[For those doing their best] A collection of motivational cheer songs
I want to give it my all, but somehow I just can’t get motivated…
I’m sure everyone has felt that way at some point.
If you’re a music lover, moments like these might make you want to listen to some pump-up songs and think, “I’m ready to push a little harder.”
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of Japanese songs that will boost your motivation—tracks we’d love for you to hear.
Listen to the songs we’re about to share, and you’ll feel your energy steadily rising!
Don’t overdo it—let’s move forward with the power of music by your side!
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[For those who keep pushing] A collection of motivational cheer songs (61–70)
Run!Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto
A song by the four-member idol group Momoiro Clover Z, which has built a fanbase with a unique style distinct from other idols.
It’s been a popular track since their days as six-member Momoiro Clover, and its pop sound and dynamic, tempo-shifting melody are guaranteed to lift the audience’s energy.
Carrying a message of moving forward honestly with your own heart atop a catchy melody, it’s the kind of song you’ll want to play when you’re feeling unmotivated to boost your spirits.
Even if, even ifRyokushokushakai
A song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, a four-member mixed-gender band from Aichi Prefecture whose name originates from a member mishearing the Japanese term for “green and yellow vegetables.” Written specifically as the official theme song for the 93rd Senbatsu (MBS), it was born from the members’ desire to “depict once more the world that used to feel ordinary.” With its fresh, bright, hope-filled sound and encouraging message for times when motivation is low, it’s a track that lightens the listener’s heart.
Outlineimase
The powerful song by imase, depicting young people’s challenges and growth, was finally released in October 2024.
Written specifically as the support anthem for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, the track features beautiful strings, a sing-along quality, and a driving beat.
Its grand, dramatic sound and progression are truly stirring.
The lyrics, “Run toward your goal,” reflect imase’s own high school experiences, carrying an emotional message that resonates deeply.
It’s perfect for those facing difficulties or taking their first steps toward a new challenge.
The Zero Sense10-FEET
The movie THE FIRST SLAM DUNK became a massive hit not only in Japan but overseas as well.
Its theme song, 10-FEET’s Dai Zero Kan, was heard everywhere thanks to the film’s success.
In life, there are times when things don’t go well or we face daunting walls that make us feel like giving up.
I think everyone experiences that.
This is a song I recommend for moments like those—one that ignites your fighting spirit and boosts your motivation.
It’ll resonate not only with people pushing themselves in sports, but also with anyone dealing with conflicts with people they’re not good with or struggling with work, giving you the strength to blow those troubles away.
Before the departureWANIMA
This is the sixth digital-only single by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture known for their sense of speed and impeccable choral work.
The song was written as the theme for the “Fight! Kyushu” project, launched to support recovery from the 2016 Kumamoto–Oita earthquakes.
Its catchy melody and encouraging lyrics resonate deeply, offering a number that gives you a push forward.
It’s a track that powers you up when motivation is low—cheering on those who keep getting back up and fighting on, even when their efforts go unrewarded.
Your Song (Kimi no Uta)Abe Mao
A 2019 single chosen as the theme song for the film “Cheer Boys!!”.
Its message is to believe in the path you’ve chosen for yourself, making it a track that gives you a gentle push forward.
While Mao Abe is known for her exhilarating, soaring vocals, “Kimi no Uta (Kimi no Uta)” adds a lovely touch of softness to that appeal.
Rather than a forceful rallying cry, it offers a kindness that stays by your side, so it’s the kind of song you’ll want to hear when you’re low on motivation and need encouragement.
Listening to it makes you feel like you can seize the future!
FMakishimamu Za Horumon
“F” was created with characters from the manga Dragon Ball—beloved across generations—as its motif.
Released in 2008 by Maximum the Hormone, a rock band indispensable to any discussion of Japanese hardcore and death metal, the track stands out for its passionate sound etched over a bass-heavy beat.
Despite the heavy band arrangement, it’s crafted into a catchy, genre-defying sound.
The chorus, which repeats the same phrase, is addictively memorable.
If you’re looking for a song that fills you with power and helps you push through, give it a listen.
