[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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peace signYonezu Kenshi
From children to adults, it’s no exaggeration to say that everyone now knows Kenshi Yonezu.
He has many hit songs, but this track, “Peace Sign,” served as the opening theme for the anime My Hero Academia, so it’s likely known to an even wider range of generations.
When we struggle with worries, anxieties, or seemingly insurmountable obstacles, we tend to focus on them—but this song feels like it gives us the power to look beyond.
It empathizes with our pain and hardship, yet the chorus delivers a solid sense of salvation—that’s the impression it leaves.
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
This is a number by DISH// that was selected as the theme song for the drama “The Winner in February: The Classroom of Guaranteed Acceptance.” DISH// is known for their mega-hit song “Neko,” and their leader and vocalist, Takumi Kitamura, has appeared in numerous TV dramas and films.
If you’re trend-savvy teens, you’ve probably heard of them! This song weaves together the warm words of parents watching over their children, the feelings of kids who can’t bring themselves to complain because of that warmth, and their gratitude.
It’s a track that really hits home when you’re in the middle of entrance exams or when your efforts just aren’t paying off.
[Exams, Clubs, Dreams] Encouraging songs recommended for teens: tracks to listen to when you want to do your best (31–40)
Kit Can Nowmiwa
Singer-songwriter miwa is loved by a wide range of generations for her straightforward vocals and down-to-earth messages.
This song, included on the single “Faith” and the album “ONENESS,” both released in February 2014, is an upbeat tune created as part of Nestlé’s Kit Kat exam-support campaign.
Its sprightly beat and bright horn arrangement blow away the anxiety and tension that can weigh on your heart.
It’s a highly recommended track that gives you courage not only when you hit a wall in your exam studies, but also when you want to fire yourself up before a club activity match.
white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism
A rock number by Official HIGE DANDism you’ll want to play when you need the strength to push forward and break through the walls in your way.
Its high-speed, hard-hitting band sound and lyrics about cutting through anxiety and doubt to move ahead ignite a fighting spirit for tackling your studies.
Released digitally in January 2023, the track was chosen as the opening theme for the Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc and Tenjiku Arc, and is also included on the 2024 album Rejoice.
Its thrilling song structure fires up the brain, steels a faltering heart, and helps you regain the focus to sit back down at your desk.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
No matter what reality looks like, let’s walk through life as ourselves—this moving rock ballad inspires that feeling.
It’s a song by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, also known for hits like “Ao to Natsu” and “Inferno,” released in 2019 as their eighth single.
The grand arrangement, highlighted by a bright, soaring horn section that lingers in your ears, is truly pleasant to listen to.
By the time it ends, the haze that was clouding your heart has somehow disappeared.
50%Ofisharu Higedan Dism
This is a song by Official HIGE DANDism characterized by a grand sound with a gospel flavor.
Its thick, synth-bass low end and powerful choral layers are striking, while the expansive melody resonates deeply.
The song carries a message for those who push themselves too hard in modern society, urging the importance of living at your own pace without overexertion.
Written specifically as the theme song for the film “Cells at Work,” released in December 2024, it beautifully aligns with the film’s theme of personifying the functions of the body’s cells.
To teens busy with exams or club activities, why not sometimes pause and make time to face yourself?
rainbowAqua Timez
Aqua Timez’s “Niji” gently wraps a heart on the verge of breaking and gives it a powerful push forward.
Released in May 2008 as their sixth single, it became widely loved as the theme song for the drama Gokusen: The Third Series, starring Yukie Nakama.
The melody, which fuses sweeping strings with a powerful band sound, has a refreshing clarity that feels like your view opening up just by listening.
Its million certification for surpassing one million downloads also speaks to its long-lasting support.
When you feel lonely studying for exams or frustrated by results in your club activities, give this song a listen.
The straightforward message in the chorus will pour fresh energy into your anxious heart and help you keep going.