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

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YOASOBI “Gunjō” from their first concert with an audience, ‘NICE TO MEET YOU,’ 2021.12.04 @ Nippon Budokan

This song gives you the courage and hope to move toward your dreams.

Its unique worldview, based on a novel, is captivating and resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in September 2020, it was so popular that it stayed on the charts for 182 weeks.

For elementary school students, this track will surely become a powerful ally.

It’s perfect for those moments when you want to motivate yourself—whether in studying, friendship, or other situations.

When you set off on a journey to find your own colors, be sure to give it a listen.

It will surely give you the courage to take a step toward tomorrow!

Bring it on, spring.non

[Official Music Video] Non – I’ll Stand to Face Spring

This is a heartwarming rock number that sings of youthful passion and the courage to take a new step forward.

Non wrote the lyrics, crafting an energetic anthem that blows away the stifling feeling of everyday life.

The crisp guitar sound and powerful drum beat make it a perfect song for spring, the season of new beginnings.

Released digitally in January 2025, the track finally became available in recorded form after being performed at a solo concert.

It’s a song that gently nudges the backs of elementary school students whose hearts are full of both anxiety and hope.

Non’s clear, transparent vocals and the uplifting message resonate deeply.

BelieveSugimoto Ryuichi

Believe [song] Lyrics and Music: Ryuichi Sugimoto Believe Choral Piece

A signature work by Ryuichi Sugimoto, known for delivering heartwarming vocals and powerful messages, and a staple in choral music.

This piece overflows with compassion for friends and hope for the future.

Its gentle melody soothes the heart, as it tenderly embraces the resolve to believe in tomorrow after overcoming the sorrow and hardship everyone experiences.

Released in August 1998, the song became familiar as the ending theme of NHK’s “Ikimono Chikyū Kikō” (A Journey of Life on Earth).

Since then, many artists—including V6 and May J.—have continued to cover it.

It’s the perfect song for times when you’re feeling down or want to encourage someone.

It will stay close to your heart and give you courage and hope.

All togetherSakushi Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu

[Okaasan to Issho] Dream Collaboration! with Ofuroski & Otousan to Issho! Let’s dance to the song “Minna Issho ni”!

This is a song themed around the comfort of sharing the same space.

There are parts where you can clap along, and it’s a lot of fun to sing.

It was performed as the theme song for a special stage on a TV program that drew about 80,000 people, and it was released in November 2013.

Children entering elementary school are full of worries like “Will I make friends?” Even first graders who feel anxious about a new environment will feel uplifted when they listen to this song and think, “Elementary school will be okay!” As a song to cheer on new first graders, try singing it together at the entrance ceremony.

It’s okayberii guddoman

Berry Goodman "Daijoubu" (NHK Minna no Uta, June–July 2019)

Just hearing the very first phrase of the lyrics is enough to bring many people to the verge of tears, isn’t it? The words, woven gently in time with the relaxed rhythm, slip right into the hearts of those of us who are hurting and wounded.

By repeating the simple message “It’s okay,” this song makes us realize that those are exactly the words we truly needed.

It’s a track I hope you’ll listen to when something happens, when the pain is overwhelming and you feel there’s nothing more you can do on your own.

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Night Sky Patrol of TomorrowOrangestar

Orangestar – Asunoyozora Shoukaihan (feat. IA) Official Video

An intensely up-tempo track, delivered with a pounding, almost hammering vocal, it’s an incredibly powerful song.

And yet, no matter how far you follow it, the impression it leaves is one of sheer beauty.

Brimming with transparency, it gives a unique sensation as if something is passing right through your body—truly a singular and wonderful piece.

The song alone is outstanding, but I highly recommend experiencing it together with its simple yet eye-catching music video, as well as the self-arranged track ‘Kimi no Yozora Shoukaihan.’

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Maru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.

Maru Maru Mori Mori! Video of Kaoru and Tomoki with choreography

I think this is a truly great song that I can highly recommend for elementary school students.

Just listening to it will make you feel very happy, and I hope it helps blow away any sadness when you dance along.

Let’s all sing together and chase away those gloomy feelings with some fun!