[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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[Entrance Exams, Club Activities, Dreams] Encouraging Songs Recommended for Teens: Tracks to Listen to When You Want to Do Your Best (51–60)
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
This is a 2004 number by the folk duo Yuzu, which also became the theme song for the Athens Olympics.
It’s often used on TV as background music to cheer on athletes, so many people may have a strong association with it.
As befits an Olympic theme song, it’s an inspiring piece that gives you courage no matter how many times you listen to it, or when you listen to it.
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46
This song, Silent Majority, was released in 2016 as Keyakizaka46’s debut single.
Yurina Hirate served as the center position for the track.
The title Silent Majority carries meanings like “the quiet masses” or “the voiceless.” It conveys a spirit of defiance that asks, “Is it okay to become one of those ‘quiet masses’?” and a desire not to be lumped together as the same as everyone else.
It also shines a spotlight on feelings that aren’t understood by others or by adults.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a three-piece rock band known for ensemble-driven songs packed with colorful pop flair.
Their seventh digital-only single, “Que Sera Sera,” written as the theme song for the TV drama ‘At Least on Sunday Night…,’ also drew attention for being the band’s first-ever drama tie-in.
Its message, which portrays emotions that aren’t all pretty, feels deeply personal to many listeners and is likely to give them courage.
It’s a track that serves both as an anthem of support and a vow—something only a band that has overcome many hardships could express.
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.
[Entrance Exams, Clubs, Dreams] Cheer Songs Recommended for Teens: Tracks to Listen to When You Want to Push Yourself (61–70)
Connect!Misaka Saki
Saki Misaka’s “Tsunage!” is an energizing anthem that lights a fire in teenagers’ hearts.
Chosen as the support song for the 2019 All Japan High School Soccer Championship while she was just a first-year high school student, it truly sings of the trials and passions faced by her own generation.
With a powerful melody, it celebrates the bonds between friends and the importance of supporting one another, giving listeners a push to stand tall.
It’s a work filled with grit and gratitude, dedicated to all young people striving in their studies, club activities, and pursuit of future dreams.
CathartistRADWIMPS
Created to coincide with a major sporting festival, this song vividly captures physical sensations like sweat and tears.
Released in June 2018 as the band’s 22nd single, it became widely known as the theme for Fuji TV’s soccer broadcasts.
The exhilarating, fast-paced beat and Yojiro Noda’s signature wordplay in the rap section build into a chorus that feels like the world suddenly opens up—truly breathtaking.
The lyrics convey a sense of emotional catharsis that goes beyond simple wins and losses, encouraging anyone who takes on a challenge, not just athletes.
Later included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, the track is also highly regarded as a visual work, with its music video winning at the SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS 2019.
Listen to it before a make-or-break moment, and it’s sure to ignite your fighting spirit.
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā
Sambomaster’s “Dekikkonai o Yaranakucha” is truly a song dedicated to everyone who takes on a challenge.
The band’s greatest appeal—their passionate vocals and performance—shines through in this track as well.
For those who work hard in their studies or club activities, this song will serve as an inspiring cheer straight to the heart.
It supports everyone who pushes their limits and keeps moving forward—even when they hit walls—through powerful band sounds and a fiery message.