[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 do your best (41–50)
Gate of GloryHirai Dai
Glory no Tobira by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai delivers heartfelt encouragement to teenagers striving in their studies, club activities, and toward their dreams.
This song, which enlivened the summer high school baseball season, is filled with words that support and inspire you day by day.
Its gentle vocals softly embrace a weary heart.
It reminds us that victory isn’t everything and celebrates the beauty of taking on a challenge.
Why not use this song to rekindle your own inner fire?
[Entrance Exams, Club Activities, Dreams] Encouraging Songs Recommended for Teens: Tracks to Listen to When You Want to Do Your Best (51–60)
summer squallarashi
Natsuhayate, Arashi’s 55th single, was released in 2018.
The song was created as a support anthem for the 100th National High School Baseball Championship held that same year.
As a sports cheer song, it’s likely to resonate deeply with those dedicated to their club activities.
Even if it’s not for sports, anyone striving for a championship or tournament in their club can relate—and draw courage and hope from it.
Let this song lift your spirits and boost your drive as you give it your all!
Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai are widely loved for their clear, soaring vocals.
Their song “Mela!” is included on Ryokushaka’s second album, SINGALONG, released in 2020, and many people have likely heard it through its use in a commercial.
It’s a track that keeps the excitement high from the very beginning, with energy that keeps driving upward—perfect to pick when you want to power through.
Even as an uptempo tune, every single word of the lyrics hits home.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
This is one of WANIMA’s signature songs, celebrating the importance of facing forward and moving on despite past hardships and anxieties about the future.
Created after the Kumamoto earthquakes, the track carries heartfelt feelings for their hometown and gratitude toward people.
Released in August 2016, it was also featured in a Kao “8×4” commercial.
With its powerful melody and resonant lyrics, it has given courage and hope to many.
It’s recommended not only for students working hard on exams or club activities, but for anyone standing at a crossroads in life.
Listen to this song, which captures the greatness of walking together with friends, and let it give you the courage to take a new step forward.
REVIVERMY FIRST STORY
An insanely cool loud rock number with an intro that grabs you right away.
It’s a track by the rock band MY FIRST STORY, included on their first mini-album “ALL LEAD TRACKS,” released in 2017.
It drew attention as the theme song for the mobile game “Hortensia Saga: Ao no Kishidan.” The energetic sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Hiro’s piercing voice.
And the lyrics’ message—“Believe in yourself and keep moving forward”—is sure to give you a push.
birthdayDISH//
DISH//, whose popularity has surged thanks to the long-running hit “Neko,” are rapidly expanding their presence.
“Birthday,” a track from their February 2021 album X, is a number that perfectly embodies momentum, speed, and energy.
Many people struggle to find the courage to take that first step when starting something new.
This is a song you should definitely listen to—it will give you strength.
It’s a song that fully affirms you as you try your best and stands by your side as an ally.
THANXWANIMA
WANIMA has a lot of tracks that give you a solid boost of motivation and courage, so you just can’t leave them out.
The song “THANX” is included on WANIMA’s first full-length album, “Are You Coming?”, released in 2015.
The lyrics are uplifting, and many listeners probably picture someone important—like a mentor or a friend—when they hear it.
It’s a positive, impactful song that I especially recommend to anyone who wants to take on a challenge but is hesitating.