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

StardomKing Gnu

King Gnu – Stardom

There are times when you hit a wall in your studies and just can’t find the motivation, right? That’s exactly when I want you to listen to this track, infused with fiery passion by King Gnu.

Released as a single in November 2022, it was produced as NHK’s soccer theme.

Its grand, stadium-shaking scale and the worldview depicting strength in the face of adversity will stir your heart as you work hard at your studies.

When you can’t take that one last step, it will give you the energy to believe in yourself and push forward.

This release also includes Rain Sansan, the theme song for the drama Old Rookie, as the coupling track.

Why not listen to it at a decisive moment and push your concentration to the limit?

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

While portraying the brilliance and struggles of youth, it gives you a push to love every version of yourself and keep moving forward.

That powerful message is at the heart of this song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Its exhilarating, fast-paced guitar rock will clear away a gloomy mood just by listening.

Released digitally in April 2024, it was selected as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery.” The energetic sound, reminiscent of the band’s early, raw impulses at the time of their formation, is perfect for firing yourself up.

When your concentration slips while studying or you freeze up with worries about the future, give it a listen—you’ll surely find the courage to say, “I can push a little further.”

The Zero Sense10-FEET

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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back number – No Matter What, No Matter What [Official Audio] (NHK Winter Sports Theme Song)

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.

Thunderous applauseLiSA

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.

ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu / “Super Strongest” Music Video

Why not boost your study motivation with an ultra-positive track that skyrockets your self-esteem just by listening? Sung by the Stardust Promotion idol group Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, this song is included on their album “Tokimeki Rulebook,” released in December 2024.

It sparked a huge buzz on social media, racking up over 300 million views on TikTok.

Lyrics brimming with love and confidence for your “oshi” pour powerful energy into the listener’s heart.

Perfect for those moments when you can’t quite focus or need a mental reset.

Ride the wave of its full-on happy aura, breeze through your assignments, and blast through the wall in front of you in one go!

absorbed; engrossed; infatuated; crazy aboutBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Muchuu -Recording Video- (Theme song for Fuji TV Thursday Drama 'Calm by the Waves, A Married Couple's Fine Day')

It’s a love song with a straightforward feeling that gently pushes you toward your studies, as if making sure of the presence of someone dear.

Performed by BE:FIRST, a dance and vocal group known for each member’s unique personality, it’s included on the single “GRIT,” released in May 2025.

Its warm, gospel-inspired sound leaves a strong impression, and it also drew attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Nami Uraraka ni, Meoto Biyori.” Created by SKY-HI, singer-songwriter eill, and others, the song portrays the preciousness of being by someone’s side, offering comfort to hearts that tend to feel lonely before exams.

Pre-released in April 2025, this track is perfect for calming restless feelings and settling in to tackle your assignments with care.