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 to keep you going. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (1–10)
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
An encouraging song that heals the fatigue of weekdays and stays close to your heart.
Released by SHISHAMO on their February 2017 album “SHISHAMO 4,” the song became widely known after being featured in an NTT Docomo commercial.
Inspired by watching matches of Kawasaki Frontale, the soccer club from the band’s hometown of Kawasaki, it vividly portrays people who, despite being swamped by work or studies during the week, are uplifted by the “heroes” they meet on the weekend and move forward with a fresh outlook.
The anxieties and setbacks we feel in life—and the strength to overcome them—resonate alongside an approachable melody.
It’s a song that stands by you in moments when you’re tired from work or study, or when you hit a wall, giving you the push to keep going by looking up to someone’s example.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a song filled with gentle support and messages that speak to the heart.
Written by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE for an NHK special in collaboration with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds, it was released in January 2025.
Serving as an anthem for those grappling with the struggles and uncertainties of youth, it celebrates the beauty of staying true to yourself.
With its catchy pop melody and powerful lyrics, it’s perfect for moments when you want to face yourself or need a dose of courage.
Listening to this track will help you accept yourself and find the strength to move forward.
50%Ofisharu Higedan Dism
This song features a grand sound infused with gospel flavors, marked by a thick, synth-bass low end and powerful choral harmonies.
It’s an encouraging anthem from Official HIGE DANDism for those pushing themselves too hard in modern society, gently reminding us of the importance of living at our own pace without overexertion.
Reflecting the experience of Satoshi Fujihara’s hiatus due to throat issues, the track was written as the theme song for the film Cells at Work!, set for release in December 2024.
It aligns beautifully with the movie’s theme of valuing one’s own body, enriching its world with color.
This is a song for those who keep running at full speed every day or feel their mind and body losing breathing room.
Its calm melody and powerful message will surely stay close to your heart.
StoryAI
Released as AI’s 12th single, this ballad conveys a powerful message: we are not alone—we live by protecting others and being protected in return.
It’s a deeply moving song that gives you strength and encouragement just by knowing someone is there, lightening your heart.
It reminds you that you’re not alone, helping you overcome difficult times.
single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER
This song powerfully expresses a single-minded drive to keep moving forward.
Released in November 2022, it was used as the opening theme for Season 6 of the TV anime My Hero Academia.
With SUPER BEAVER’s signature robust vocals and refreshing rock sound, its message—that unwavering dedication keeps hope alive—truly resonates.
It’s the perfect track when you need courage to face difficulties or a boost to fire yourself up.
Listen to it, and you’ll surely feel a gentle push at your back.
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
It’s a cheer song that instantly fills you with energy.
Released by Elephant Kashimashi in November 2007, the track was written and composed by Hiroji Miyamoto.
With lyrics infused with hope and a forward-looking spirit and a powerful melody, it gently nudges those stepping into a new environment.
Chosen as the commercial song for House Foods’ “Ukon no Chikara,” it has been loved by a wide audience.
It’s a perfect pick not only for those starting a new chapter in spring but for anyone standing at a crossroads in life.
Give it a listen—you’re sure to feel encouraged.
footstepsMr.Children
A powerful track by Mr.Children, written specifically as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Nobunaga Concerto.” There are moments when studying doesn’t go as planned and you feel like you can’t move forward anymore.
But this is exactly the kind of song that makes you trust the feel of your feet on the ground and take that next step.
Released as a single in November 2014, it carries the band’s passionate resolve as they created it under a new production setup.
When you feel like you’re about to lose heart, its sweeping sound will give you a push and the courage to sit back down at your desk.