Recommended cheer songs for elementary school students: popular tracks to listen to when you want a boost

FRIENDS!!!imase

【imase】FRIENDS!!!（MV）

This song features a groovy rhythm and catchy pop melodies, gently singing about the beauty of friendship.

It delicately portrays various facets of friendship—from intimate bonds where a single glance says it all, to the awkwardness of a reunion after a long time apart.

It carefully expresses the importance of a bond that doesn’t change with time, and the joy of returning to a carefree connection like the old days.

Created in February 2025, the piece was written by imase as the theme song for “Everyone’s Concert,” a collaboration project between the live communication app Pococha and Yamaha Corporation.

It’s a perfect fit for capturing the feelings of friends who deepen their bonds through practice and competitions at school events like sports days and athletic festivals.

It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE “It Starts Here!”

From the very moment you start running, this theme song for a sports event by DREAMS COME TRUE gives a powerful push to the beginning of your challenge.

Riding on a lively rhythm that fuses disco sounds with Latin grooves, it carries a heartfelt cheer that resonates with every challenger.

It sings of bonds with friends, hard work and growth, and the courage to make a fresh start, becoming a piece that gently nudges listeners forward.

Released in January 2025, the song was written as the theme for a relay race event commemorating the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

The single, which also includes the theme song for the film “Kaminofude,” marks a milestone work celebrating DREAMS COME TRUE’s 35th anniversary.

It’s a song we hope not only students facing their youth, but everyone about to take a new step in life, will listen to.

KIDS ARE ALRIGHTBuzz72+

Buzz72+ / KIDS ARE ALRIGHT [Music Video]

This piece was chosen as the commemorative theme song for the Fukuoka-based professional baseball team the Hawks’ 85th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the Fukuoka Dome.

It’s a track by Buzz72+, a band from Fukuoka, released as a single in 2023.

A dramatic rock number, it pairs an energetic band sound with majestic strings.

Masaharu Inoue’s bright, clear vocals and the lyrics’ positive message—“Right now, we’re living in a dream”—are a perfect match.

I think it has enough power to blow away the worries and anxieties of elementary school kids.

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Opening DeclarationNovelbright

Novelbright – Opening Declaration [Official Music Video]

An encouraging song that helps you take a step toward your dreams and hopes was born in April 2021 from the major 1st album “Kaimaku Sengen.” With a bright, powerful melody and a passionate spirit like the sun shining in the wide sky, this work is a fervent message song crafted by Novelbright.

In 2022, it was selected as the theme song for Nippon TV’s nationwide high school dance club support project, “Dance ONE Project ’22” on the program Sukkiri, powerfully backing the challenging spirit of young people.

It’s a song that gently pushes the backs of everyone uniting their hearts—whether for field day events, sports festivals, or cheer battles.

IchibanboshiSnow Man

Snow Man “Ichibanboshi” Rec Video

Ichibanboshi is a cheer for elementary schoolers who keep trying, even when they struggle or pause along the way.

It was released in 2022 by the male idol group Snow Man.

The lyrics, which encourage people working hard toward their dreams and goals, resonate deeply.

Along with warm, harmony-rich choruses that convey the group’s bond, the song will give you energy.

It’s filled with a gentle message that supports elementary schoolers devoted to studying, club activities, or hobbies.

Give it a listen especially when it’s hard to look forward or when you’re feeling down.

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PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH

【MV】PERFECT HUMAN / RADIO FISH

“PERFECT HUMAN,” the smash hit by RADIO FISH—the music group formed by the comedy duo Oriental Radio.

It’s a popular dance track among elementary school kids, and many have probably tried the distinctive “Flying Man” moves.

The lyrics are bold, but as a fight song that brims with determination, it’s sure to give elementary schoolers courage and energy.

“PERFECT HUMAN” has won numerous awards, including the 49th Japan Cable Radio Awards’ Buzz Award, so don’t dismiss it as “just a comedian’s song”—give it a listen!

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Everyone is a heroAI

“Everyone Is a Hero” Full ver. AI [Official]

The song “Minna ga Minna Eiyū,” well known from au’s “Santaro Series” commercials, is an arrangement of the classic folk dance tune “Oklahoma Mixer,” so even the first time you hear it, it doesn’t feel entirely new.

When times are tough and you’re struggling—no matter what—tomorrow will come.

So eat, sleep, and let’s try again.

Rather than giving you a push from behind, it wraps you up warmly—a true feel-good song.

When you’re down or want to give it your all, listen to this track!

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