Songs that give you strength. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
To you who feel, “I want to take one more step forward,” or “I want to overcome this wall.” Why not borrow the power of music and take a new step? Voices that resonate with the heart and powerful messages will surely give you a gentle push from behind.
We’ll introduce timeless songs that have been sung from various perspectives—when you’re feeling down, when you’re uncertain—and have always stayed close to our hearts.
Let today be the spark that ignites your desire to give it your all.
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Songs that help you persevere. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (81–90)
StardomKing Gnu
Released by King Gnu in November 2022, this work blends their distinctive mix of mixture rock and J-pop with words born from Daiki Tsuneta’s deep insight to stir the hearts of those pursuing their dreams.
Created as NHK’s soccer theme song, it was selected as a cheer song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Portraying the anguish behind surface-level success and the steadfast will to keep looking forward, it’s an anthem that resonates with everyone who fights on every day.
For anyone striving to move ahead by overcoming setbacks and pain, this is a song that gives you courage.
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
A captivating track featuring a bright pop-rock sound filled with positivity and confidence.
Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in July 2015, this song is packed with youthful, energetic sound and a message brimming with hope.
Its exhilarating guitar riffs and catchy melodies encourage the pursuit of happiness and the courage to take new steps forward.
Chosen for Kao Merit’s commercial and as the theme song for Fuji TV’s show “Cho Hamaru! Bakusho Chara Parade,” it captured the hearts of many listeners.
It’s an uplifting anthem perfect for moments when you want to reflect on yourself or resolve to take on a new challenge.
giftRADWIMPS
This is a song created by RADWIMPS as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Anpan,” which has been airing since April 2025.
It carefully portrays themes such as the joys and sorrows felt in everyday life, as well as adventure and challenge.
With Yojiro Noda’s poetic words reflecting real emotions and situations while giving us the courage to look forward to tomorrow, this work marks RADWIMPS’s first-ever theme song for an Asadora, despite their extensive experience scoring various visual works.
When things don’t go well despite your best efforts, when you feel like you can’t go on, this song is sure to resonate as an anthem of encouragement for you.
from hereSixTONES
Even if life is ordinary, let’s keep looking forward and moving ahead without giving up.
That passionate message stands out in SixTONES’ track.
Released in June 2023, the song fuses hip-hop and breakbeats into a powerful sound, over which all six members deliver heartfelt rap verses.
Chosen as the theme song for the NTV Sunday drama “However, There Is Passion,” it topped the Oricon weekly singles chart.
The music video became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million views in September 2023.
When you feel like stopping in front of a wall, listening to this song will surely give you the courage to take a new step.
Time ParadoxVaundy
A song by Vaundy that captures a mysterious blend of hope for the future and a sense of nostalgia.
Released in February 2024, it’s a gentle pop tune that conveys the importance of joining hands with others and overcoming hardships together.
This ambitious work marks Vaundy’s first foray into the world of Doraemon, serving as the theme song for the March 2024 film Doraemon: Nobita’s Earth Symphony, as well as the ending theme for the Doraemon TV anime.
It’s a heartwarming, encouraging song that reminds you that even on days when you feel like letting out a sigh, someone is surely by your side.
My dressneguse.
A pop and powerful song filled with hope that resonates with anyone chasing their dreams.
Set against the world of figure skating, it portrays the passion and inner conflicts of those striving for shining glory, all carried by a brisk, uplifting rhythm.
Chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Medalist starting in January 2025, the track mirrors the anime’s worldview while capturing the protagonists as they keep pushing their limits.
Serving as the ending theme for a TV anime is Neguse’s first-ever endeavor.
When you’re giving your all toward your goal but feel down because the results aren’t what you hoped for, this song is sure to be a reassuring ally.
Songs that give you strength. Recommended classics and popular tracks (91–100)
WORK HARDchanmina
This song, chosen as the theme for the anime “BULLET/BULLET,” is a track by rapper Chanmina, released on April 30, 2025.
It’s an energetic piece that layers solid, resonant vocals over a powerful track.
Dynamically expressing the importance of perseverance and the strength to overcome challenges, it showcases Chanmina’s signature style.
It’s the perfect song to boost your motivation or give you a push when you’re ready to take on something new.