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!

Playlist

Blow away the May blues! Cheer songs and feel-good tunes to listen to in May
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Dear, boyHump Back		An inspiring cheer song that sings of dreams and hope
2	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Gaining the courage to move toward my dreams from Kenshi Yonezu’s cheer song
3	Happinessarashi		Give hope to new members of society with Arashi’s signature songs
4	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heartwarming rock tune of youth that gives you courage
5	Rolling DaysWANIMA		A rock song that depicts the anxieties of youth and the will to move forward
6	The Beautiful Days of HumanitySambomasutā		Sambomaster, A Song That Faces Forward
7	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		A powerful message song that emphasizes the importance of an unyielding spirit
8	It’s okaywacci		Introducing wacci’s heartwarming ballads
9	We AreONE OK ROCK		A heartwarming rock number by ONE OK ROCK
10	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheer song that brings courage
11	Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCK		A heartwarming, tropical-style track that soothes stress
12	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		A song of SAKANACTION’s adventure and creation
13	The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER		A heart-touching ballad by SUPER BEAVER
14	MayHata Motohiro		A Hata Motohiro song that gently depicts a lover’s feelings for their hometown
15	AmbitiousSuperfly		An anthem cheering you on to proceed slowly without rushing
16	We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā		I’m made to feel positive by Sambomaster’s rocking songs
17	Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya		A solo song to cheer you up from the fatigue of a new environment
18	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama's representative pop songs
19	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		A song by DISH// that expresses gratitude to his mother
20	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO “Ashita mo” Work Support Song
21	spring breezeaobouzu		Sing passionately of the beginning of spring
22	Run and RunKANA-BOON		Classic rock that boldly lives true to oneself
23	What are you doing?SURFACE		What are you doing, a powerful, encouraging song
24	Wonderful worldeastern youth		The world is wonderful; you can start over
25	Beautiful personikimonogakari		Ikimonogakari's upbeat spring song
26	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA’s graduation support song
27	The Signal of the BeginningKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s upbeat tune
28	rainbow-coloredayaka		Ayaka’s hit songs put me in an upbeat mood
29	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD Support Song 6th Single
30	Star Lablationkerakera		Uplifting songs with female vocals
31	Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu		Takashi Yuu’s 13th single—a song that encourages new members of the workforce
32	SUNHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s eighth single, a TV drama theme song
33	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		Dandadan OP. A fusion of the supernatural and music.
34	May bluesKIRINJI		A gem of a masterpiece that portrays urban loneliness and a sense of the seasons
35	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika’s spring song, a work that fuses emotion and nature
36	Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls		A pop guitar rock song by a rock band
37	rootKing Gnu		A delicate ballad that portrays unwavering feelings for a loved one
38	A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira		Lila Ikuta sings of hope and encouragement
39	every dayYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s cheer song heals the fatigue of everyday life.
40	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN		GReeeeN: a cheering song that faces hardship
41	Even if, even ifRyokushokushakai		Introduction to Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s cheer song
42	far awayASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, Naruto theme song, fiery track
43	HeiwajimaB-DASH		Gain courage from B-DASH’s lively fight song
44	It’s fine.Urufuruzu		A song celebrating Ulfuls’ comeback
45	It’s great to be human.gagaga supi		Gagaga SP remakes “Ningen tte ii na.”
46	FlenjerOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s high notes bring out positivity
47	Westside soul!WEST.		WEST.'s never-give-up song
48	The Never-Ending SongTHE BLUE HEARTS		A classic by The Blue Hearts, perfect for relieving work stress
49	Go! That way!wanuka		Wakunuka’s new song, “It’s Okay to Run Away.”
50	But you know, sometimesimase		Introduction to imase’s calming songs
51	sparkleFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s upbeat pop tune
52	Brilliant RainKing Gnu		A hopeful song by King Gnu that resonates with the heart
53	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		An uplifting anthem that encourages and supports the anxieties of youth.
54	EurekaHoshino Gen		A masterpiece in which Gen Hoshino sings about the courage to face forward.
55	Week EndHoshino Gen		Makes you want to dance to Gen Hoshino’s weekend theme song
56	LOSERYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s songs that move forward while embracing weakness
57	Beloved tomorrow, a moment and a lifetimeGReeeeN		The accumulation of small steps is important.
58	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki's 'Den-en' is a song of hope and healing
59	weak insectBaba Toshihiko		A song by Toshihide Baba for those struggling with environmental change
60	SAKURA175R		A bright, uplifting song that makes you look forward to new encounters in spring.
61	Hurricane Lily, Boston MaryAAA		AAA's punk rock-style bright and energizing song
62	Plumeria ~Flower Song~Aqua Timez		An anthem of support that keeps chasing dreams like a flower
63	May DayBUMP OF CHICKEN		A refreshing and powerful rock song by BUMP OF CHICKEN
64	PasswordHOME MADE kazoku		An uplifting, encouraging song featuring rap and a catchy chorus
65	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing classic that lifts up the weary
66	I want to eat sushi feat. Soy SauceORANGE RANGE		Positive song by ORANGE RANGE
67	white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism's anime theme song
68	kaleido proud fiestaUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A song brimming with the driving energy of unison
69	Before the departureWANIMA		WANIMA's disaster recovery support theme song
70	Katsushika RhapsodyYum!Yum!ORANGE		A ska band cover of the Kochikame theme song
71	Feeling great!!mihimaru GT		Songs by mihimaru GT that get you hyped
72	Again 2yuzu		Yuzu’s new song to support people starting a new life gives you a push
73	rough runroodo obu mejyaa		Songs that cheer you up when you're going through tough times
74	Idiots everywhere.wasureranneeyo		The courage to bounce back even after failing
75	I don’t want to work.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai’s lifestyle-oriented loud rock
76	This is insane—the hype is skyrocketing!Dangaryu		Get hyped with Dengaryu’s bangers to boost your mood
77	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s My Hero Academia opening theme
78	Don’t worry be happyMONGOL800		A bright and upbeat song by MONGOL800
79	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		Signature songs by SEKAI NO OWARI
80	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A song of encouragement for parting from a friend and starting a new life
81	Flower SongTOKIO		Spring songs that give you the courage to start a new life
82	Nippon Smile PanoramaMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Momoiro Clover Z does the ending theme for a rakugo anime.
83	I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi		A signature song by Kazuyoshi Saito. It portrays the anxieties and impatience of new members of the workforce.