[One More Time!] Songs with the theme of revenge: tracks that give you strength to try again
Setbacks, giving up, and the sting of defeat—things everyone experiences at least once.
Even when it hurts, you want to get back up and turn that frustration into fuel!
Perhaps you’ve felt that spark before.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs themed around “revenge”—tracks that help you overcome the past and move forward.
This time for sure!!
You’ll definitely feel that resolve.
Focusing on second chances, we spotlight a variety of revenge songs, including ones that echo romantic comebacks.
It’s a playlist that helps you push past frustration and regain the energy to try again!
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[Once More!] Songs with a revenge theme. Tracks that empower a fresh challenge (1–10)
Kerokko DemetanHorie Mitsuko
An anime theme song sung by Mitsuko Horie, the queen of anime songs, done in a strangely enka-pop style.
It really emphasizes the message of enduring, enduring, and getting back up.
But since Demetan has a love interest named Ranatan, I can’t help thinking he might actually be living the good life.
revenge gameCHiCO with HoneyWorks
This work leaves a striking impression with an intro that feels like morning sunlight breaking in.
It features a powerful rock sound, and its revenge-themed lyrics resonate deeply.
Released by CHiCO with HoneyWorks in October 2022, the track is included on the album “i wa jiyū de, shibarenai” (I Is Free and Cannot Be Bound).
The lyrics portray the will to rise after defeat and take on the challenge again, sure to connect with those striving in sports and competitions.
It also conveys the importance of bonds with teammates and self-belief, making it a song that encourages anyone looking to overcome setbacks and failures.
Souls feat. suis from YorushikaWurtS
This is a moving song that portrays the strength to reclaim one’s soul.
WurtS’s powerful vocals intertwine exquisitely with Yorushika’s suis’s clear, crystalline voice, set against an impressive sound that incorporates elements of funk and soul.
Released digitally in September 2024, the track is included on the album “Genki de Ite ne.” The horn section from Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra also takes part, adding depth and dynamism to the piece.
It’s a song that gives you courage when you feel lost or face difficulties.
The music video, which uses animation, further deepens the song’s world and message.
[One More Time!] Songs with a theme of revenge. Tracks that give you strength to try again (11–20)
HERO (The time to become a hero is now)Kai Band
This is a hero song, but specifically Kai Band’s “Hero.” Thanks to its catchy rhythm and memorability, people often find themselves humming the opening lines.
It might be that go-to track for the moment when, even if you weren’t up to it before, now is the time to become a hero.
Happy Ending feat. ZORNRADWIMPS
A powerful anthem unleashed by RADWIMPS.
Created to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the J.League, this gem of a track was born from a collaboration with ZORN.
Yojiro Noda’s passionate vocals blend exquisitely with ZORN’s commanding rap, stirring the hearts of listeners.
Carrying the strong message, “If not me, then who?”, it’s a song that gives you the courage to move forward, overcoming setbacks and failures.
Released in July 2023, it has echoed through J.League stadiums, moving countless people.
It’s the perfect track when you want to fire yourself up or take on a new challenge.
Return of UltramanDanjirō Misuzu Jidō Gasshōdan
It’s the theme song of one of the Ultraman series, Return of Ultraman.
The phrase “return” is perfect for psyching yourself up when you’re about to get revenge, and combined with the energetic melody, it’s often used as a baseball cheer song and the like.
Incidentally, in the early concept for Return of Ultraman, there was apparently a real proposal where the original Ultraman—who lost to Zetton—would come back to take his revenge.
Look at me nowkeyakizaka 46 (hinatazaka 46)
A song included on Hinatazaka46’s album Hashiridasu Shunkan, which was released under their former name, Hiragana Keyakizaka46.
Set to a serious, mid-tempo melody, it conveys the feelings of a challenger.
The word “color” is used symbolically to express complex emotions.
It was first released to the public in March 2018 as a coupling track on Keyakizaka46’s single Glass wo Ware!.
Loved as a song that symbolizes the members’ growth, it has drawn attention at live shows where the members sing while holding back tears.
This piece instills the courage to face difficulties and fosters self-affirmation.
It’s a song that gently pushes the backs of those who vow revenge.