Classic songs that celebrate courage. Recommended popular tracks.
I’ve put together a playlist of classic Japanese songs with the theme of courage.
Because the lyrics are in Japanese, I think the songs’ messages can reach listeners more directly.
When you want to push yourself a bit more, need a nudge, or want some encouragement, music will be there by your side.
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Iconic songs about courage. Recommended popular tracks (111–120)
boyFukuyama Masaharu
It’s an irresistibly uplifting song.
Just hearing the voice makes me feel like I have to do something.
It skillfully expresses, through song, the desire not to compromise the convictions I’ve held since I was little.
Masaharu Fukuyama’s cool and sexy voice is a must-hear for everyone, regardless of gender.
Classic songs that sing of courage. Recommended popular tracks (121–130)
PLAYER 1Ryokushokushakai
It’s a heart-stirring message song packed with the will to move forward.
Created by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, this track opens the album “Channel U,” released in February 2025, and vividly expresses the album’s theme that “everyone holds infinite possibilities.” The lyrics, filled with the resolve to live proactively and the determination to carve out one’s own path, are truly empowering.
If you’re looking for energy to face tomorrow, don’t miss it!
GO!!!Hitsuji Bungaku
A song by Hitsujibungaku that sings of regret for the past and hope for the future.
Its powerful melody and Moeka Shiotsuka’s vocals give you the courage to take a new step forward.
Included on the album “12 hugs (like butterflies),” released in December 2023.
It’s a standout work that also features many tie-in tracks, such as the ending theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen.
Perfect for those facing life’s turning points, like moving or starting a new chapter.
With a resolve to carve out your future with your own hands, this song will surely give you the push to look ahead and start walking forward.
whaleSuda Masaki
This song, with its poetic lyrics themed around the sea, leaves a strong impression.
Chosen as Fuji TV’s 2024 Athlete Support Song, it features Masaki Suda’s robust vocals that resonate with those carrying loneliness or anxiety.
Tatsuya Maki’s rock sound, colored by the tones of piano, is deeply emotional.
As you listen, a quiet, burning passion wells up from deep within.
While hinting at human weakness and imperfection, it conveys the strength and beauty that arise from walking together and supporting one another.
Released in June 2024, this track is perfect for anyone facing an important match or exam.
Give it a listen.
Set SailBE:FIRST
This song evokes the feeling of setting sail toward a hope-filled future.
Released digitally in February 2024, it was created as a collaboration track with the ONE PIECE CARD GAME.
It celebrates the courage to pursue your dreams and the importance of bonds with your companions.
Lines like “I’m always okay” that look straight ahead with strength, and the pursuit of dreams “toward where the flames rise higher,” leave a strong impression.
The voices of the seven members of BE:FIRST gently give listeners a push forward.
It’s the perfect track for those who feel anxious before a new challenge or want to chase their dreams together with their friends.
Endless JourneyMr.Children
An undisputed classic by Mr.Children, this song—often listened to by professional athletes—is a one-of-a-kind anthem of encouragement.
It tells us that the many big walls we face in life reveal a wonderful view once we overcome them.
It’s a track I highly recommend listening to when you’re up against difficulties.
Poem of the Wandering Starssuis from Yorushika
A new song by suis from Yorushika, written for the 5th anniversary of the smartphone game Azur Lane.
Beginning in a quiet night, it beautifully depicts scenes where anxiety and hope for change intersect, carried by her clear, translucent vocals.
The fantastical lyrics about boarding a train bound for the moon seem to symbolize a resolve to embark on a new journey.
Released in February 2024, it was also used as the theme song for the anime “Are We Entering the Future Now?”.
It’s a track that gently stays close to those whose hearts waver between dreams and reality.