[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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The song I especially want people to hear who feel, “I’m trying so hard but the results just aren’t coming…” is Suiheisen.
It’s a track released in 2021 by the rock band back number, known for songs that depict real-life romance.
Written for high school students aiming for the Inter-High, its lyrics cheer on everyone who’s giving their all.
The warm, nostalgic band sound will resonate with your heart as well.
It’s a piece that reminds you not only results but also the days of effort are precious.
Add this perfect anthem for any occasion to your playlist.
Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Saucy Dog is a three-piece rock band.
Their 2022 release “Live in the Present” is a captivating track showcasing vocalist-guitarist Shinya Ishihara’s powerful singing.
The emotional vocals convey a message that really hits home: even when things are tough, it’s okay as long as you live true to yourself.
The fresh, uplifting band sound also helps turn a heavy mood positive.
If you ever start to doubt whether the path you’ve chosen is the right one, let this song give you courage!
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
With a driving sense of speed that fires you up from the very intro, the song “Kanzen Kankaku Dreamer” is ONE OK ROCK’s fourth single, released in 2010, and a signature track that even people beyond their fanbase know.
It’s a rock number that mixes English and Japanese lyrics, boosting your energy as it pushes through walls and turns frustration into power—an anthem that makes you think, “I’m gonna do this!” and cranks up your motivation.
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism keeps churning out hit songs, and their high-tone vocals and beautiful melodies captivate listeners.
Their song “Shukumei” became a massive hit in 2019—you probably heard it everywhere, from the streets to TV.
It was also the theme song for the high school baseball support program “Netto Koshien.” Starting with gently spoken-like vocals and gradually building up, it bursts into an energetic, explosive chorus.
It’s a track that lifts your spirits and pushes you forward.
sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN
This song is included on BUMP OF CHICKEN’s fifth double A-side single, “Lost Man / sailing day,” released in 2003.
As it was also the theme song for the hugely popular anime ONE PIECE’s feature film “ONE PIECE THE MOVIE: Dead End no Bōken” (The Adventure of Dead End), it vividly conveys a world of the sea and pirates.
It’s a track that fires you up, as if urging you to face something vast and formidable.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
From the very first notes, Sukima Switch’s “Zenryoku Shonen” bursts with passion and fills you with motivation.
It’s widely known as a song that energizes you and gives you a push on the back, and many people have surely found encouragement in it over the years.
It’s also been featured in many tie-ins, making it a track you often hear.
Released in 2005, the fact that it still inspires courage and energy after all this time is proof that it’s a classic.
It’s a perfect pick for days when it’s hard to get motivated.
[For those who are giving it your all] A collection of motivational cheer songs (21–30)
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
Speaking of getting a boost of energy, no one fits the bill better than WANIMA—they’re practically synonymous with it.
They’re a band loved by people of all ages.
Their song “Yatte Minayo” was often heard as the theme for au’s cellphone commercials.
Its catchy familiarity comes from the fact that it’s a cover of the British children’s song “The Picnic.” It’s a track that gives a strong push to anyone about to start something new or thinking of taking on a tough challenge.