[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] Cheer-up songs recommended for teens: Tracks to listen to when you want to do your best (111–120)
breakthroughSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER is a four-piece rock band that captivates fans with passionate lyrics delivered through straightforward vocals.
Their 13th single, Breakthrough, released as a double A-side with I Want to Be Your Boast, was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.
The lyrics, which portray a stance of fighting fair and square without tricks, encourage you to enjoy this very moment instead of being fixated solely on winning or losing.
With its driving melodies and tight ensemble that raise the energy, it’s a no-frills, straight-up rock tune.
In the Blueikimonogakari
This song sings of the energy and freedom of youth! Its refreshing melody spreads out like a summer sky and is sure to make your heart race with excitement.
It’s packed with that bright, forward-looking message characteristic of Ikimonogakari, and just listening to it gives you a boost.
Released in March 2024, the track also made waves as the theme for a Mitsuya Cider commercial.
It’s especially recommended for teens chasing their dreams! When you want to start something new or take on a challenge with friends, give this song a listen.
It will surely give you courage!
stepsGReeeeN
When you’re pouring yourself into club activities or studying, I think there are times when you hit a wall.
There are also moments when you wonder, “Why am I working so hard, and for what?” For anyone in the midst of that kind of hard work, I recommend GReeeeN’s Ayumi (Steps).
This song is GReeeeN’s ninth single, released in 2009.
Time has passed since its release, but it’s a track that especially resonates with young people who are dedicated to something.
Kitearashi
Arashi is a five-member idol group with a huge national following, whose members are also active across a wide range of fields individually.
Their 58th single, “Kite,” which was used as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, also drew attention for being written by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu.
Its lyrics, depicting youthful days of growth buoyed by warm cheers, may well serve as an anthem for students who are currently dedicated to their club activities.
It’s a moving number whose powerful message is sure to become a light illuminating the future.
Fanfaresumika
Sumika is a rock band named with the concept of becoming a place that feels like home to many different people.
Their second single, Fanfare, which was selected as the opening theme for the animated film Let Me Eat Your Pancreas, was released as a double A-side together with Shunka Shuto, also a theme song for a film.
Its message—that only you can break through when things aren’t going well—could bring a powerful shift to the atmosphere of a school club.
With its clear, airy sound and driving beat that pushes you forward, it’s a refreshing rock tune.
Sense of Wondersumika
Sumika’s “Sense of Wonder” is a pep song especially for teenagers who are learning, growing, and stepping into the future.
Chosen as the theme for a Shinken Zemi commercial, the track is filled with lyrics brimming with the strength to face the challenges before you and the hope to move toward your dreams, turning what you hear into forward momentum.
For those juggling studies, club activities, and all kinds of challenges, it gently yet powerfully gives you a push so you can believe in yourself and take that first step.
AmaryllisBLUE ENCOUNT
BLUE ENCOUNT has many message songs that powerfully lift you up.
Their track “Amaryllis” is another song that resonates with people striving toward their dreams and future, and it was chosen as the theme song for the anime MIX MEISEI STORY: Second Summer, Beyond the Sky, based on the original work by Mitsuru Adachi.
It’s a perfect fit as a theme for a baseball anime, but the lyrics also feel like a cheering anthem for people giving their all every day.
The rock sound is both powerful and refreshing, and it really sticks in your ears.