[Exams, Club Activities, Dreams] Encouragement songs recommended for teens: Tracks to listen to when you want to do your best
When you think of your teens, it’s a time when you throw yourself wholeheartedly into everything—studies, club activities, and love.
Some of you may be chasing your dreams and working hard, too.
In this article, we’ve gathered Japanese support songs we want teenagers to hear!
We’ve picked not only tracks by artists popular with younger generations, but also classic cheer-up anthems.
There are plenty of songs packed with messages that resonate with teens, so give them a listen when you’re struggling, want to do your best, or need someone to give you a push.
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[Exams, Clubs, Dreams] Encouragement songs recommended for teens: Tracks to listen to when you want to push yourself (71–80)
Future ProjectionRyukku to soine gohan
Ryoku to Soinene Gohan have been winning over listeners with lyrics that affirm everyday, subtle feelings and a warm sound.
This track, driven by a sense of speed and a solid, grounded vocal, stays close to a heart where anxiety and hope intertwine, giving you a powerful push forward.
It affirms all the effort you’ve put in so far and gives you the courage to step into a new season—perfect for anyone facing a make-or-break moment.
Released ahead of its inclusion on the March 2024 album “Terminal,” the song was written as a tie-in for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Calorie Mate campaign supporting exam-takers, “Dear Us on the Day Before the Exam.” Listen to it on the anxious night before your test, and it’s sure to give you the strength to look ahead.
one’s true feelingssumika
When you want to give it your all, sometimes you need a bright, powerful pop song to hype you up, and other times you want a track that draws strength from deep within—depends on your mood, right? sumika’s song “Honne” falls into the latter category: it’s a ballad that calms anxiety and a low mood, then gives you a solid pull upward.
It was chosen as one of the support songs for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, and I think it especially resonates with people working hard in sports or pouring themselves into their club activities.
One Man LiveRADWIMPS
It’s a powerful song that asks what music can do when you stand before someone who’s been hurt.
Released in March 2009 and included on the acclaimed album “Altocolony no Teiri,” which reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts, this track is a rock tune whose urgent words pierce deeply, carried by the dynamics of a full band sound.
In 2013, it was performed as the opening song at the outdoor one-man show “Ao to Mememe” held in Tohoku after the earthquake, a story that has become a legend among fans; many remember it alongside the miraculous clearing of the weather that day.
Though it’s an album track, it has been featured at pivotal moments in live shows, renewing its meaning each time.
When you need strength to face the reality in front of you, listening to it will surely give you a powerful push of courage.
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
“Itsuka Kono Namida ga” sung by Little Glee Monster gives a push to teenagers striving through their days.
With moving, powerful lyrics and their strong vocals, it tells us that even sadness and hardship will one day turn into precious treasures.
This song teaches that shedding tears is not in vain; it’s a cheer anthem for every young person taking on challenges.
It feels as if it lends you courage, giving you strength when you hit a wall.
All the more in tough times, listen to this song and keep looking forward as you walk on.
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
A pop and catchy song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE dedicated to young people striving toward their dreams and hopes.
Featured on the album that marked their major debut in July 2015, this track captivates with its upbeat lyrics and energetic melody.
Carrying a warm message that gently supports those starting out in a new environment, the lyrics tell us that even when facing hardship or loneliness, we can find happiness by recognizing the presence of love.
Motoki Omori’s refreshing vocals and the familiar, accessible melody line capture listeners’ hearts and turn their anxieties into courage.
Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Saucy Dog’s “Live in the Present” is a powerful ally when you need courage to study, practice with your club, or take a step toward your future.
Their songs always deliver positive energy, but this one especially sings strongly about the importance of staying true to yourself.
Shinya Ishihara’s expressively nuanced vocals and the band’s straightforward, energetic sound hit home all the more in tough times, encouraging you to push through together.
Packed with a message that cheers on each person’s struggle, this is a song to listen to at crucial moments.
OrangeSPYAIR
A song by SPYAIR known as a theme for the Haikyu!! series.
It’s a fiery cheer song that makes you feel your fighting spirit surge the more you listen.
When you feel anxious or your motivation drops while studying, it will give you a push—telling you to just keep moving forward—and fire you up.
It’s included on the EP Orange, released in February 2024, and was also used as the theme song for the film Haikyu!!: The Dumpster Battle.
Its lyrics about bonds with teammates and chasing your dreams are sure to strengthen your heart.