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Power songs that fill you with energy just by listening. Recommended classics and popular tracks.

What kind of music do you listen to when you want a boost of energy or power?

Music can give us energy, motivation, and courage—especially in those crucial moments when we need that extra push.

In this article, I’ll introduce some recommended songs that stand by you when it counts and mysteriously fill you with strength when you need just one more step.

We’ve picked a wide range—from timeless classics to recent hits.

If you’re looking for songs that instantly energize you, read to the end and you’ll find your very own power song.

Power songs that fill you with energy just by listening: recommended classics and popular tracks (101–110)

New Treasure IslandSakanakushon

Sakanaction / New Treasure Island -Music Video-
New Treasure IslandSakanakushon

This is a SAKANACTION classic that captures a forward-looking spirit eager to keep adventuring, delivered through a poppy melody and indie rock sound.

Blending retro synthesizers with fresh guitar tones, the track opened a new era in the music scene the moment it was released.

Dropping in September 2015, it gained attention as the theme song for the film “Bakuman.” The relatable lyrics depict the joy and struggle of creation, and the music video—featuring retro, pop styling reminiscent of the ’80s and ’90s—is another highlight.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you hit a wall and feel like stopping, or when you need the courage to take a new step forward.

Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya

Takuya Ohashi – “Hajimari no Uta” Music Video: TAKUYA OHASHI – Hajimari no Uta Music Video
Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya

An encouraging song with a warm, gentle melody that resonates in the heart.

This classic by Takuya Ohashi walks alongside those trying to take a fresh first step and lights the path they should follow.

The lyrics, which give you the courage to move forward, convey the importance of growing in your own way.

Released in February 2008 and used as a campaign song by U-Can, the track reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The music video features Aoi Yoshikura, visually expressing the feelings of someone about to take a new step.

Widely embraced as a song that gives a push when starting a new chapter in life—be it entering a new school, getting a job, or changing careers—it has earned the support of many.

BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi

A passionate cheer song crafted by Kenshi Yonezu.

Its melody brims with a headlong rush, like the instant an arrow is loosed, and it vividly portrays protagonists who keep moving toward their dreams even after experiencing setbacks.

A piece that also captivated live audiences, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime Medalist, which depicts the world of figure skating.

The lyrics, evoking the bonds of characters who support each other like a bow and arrow, and the dynamic sound together give listeners the courage to overcome the doubts and uncertainties everyone carries.

When your resolve to strive toward your goals starts to waver, listening to this song will surely give you the strength to take a new step forward.

BremenYorushika

Yorushika – Bremen (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
BremenYorushika

A heartwarming story, inspired by the Grimm Brothers’ “Town Musicians of Bremen,” woven with a light rhythm and bright melody.

Delivered by Yorushika, this work gently speaks to the joy of surrendering yourself to music, free from logic and convention.

Like the story’s protagonists, it teaches us that even if we never arrive at our destination, the journey we share is where meaning truly lies—a gem of a song.

Released digitally in July 2022, it also sparked buzz with its animation-style music video, featuring a strikingly original direction that shows only the feet of eight different characters.

It’s a recommended track for times when your heart feels tired, when you’re unsure about life, or when you want to look ahead and walk forward together with someone.

The hero is so weak, lollllllmeteora – Meteorites –

[MV] The Hero Is So Weak LOL / Meteora [Official Pair] [Melt the Angel × Mikasa-kun] [New Singer Group]
The hero is so weak, lollllllmeteora - Meteorites -

The title sprinkled with internet slang might throw you off, but this is a heartwarming piece about the bonds between friends! It’s a duet released in May 2025 by Melt da Tenshi and Mikasa-kun from the 2.5D singer-idol group Meteorites.

The song comically portrays a story in which an underpowered hero bickers with their companions but ultimately deepens their bonds.

Perfect for getting hyped with friends or boosting your spirits!

Power songs that fill you with energy just by listening. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (111–120)

speedGRe4N BOYZ

GRe4N BOYZ “Speed” Lyric Video
speedGRe4N BOYZ

A powerful message song that sings about the importance of keeping moving forward.

It’s a track by GRe4N BOYZ and serves as the TV commercial song for “Keirin,” commissioned by the JKA Foundation and the Japan Keirin Promotion Association.

From a quietly unfolding intro to a steadily rising climax, its progression is striking.

The lyrics carefully portray the feelings of searching for a yet-unseen version of oneself and the strong determination to move toward one’s goals, offering real encouragement.

HEROESNishikawa Takanori

Takanori Nishikawa has released a full-fledged rock tune that fuses a high-velocity band sound with an emotional melody.

The song was composed by Sojiro Oki and arranged by seasoned producer Seiji Kameda.

With a powerful message, it’s a track brimming with courage and hope.

Released in May 2025 as his seventh solo single, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “A Middle-Aged Man from the Countryside Becomes a Sword Saint.” The single comes in two editions: a regular edition and a limited-time production edition.

The regular edition includes one of eight random trading cards, while the limited-time production edition features a Blu-ray and a digipak with newly drawn artwork.

It’s an ambitious release recommended not only for anime fans but also for music listeners who love band-driven sounds.