Eight types of cheering songs. Cheering songs for different scenes.
When you’re at a crossroads in life, feeling down, or cheering at a school sports day or athletic event, there are many moments when you might look for a motivational song.
Conversely, there may be times when you want to be cheered on and you search for an encouragement song yourself.
But when you actually start looking, you might find it surprisingly hard to discover a song that fits perfectly, right?
So in this article, we’ll introduce the best motivational songs organized by different cheering scenarios!
I’m sure you’ll find the encouragement anthem you’ve been looking for.
- [A Cheer for Myself] A pep song dedicated to you who are doing your very best
- [For those doing their best] A collection of motivational cheer songs
- [Sports Day Cheer Songs] A roundup of classic cheer songs and recommended tracks for parody versions
- [To All Athletes] Inspirational Sports Anthems & Empowering Theme Songs
- Carefully selected J-pop to liven up sports days and athletic festivals! Also great as entrance songs.
- Job-change anthems: inspiring and popular songs that give you courage
- Sports Day/Athletics Festival: Crowd-Pleasing Cheer Battle Ideas and Performances
- [Cheering Songs] Japanese tracks to listen to when you’re troubled, lost, or feeling anxious
- Before a match or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to keep you going in club activities
- Tear-jerking motivational songs by Japanese bands: recommended classics and popular tracks
- [A Life-Affirming Anthem] An Encouraging Song to Cheer You On
- A cheer song that gives you the strength to keep going
- A song that encourages you just by listening
Songs to Cheer You On in Life (31–40)
We AreONE OK ROCK
With its powerful message and hope-filled lyrics, this song resonates deeply with young listeners.
While grappling with conflict over society’s judgments and prejudice, it carries a strong resolve to cherish one’s true self and keep moving forward.
Included on the album “Ambitions,” it has been highly acclaimed since its release in January 2017.
On NHK’s “18-sai Festival,” ONE OK ROCK and a thousand 18-year-olds created a one-time-only performance that produced a moving, unforgettable moment.
Paired with group gymnastics, it becomes a piece that expresses the importance of teamwork and the spirit of striving toward a shared goal.
It serves as an excellent BGM that unites youthful energy and inspires the courage to face challenges.
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
It’s a powerful track packed with a passionate message centered on self-improvement and moving forward.
It directly appeals to the importance of stepping into the future built on past experiences, delivering a heartfelt message alongside emotional sounds.
The driving beats and well-timed dynamic shifts create an intensity that powerfully stirs listeners.
The song was included on the album “Zankyo Reference,” released in October 2011.
It’s known as a staple at ONE OK ROCK’s live shows, igniting the crowd and fostering a strong sense of unity in the venue.
For those facing a challenge or looking to reflect on themselves, this song will be a dependable ally that gives you a push forward.
This Is MeThe Greatest Showman
This song is a powerful power ballad loved by many.
It’s one of the tracks included on the album “The Greatest Showman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack,” released in December 2017, and its grand sound—melding pop with show tunes—is a major draw.
With a strong message about self-affirmation and the importance of diversity, it won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 2018.
Used on the soundtrack of the film The Greatest Showman, it’s memorably featured in the scene where P.T.
Barnum’s circus troupe boldly proclaims their self-worth.
For group gymnastics routines, its driving tempo and uplifting message foster unity and amplify the performance’s impact, making it an outstanding choice.
Outlineimase
This gem of a song was created with heartfelt care by imase from Gifu Prefecture as the anthem for the 103rd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It captures the feelings of players facing trials through sing-along choruses, powerful beats, and a grand string arrangement.
This richly layered soundscape stirs the souls of people who keep moving toward their dreams despite adversity.
It’s highly recommended as an encouragement song for everyone dedicated to sports.
Cheering Songs for When You're Feeling Down (31–40)
An encouraging song that gently pushes you forward and gives you courage
When you’re feeling down, when you’ve failed, when you’ve been dumped by a lover... We’ve selected uplifting anthems recommended by our editorial team. Sending cheers to you who are doing your best!
Cheering Songs for When You’re Feeling Down (1–10)
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Que Sera Sera” is an upbeat track with lyrics that gently stay by the side of anyone who’s been hurt, giving you strength.
Released in 2023 as a digital-only single, it was written as the theme song for the Asahi Broadcasting Television drama “Sunday Night Probably…”.
Its wide-ranging musicality—so characteristic of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE—is also a big draw, from the grand, string-heavy moments to scenes where the piano takes the spotlight.
If you’re going through something tough, this song will empathize with your feelings while encouraging you to move forward, so definitely give it a listen!
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
There are times when, after failing at love, work, or something else, you just don’t feel like trying anything anymore, right? That’s when I want you to listen to “Soranji.” It’s performed by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
The song was written as the theme for the film “From Lageri with Love,” and its lyrics portray a protagonist who refuses to give up even in harsh circumstances.
At the same time, the lyrics are rich in figurative expressions, making it easy for anyone to relate.
With its grand, soaring melody, it’s the kind of song that naturally fills you with courage when you listen to it.
Endless JourneyMr.Children
This song, “Owarinaki Tabi” (Endless Journey), which could be called one of Mr.Children’s signature tracks, was released in 1998 as their 15th single.
Beloved not only by fans but by many others as well, it’s likely a lot of people consider it their life’s theme song.
Work, love, family, the human relationships that come with them—the various worries and that feeling of being boiled down to a simmer—this is a song that gathers all of those feelings together, wraps them up, and gives you a gentle push forward.
