[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 giving it your all] A collection of motivational cheer songs (91–100)
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.
possibilitySambomasutā
If we’re talking about songs that instantly lift your spirits, it’s got to be Sambomaster’s fiercely masculine and fiery “Kanosei” (“Possibility”).
Written as the theme song for the film “Biri Gyaru” (“Flying Colors”), this track gives a powerful push to anyone ready to start something new.
When you need a boost, be sure to soak in their heat!
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.
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.
Re:makeONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK, a rock band affectionately known as “Wan-oku” that continues to thrive not only in Japan but worldwide, released this as their sixth double A-side single.
Though it’s a heartbreak song, the uncompromising, explosive lyrics make it a quintessential ONE OK ROCK number without sounding whiny.
“Re:make” carries the meaning of remaking, and conveys the message that even if you regret something beyond repair, you have no choice but to shoulder it and move forward.
The powerful, fast-paced chorus is addictively replayable—you can’t help but want to listen again and again! Even if you’re feeling unmotivated, one listen is guaranteed to get your energy up.
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!
YOUNG BLOODONE N’ ONLY
ONE N’ ONLY is a dance and vocal unit made up primarily of young actors.
They’ve also been drawing attention for their fashion sense, which makes the most of their cool looks.
Among their songs, the one that really gives you a boost is “YOUNG BLOO,” released in 2022.
It’s crafted as deep electronica reminiscent of house music.
Pay attention to their passionate choral work riding on the brisk beat.
It’s a track packed with the youthful charm they embody.
Give it a listen when you want to power up in a make-or-break moment.