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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 giving it your all] A collection of motivational cheer songs (1–10)
ProgressSuga Shikao
Doesn’t this song make you feel incredibly motivated when you listen to it? Yes—it’s that famous track, the theme song of NHK’s documentary program “Professional: Shigoto no Ryugi,” and it makes you want to start talking like a professional yourself, just like the protagonists who appear on the show (lol).
I think listening to this song helps you become stoically positive.
It’s a highly motivating number that helps you face yourself head-on, and I highly recommend it.
OH！SHISHAMO
This is a song by SHISHAMO that was featured in a Lotte “Sou” commercial.
“Is that really okay? This moment will never come back… Just run!” You can feel that fiery passion throughout the whole track.
When nothing is going right and you’re feeling reckless, this song might snap you out of it.
Recommended for those who think, “I hate that I’m overthinking!”
Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)SPYAIR
SPYAIR’s fourth single, “Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!),” was released in 2011.
The song also served as an ending theme for the popular anime Gintama.
SPYAIR is known for their high-energy, uplifting tracks, and this song is another straight-up motivation booster.
Everyone has days when life feels tough for no reason and you just can’t get motivated.
This is a song you’ll want by your side on days like that.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Do you know what the title “Que Sera Sera” means? It’s a phrase that lightens your mood, roughly meaning “whatever will be, will be,” which became popular in Japan in the late 1950s and has since taken root—almost like a coined expression here.
This song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is one I highly recommend for times when you’ve failed, feel down, or start blaming yourself.
If you sometimes ask yourself, “Why am I like this?” or feel, “I really hate myself,” please give it a listen.
You’ll surely realize that the only person who can truly cherish you is yourself.
cheerMarushii
Released in February 2024 as the campaign song for the 55th anniversary of Shinken Zemi’s High School Course, this track is truly a song that cheers on anyone giving their all.
Its lyrics, which give you the courage to move forward through the anxieties and setbacks of youth, are sure to give you a supportive push.
With its message that “it’s okay to cry,” this song will undoubtedly resonate with your heart.
Wrapped in Marcy’s warm vocals and melody, why not spend some time facing yourself? It will surely give you the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.
Small RevolutionSUPER BEAVER
This song captivates with its powerful, resonant melody and lyrics.
It’s a wholehearted track packed with SUPER BEAVER’s passion and conviction.
Included on the album “Ongaku,” released in February 2024, it was also used as an insert song for the TV Asahi drama “MARS: Zero no Kakumei.” The song sings of the courage to face hardships and the importance of taking small steps to change yourself.
It’s a track you should listen to especially when daily life wears you down and you can’t find motivation.
It will remind you of the beauty of living true to yourself.
SUPER BEAVER’s music will stay close to your heart and give you the courage to take a new step forward.
BlessingYOASOBI
When it comes to songs that foreshadow the beginning of a new story, “Shukufuku” comes to mind.
Created in 2022 by the musical duo YOASOBI, hugely popular among younger generations, it was chosen as the opening theme for Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.
The lyrics, which align with the work’s worldview, evoke the image of a protagonist carving out their destiny.
Ikura’s beautiful vocals over a driving, fast-paced beat are also striking.
It’s a passionate track depicting the moment of stepping toward an unseen tomorrow.
Its message about the importance of living true to oneself gives you courage.
