[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 who are giving it your all] A collection of motivational cheer songs (21–30)
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism is a four-member band that continually surprises listeners with a unique sound that incorporates every genre of music.
Their songs, which portray themes like love and life with striking realism, have earned them widespread popularity.
Released in 2021, their track “Cry Baby” was written as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers.
It features a dynamic sound reminiscent of progressive rock.
Pay special attention to Satoshi Fujihara’s powerful vocals as he deftly navigates the repeatedly modulating melody line.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to face life’s many adversities.
Why not give this uplifting number a listen to help you keep pushing forward?
Horse of YouthHinatazaka46
This song performed by Hinatazaka46 is a motivational anthem packed with youthful energy and passion for pursuing dreams.
The music video, featuring striking and mystical imagery of a white horse, also drew attention.
Released in February 2020 as a B-side to the single “Sonna Koto Nai yo,” it was also used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “DASADA.” The lyrics, which depict young people running full speed toward their dreams, give listeners courage and hope.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to believe in their own strength and move forward.
[For those who keep pushing forward] A collection of motivating cheer songs (31–40)
NonfictionsDa-iCE
A song we want you to listen to when you just can’t find the motivation while you keep running toward your goals.
Sung by Da-iCE, this track was created as the 2025 summer high school baseball cheer song.
Members Taiki Kudo and Sota Hanamura wrote and composed it with the feelings of their youth, crafting a piece with a driving sound and a melody that resonates deeply.
The lyrics are sprinkled with baseball-themed words, offering encouragement not only to ballplayers but to everyone dedicated to something.
Time spent alone at your desk can feel isolating, but listening to this song will make you think, “I’m the protagonist of my own story,” and spur you on.
Give it a listen when you want to sharpen your focus at the crucial moment.
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Gurenge, the opening theme song for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, became a massive hit not only in Japan but around the world.
Many people probably think of Demon Slayer when they hear this song.
It’s one of LiSA’s most popular tracks and a signature song of hers.
With this song, she made her first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2019.
It’s a fast-paced rock number that fires you up and puts you in a mindset to charge forward and go on the offensive.
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
Just from the title, this song makes you excited and feel positive.
When Takahashi Yu’s gentle yet powerful voice tells you “Tomorrow will surely be a good day,” you really do feel like it will be a good day, don’t you? You often hear this warm, uplifting number in commercials or in Rihwa’s cover version.
There are times when you work hard every day but don’t get recognized, your results aren’t visible, or you just can’t get motivated.
This is the perfect song for moments like those.
Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓
A song by ↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓, a band formed around Hiroto Kōmoto and Masatoshi Mashima, who were core members of the legendary punk rock band THE BLUE HEARTS that disbanded in 1995.
Although it was originally an album track on their first album and was never released as a single, it later became a number featured in numerous tie-ins.
It’s the kind of song that, when you’re stressed from work, makes you feel like you can hang on until your next day off—music that gives you that extra push to keep going.
room for growthCreepy Nuts
Creepy Nuts is a hip-hop duo made up of MC R-Shitei and DJ Matsunaga, who in recent years have also been active on variety shows and TV dramas.
Their track “Nobishiro,” released on September 1, 2021, is a powerful number featuring their signature, fully affirming lyrics laid over an up-tempo beat.
It’s the best positive song for anyone who thinks that as you grow older, it’s only natural that you give up on more things.
It resonates with young people, of course, but it’s also a track that hits home for the middle-aged generation!
