Yuzu’s Cheer Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

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Yuzu “Eikou no Kakehashi” Music Video

An enduring masterpiece by Yuzu, the folk duo that represents Japan.

It embraces all the pain and setbacks of the past, the days of effort piled up without running away, and makes you feel proud of who you are now.

That warm yet powerful message resonates deeply with anyone striving forward.

Released as a single in July 2004, it was used as the theme song for NHK’s broadcast of the Athens Olympics.

Many will remember it alongside the moving scene of the men’s gymnastics team winning gold for the first time in 28 years.

Give it a listen when your club activities aren’t yielding the results you want, or when exam pressure feels overwhelming.

You’ll find the courage to believe that none of your steps so far have been in vain—and to keep moving forward.

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Yuzu “Ame nochi Hareruya”

A song by the folk duo Yuzu that powerfully conveys hope for the future, it was also used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Gochisousan.” The sound carries a gentle, soothing atmosphere that communicates kindness, and the grand orchestral tones—evoking a sense of one’s view opening up—are particularly striking.

A notable point is the inclusion, during the interlude, of a phrase from “Far Away on the Distant Mountain as the Sun Sets,” which imparts a warmth reminiscent of love for one’s hometown.

It’s a gentle song that seems to tell us that bright hope awaits beyond the hardships we overcome.

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Yuzu “Friend ~The Time of Departure~”

It’s a work filled with friendship and hope.

The song is by Yuzu, the musical duo behind many famous hits like “Natsuiro” and “Eikou no Kakehashi,” and it was released in 2013 as their 38th single.

It was selected as the required piece for the NHK National School Music Competition’s middle school division.

Its warm lyrics and melody, which give you courage for a new departure, truly resonate.

Originally, it was created as a cheer song for their staff after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

It’s also often sung at graduation ceremonies and farewells.

Please let this song give you strength.

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Yuzu Goddess

It’s a slightly unusual heartbreak song from a male perspective, about spotting a woman he once liked in town with a growing belly and feeling a pang of sadness.

It’s by the musical duo Yuzu and is included on their seventh album, Ribbon, released in 2006.

As I mentioned, it’s a breakup song, but the protagonist, seeing her happily caressing her stomach, imagines, “She’ll probably become a strong mother.” If you’re someone wondering whether you can become a good mother, listening to it might make you think, “Maybe people around me see me that way, too.” With courage and hope, let’s welcome the new life that’s about to arrive.

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Yuzu - Hikare

Yuzu’s song “Hikare” is a cheer anthem dedicated to young people stepping onto a new path.

At this important turning point where anxiety and anticipation intersect, it offers a warm message of support.

Released in 2014, the song is marked by the pleasant sound of acoustic guitar and the duo’s memorable harmonies.

Its message—that no effort ever goes to waste—conveys a sense of hope perfectly suited to graduation ceremonies.

Let “Hikare” gently accompany your anxious heart and give you the courage to take that first step.

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Yuzu “flowers” MUSIC VIDEO

Yuzu’s song, themed around hope and growth for the future, powerfully sings of overcoming life’s hardships by contrasting darkness and light, suffering and hope.

The refreshing sound—blending acoustic guitar with digital elements—also leaves a strong impression.

Released in December 2024, the track garnered attention for its collaboration with the mobile game Monster Strike.

It’s perfect not only for teenagers striving for exams or club activities, but also for anyone stepping into a new environment.

This is a song that gives you the courage to keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles!

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Yuzu - Eikou no Kakihashi (Glory Bridge)

The folk duo Yuzu.

The harmony between Yujin Kitagawa’s husky vocals and Koji Iwasawa’s resonant voice is one of a kind—you can’t help but be drawn in.

Their 2004 release “Eikou no Kakehashi” (“Bridge of Glory”) is a song that, for many, brings the Olympics to mind.

From the intro, with its orchestral arrangement, it resounds with a grand, sumptuous sound.

The lyrics resonate, understanding the twists and turns you’ve faced in your efforts.

Surely, it will stir the desire to move forward—“more and more.”

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