[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, Club Activities, Dreams] Cheer Songs Recommended for Teens: Tracks to Listen to When You Want to Do Your Best (141–150)
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GReeeeN is a boys’ group that continues to stir deep emotions in listeners.
Their song “Hirari” was written as the theme for the All-Japan Collegiate Ekiden and was released digitally in November 2023.
It’s a characteristically uplifting cheer song from them.
With a breezy lightness that feels like dashing straight ahead, it gives a fresh impression for GReeeeN.
The phrase at the end of the chorus will surely help push you to draw out the strength you’ve built through daily training when it counts.
Runners, of course—but also anyone dedicated to their craft—should give it a listen as a source of support.
JUMPIkuta Rira
Rira Ikuta is a singer-songwriter who also performs as the vocalist of YOASOBI, now enjoying popularity both in Japan and abroad.
Her seventh digital-only single, “JUMP,” is also known as the theme song for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which captivated the entire nation.
The lyrics evoke the moments before a battle, making it perfect for boosting your spirits before a club match.
With its transparent vocals and sound, powerful choral work, and uplifting energy, this pop tune feels like a tailwind that raises your excitement.
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Mr.
Forte’s passionate cheer song! Written as the image song for Haruyama Trading’s project “Our Very Own Youth Vlog,” this piece is an anthem dedicated to students whose school life was altered by the impact of COVID-19.
It is included on the album “Love This Moment.” With a warm message that stands by young people living through uncertain times, this song gently pushes teens forward as they strive toward their dreams.
[Exams, Clubs, Dreams] Support songs recommended for teens: Tracks to listen to when you want to do your best (151–160)
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This is a song by Official HIGE DANDism that powerfully supports a step toward a hope-filled future.
Released in July 2020, it was also chosen as the theme song for the film “The Confidence Man JP: Princess.” Its popularity—surpassing 100 million streams—shows how its lyrics and melody resonate with so many people.
The lyrics vividly depict the feelings of someone leaving their hometown to embark on a new path, gently encouraging teenagers striving for exams or club activities.
When you need the courage to jump into a new environment, be sure to give it a listen.
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This is the song that was chosen for Toyota’s “Ractis” commercial and became the catalyst for many people to discover the band.
The track captures the restless urgency of youth and an inescapable sense of longing, carried by TAKUMA’s emotional vocals.
The sound that erupts from a gentle intro feels like it blows away all the pent-up haze in your heart.
Released in February 2006, it’s also included on the album “TWISTER.” The music video is a must-see too: it flips from serious expressions to the members gleefully playing Twister covered in lotion, brimming with their signature playful spirit.
When you’re stuck, lost in worry, this song just might give you the strong push you need.
Until I throw away my dreams and become an adultKasamura Tōta
As time goes by, many people end up letting go of the dreams they once held.
This song portrays the resistance to abandoning those dreams and the determination to realize dreams once lost, conveying a way of facing one’s aspirations.
Through the depiction of the reluctance to give up on a dream in the lyrics, it communicates the difficulty of holding on to dreams and offers a message of encouragement to live authentically.
The wistful, piano-centered sound is another highlight, emphasizing the lyrics’ message while evoking an image of quietly confronting one’s own heart.
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This song is defined by its striking guitar riffs and an uplifting rock sound.
Released in May 2021 as [Alexandros]’s 19th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the feature anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway.
With expressions like “infant,” “child,” and “adult,” it portrays the process of growth, emphasizing the resolve to overcome past pain and discover hope for the future.
Symbolizing the band’s fresh start under a new lineup, it’s a track you’ll want to play when you’re ready to firm up your determination to move forward.