Just by listening, you’ll feel braver! Cheer songs recommended for the Yutori generation
Whether you’re a student in a club or a working adult on the job, everyone’s field is different—but when you’re chasing dreams and goals, there are times when you feel like your spirit might break.
It’s reassuring to have someone to consult or to aim for the goal together, but that’s not always possible for everyone, is it?
So this time, we’re introducing a selection of motivational songs recommended for the yutori generation!
From tracks that give you a powerful push forward to ones that gently stay by your side, we’ve compiled a wide range.
We hope you’ll find the number that suits you best.
- Songs that lift your spirits and keep you going tomorrow: energizing recommendations for the Yutori generation
- Encouraging songs: timeless masterpieces that resonate with the heart, recommended popular tracks
- For those chasing dreams and goals! Support songs recommended for Gen Z
- Recommended for the Yutori generation! Tear-jerking masterpieces from the J-pop scene
- [Exams, Club Activities, Dreams] Encouragement songs recommended for teens: Tracks to listen to when you want to do your best
- [Cheer-Up Songs Special] Songs that give you courage when you're feeling down. Encouraging tracks.
- Songs that give you courage. Recommended tracks that fill you with strength when you listen to them.
- Hype to the max! Party songs recommended for the Yutori generation
- Definitely when you want a boost of power! Energetic songs recommended for Gen Z
- [A Life-Affirming Anthem] An Encouraging Song to Cheer You On
- Recommended cheer-up songs for high school students: tracks that will motivate you to do your best on entrance exams and club activities when you listen to them.
- Recommended cheer-up songs for middle schoolers: Classic Japanese hits that will empower student life
- An uplifting song to support job-hunting students. A track you’ll want to listen to when you’re about to give it your all.
Just listening gives you courage! Cheer songs recommended for the Yutori generation (111–120)
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet

The song that drew attention for the collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and milet was produced as the theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc.
It fuses a powerful rock sound with milet’s clear, resonant vocals, singing of the strength of bonds and the courage to face hardship.
Released as a single in May 2023, it received a huge response both in Japan and abroad, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.
It’s a track that encourages not only anime fans but everyone who keeps taking on challenges.
Highly recommended for boosting your motivation or listening before an important match.
Just listening gives you courage! Cheer songs recommended for the Yutori generation (121–130)
ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE

This work is a grand composition that expresses the athlete’s inner “calm” and “motion.” It delivers deep inspiration and courage to listeners—truly an anthem for everyone who takes on a challenge.
Released in July 2024, it was also used in broadcasts of the Paris Olympics.
It portrays the pain and anxiety experienced on the path toward a goal, as well as the strength to overcome them.
It’s a song we especially want students dedicated to their club activities and anyone striving toward their dreams to hear.
It’s a piece that lets you feel the breadth and depth of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s musicality.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE

A heartwarming message song delivered by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in April 2023.
While everyone faces hardships and obstacles in life, the song vividly conveys the importance of accepting them and living true to yourself.
Its bright, upbeat pop-rock melody gently accompanies listeners, offering a warm push forward.
Written as the theme song for the drama “Even Sundays Are Fine” starring Nana Seino, it won the Japan Record Award that December.
Born as a “fanfare for everyone striving to live in the present,” the work was highly praised for its positive energy and powerful message.
It’s the perfect track when you feel unsure of your path, hit a wall, or want to reward yourself for working hard.
Recommended as an encouraging anthem that gives you courage and as BGM for overcoming challenges.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

With bittersweet vocals woven into a dramatic melody, this song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE vividly captures the radiance of youth—perfect for the start of spring.
It richly expresses the struggles of young people searching for their true selves and the emotions of grappling with relationships.
Released in January 2025 as the theme song for the event “18-sai-sai” (Festival for 18-year-olds), it gently supports those in the midst of self-discovery or on the verge of taking a new step, making it an ideal track for springtime new beginnings.
YOAKENiziU

A heartwarming song themed around growth and independence, stepping into a new world with the break of dawn.
Released in February 2025 as the lead track from NiziU’s first mini-album “AWAKE,” which symbolizes the dawn of a new era for the group, it has garnered a huge response.
Set to a melody that evokes a sense of nostalgia, it powerfully conveys the courage and hope to take a step forward in your own way.
In the music video, the members’ expressive faces and refined choreography blend beautifully, showcasing their strong expressive abilities.
Highly recommended as a support song that gently encourages those starting a new chapter in life.
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK

An uplifting anthem that powerfully leads you toward a hope-filled future! It’s a classic by ONE OK ROCK packed with a message that radiates positive energy and resonates with listeners.
The lyrics gently speak to the courage to take on challenges and the importance of believing in yourself, striking a chord in your heart.
Included on the album “Zankyo Reference,” released in October 2011, it’s known as a fan favorite that creates a strong sense of unity with the audience at live shows.
It’s the perfect song when you’re troubled or anxious and need the strength to take a step forward.
A warm track that stays by the side of anyone feeling down and gives them a gentle push forward.
Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS

A song born together with a thousand 18-year-olds is released in faith that it will be a light for young people’s tomorrow.
Created for NHK’s special program “RADWIMPS 18-sai Matsuri” in October 2018, this track is a celebratory message song that embraces young people’s dreams and hopes, as well as their moments of setback and struggle.
Included on the album “ANTI ANTI GENERATION,” it stirs listeners’ hearts with powerful vocals and melodies.
Resonating with the younger generation, it has become etched in people’s memories as a signature work of RADWIMPS.
It’s a song that gently yet powerfully pushes forward those chasing dreams, those striving to overcome failure, and those who want to reclaim their smiles.


