[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 Keep Trying] A Collection of Motivational Cheer Songs (41–50)
dissonanceKeyakizaka46
It’s a hit song by the popular idol group Keyakizaka46.
They’re a group that grabs attention with every new release, and this song carries the message: “Don’t be afraid to assert your own opinions.” It’s the kind of track that naturally fills you with motivation as you listen.
Liberated zoneASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
The music video for this song, directed by Masakazu Ogita, has been creating a buzz as the members sing “freedom” with bright, cheerful expressions alongside their fans.
It’s really innovative that there are no performance scenes at all, isn’t it? It feels like it’s telling us, “Don’t worry about those around you—just live the way you like, as yourself.” It’s a warm song that brings tears to your eyes when you listen to it.
Flower SongGReeeeN
The song I want you to listen to precisely when you’re feeling unmotivated is “Hana Uta.” It was released in 2011 by GReeeeN, the four-member vocal group known for hits like “Kiseki.” The track features a passionate, fast-paced band sound.
Many listeners will likely relate to its pure lyrics filled with youthful feelings.
It’s a song that makes you want to return to your roots and tackle various things anew.
Why not let HIDE’s high-toned voice, etched into its orthodox melody line, soothe you?
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism have many love songs that tug at your heartstrings.
But their track “Parabola” is a bit different from those love songs—it’s a number brimming with hope for taking a new step forward.
With a refreshingly explosive chorus, the song was also used in Asahi Soft Drinks’ Calpis Water commercial.
It’s a great pick for anyone looking to take on something new.
When you’re low on motivation, listening to it gradually gives you the push you need to get moving.
rainbow-coloredayaka
This song became widely known across generations because it was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama Hanako to Anne.
From the intro, it overflows with gentleness, with a melody that soothes the heart.
When we want to get pumped up or motivated, we tend to choose hard-hitting rock numbers, but perhaps it’s also good to calm the mind with a soft song like this, reset, and then find your motivation.
It’s a track that brightens the heart and helps you face the people around you with kindness.
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
Makihara Noriyuki’s signature song “Donna Toki mo,” released in June 1991, has likely encouraged countless people across generations.
When you think of this song, the catchy lyrics and pop melody immediately come to mind.
It’s so simple that you can sing along after just one listen, which is exactly why it plays in your head at just the right moments and gives you a boost again and again.
Why not add it to your playlist as a reliable theme song for times when you want to give it your all?
ECHOLittle Glee Monster
The NHK rugby theme song for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
It seems to have been created with the image of the team and Little Glee Monster singing as one.
It’s powerful and energetic, with lyrics that fire you up even when you’re on the verge of losing.
There’s also a chorus part that evokes stadium cheers.
I think it’s a song that fits best not so much during a match, but when you want to quietly stoke your fighting spirit before or after the game.
