A cheer song that gives you the strength to keep going
Before an important exam or work, when you’re feeling down, or when you need that last bit of courage—why not let music cheer you on?
In this article, we introduce songs that send encouragement to those who are trying their best.
We’ve gathered a variety of cheer-up songs: tracks that empower you with strong messages and melodies, and songs that gently stay by your side while giving you strength.
Each one will send a “You can do it!” to you—whether you’re pushing forward or struggling to get back on your feet.
Give them a listen to recharge your heart and body.
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to clear up (weather)Yorushika
This piece expresses wavering thoughts and shifting emotions through scenes of rain and sunshine.
Amid Yorushika’s delicate musical sensibilities, the interplay of synthesizer and guitar vividly portrays a state of mind where anxiety and hope intersect.
Released in January 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life, unsure of the path ahead.
With its gently resonant melody, it will give you the courage to take a new step forward.
See you, hero.Kawasaki Takaya
Carried by Takaya Kawasaki’s gentle, kindhearted voice, this song delivers a message that embraces hearts tired from trying so hard.
Beneath the words of encouragement lie hidden anxieties and loneliness, yet also the strength to keep looking forward.
Painted with a simple acoustic sound, the piece was released in July 2018 and chosen as the ending theme for Chiba Television’s “Gachi Fan” program covering the Chiba qualifying rounds of the Summer National High School Baseball Championship.
It will resonate with those facing changes in their environment, taking a first step into a new life, or seeking to nurture their resolve for a new challenge.
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This is an uplifting anthem that fuses hip-hop, breakbeats, and a live band to convey youthful strength and passion.
It transforms negative emotions like inferiority and jealousy into driving forces, delivering a resonant message to keep moving forward while believing in the potential of an ordinary self.
The mic relay performed by the six members of SixTONES showcases their distinctive expressive power, giving listeners a motivating push.
Released in June 2023 as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “However, We Have Passion,” the track topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a reassuring song that gently supports and encourages those who are struggling to take the first step toward their dreams.
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It’s a powerful, message-driven song that stresses the importance of being your true self while facing life’s loneliness and hardship.
Even as it wrestles with the distance between oneself and others, its forward-looking attitude—gradually opening one’s heart—leaves a strong impression.
It’s a rock track that makes full use of a band sound, with SPYAIR’s signature, forceful performance and vocals that resonate deeply.
Released in September 2012, this work served as the lead single for the album “Just Do It” and was also used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV show “Futtonda.” It encourages you to accept yourself as you are and gives you the courage to take a new step forward.
Song of Victory ~The Strongest, Invincible Number One~ROF-MAO
A powerful cheer song from ROF-MAO packed with energetic rock sound and a fiery message! The members’ distinctive vocals shine, fusing with the passionate lyrics crafted by Sho Ayanokoji to awaken the courage to take on challenges and the faith in your friends.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “The Ultimate King’s Encyclopedia ~The Ultimate Tournament~,” airing from April 2025, and included on their 2nd mini-album “MOMENTUM,” this track drives straight into the hearts of those walking an invincible path.
Listen to it before a match or showdown, and your self-confidence and trust in your teammates will surge—no doubt about it! In crucial moments, it’s sure to become a bridge to victory.
Extraordinary day&TEAM
This song was written as the theme for TBS’s 2025 Beppu Oita Mainichi Marathon.
With its rhythmic tempo and light, breezy melody, it gives listeners the urge to start running.
The lyrics emphasize the importance of bonds with friends and believing in yourself, encouraging not only marathon runners but anyone facing daily challenges.
In 2024, &TEAM released four works as part of their Spring-Summer-Autumn-Winter series, and their second album, Yukiakari, topped various charts.
This track is also recommended for those working hard toward exams, careers, or their dreams.
The Zero Sense10-FEET
Created as the ending theme song for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, this track expresses the passion of pursuing dreams and the resolve to face hardships, all through the theme of basketball.
Its poetic lyrics skillfully weave in basketball terminology, and the signature high-energy rock sound of 10-FEET blends perfectly to heighten the film’s climax.
In December 2022, it was included on the album Collins and garnered major attention as the movie’s ending theme.
Symbolically portraying the doubts and traps players confront, the song vividly depicts the strength to overcome them and achieve one’s goals.
It’s a perfect addition to your playlist when you want to boost motivation during training or strengthen both mind and body.