Popular Cheer Songs [Japanese Music Ranking]

So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster43rank/position

“So, You’re Not Alone” – Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster’s “Dakara, Hitori Janai” (“So, You’re Not Alone”) is a song you can have fun singing and dancing to with friends.

Released in May 2017, it was used as the ending theme for season 2 of the anime My Hero Academia.

The music video, filmed at Universal Studios Japan, features characters like Snoopy and Elmo, making it a delightfully exciting watch.

If you have a friend feeling down after a setback in studies or club activities, why not share this song with them? Pass the mic around at karaoke and sing together—your worries will melt away!

Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi44rank/position

Elephant Kashimashi – “Our Tomorrow”

This is a masterpiece imbued with a powerful, emotionally resonant rock sound and a vision of walking toward the future alongside friends.

The friendship and bonds portrayed in the music video, along with the courage to step into a new tomorrow, gently support anyone seeking strength for their heart.

Released in November 2007 by Elephant Kashimashi, led by Hiroji Miyamoto, the song was used in a commercial for House Foods’ Ukon no Chikara and came to be loved by a wide audience.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when standing at a crossroads in life, when renewing your resolve, or when you need hope for the future.

With its robust melody, it fills you with the courage to move forward—an uplifting song that warms the heart.

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SUPER BEAVER “Small Revolution” Music Video

This song powerfully sings of the small acts of courage hidden in everyday life and the desire for self-transformation.

Included on the album “Ongaku,” it was released in February 2024 as an insert song for the TV Asahi drama “MARS: Zero no Kakumei.” With an emotional rock style characteristic of SUPER BEAVER, its melody and sound quietly yet fervently urge us to give voice to our inner feelings and reevaluate who we are.

It was also featured in TBS’s special music program “Ongaku no Hi 2024” for a mass sing-along project, where it was performed together with many viewers.

It’s a song that gently gives you a push when you feel life is hard or lonely, or when you want to take a step toward tomorrow.

OH！SHISHAMO46rank/position

SHISHAMO「OH！」

SHISHAMO is a three-piece rock band whose down-to-earth, relatable lyrics—especially among women—have earned them strong support.

Their 9th single “OH!,” chosen as the song for Lotte’s “Sou” commercial, bursts with exhilarating, fast-paced energy that brings back memories of youth.

Rather than celebrating a cool facade, the lyrics highlight the value of charging forward with everything you’ve got, which may soothe the hearts of those chasing their dreams in real time.

It’s a powerful cheer song that we especially want people to hear when they’re worn out from trying so hard, or when they’re facing an important game or a big study session.

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Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO47rank/position

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

A rock number that cheers on our everyday efforts through its weekend heroes.

It was included on the 2017 album “SHISHAMO 4” and became widely known as the CM song for NTT Docomo’s “Docomo Student Discount.” That same year, the band performed it on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen for their first-ever appearance, generating major buzz.

The song frankly depicts the strength to keep running forward even when things are so tough you want to cry, along with gratitude for those who support you.

Inspired by watching a Kawasaki Frontale match, it’s also loved as a fight song—perfect for anyone looking to get fired up at sports events or live shows.

It stands as one of the band’s signature classics.

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Velvet Poem

Velvet no Uta by back number was written as the theme song for the film Akira to Akira.

This piece is a motivational song that carries the message of wanting people to keep living without giving in, even when they face unreasonable hardships in society.

Its lyrics, which urge listeners to value themselves, are likely to bring hope to those who are on the verge of despair due to illness.

When you find yourself feeling negative, give it a listen.

The powerful vocals and grand sound are sure to lift your spirits.

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That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando49rank/position

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A powerful, encouraging song that lifts your spirits when times are tough or you feel like giving up.

Its lyrics preach the importance of not giving up, and the strong yet approachable melody resonates deeply.

With the warmth of a friend giving you a gentle push forward, this song has become a source of support for many.

Released by Daiji MAN Brothers Band in August 1991, the track was used as the ending theme for “Sports Frontier” and also served as the theme song for “Hō-chan no Yamada Katsutenai Television.” It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for five consecutive weeks and became a massive hit, selling an impressive 1.8 million copies.

When you find yourself troubled or at a standstill in life, listening to this song will surely give you the courage to move forward.