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[You'll surely find one] A collection of uplifting songs perfect for you

Haven’t you ever felt like listening to uplifting songs when you’re feeling down after something unpleasant happens, when you want to get motivated, or when you need the courage to take a step forward?

I’m sure everyone has experienced how listening to music can lift your spirits and make you feel better.

So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole lineup of songs to listen to when you want a boost!

From classic cheer-up anthems to tracks with lyrics that gently support our hearts, we’ve gathered a variety of styles and messages.

Find the one song that fits you perfectly and give it a listen at that crucial moment!

Playlist

[You'll surely find one] A collection of uplifting songs perfect for you
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1Don’t give upZARD
Don't give upZARDplay_arrow
The inspiring classic for tough times: ZARD’s “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”)
2Go for it!!Urufuruzu
Go for it!!Urufuruzuplay_arrow
A song that gives you a push when you need courage
3Happinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
A bright song that gives you energy when you're nervous: “Happiness”
4Soul RevolutionSuperfly
Soul RevolutionSuperflyplay_arrow
A song that gives you strength to face difficulties
5FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
“Fate” encourages the heart and gives us the courage to look forward.
6I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutāplay_arrow
Get energized by Sambomaster’s classic song of encouragement
7As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
To those pursuing their dreams: the courage to never give up
8Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNaplay_arrow
A song that deserves praise just for being alive
9Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
Get energized with the fatigue-blasting rock song “Ashita mo” (“Tomorrow, Too”).
10Before the departureWANIMA
Before the departureWANIMAplay_arrow
An inspiring classic dedicated to those who strive
11Young SongKawasaki Takaya
Young SongKawasaki Takayaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that cherishes memories of youth
12countrysideTamaki Kōji
countrysideTamaki Kōjiplay_arrow
“Den-en” by Koji Tamaki (of Anzen Chitai) – a classic song
13Even if, even ifRyokushokushakai
Even if, even ifRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
Ryokuoushoku Shakai's “Tatoe Tatoe”
14A bouquet for meAdo
A bouquet for meAdoplay_arrow
An inspiring, uplifting masterpiece that gives you courage
15Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE
Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNEplay_arrow
A passionate message, a high-energy, fast-paced cheer song
16It’s fun and delicious—you can even have too much.Lucky Kilimanjaro
It’s fun and delicious—you can even have too much.Lucky Kilimanjaroplay_arrow
A positive, danceable track that frees the heart
17weeeekNEWS
weeeekNEWSplay_arrow
An anthem for working people, a positive message
18New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
Sakanaction, an exhilarating and uplifting song
19SUNHoshino Gen
SUNHoshino Genplay_arrow
Makes you feel great! Gen Hoshino’s “SUN” is the best.
20one thing or anotherFujii Takashi
one thing or anotherFujii Takashiplay_arrow
An outrageously upbeat dance tune that gives you energy
21Love will winKAN
Love will winKANplay_arrow
KAN's 'Ai wa Katsu' is a classic that heals the heart.
22So, you’re not alone.Little Glee Monster
So, you're not alone.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
The courage to face forward with your companions and never give up
23You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS
You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPSplay_arrow
An inspiring song that rekindles the passion of youth
24Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
An iconic song that gives hope and courage for tomorrow
25I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
I look up as I walk—a classic song that lifts your spirits.
26peace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
An iconic song that gives you the strength to bounce back from setbacks
27There’s always tomorrowRe:Japan
There's always tomorrowRe:Japanplay_arrow
Kyu Sakamoto’s classic song “Ashita ga Aru Sa” is making a comeback.
28dissonanceKeyakizaka46
dissonanceKeyakizaka46play_arrow
Keyakizaka46’s powerful message-driven song
29May it be filled with kindnessFlower
May it be filled with kindnessFlowerplay_arrow
A song, famous as a movie theme, about thinking of someone dear
30HANABIMr.Children
HANABIMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A song of hope that looks forward even while struggling
31Flavor Of Life -Ballad Version-Utada Hikaru
Flavor Of Life -Ballad Version-Utada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada aims to uplift people through her music
32Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuuplay_arrow
A song that gently sings of everyday warmth
33YELL ~Yell~Kobukuro
YELL ~Yell~Kobukuroplay_arrow
The beauty of a flower is proof that it has overcome hardship.
34It is fine weather today.Do As Infinity
It is fine weather today.Do As Infinityplay_arrow
A rock song that races through the summer blue sky
35MOODLUCKY TAPES
MOODLUCKY TAPESplay_arrow
City pop pushes the back of those chasing their dreams.
36Slow Dance feat. BIMSIRUP
Slow Dance feat. BIMSIRUPplay_arrow
A gentle cheering song by SIRUP that heals the heart
3799 Steps feat. Kohjiya, Hana HopeSTUTS
99 Steps feat. Kohjiya, Hana HopeSTUTSplay_arrow
An inspiring song that gives you a push, from the Pocari Sweat commercial
38IdeaHoshino Gen
IdeaHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s cheering song: a track to listen to when you’re feeling down
39Wake up!AAA
Wake up!AAAplay_arrow
Uplifting masterpieces from anime theme songs
40ultra soulB’z
ultra soulB'zplay_arrow
A song of fiery spirit stirs the heart
41doorGReeeeN
doorGReeeeNplay_arrow
Japan is a country blessed with musical artists.
42That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
That's important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bandoplay_arrow
Anthemic songs that support life, songs loved for a long time
43J.BoyHamada Shogo
J.BoyHamada Shogoplay_arrow
