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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Just listening gives you courage! Cheer songs recommended for the Yutori generation (31–40)
OutsiderAwesome City Club
When you want to stay true to yourself, this is the Awesome City Club song to play.
Released in July 2015 and included on their second album, “Awesome City Tracks 2,” it features a crisp, upbeat groove with sharp guitar cutting and a stylish, urban interplay between male and female twin vocals.
The song’s theme is the importance of following the path you believe in.
That powerful message reportedly became a major turning point for the band.
It was also chosen as the theme song for Akita Asahi Broadcasting’s “Sata Navi!” and drew considerable attention.
If you listen to it when you’re taking a new step forward or feeling a bit unsure, it just might give you the courage you need.
With one liter of loveVaundy
Vaundy, who handles everything from songwriting and composition to video production, delivers genre-defying music.
The track in question, included on the acclaimed album “replica” released in November 2023, quietly stays by your side on days when you feel emotionally empty.
Its light flow and simple band sound seem to affirm the sense of lack and loneliness in everyday life.
It encourages you to accept those unfulfilled feelings as your honest emotions, giving you the push to take the next step.
The album “replica,” which features this song, reached No.
2 overall on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart.
It’s a stylish, gentle pep song that can fill you up on mornings when you’re just not feeling it.
A BIRDŌhashi Torio
The light, airy tone of the acoustic guitar feels so pleasant.
This song is by singer-songwriter Ohashi Trio, known for a sophisticated sound rooted in jazz and bossa nova.
It’s the title track of his landmark major-label debut mini-album “A BIRD,” released in May 2009, which was selected for heavy rotation on music channels at the time.
The delicate melody and gentle strings create a sense of liberation, as if a bird were spreading its wings and soaring into the open sky.
It seems to capture that quiet yet unmistakable lift right before taking off into a new world.
This stylish anthem will gently nudge you forward as you take your next step.
It’s also perfect for mornings when you want a reset, or for your commute.
IdeaHoshino Gen
This is a masterpiece by Gen Hoshino that I especially want you to listen to when you’re feeling a bit low.
Released in August 2018, the song was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Half, Blue.” Its structure is captivating, unfolding from a buoyant, marimba-based intro into a gentle first verse.
His warm voice gives you a soft push forward.
The positive worldview—one that seems to turn even the sound of rain into song—will surely lighten your heart, whether on your commute to work or school, or as you stand before an important challenge.
Our Time YellowReGLOSS
ReGLOSS is a VTuber group expanding their scope of activities under the themes of “growth” and “challenge.” Released in September 2025, this track is a lead number from their album Snapshot.
It features sharp beats and a bouncy rhythm, and the rapidly unfolding vocal relay makes it especially electrifying.
The lyrics depict someone navigating the boundary between truth and illusion, playing the role of a savvy survivor while accepting pain and striving to seize the present.
It’s the kind of song that will surely give you a push whenever you’re ready to take on a challenge!
Just listening gives you courage! Cheer songs recommended for the Yutori generation (41–50)
party piece; signature move; forte; specialtyShishi Shishi
It’s a blistering rock number.
This track is a tie-in with the basketball manga “Ichikabachika,” and since Shishi Shiji is a fan of the series, it was created through a reverse offer.
The resolve and fighting spirit of the characters who face adversity by trusting in their own weapons are expressed through clever wordplay.
The rushing sound and catchy, powerful melody make your chest swell with excitement as you listen.
It’s a motivational song we hope people who are passionately devoted to something—or those who want to psyche themselves up before a big moment—will listen to.
Sailing the seaSuzuki Airi
Released in September 2025, this work was created to commemorate the 8th anniversary of the Japanese release of the smartphone game Azur Lane.
It likens the bonds with comrades to a vast ocean, singing of gratitude and a strong will to move toward the future.
It’s deeply moving and resonates even with those who aren’t familiar with the game’s world.
The sound arrangement, which blends crisp freshness with a sense of speed, is also outstanding.
A grand-scale number that gives you the courage to step into tomorrow.