[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)
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.
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.
That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
Used as the theme song for the variety show “Kunichan no Yamada Katsutenai Television,” this is the third single by the five-member rock band DaijiMAN Brothers Band, which sold over 1.6 million copies.
The song was created at a time when the band felt they had no safety net, embedding a self-admonishing resolve about whether to continue making music professionally.
Its lyrics reflect their mindset at the time, and the bright, hopeful tone makes it a catchy number.
When you’re feeling unmotivated, listening to it can give you a push, thanks to its uplifting message and melody.
YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA
It’s one of the signature songs by the duo CHAGE and ASKA.
It’s also popular as the theme song for the drama “If You Turn Around, He’s There.” It has a refreshing feel, so why not give it a listen when you’re feeling unmotivated as a way to change your mood?
Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako
This song, released in 1987 when Takako Okamura—who had previously been active as part of Amin—embarked on her solo career, is one of her signature tracks.
Her pure, straightforward voice, which even conveys a sense of simplicity, is strikingly memorable, and the message embedded in the lyrics reaches straight to the depths of the heart.
Written and composed by Okamura herself, the song has continued, even long after its release, to be loved as an encouraging anthem that lifts the spirits of many listeners.
It’s a track I especially want people chasing their dreams to hear.
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!!
No.1DISH//
A guitar-rock tune that powerfully resonates with a message of charging straight toward your goals with an unwavering heart! Released by DISH// in May 2021, this track stands out with its exhilarating piano and edgy guitar sound.
It embodies a strong will to keep moving toward the light of hope without losing sight of your destination, along with a determination to live authentically without making excuses.
Chosen as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 5 of the TV anime My Hero Academia, it won strong support from anime fans as well.
It’s a powerful cheering song you’ll want to hear when you need the courage to face forward—before an important match, in moments of anxiety, or anytime you’re preparing your heart for what’s ahead.