Songs that give you strength. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.

Let’s do our best.SMAP

SMAP Ganbarimashou

It was released in 1994 as SMAP’s 14th single.

The song was used as the theme for Fuji TV’s “Yume ga Mori Mori” and “Naruhodo! The World,” and it was frequently performed by SMAP as a message song following the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the Great East Japan Earthquake.

It’s an upbeat song that says, “Even if every day feels uncool, don’t give up—keep going!”

If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER "If I Had Lived Alone" MV

A gem of a medium-tempo ballad that vividly portrays the joy and frustration we feel through our connections with others.

Included on SUPER BEAVER’s single “Highlight/Hitoride Ikiteita Naraba,” released in June 2020, this track was chosen as the theme song for the film Water Ribbon, starring Ayami Nakajo.

With delicate instrumentation and an emotive vocal performance, the melody gently sings of the importance of bonds with others and mutual support.

It’s a song that stays close to your heart when you want to reflect on what it means to live true to yourself and to find the courage to overcome setbacks.

Be yourselfSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Be yourself” - Lyric Video from ARENA TOUR DOCUMENT - (from 6th Mini Album “Sunny Bottle”)

This is a gem of a message song that sings about the importance of living true to yourself.

Included on Saucy Dog’s July 2022 album “Sunny Bottle,” the track centers on self-affirmation and a forward-looking way of life, wrapping the universal struggles and anxieties we all face in a warm, comforting sound.

Through the portrayal of a protagonist grappling with the gap between ideals and reality, it conveys the beauty of not demanding perfection.

Chosen as the ending theme for San-in Broadcasting’s “Teleport San-in,” this song is perfect for those unsure how to face themselves or seeking music that gently stays by their side.

Its gentle key of G major and relaxed tempo are sure to soothe the heart.

possibilitySambomasutā

Sambomaster “Possibility”

It’s the theme song for the movie “Biri Gyaru” (The Dropout Idol).

Just like the film—where a struggling student works hard and gets into a top university—the song conveys that everyone has potential.

It’s a track that makes you feel motivated to do your best.

BremenYorushika

Yorushika – Bremen (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A heartwarming story, inspired by the Grimm Brothers’ “Town Musicians of Bremen,” woven with a light rhythm and bright melody.

Delivered by Yorushika, this work gently speaks to the joy of surrendering yourself to music, free from logic and convention.

Like the story’s protagonists, it teaches us that even if we never arrive at our destination, the journey we share is where meaning truly lies—a gem of a song.

Released digitally in July 2022, it also sparked buzz with its animation-style music video, featuring a strikingly original direction that shows only the feet of eight different characters.

It’s a recommended track for times when your heart feels tired, when you’re unsure about life, or when you want to look ahead and walk forward together with someone.

Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi

Aoi Teshima “Letter to Tomorrow (Drama Version)”

This is a hit song by Aoi Teshima, who is active as a singer.

It also drew attention as the theme song for the drama ‘Love That Makes You Cry’ (Itsukoi).

The lyrics feel gently encouraging, so please give it a listen when you want to try your best but just can’t seem to.

Let’s Go！Moriguchi Hiroko

Let’s Go

Released in 1994 as Hiroko Moriguchi’s 15th single, this song was used as the opening theme for Fuji TV’s “Yume ga MORI MORI.” As the title suggests, it’s a perfect fit for Moriguchi’s bright, energetic image, with upbeat lyrics that say, “Come on, let’s go!” It cheerfully teaches us that it’s important to keep moving forward no matter how many times we stumble, making it a song that lifts your spirits and keeps you going.