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RADWIMPS Cheer Songs and Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Their many years of activity and work on popular movie soundtracks have made them known to an even wider audience.
Their live performances also seem to be highly regarded.
This time, from among their many songs, we will focus on their motivational/cheering songs and present them in a ranked format.
RADWIMPS Cheer Songs and Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
CorrectRADWIMPS1rank/position
A gentle anthem of support that blends the bittersweetness and hope of youth.
It portrays, with a warm gaze, the feelings of young people searching for answers of their own.
Its message—that there is no single right answer in life and it’s okay to move forward at your own pace—will surely touch everyone’s heart.
Released digitally in January 2024 by RADWIMPS, this song has often been sung at school graduation ceremonies and in scenes of remembrance.
When you feel anxious about the future or find yourself at a crossroads in life, this warm, comforting track will softly nudge you forward.
Please, take the courage from this song to help you step into a new beginning.
Critical HitRADWIMPS2rank/position
Overflowing with fiery passion and strength, this is the track RADWIMPS released to the world in December 2013 on the album “X to O to Tsumi to.” The protagonist, who can’t surpass their own expectations no matter how many regrets they pile up, is striking as they wrestle between ideals and reality yet still take a bold step forward by following their true feelings.
The music video—shot at Ageo Municipal Baseball Stadium in Saitama Prefecture with 1,500 extras—was directed by Takuro Okubo.
This work harmonizes Yojiro Noda’s poetic lyrics with the band’s powerful sound to stunning effect, capturing the hearts of many listeners and dominating the on-air charts at FM stations to take the No.
1 spot.
It’s a song that gives you a strong push on the back in those moments when you want to look ahead and dash forward with everything you’ve got—like the exit scene at a school sports day.
You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS3rank/position
This song overflows with dazzling passion and a sense of exhilarating drive.
Included on the 2011 album “Zettai Zetsumei,” it was chosen as the theme for NHK’s soccer broadcasts and captured the hearts of many during J.League and Emperor’s Cup coverage.
It carries a powerful message: miracles aren’t something you wait for—they’re something you create with your own hands—encouraging a spirit of challenge.
The up-tempo rock sound and impassioned lyrics fuse beautifully, delivering a performance that shakes the listener to the core.
It’s a perfect track for those who want to feel the rush of summer or are striving toward a goal.
giftRADWIMPS4rank/position
This is a song created by RADWIMPS as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Anpan,” which has been airing since April 2025.
It carefully portrays themes such as the joys and sorrows felt in everyday life, as well as adventure and challenge.
With Yojiro Noda’s poetic words reflecting real emotions and situations while giving us the courage to look forward to tomorrow, this work marks RADWIMPS’s first-ever theme song for an Asadora, despite their extensive experience scoring various visual works.
When things don’t go well despite your best efforts, when you feel like you can’t go on, this song is sure to resonate as an anthem of encouragement for you.
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS5rank/position
A signature number by RADWIMPS, whose genre-defying, diverse sound and philosophical lyrics have captivated listeners both in Japan and abroad.
Chosen as the theme song for the 2016 animated film Your Name, which became a social phenomenon, this track’s exhilarating guitar rock instantly elevates the listener’s mood.
Its indomitable message—that even if everything were lost, you would unhesitatingly start searching again from scratch—resonates with exam-takers who, despite facing hardships, persist tenaciously in striving to pass their target schools.
It’s okayRADWIMPS6rank/position
A four-piece rock band, RADWIMPS, known for their catchy phrases and earworm arrangements, showcases their presence with this song.
It’s included on the soundtrack created for the feature-length animated film Weathering with You, and it’s a track whose exquisite sense of weightless drift—born from the fusion of brisk acoustic guitar strumming and ethereal strings—feels wonderfully soothing.
When we’re going through hard times or wrestling with worries, it can feel like we have no allies anywhere in the world.
In those moments, this masterpiece offers a delicate message that reassures us: there truly are people who support us, and people we want to support.
It’s a song that saves the heart.
IfRADWIMPS7rank/position
RADWIMPS are known for their high level of performance skill and philosophical lyrics.
“Moshimo” was released in 2003 during their indie days and expresses the feeling of love in a straightforward way.
It starts with a slow-tempo arpeggio and gradually builds in intensity, creating an exciting progression.
The lyrics and composition convey the emotions more strongly, making it a song that leaves you feeling positive as you listen.
CathartistRADWIMPS8rank/position
Created to coincide with a major sporting festival, this song vividly captures physical sensations like sweat and tears.
Released in June 2018 as the band’s 22nd single, it became widely known as the theme for Fuji TV’s soccer broadcasts.
The exhilarating, fast-paced beat and Yojiro Noda’s signature wordplay in the rap section build into a chorus that feels like the world suddenly opens up—truly breathtaking.
The lyrics convey a sense of emotional catharsis that goes beyond simple wins and losses, encouraging anyone who takes on a challenge, not just athletes.
Later included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, the track is also highly regarded as a visual work, with its music video winning at the SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS 2019.
Listen to it before a make-or-break moment, and it’s sure to ignite your fighting spirit.
Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS9rank/position
This is a song by RADWIMPS created together with a thousand 18-year-olds for a special NHK program.
It carefully depicts, like a single story, the dreams and anxieties of young people and their forward-looking steps into the future, resulting in an energetic, stirring anthem of encouragement.
Included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, it became a much-talked-about gem in 2018.
Born from the passionate feelings of the youth involved, the piece was also performed on RADWIMPS’ nationwide ANTI ANTI GENERATION TOUR 2019.
As a song that colors energetic scenes where large groups move as one—like at sports festivals or group gymnastics—it naturally envelops the venue in a positive atmosphere.
Is that okay?RADWIMPS10rank/position
RADWIMPS, who became a huge hit among young people after composing the music for the film Your Name in 2016 and Weathering with You in 2019.
“Iindesuka?” is a track from their 2006 album RADWIMPS 4 ~Okazu no Gohan~.
The lyrics, which affirm one’s feelings for someone they like, encourage those experiencing unrequited love.
Romance isn’t only fun, but the feeling of “liking” someone is something we want to cherish, isn’t it?
