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

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

A masterful song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that delicately portrays the radiance and anxieties of youth, as well as the conflicts we carry while growing up.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing on TV Tokyo in April 2024, this piece gently embraces the memories accumulated as time passes and the feelings of confronting the unease hidden in everyday life.

Its refreshingly youthful guitar sound and clear, transparent vocals resonate with listeners’ hearts and give them courage.

It won the 66th Japan Record Award, marking the band’s first-ever back-to-back victory.

When you feel lost or anxious, or when you wish someone would give you a push forward, give it a listen.

You’ll surely find a budding feeling of cherishing yourself.

Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Mighty Long Fall [Official Music Video]

A track brimming with overwhelming energy and passion.

It explores profound themes such as love and loss, and inner conflict, expressed in both English and Japanese, crafting an emotional worldview that represents the very essence of ONE OK ROCK.

Released in July 2014 as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno, it reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, stayed on the charts for 17 weeks, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

It’s a song that fires you up during high-intensity training—like weightlifting or powerlifting—giving you the courage to push your limits.

The BeginningONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – The Beginning [Official Music Video]

An empowering anthem that gives a strong push toward a hope-filled future.

Through the protagonist who keeps searching for a reason to move forward, this song gives you the courage to overcome setbacks and hardship.

Featuring ONE OK ROCK’s powerful sound and passionate vocals, this memorable track was released in August 2012 and gained attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin.

The film and the song’s worldview harmonize beautifully, movingly depicting the protagonist’s resolve to face the past and take a new step forward.

When you stand at a crossroads in life and feel anxious about the future, listening to this song is sure to give you a supportive push.

We AreONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK: We Are [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

This heartwarming rock number by ONE OK ROCK carries a message that empathizes with the anxieties and struggles of young people.

Garnering attention as NHK’s soccer theme song, the track is included on the album “Ambitions,” released in January 2017, and in December 2016 it achieved a collaboration with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds on NHK’s “18-Fes.” Blending the powerful energy of rock with pop elements, its exhilarating sound underscores the importance of living true to oneself and calls for the empowerment of youth.

Advocating that we can become beacons of hope, this song will gently encourage those seeking to boost their self-esteem or take that first step forward.

CorrectRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Music Video]

A gentle anthem of support that blends the bittersweetness and hope of youth.

It portrays, with a warm gaze, the feelings of young people searching for answers of their own.

Its message—that there is no single right answer in life and it’s okay to move forward at your own pace—will surely touch everyone’s heart.

Released digitally in January 2024 by RADWIMPS, this song has often been sung at school graduation ceremonies and in scenes of remembrance.

When you feel anxious about the future or find yourself at a crossroads in life, this warm, comforting track will softly nudge you forward.

Please, take the courage from this song to help you step into a new beginning.

The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP

The Only Flower in the World – SMAP

A song that gently embraces people’s hearts was released by SMAP.

It warmly accepts the feelings shared by anyone troubled by competition or comparison with others, and carries a message that affirms living in a way that’s true to yourself.

Written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara in less than an hour, the piece has been cherished as an anthem that celebrates the beauty of each person’s individuality.

Since its release in March 2003, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and reached a total shipment of 3.23 million copies.

It was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Boku no Ikiru Michi” (The Way I Live), resonating with many.

It’s a timeless song to listen to when you feel you’re losing sight of your own worth or when you want to take a new step forward.

OneSnow Man

Snow Man「One」Music Video

A powerful medium-tempo ballad that embodies the strong will of those who chase their dreams.

Included on the album “RAYS,” released in October 2024, it was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “Blue Lock VS.

U-20 JAPAN.” It gives voice to quiet passion and unwavering resolve, with lyrics that convey the determination to move forward step by step.

The arrangement, which develops from a calm intro into a grand sound, is another element that stirs the listener’s heart.

It becomes a reassuring companion when you want to carve out your own path.