Recommended cheer-up songs for people in their 30s: classic and popular Japanese hits

Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS

THE BLUE HEARTS – Be Kind to People

It’s a song released by THE BLUE HEARTS in 1987 during their indie days and is one of their signature tracks.

Its appeal lies in the simple, powerful message and catchy melody, and it has continued to be loved by many fans.

It was also used as an insert song in the 1989 film Juliet Game, which helped it reach a wider audience.

The lyrics call for kindness and compassion toward people, resonating deeply with many listeners.

It’s a recommended track when you’re struggling with work or relationships, or when you want to cheer someone on.

Listen to this song, and you’ll surely find the strength to look ahead and keep going.

As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – “Nando Demo”

It’s one of DREAMS COME TRUE’s signature songs and a staple that always comes up when introducing cheer-up anthems! The chorus, where the phrase in the title is repeated, really sticks with you, and when you feel like giving up, listening to this song makes you feel like you can push just a little bit further.

Released in February 2005, it was written as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji” (Emergency Room 24 Hours).

If someone around you has been working hard but is troubled because the results aren’t coming, give them this song to encourage them.

It’ll help them feel positive—like, “Maybe the next try will go well!!”

Twenty-nine, thirtykuriipuhaipe

CreepHyp - “Twenty-Nine, Thirty” (MUSIC VIDEO)

This song portrays a realistic picture of standing at the milestone of entering your thirties and wrestling with how you should live the rest of your life.

Wanting to be reborn as something other than human so you could live without thinking, getting laughed at for talking about ideals and being too dreamy—many people have probably experienced the situations described in the lyrics.

When you have to make a decision, everyone struggles and suffers.

Realizing you’re not alone can make you feel a little lighter, doesn’t it?

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We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.

Among Sambomaster’s songs, this is one of the most positive and fiery anthems of encouragement.

The lyrics carry the message “Don’t give up!!” sung in the chorus, which has pushed many fans forward.

With a good tempo and easy groove, it’s also recommended as background music for competitions—a guaranteed tearjerker and a classic of youth.

Released in February 2010, the song was written specifically for Nissan’s Serena commercial, and it has continued to be used in various contexts ever since.

Overflowing with motivation and courage, this track makes you feel that precisely because something seems impossible at first glance, it’s worth challenging!

Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru

Takahara Pistol / Hey, You Young Folks (2015/11/25 LIVE at Kichijoji Planet K)

This is one of Pistol Takehara’s signature songs, featuring his intensely passionate, almost sweltering vocals, and it was also used in a Sumitomo Life insurance commercial.

In the chorus, he addresses young people with a heartfelt message, while also delivering the strikingly paradoxical line: don’t listen to what anyone says.

Listening to this song lightens the heart—it reminds you that it’s fine to take advice in moderation and to keep piling up your own efforts in your own way.

Released digitally in November 2015, the track resonated with many listeners and became one of Takehara’s defining works.

It’s highly recommended for young employees who feel gloomy during their daily commute to work.

YELL ~Yell~Kobukuro

YELL ~A Cheer~ / Kobukuro

This work resonates with the heart through its powerful guitar tones and soaring vocals.

Like buds awaiting the arrival of spring, it sings of hope for a future that blossoms grandly after overcoming hardships.

Released in November 2001, the song became familiar as the ending theme for the TV program “Uchi Kuru!?” and as a Tokyo Marine Nichido commercial song.

It’s the perfect track for a fresh start, gently embracing the mix of anxiety and anticipation that comes with taking a new step toward a dream.

A heartwarming piece that softly encourages those about to take on a big challenge or those waiting for spring after a long winter.

If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – If Being Alive Is Painful

Born into a musical family, singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama—whose exceptional talent has produced numerous hits including “Sakura (Solo)”—releases his 16th single.

From the startling opening line to the profound lyrics whose true meaning becomes clear at the end, many listeners will likely resonate with its message that inspires you to keep pushing forward in life.

Delivered in a gentle voice that carries words unafraid of being misunderstood, this is a song we want those earnestly facing a challenge to hear.

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