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.
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Songs that give you courage just by listening! Recommended cheer-up tracks for the Yutori Generation (11–20)
ikigai (a reason for living; the thing that gives one’s life meaning and purpose)SUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER is a four-piece rock band that inspires listeners with piercing lyrics and a fiery rock sound.
Released digitally in December 2025, this work was written as Fuji TV’s 2026 Athlete Support Song.
It’s an anthem not only for athletes taking on their competitions, but also for the people who support them and for everyone who strives toward their goals day by day.
The lyrics by Ryota Yanagisawa affirm not just the results, but the very journey that leads there.
Let this song give you strength.
LuminousKagami Hayato
A lead single from Hayato Kagami of NIJISANJI’s first mini-album “ULTIMATE CITY,” released in November 2025.
It’s a grand rock number fully produced by Soujirou Oki of Novelbright.
Through the image of a protagonist clutching a blank map and cutting through the darkness, it portrays the strength of will to keep moving forward—believing in a light of hope even amid uncertainty.
Just listening to the soaring, sing-along-ready chorus and the dazzling hybrid sound is enough to set your heart ablaze.
Letter ~Dear Fifteen-Year-Old Me~Angela Aki
A ballad known as one of Angela Aki’s signature works.
Its gentle arrangement centered on piano and Angela Aki’s tender yet powerful vocals leave a strong impression.
Released in September 2008 as her eighth single, the song was written as a commissioned piece for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
The lyrics—framed as a letter from one’s 15-year-old self to their future self—carry a profoundly resonant message.
It’s a heartwarming number that gently encourages not only those wrestling with the unique worries and anxieties of adolescence, but anyone standing at a crossroads in life.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
It’s one of the signature songs by the folk duo Yuzu that powerfully pushes people facing difficulties forward.
Released in July 2004, the track was used as NHK’s theme song for the Athens Olympics that same year and left a deep impression on many listeners.
Marked by beautiful harmonies and lyrics that resonate, it gives you the courage to move on after setbacks and frustration.
Yuzu’s warm vocals and the sound of acoustic guitars gently resonate, as if standing by the listener’s side.
It’s a perfect song for those striving toward their dreams and goals, stepping into a new environment, or standing at a crossroads in life.
HeroAmuro Namie
This is the 45th single by Namie Amuro, a songstress who produced numerous hits and defined the Heisei era.
Chosen as NHK’s theme song for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics, it is also known as a national cheer anthem.
Its hope-filled lyrics and catchy, powerful melody offer a warmth that feels like a helping hand when you’re on the verge of giving up.
During her special appearance on the 2017 Kohaku Uta Gassen, it achieved a high viewership rating of 48.4% and moved many people’s hearts.
It’s highly recommended for the yutori generation as a song that gives you courage for tomorrow.
Just break the limit!UVERworld
A powerful UVERworld track that inspires with a bold message: don’t set your own limits.
Released in June 2008 on a double A-side single that included “Gekidou,” this song was also chosen as the support anthem for Pocari Sweat’s “Bukatsu no Tenshi” campaign.
Its catchy, sing-along melody and exhilarating sense of speed are irresistible.
It’s also included on the album AwakEVE, capturing the band’s momentum as they push toward the next stage.
When you feel crushed by mock exam results or daily pressure, it has the energy to fire you up—reminding you, “You can do more.” It’s an empowering anthem we hope every exam taker who wants to break their limits and seize success will listen to.
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FanfareTamaki Kōji
In the days you devote to studying for exams, don’t you ever feel a moment when your heart is about to break? That’s exactly when I want you to listen to a powerful track by Koji Tamaki, the singer-songwriter renowned for his overwhelming vocal prowess.
Released as a single in November 2025, this piece was chosen as the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “The Royal Family.” Its lyrics, layered with memories of his childhood landscapes in Hokkaido and growing up alongside horses, teach us the importance of moving straight ahead as our true selves—not just chasing wins and losses.
Carried by a driving, exhilarating melody, his voice will warm you and give you a strong push forward through those anxious nights.