Songs that make you feel positive when you listen. Top recommended cheer and positive tracks.
When you’re not getting the results you hoped for despite your efforts, or when changes in relationships or your environment leave you with all kinds of worries, it’s only natural to feel discouraged and down.
At times like these, many people probably think, “I want to switch my mindset!”
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that will lift your spirits.
We’ve gathered a variety of positive tracks—from anthems filled with uplifting messages to songs whose atmosphere alone can offer encouragement.
Each song is sure to give you strength!
Let’s listen to some wonderful music and face forward without pushing ourselves too hard.
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Songs that make you feel positive when you listen. Top recommended cheer and positive songs (111–120)
Hello SignalsAdo
This track is characterized by an exhilarating, pop-infused sound.
Released in December 2023, “Hello Signals” drew attention through its tie-in with a SoftBank commercial.
Brimming with anticipation for the future and the excitement of new encounters, it’s a hopeful song.
Ado’s clear, translucent vocals feel like they gently open the door to a new world.
It’s the kind of uplifting anthem you’ll want to listen to when you’re ready to face forward and step into change without fear.
Songs that make you feel positive when you listen. Top recommended cheer and positive songs (121–130)
weeeekNEWS
The seventh single by the idol group NEWS, who have overcome hardships such as repeated member departures to become a powerhouse group with each member active in their own field.
Written specifically for them by GReeeeN, a four-member vocal group from Fukushima Prefecture, the song’s structure moves from a rock-flavored guitar riff into a high-energy opening vocal, lifting your spirits right from the intro.
The lyrics, which encourage working adults, are sure to clear the clouds for anyone currently struggling with work or burdened by stress.
It’s a number that will always put you in a positive mindset when you’re feeling down.
SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisuke
Keisuke Kuwata’s “SMILE ~Harewataru Sora no You ni~,” which was used as the theme song for the joint commercial network project “Let’s Do It Together 2020,” is likely familiar to many.
It’s a gentle cheer song from Kuwata to everyone: to those who blame their circumstances and feel nothing they do matters, and to those who feel they can’t keep going any longer.
Listening to it brings a clear, uplifting feeling, as if a ray of light has broken through.
It’s surely a masterpiece that will continue to be cherished for years to come.
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
Kyu Sakamoto’s “Ue o Muite Arukou” is famous not only in Japan but also overseas.
Released in 1961, the song is beloved around the world under the title “SUKIYAKI,” and has been covered by numerous artists globally.
Even if you only know it as a very old song you’ve heard before, try listening while carefully reading the lyrics.
They’re very simple, but when you close your eyes, a bright, beautiful night sky seems to spread behind your eyelids, and it leaves you feeling ready to do your best again starting tomorrow.
single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu
Featuring striking, razor-sharp guitar cutting, this is “Ichizu” by King Gnu.
Written as the theme song for the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie, its lyrics—perfectly matched to the story—became a hot topic for their emotional impact.
The track has an addictive quality that makes you want to play it over and over.
It deftly captures the protagonist’s single-minded devotion, so if you haven’t seen the film yet, watching it first will let you appreciate the song’s deeper world even more.
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Cry Baby, sung by Official HIGE DANDism, became a hot topic after being chosen as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers.
It begins with an intro that boldly announces the start of battle, and captivates listeners with lyrics that reflect the anime’s story and a delicate melody that shows a different expression in each phrase.
The more you listen, the more it slips into your heart, filling you with the resolve to keep fighting back no matter how many times you’re knocked down.
Kokoro no NakaRADWIMPS
Thanks to their collaboration with director Makoto Shinkai, RADWIMPS are widely recognized across generations and are highly popular regardless of gender or age.
Their song “Kokoro no Naka” is very short, but it’s incredibly uplifting—a track that helps you bounce back when you’re feeling down.
Released in May 2020 amid stay-at-home calls, the song gave courage to many people—those enduring hardship, those who had lost hope, and more.
It’s the kind of song you find yourself listening to over and over when you’re feeling low.