Japanese songs that boost your motivation to study: uplifting tracks to enhance focus and drive

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back number – No Matter What, No Matter What [Official Audio]

There are times when you’re studying and just can’t get motivated, right? That’s exactly when I want you to listen to this new track by back number.

Like the chorus that repeats the title phrase, it’s a pep song that rekindles an unshakable determination you can’t give up on.

The lyrics don’t just focus on results; they affirm the struggles and perseverance along the way, and they’re sure to resonate with you.

Released for streaming in December 2025, this song was written as the theme for NHK’s winter sports coverage.

It’s also slated to be used in broadcasts of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics and more—a mid-tempo number that stands by your day-to-day efforts at your desk.

When studying feels tough, listening to this track will undoubtedly give you the energy to say, “I’ll push just a little bit more,” and face forward.

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LiSA “Simultaneous Applause” -MUSIC CLIP- (Official Theme Song for ABEMA and TV Asahi’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Programs)

Even when you’re at your desk, it’s easy to lose focus and start feeling anxious, isn’t it? That’s exactly when I want you to listen to this fiery rock number sung by LiSA.

Its clap-along rhythm and powerful vocals spur you on to surpass who you were yesterday.

Released for streaming in November 2022 and included on her sixth album, LANDER, this track was also used as the official theme song for ABEMA and TV Asahi’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 coverage, so many of you may remember it.

If you play it during the final sprint before an exam or when you just can’t get motivated, the stadium’s frenzy will fill your body, and you’ll feel the power to face things once more.

It’s the ultimate fight song you can count on when it matters most.

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10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

Everyone’s had that experience of getting stuck on a really tough problem while studying.

When you just can’t get motivated, try listening to this track by 10-FEET.

Its breakneck pace—like a basketball game—and lyrics that capture the relentless drive to reach the goal will give you a powerful push as you hit the books.

Even if the road is steep, its strong message—that you’ll carve out your own future with your own strength—is sure to ignite your fighting spirit.

Written as the ending theme for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, the song is included on the album Collins, released in December 2022.

It’s the perfect track to help you steel yourself to overcome obstacles and seize your dreams.

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RADWIMPS – TWILIGHT [Official Music Video]

A high-energy rock track that blends the wistfulness of twilight with a steely resolve to face tomorrow.

Put it on during study breaks and even your wavering emotions will become allies, sharpening your focus at your desk.

Written as the theme song for the visual project “WE ARE ONE.” celebrating the 100th volume of the globally popular manga ONE PIECE and the 1000th episode of its anime.

This RADWIMPS track also appears on their November 2021 album FOREVER DAZE.

Amid the festive celebratory mood, the sound carries a hint of restlessness that’s sure to ignite your anxious pre-exam heart.

Now, let’s ride this momentum and tackle the challenges in front of you!

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YOASOBI “RGB” Official Music Video

This is a vibrant, heart-thumping track that colorfully depicts the story leading up to a reunion between friends who were once separated.

Created by the duo YOASOBI, known for their unique style of turning novels into music, it was released in July 2021.

Commissioned as the theme song for NTT Docomo’s “ahamo” commercial, the piece is based on Yuichiro Komikado’s novel “RGB” and is also included on the album THE BOOK 2.

With lyrics themed around the unchanging bond of three childhood friends and a fresh, lively rap part by ikura, the song lifts the listener’s spirits.

It’s perfect for a break during long study sessions or when you need one last push.

Its positive energy, born from a promise to reunite, is sure to powerfully propel you toward your goals.

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[Ado] New Genesis (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

The lyrics are striking in how they seek to break through a stagnant reality and dive into an ideal world.

The exhilarating, fast-paced beat created by Yasutaka Nakata overlaps with Ado’s ever-changing vocals, guiding listeners toward a new frontier.

Produced as the theme song for the film ONE PIECE FILM RED, released in August 2022, the track garnered major acclaim both in Japan and abroad.

It became a record-breaking hit, winning Best Song at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards Japan, among other honors.

Give it a listen when you feel discouraged while studying for exams or when your motivation is low.

Its powerful vocals will give you a push, filling you with the energy to tackle the task at hand.

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milet “Fly High” MUSIC VIDEO (NHK Winter Sports Theme Song)

How about a grand number that gives wings to those who keep challenging themselves, pushing them to soar higher? It’s a cheer song sung by singer-songwriter milet, imbued with a strong will to move forward despite anxiety and doubt.

Released digitally in November 2021 and later included on the 2022 album “visions,” the track was written as NHK’s winter sports theme song and was performed at the 72nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Its sound blends the taut chill of winter with burning passion, sure to set your heart ablaze.

When you feel lonely while studying for exams or just can’t find the motivation, give it a listen—the view before you will open up.

It’s the perfect study companion, a song that gives you the power to push past your limits and reach your goals.