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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Cheer songs that give you the strength to keep going (11–20)
together; along with; bothWANIMA
Among the melodic hardcore bands thriving in today’s J-pop scene, the three-piece rock band WANIMA stands out for garnering support from a particularly wide range of listeners.
Their track Tomoni, included on their second single JUICE UP!!, is a fast-paced rock tune that was also used as the theme song for NIVEA Kao’s 8×4 Body Fresh commercial.
Its message—that as long as you don’t give up, you’ll definitely reach your goal—blows away the anxiety of facing an uncertain tomorrow.
With emotional choral work that boosts your spirits, it’s an upbeat anthem that’s also a staple as a graduation song.
HeroAmuro Namie
Namie Amuro, the singer who created the “Amuraa” social phenomenon and reigned as a quintessential diva of the 1990s before retiring in 2018.
Her 45th single “Hero,” used as NHK’s theme song for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics, features a grand yet crystalline arrangement that really lifts your spirits.
Its message—that it’s enough to keep walking as you are—offers reassurance to those who feel anxious no matter how hard they try.
It’s a pop yet powerful track that blows away pre-exam or pre-work nerves.
Myself ROCKONE OK ROCK
A ONE OK ROCK number that teaches us the value of staying true to ourselves without being swayed by the noise around us.
Riding on a high-velocity, energetic rock sound, its fiery message—urging you to live without lying to yourself—resonates deep in your chest.
Released in April 2010 as a TSUTAYA-exclusive rental, it was later included as the lead track on the masterpiece album “Niche Syndrome.” When you’re tired of reading other people’s faces, this anthem reminds you that the lead role in your life is, after all, your own.
Put it on when you want to blow away the haze and charge up your energy for tomorrow!
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
The duo DREAMS COME TRUE has produced numerous hit tunes with a sound that’s both funky and pop, captivating fans through their energetic live performances.
Their 35th single, “Nando Demo,” written as the theme song for the TV drama “Emergency Room 24 Hours,” features an irresistibly catchy, refrain-driven chorus.
Its message—that if you keep facing forward and pressing on, your efforts will someday be rewarded—lifts the spirits of anyone feeling discouraged on the path to their dreams.
It’s a gem of a pop tune that you can’t help but hum along to.
Jokyo TowerMOROHA
MOROHA is a rap duo that inspires listeners with fiery messages and cries from the soul.
Their song “Jokyo Tower,” included on the single “Jokyo Tower / Barairo no Hibi” released in December 2015 and later on the album MOROHA IV, is known as one of their signature tracks.
It’s a number that expresses the resolve and determination to leave one’s hometown and head for the battlefield that is Tokyo, performed with the bare minimum of just one acoustic guitar and one microphone.
Afro’s razor-sharp words and UK’s passionate playing give a powerful push to everyone chasing their dreams! Their stance—turning not only glittering success but even loneliness and anxiety into strength—will resonate especially with those leaping into new environments for school or work.
Take in the energy to believe in yourself and fight forward.
Go your wayRyokushokushakai
An unknown world can be scary, but it’s exciting too, right? For kicking off a brand-new chapter, nothing fits better than Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s adrenaline-charged rock tune! Its thrilling sound—laced with elements of jazz and hip-hop—and Haruko Nagaya’s powerful vocals give you the courage to break new ground.
Released as a single in November 2022, it was written as the theme song for the NTV drama “First Penguin!”.
You’ve finished unpacking after your move, and tomorrow you’re heading to a new workplace or school.
Blow away the anxiety and take that bold first step together with this song, shall we?
Cheer songs that give you the strength to keep going (21–30)
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Elephant Kashimashi is a four-piece rock band known for songs that showcase strikingly impactful vocals, including their smash-hit 15th single “Koyoi no Tsuki no Yō ni” (“Like the Moon Tonight”).
Their 34th single “Oretachi no Ashita” (“Our Tomorrow”), used in House Foods’ “Ukon no Chikara” commercial, is especially memorable for the down-to-earth message that vocalist Hiroji Miyamoto directed to friends of his own generation.
Its cheer for living each day to the fullest can give you the strength to push through when you’re feeling down at school or work.
It’s a track whose straightforward lyrics are sure to resonate, sparking the energy to face tomorrow.