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 (161–170)
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
All of WANIMA’s songs are uplifting, but the track Yatte Miyou from their major-label debut album is absolutely irresistible.
The melody, combined with the lyrics, stirs up a determination to keep trying—even if you’re clumsy or inexperienced.
SignalWANIMA
A song filled with courage and hope that sets listeners’ hearts ablaze! It features a driving, fast-paced sound and uplifting lyrics, carrying the message: “Even if we’re unfinished, let’s keep challenging ourselves.” Included on the January 2018 album “Everybody!!,” it was performed with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds on the NHK special program “18-sai Matsuri.” It was also used as the commercial song for Lotte Ice “Sou.” This is a track that gives a push to young people standing at life’s crossroads, such as during entrance exams or job hunting.
All the more reason to listen when you’re struggling with worries or anxiety—you’re sure to find courage.
Before the departureWANIMA
This is a support song from WANIMA dedicated to everyone taking a new step forward.
It warmly conveys the greatness of getting back up again and again, and the importance of turning past failures and regrets into strength for the future.
WANIMA’s hallmark upbeat sound overflows with a refreshing energy that makes your body sway before you know it.
Released digitally in April 2021, the song was also chosen as the theme for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks’ “Fight! Kyushu” project.
It’s a track that gently gives a push to those starting a new chapter or facing challenges right now.
365WATWING
An energetic, catchy song that cheers on people striving for their dreams.
Released by WATWING in December 2024, this track was selected as the official theme song for the high school basketball tournament “SoftBank Winter Cup 2024.” With its powerful beat and uplifting message, it resonates deeply, celebrating the joy of moving into the future with your friends while staying true to yourself.
It’s perfect for those moments when you feel ready to keep taking on new challenges.
pyramid[Alexandros]
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[Alexandros]’s ‘Kinjitō’ was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama ‘Private Banker.’ Set in the financial industry serving the wealthy, it’s a perfect number for a story that portrays the protagonist’s fierce challenges and growth.
Its powerful rock sound and lyrics filled with the resolve to keep moving forward, even on a difficult journey, give you a push on the back.
It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone who wants to keep facing forward and moving on, even after tasting defeat.
Helloyama × bocchiboromaru
This heartwarming collaborative piece by yama and Bocchi Boromaru is filled with courage and hope for taking a step toward the future.
It carries a message of strong determination to move forward and of valuing one’s true self, gently encouraging those heading into new environments.
It has been aired as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon since October 2023, and a CD single was released in December 2023.
Its transparent vocals and warm tones blend beautifully, resulting in a song that truly resonates with listeners.
It’s a highly recommended track for anyone feeling anxious about a new life or changing circumstances, or for those striving toward their dreams.
Bring it on, spring.non
Here is a supportive song that gently wraps your heart in the season when spring light pours in.
Non’s warm words and Kei Higuchi’s refreshing melody blend beautifully, creating a piece that quietly gives a push to those ready to take a new step.
In the music video, released in January 2025, Non becomes a member of a student band and powerfully conveys the sparkle of youth on the stage of a graduation live show.
Singing of hope for the future and the courage to break free from a sense of stagnation, this heartwarming anthem stands beside anyone pausing before a new challenge or standing at a crossroads in life.