[For those doing their best] A collection of motivational cheer songs

Bullseye!! My hunch was spot on!!Takehara Pisutoru

Pistol Takehara “A Perfect Bullseye!! A Premonition Hit the Mark!!” Lyric Video (Credit Saison Collaboration ver.)

This song was used as the theme for a Credit Saison commercial supporting Japan’s national soccer team.

It’s a track by folk singer Pistil Takehara, released as a digital single in October 2024.

The powerful band sound and rugged vocals are outstanding—it’s a song that makes you sit up straight just by listening.

The lyrics convey a sense of anticipation for growth that comes from staying true to one’s convictions, and it really fires you up.

I think it’s a motivational anthem that can give you strength in many situations.

My dressneguse.

Neguse. “My Dress” Official Music Video (TV Anime “Medalist” Ending Theme Song)

A pop and powerful song filled with hope that resonates with anyone chasing their dreams.

Set against the world of figure skating, it portrays the passion and inner conflicts of those striving for shining glory, all carried by a brisk, uplifting rhythm.

Chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Medalist starting in January 2025, the track mirrors the anime’s worldview while capturing the protagonists as they keep pushing their limits.

Serving as the ending theme for a TV anime is Neguse’s first-ever endeavor.

When you’re giving your all toward your goal but feel down because the results aren’t what you hoped for, this song is sure to be a reassuring ally.

GONGSixTONES

SixTONES – GONG [YouTube ver.]

This is a high-energy anthem that charges toward victory, fusing powerful sound with fiery vocals.

Its positive message—“I don’t want to lose, I won’t give up”—carries a compelling force that only the six members of SixTONES can deliver.

Released in July 2024 and featured as an insert song for the Nippon TV drama ACMA:GAME, the track is marked by siren-like guitar riffs and a heavy beat.

Before an important match or decisive moment, and when gearing up to fight alongside your teammates, this song is sure to ignite anyone’s fighting spirit.

AgainWANIMA

WANIMA “Again” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A rock tune by WANIMA that sings of a strong will to move forward again while overcoming setbacks and failures.

It captures the realization that past experiences shape who we are now, and the determination to take a new step with the courage to stand up again and again.

Released in March 2019 on their 4th single “Good Job!!,” the song also drew attention as the theme for the TBS drama “Maison de Police.” It’s a motivational anthem that gently supports not only athletes but everyone striving toward their dreams and goals.

exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Transcend (MV) (Anime “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” Season 1 Opening Theme)

This is the opening theme song for the anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, which sings of the resolve to take a step toward the future while facing one’s glorious past.

Set to [Alexandros]’ signature energetic rock sound, it powerfully conveys a battle with oneself and the challenge of pushing past limits.

Included on the album PROVOKE released in April 2025, the song carries the message: even when things aren’t going well, we want you to accept—and not fear—the act of breaking out of your shell.

That positive spirit is sure to resonate in your heart.

Extraordinary day&TEAM

Extraordinary day

This song was written as the theme for TBS’s 2025 Beppu Oita Mainichi Marathon.

With its rhythmic tempo and light, breezy melody, it gives listeners the urge to start running.

The lyrics emphasize the importance of bonds with friends and believing in yourself, encouraging not only marathon runners but anyone facing daily challenges.

In 2024, &TEAM released four works as part of their Spring-Summer-Autumn-Winter series, and their second album, Yukiakari, topped various charts.

This track is also recommended for those working hard toward exams, careers, or their dreams.

In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez

Aqua Timez “At the Morning of Determination”

Aqua Timez, who have captivated many listeners with their melodious sound and lyrics that resonate with the heart, released this ambitious work as their major-label debut single in July 2006.

While acknowledging one’s true, unvarnished self yet still choosing to face forward and keep walking, the song makes a striking impression and can also be seen as a challenge to a modern society obsessed with perfection.

It deftly expresses the doubts and anxieties felt while chasing dreams, as well as the resolve to grow.

Chosen as the theme song for the animated film “Brave Story” and earning the band a spot on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, it became a social phenomenon.

It’s a song that feels like a gentle push on your back when you’re at a crossroads in life or on the verge of losing your way—warm, encouraging, and truly a source of strength for the heart.