Shogo Hamada’s song is an uplifting anthem that reflects its era.
44Become a flowerflumpool
Become a flowerflumpoolplay_arrow
flumpool’s major-label debut song, a track that lifts your spirits
45In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timezplay_arrow
A miraculous band that creates hit songs
46Age Age EVERY KnightDJ OZMA
Age Age EVERY KnightDJ OZMAplay_arrow
A crowd-pleasing party tune, a huge hit
47One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
The importance of not giving up that graduation songs convey
48reboot ~A Poem That Doesn’t Give Up~flumpool
reboot ~A Poem That Doesn’t Give Up~flumpoolplay_arrow
Even with just one hope, it's enough to keep living.
49Feeling great! (Kibun jōjō↑↑)mihimaru GT
Feeling great! (Kibun jōjō↑↑)mihimaru GTplay_arrow
An energizing signature song by mihimaru GT
50It’s okay to cry.Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto
It's okay to cry.Momoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
An idol’s rousing cheer song energizes young people.
51Fightkimaguren
Fightkimagurenplay_arrow
A song of sound-spirits resounding in the sunset
52Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
The appeal of the classic feel-good song, Zenryoku Shonen
53travelingUtada Hikaru
travelingUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada’s memorable masterpiece
54hummingIkuta Rira
hummingIkuta Riraplay_arrow
Ikuta Lira’s warm song that energizes your morning
55water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
water lily blossomShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
A refreshing summer cheer song by Shonan no Kaze
56HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
It’s a moving classic that cheers on those who give their all.
57road; path; way; route; street; the Way (e.g., Tao/Do in philosophy or martial arts)GReeeeN
road; path; way; route; street; the Way (e.g., Tao/Do in philosophy or martial arts)GReeeeNplay_arrow
A GReeeeN song filled with the spirit of challenge
58RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An upbeat hit song by the SEKAI band
59Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
The allure and solace of indie rock
60Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie
Baby Don't CryAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro’s cheer song gives me energy.
61premonitionSUPER BEAVER
premonitionSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
An anthem that believes in being yourself
62Wild at Heartarashi
Wild at Heartarashiplay_arrow
You only live once—pursue your own path with all your might.
63lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A youthful pop song filled with hope and happiness
64Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
The aggressive rock of ONE OK ROCK that advances with a sense-driven approach
65migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
Rock that carries the courage to chase dreams and the spirit of challenge
66together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's commercial song 'Cheering Rock'
67Love MySelfIS:SUE
Love MySelfIS:SUEplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers on the courage to believe in yourself
68Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers you on to embrace uncertainty and live true to yourself
69Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE
Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE Film Theme Song Works
70excessively earnest; overly serious to a fault; straight-lacedCreepy Nuts×Ayase×Ikuta Rira
excessively earnest; overly serious to a fault; straight-lacedCreepy Nuts×Ayase×Ikuta Riraplay_arrow
A heartwarming song for those who strive, a message of encouragement
71Same ThingHoshino Gen
Same ThingHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song that lovingly embraces emotional contradictions
72Dang Ding Dongsumika
Dang Ding Dongsumikaplay_arrow
Sumika’s new song, a song of courage and hope
73It’s okayMarushii
It's okayMarushiiplay_arrow
An Anthem to Cheer on Young People Overcoming Setbacks
74Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez
Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timezplay_arrow
A moving song filled with feelings for someone special
75road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILEplay_arrow
Moving music that supports your life
76Everybody, good job!M!LK
Everybody, good job!M!LKplay_arrow
An uplifting cheer song that gives you courage
77innocent worldMr.Children
innocent worldMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A song about reflecting on oneself within relationships
78MAX! Maiden’s HeartSUPER☆GiRLS
MAX! Maiden's HeartSUPER☆GiRLSplay_arrow
Switch your mood to cheerful with an idol song
79THANXWANIMA
THANXWANIMAplay_arrow
Boost your mood with a catchy song
80Funny Bunnythe pillows
Funny Bunnythe pillowsplay_arrow
The night circus stirs the spirit of adventure.
81Fragments of an EncounterKetsumeishi
Fragments of an EncounterKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Energizing music with high-quality tracks
82tear(s)Ketsumeishi
tear(s)Ketsumeishiplay_arrow
It's okay to cry—let's do our best, a cheering song
83GuaranaSukima Suichi
GuaranaSukima Suichiplay_arrow
An upbeat love song that cheers on people who are doing their best
84You’re more of a star.buraianshinsekai
You're more of a star.buraianshinsekaiplay_arrow
Be confident and shine! A rocking cheer song
85Lapis-Lazuli EarthTeshima Aoi
Lapis-Lazuli EarthTeshima Aoiplay_arrow
An artist with a unique charm, upbeat songs
86GREEN DAYSMakihara Noriyuki
GREEN DAYSMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Makihara Noriyuki’s iconic song that cheers you on in life
87DREAMShimizu Shota
DREAMShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
A song that supports dreams, resonating with the hearts of young people
88Those who fight the monster called realityTakahashi Yuu
Those who fight the monster called realityTakahashi Yuuplay_arrow
Ending theme song of the anime Bakuman
89Twinkle Dayschay
Twinkle Dayschayplay_arrow
A popular song from a shampoo commercial
90Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti
Haneuma RiderPorunogurafitiplay_arrow
An inspiring live performance by Porno Graffitti
91At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
At all times.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
The timeless song of encouragement, “Donna Toki mo” (“No Matter When”).