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 (1–10)
ikigai (a reason for living; the thing that gives one’s life meaning and purpose)SUPER BEAVER
It’s a rock number that affirms not only athletes heading into their biggest moments, but everyone who’s doing their best to live each day.
This track by the four-piece rock band SUPER BEAVER was chosen as the athlete support song for Fuji TV’s coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
More than the outcomes of victory or defeat, its message about the value of all the steps and the journey leading up to that point resonates deeply.
It was also used in broadcasts such as the All-Japan Figure Skating Championships 2025, moving many viewers.
This is a song you’ll especially want to hear when you’re worn out by a new environment and feeling the May blues, or when you’ve lost confidence in what you’ve been doing.
It will gently give you a push, telling you that the path you’ve taken so far is not wrong.
NonfictionsDa-iCE
This is a stirring cheer song by Da-iCE, who continue to captivate audiences with their overwhelming vocal prowess and high-level performances.
Produced by members Taiki Kudo and Sota Hanamura, the lyrics express both the fragility and strength of youth, and are sure to resonate deeply not only with high school baseball players but with anyone passionately devoted to something.
Selected in May 2025 as the summer high school baseball support song and the theme for Nettou Koshien, this track blends a driving sound with a poignant melody to lift spirits weighed down by the May blues.
It’s a highly recommended song that gently yet powerfully gives a push to those running toward their goals.
Good Luck, My FutureGANG PARADE
A song by GANG PARADE that captivates fans with a musicality that transcends idol pop, fusing a variety of genres.
Written and composed by Kayoko Kusano, this piece is a powerful anthem of support that portrays the resolve to move toward the future with rusty rock ’n’ roll.
The lyrics, which strive to face forward even if awkwardly, will gently—and passionately—give a push to those feeling unmotivated with the May blues.
Included on the single “Sparkling Moon / Good Luck, My Future,” released in December 2024, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart with 30,000 copies sold in its first week.
It’s a track especially worth hearing if you’re feeling worn out by a new environment—one that sparks the energy you need for tomorrow.
Fleur de la PassionMISIA
This is a song by MISIA, a singer who continues to captivate listeners with her overwhelming vocal power and expressive range.
It was released for streaming in July 2024 and fired up the Paris Olympics as Nippon TV’s “2024 Athlete Support Song.” The sound, produced with an orchestra of over 40 members and a gospel choir, is nothing short of breathtaking.
Also included on the album “LOVE NEVER DIES,” this piece, with its passionate vocals and grand scale, is sure to ignite a flame of hope in listeners’ hearts.
Even the gloomy, unmotivated mood that often hits in May can be blown away in an instant by the song’s sheer energy.
It’s the perfect anthem for when you want to rally yourself.
AISHITEMISS MERCY
The intense, aggressive hyperpop sound delivers a powerful jolt to a downcast heart! This is the 10th single from MISS MERCY, a dance and vocal group from Stardust Promotion.
Released in November 2024, it was also aired as the January ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Nagano & Kuruma no Hikkakari Nietzsche.” The song carries a heartfelt wish to have one’s individuality and way of life wholly affirmed, making it feel like your self-esteem will surge just by listening.
Their unique initiative of distributing each member’s voice as raw material also reflects their respect for individuality.
It’s a reliable anthem that lets you recharge the power to love your true self—especially in May, when confidence tends to waver.
StargazeSixTONES
This is a rock number written and produced by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS, sparking a chemical reaction with the members’ passionate vocals.
Released in September 2025 as SixTONES’ 16th single, it has also become beloved as the support song for NTV’s 45th All Japan High School Quiz Championship.
Set to a driving band sound, it portrays pushing forward by turning even doubt and impatience into strength, giving listeners a powerful push on the back.
It’s perfect for those times after a long holiday when you just can’t get motivated, or in moments when May blues weigh on your heart.
Let this ultimate cheer, packed with energy to break through the status quo, blow away your gloomy mood!
Blue Love Letterfav me
It has a warmth that gently stays close to an anxious heart and seems to whisper, “It’s okay.” A track by fav me, an idol group born from ASOBISYSTEM’s new project.
It was released as a digital single in May 2025.
While conveying the fresh momentum of their immediate post-debut phase, its somewhat nostalgic melody really resonates.
Embracing worries about the past and future while giving you a gentle push forward, it feels perfect for the wavering season of May blues.
Performed on their first Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour that kicked off in June 2025, this song captured fans’ hearts.
Rather than forcing your energy up, give it a listen when you want to quietly recharge your spirits.