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

Go for it!Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Guts da ze!!

This is a track bursting with energy, featuring a powerful, cheer-song-like message that truly resonates.

The lyrics express the courage to face difficulties and a strong will to never give up in a positive way, uplifting you when you’re feeling down.

Combined with Ulfuls’ energetic performance, it becomes a warm, encouraging song that gently gives listeners a push forward.

Released in December 1995, it brought courage and hope to many people.

It’s perfect for times when you want to boost your motivation and energy—school events like sports days, right before a game, or as a morning wake-up tune.

Even when you’re dealing with hardships or worries, this dependable anthem gives you the strength to look ahead and take that first step.

Seven-colored ArchPokemon BW Gasshoudan

Seven-colored Arch

The song by the Pokémon BW Chorus is a lively track used as the ending theme for the TV anime Pokémon Best Wishes.

Released in February 2023, it carries a positive message centered on hope and dreams.

It sings about stepping into the beginning of a dream with eyes shining under the blue sky, and about the courage to turn both joy and sorrow into strength for tomorrow.

Even when you stumble, the warm words that someone is quietly watching over you will warm your heart.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you’re taking a new step, like at sports days or graduation ceremonies.

Elementary school students who are feeling troubled—why not listen to this song and lift your spirits?

Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu

Yū Takahashi’s directorial debut MV “Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day” — Omokuri Director Edit Version (Short Size)

Accompanied by a gentle singing voice, this heartwarming song by Yu Takahashi portrays the worries and joys everyone experiences through small incidents on a train.

Its positive message—like laughing off awkward moments and the rainbow that follows the rain—gently encourages listeners.

Released in June 2015, it was featured in a Daihatsu commercial and is also used as the departure melody at JR Akita Station, Takahashi’s hometown station.

It’s a recommended track when you want to lift your spirits, overcome difficulties, or take a step toward tomorrow.

RunLittle Glee Monster

『Run』 – Little Glee Monster

An encouraging song for first graders, created in collaboration with Meiji Probio Yogurt R-1, was finally released by Little Glee Monster in March 2025.

Featured on the album “Ambitious,” this upbeat pop track celebrates the importance of continuing to chase your dreams and goals.

Its up-tempo melody and powerful vocals blend in perfect balance, resonating deeply with listeners.

In particular, the super-groovy, dynamic sound and the fiery message of pushing forward into the future with everything you’ve got make it irresistibly energizing.

It’s the perfect song to listen to when taking a first step into a new environment or when you hit a wall.

Highly recommended as a motivational anthem for moments when you want to give it your all—like practice for sports days and athletic festivals, or even club activities.

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.