[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 doing their best] A compilation of motivational cheer songs (71–80)
A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
A powerful track that draws you in from the dazzling intro.
Released in 2017 as his solo debut single, it was featured in an au commercial supporting Japan’s national soccer team, leaving a strong impression with its aggressiveness.
Masaki Suda’s characteristically straightforward vocals feel like they pull you along, conjuring an image of reaching out for a “scenery never seen before.” When you’re just not feeling motivated, I think this song will snap you back into gear!
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.
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!
Tomorrow as wellŌhara Sakurako
It’s a song by the in-film band MUSH&Co.
from the movie The Liar and His Lover, and it also marks Sakurako Ohara’s debut as a singer, who played the protagonist, Riko Koeda.
The track speaks to young people anxious about growing up, offering encouragement just by listening.
It carries a warmth that feels like someone close by is cheering you on.
white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism
A rock number by Official HIGE DANDism you’ll want to play when you need the strength to push forward and break through the walls in your way.
Its high-speed, hard-hitting band sound and lyrics about cutting through anxiety and doubt to move ahead ignite a fighting spirit for tackling your studies.
Released digitally in January 2023, the track was chosen as the opening theme for the Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc and Tenjiku Arc, and is also included on the 2024 album Rejoice.
Its thrilling song structure fires up the brain, steels a faltering heart, and helps you regain the focus to sit back down at your desk.
Everyone is a heroAI
“Everyone’s a Hero” is a song that feels strangely familiar because its original tune is the American folk song “Oklahoma Mixer,” well-known in Japan as a folk dance number.
It was also used as the theme song for au’s popular “Santaro” commercial series, so many people heard it at home on TV.
The lyrics don’t describe anything particularly special—just ordinary things—but their simplicity really hits home.
It’s a recommended track for anyone feeling stuck or down, whether with studies or work.
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
Among their catalog of refreshingly charming songs, this one stands out as an energetic track that also carries a sense of speed! Positive messages cascade with a brisk tempo, featuring a lively string of pop-flavored word choices.
Released in July 2015, this song marked a milestone as Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s major-label debut.
In 2017, it was also featured in a commercial for Kao’s Merit, drawing significant attention.
It delivers a gentle push of encouragement to everyone embarking on a new chapter.
When things don’t go well and you face setbacks—when you feel like giving up—it inspires the feeling that this is where the true start begins!!