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 give you strength. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (111–120)
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
A masterful song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that captivates with its grand rock ballad sound and heartfelt lyrics.
It gently asks what it means to live true to yourself, and how your own existence becomes visible through differences with others.
Its warm perspective resonates deeply, standing by those who, despite anxiety and loneliness, strive to move forward step by step.
Released in January 2019, it stirred the hearts of many as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
From November 2022, an orchestral arrangement was also featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s CalorieMate “Support for Exam Takers” commercial series, showcasing a new charm.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you stand at a crossroads in life, when you feel you might lose your way, or when you want to encourage someone dear to you.
Songs that give you strength. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (121–130)
winding roadNovelbright
Born in January 2025, Novelbright’s latest track is an uplifting anthem filled with strength and hope for facing life head-on.
It powerfully sings about the importance of believing in yourself and moving forward along life’s winding roads.
With its grand sound and refreshing melody, it resonates deeply and gently gives listeners a push forward.
Chosen as the theme song for TV Tokyo’s Drama 9 series “Dragon of the Court,” it’s also drawing attention for its music video directed by actor Hiroshi Tamaki.
Played during the exit scene of a school sports day, it would further amplify the children’s sense of accomplishment after the events and their excitement for taking the next step.
GOD_iNumber_i
Produced by Number_i member Yuta Kishi, the song carries a gentle message about the importance of living true to yourself and finding the courage to take a step forward.
It will be released for streaming starting in January 2025, and the simultaneously unveiled music video showcases dreamlike visual beauty and dynamic dance performances.
This piece is an uplifting anthem that encourages those striving toward big dreams or about to take a new step.
It’s sure to inspire a positive mindset to walk your own path without fearing failure.
Make It Out AliveONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK is a four-piece rock band whose commanding, rock-solid vocals and modern rock sound—while rooted in old-school traditions—have earned high praise both in Japan and abroad.
Their 11th digital-only single, “Make It Out Alive,” selected as the tie-in song for the smartphone app Monster Hunter Now, opens with powerful vocals over a four-on-the-floor beat that immediately evokes forward momentum.
Its heavy rock sound blasts away the morning blues and amps you up for your commute to work or school.
With cool English lyrics that urge you to keep pushing forward without giving up, it’s a rock tune that gives you the courage to stand up and go.
Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK
A track brimming with overwhelming energy and passion.
It explores profound themes such as love and loss, and inner conflict, expressed in both English and Japanese, crafting an emotional worldview that represents the very essence of ONE OK ROCK.
Released in July 2014 as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, stayed on the charts for 17 weeks, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
It’s a song that fires you up during high-intensity training—like weightlifting or powerlifting—giving you the courage to push your limits.
Re:makeONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK, a rock band affectionately known as “Wan-oku” that continues to thrive not only in Japan but worldwide, released this as their sixth double A-side single.
Though it’s a heartbreak song, the uncompromising, explosive lyrics make it a quintessential ONE OK ROCK number without sounding whiny.
“Re:make” carries the meaning of remaking, and conveys the message that even if you regret something beyond repair, you have no choice but to shoulder it and move forward.
The powerful, fast-paced chorus is addictively replayable—you can’t help but want to listen again and again! Even if you’re feeling unmotivated, one listen is guaranteed to get your energy up.
The BeginningONE OK ROCK
An empowering anthem that gives a strong push toward a hope-filled future.
Through the protagonist who keeps searching for a reason to move forward, this song gives you the courage to overcome setbacks and hardship.
Featuring ONE OK ROCK’s powerful sound and passionate vocals, this memorable track was released in August 2012 and gained attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin.
The film and the song’s worldview harmonize beautifully, movingly depicting the protagonist’s resolve to face the past and take a new step forward.
When you stand at a crossroads in life and feel anxious about the future, listening to this song is sure to give you a supportive push.