom.
It’s an impressive work that conveys a strong longing for a hopeful future that opens up beyond the trials and hardships everyone faces.
Released in December 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime The Apothecary Diaries, airing from January 2025.
As Ikuta’s first solo tie-in with an anime, the piece beautifully blends her transparent, airy vocals with a dramatic melody.
It’s a song that sincerely supports those taking a new step forward or standing at a crossroads in life, offering warm encouragement and a gentle push on your back.
every dayYonezu Kenshi
A warm cheer song by Kenshi Yonezu that portrays people who keep looking forward while carrying daily fatigue and a sense of powerlessness.
Its up-tempo feel and catchy melody are pleasant to the ear, offering comfort to those pressed by their busy days.
Released in May 2024 and written specifically as the theme for Japan Coca-Cola’s “Georgia” commercial, the song features lyrics inspired by Takuboku Ishikawa’s tanka poetry, depicting the struggles of work and life in a contemporary light.
Included on the album “LOST CORNER,” it showcases a light, breezy performance with seven dancers in the music video.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to as a reward to yourself—during your morning commute, a quick break at work, or when you want to unwind at the end of the day.
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
This song, which delivers a message filled with hope and courage, is GReeeeN’s major-label debut, released in January 2007.
It’s an encouragement anthem that stands beside those facing life’s hardships.
The simple yet powerful melody blends perfectly with the relatable lyrics, giving listeners the courage to take a step toward the future.
When you need the bravery to take a step toward tomorrow, listening to this song will surely give you the strength to face forward.
Blow away the May blues! Cheer and feel-good songs to listen to in May (41–50)
Even if, even ifRyokushokushakai
Some of you might be looking for a pep song to blow away the May blues.
If so, let me introduce “Tatoe Tatoe.” It’s a track Ryokuoushoku Shakai wrote specifically as a theme song for a high school baseball tournament.
The lyrics are a cheer for those who feel like they’re about to be overwhelmed by hardship.
Inspired by baseball fight songs, its driving sound gives you a powerful push forward.
It could be a great song to send to a friend feeling down from the May blues.
far awayASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A song by the four-piece rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION—affectionately known as Ajikan—whose exhilarating rock tunes send fans into a frenzy.
Featured on their first mini-album, “Houkai Amplifier,” this track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Naruto.
Its lyrics, which remind you of the self you’re on the verge of losing amid busy days, can stir the spirit when you’re feeling lethargic with the May blues.
With emotional vocals and guitar work that fans the flames of your feelings, it’s a rock tune that lifts your mood and helps you reclaim that vital passion you’d forgotten.
