[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)
Go for it!!!Takehara Pisutoru
A work by folk singer Pistol Takehara covering a song by singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima.
The lyrics vividly portray the unreasonable twists hidden in everyday scenes, and the message of not letting such things defeat you makes it a timeless classic that stirs the heart.
Thanks to Takehara’s distinctive, powerful vocals, it creates a different atmosphere from the original.
It’s a track that, when you’re just not feeling motivated, gives you the courage to ignore the noise around you and charge toward your own goals.
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.
FanfareTamaki Kōji
This is a rousing anthem powerfully sung by Koji Tamaki, famed for his overwhelming vocal prowess, riding on a melody full of drive and momentum.
Released as a single in November 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Royal Family.” Drawing on his childhood experiences in Hokkaido and paralleling life with the growth of a horse, this work was created with those images in mind.
Its message—that life isn’t only about winning or losing, and that it’s important to face forward and move on as your true self—resonates deeply with listeners.
Pick this song when you need that extra bit of courage at a crucial moment.
It’s fine.Urufuruzu
This is the 25th single by Ulfuls, used as the ending theme for ABC TV Asahi’s “Netto Koshien” and for NHK General’s “Salaryman NEO,” and it’s a song celebrating John B Chopper’s return.
When you’ve lost confidence in yourself and don’t know what to do, listening to this track will make your heart feel much lighter.
It’s a song that accepts and cheers you on, just as you are.
JUMPIkuta Rira
This work is captivating for the way Rira Ikuta’s stirring vocals move the heart.
The lyrics, woven from her own experiences, are imbued with courage and hope in the face of adversity.
Released in November 2022, it was selected as the official theme song for Fuji TV’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
It is also included on the album “Sketch,” showcasing the breadth of Rira Ikuta’s musicality.
It’s perfect for those striving toward their dreams or standing before a major challenge.
Listening to this song will surely make you feel ready to take one more step forward.
ultra soulB’z
B’z is a musical duo consisting of guitarist Takahiro Matsumoto and vocalist Koshi Inaba, enjoying immense popularity across generations.
“ultra soul” is their 31st single, released on March 14, 2001.
The song has frequently been chosen as the official theme for the World Aquatics Championships and is well known as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Kandō Factory: Sport!”—a track strongly connected with sports.
Its signature B’z powerful guitar sound and Inaba’s soul-stirring vocals give you the jolt you need when you want to push yourself forward!
