[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)
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.
Go your wayRyokushokushakai
“Michi o Yuke” is a song Ryokuoushoku Shakai wrote specifically for the drama First Penguin.
It carries a message of boldly diving into an uncertain future and unknown worlds without fear.
Built on a rock-driven, fast-paced melody, it blends hip-hop-style call-and-response shouts with jazz-tinged piano tones to create a sound unlike anything before.
Find out what kind of track it turned into by giving it a listen yourself.
OH！SHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a three-piece rock band whose down-to-earth, relatable lyrics—especially among women—have earned them strong support.
Their 9th single “OH!,” chosen as the song for Lotte’s “Sou” commercial, bursts with exhilarating, fast-paced energy that brings back memories of youth.
Rather than celebrating a cool facade, the lyrics highlight the value of charging forward with everything you’ve got, which may soothe the hearts of those chasing their dreams in real time.
It’s a powerful cheer song that we especially want people to hear when they’re worn out from trying so hard, or when they’re facing an important game or a big study session.
miracleSuga Shikao
This is a passionately energetic track that feels as if the cheers rising from the Koshien Alps stands have turned directly into melody.
The sound woven by Shikao Suga—where tension and exhilaration intersect—and his soul-stirring vocals align with the single-minded passion of the young players chasing the white ball.
Released in August 2005 as one of the tracks on the single “Kiseki / Natsukage / Sanagi,” the song served as the unified theme for ABC’s High School Baseball coverage, creating countless dramatic moments and reaching as high as No.
9 on the Oricon charts.
It was also included on the best-of album “THE BEST –1997–2011–,” and it continues to capture the hearts of many.
It’s a classic that makes you want to cheer on those who are striving.
At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks
Highly recommended for those who are working hard at studying, club activities, or anything they’re passionate about is CHiCO with HoneyWorks’ “Kyo mo Sakura Mau Akatsuki ni” (“At Dawn, When Cherry Blossoms Dance Again Today”).
This song, which gives you positive energy, has the charm of sweeping away anxiety and helping you look forward.
Its message—thinking of friends far away while striving to shine in a new environment—resonates deeply.
With its fast tempo and bright rhythm, you can’t help but move your body.
Listen once and you’ll see: it’s a song that gives you the strength to face forward.
don’t cry anymoremiwa
A 2011 number by singer-songwriter miwa.
It became a hot topic when it was chosen as the theme song for the drama ‘Nakanai to Kimeta Hi,’ which deals with bullying.
With its powerful vocals and lyrics that feel like a pep talk to oneself, it’s a song that gives you courage.
Go! That way!wanuka
Filled with the message to move forward by taking bold, fearless challenges, singer-songwriter Wanuka’s “Susume! Sotchi da!” (“Go Forward! That Way!”).
Released in 2022, the song also drew attention when it was featured in an au commercial.
Going to the school you want, chasing your dreams—trying new things can be scary, and sometimes you might even give up.
But to color your one and only life in your own way, this song gives you the strength to keep taking on anything, step by step!
