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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.

Playlist

Classic songs that celebrate courage. Recommended popular tracks.
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1eastSilent majorityKeyakizaka46
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46play_arrow
Capture the hearts of young women with a captivating singing voice
2eastA Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
Expressing inner conflict about the past with a rhythmic musical tone
3east7th TriggerUVERworld
7th TriggerUVERworldplay_arrow
Rock that confronts you with the resolve to surpass your limits
4eastHappinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers you on to overcome hardships and move forward into the future
5eastHeroesKato Miria
HeroesKato Miriaplay_arrow
An uplifting song whose heartrending lyrics resonate with the heart
6eastultra soulB’z
ultra soulB'zplay_arrow
An iconic song that gives you the courage to chase your dreams
7eastProgressSuga Shikao
ProgressSuga Shikaoplay_arrow
A song that encourages me and gives me the courage to move forward
8eastTHE AMBITIONHilcrhyme
THE AMBITIONHilcrhymeplay_arrow
Hilcrhyme rouses you with hot hip-hop
9eastThe One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAPplay_arrow
A classic that conveys the importance of living true to yourself
10eastDon’t give upZARD
Don't give upZARDplay_arrow
An uplifting, easy-to-listen, moving song
11eastBridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
An inspiring song that conveys the nobility of effort and hope
12eastWelcome back.ayaka
Welcome back.ayakaplay_arrow
Get hope for tomorrow from an uplifting song
13eastRUNB’z
RUNB'zplay_arrow
A heartwarming masterpiece that conveys the charm of B’z
14eastA Sign of Courage ~Regain Theme~Ushiwakamaru Saburota
A Sign of Courage ~Regain Theme~Ushiwakamaru Saburotaplay_arrow
An anthem for overcoming hardships, a song that energizes the heart.
15eastThe Impact of a Single Drop – Double LifeUVERworld
The Impact of a Single Drop - Double LifeUVERworldplay_arrow
A heart-touching song that makes you realize what’s truly important
16eastMarch 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
Songs that make you feel the changes of spring encourage the heart.
17eastAme-no-Murakumo no Tsurugi – SKYBREAKER –Nishikawa Takanori
Ame-no-Murakumo no Tsurugi - SKYBREAKER -Nishikawa Takanoriplay_arrow
Takanori Nishikawa passionately sings the theme song of a wuxia fantasy
18eastSoul RevolutionSuperfly
Soul RevolutionSuperflyplay_arrow
Superfly's vocals and music are captivating.
19eastThat’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
That's important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bandoplay_arrow
An inspiring cheer song, a track that gives you courage
20eastAt The LastSKY-HI
At The LastSKY-HIplay_arrow
A powerful cheer for young people pursuing their dreams
21eastREVERSIUVERworld
REVERSIUVERworldplay_arrow
A dramatic comeback in life, like in an Othello game.
22eastCHANCE!UVERworld
CHANCE!UVERworldplay_arrow
An inspiring anthem that delivers the courage to never give up!
23eastwhipB’z
whipB'zplay_arrow
An anthem that lashes oneself and pushes beyond the limit
24eastLaughterOfisharu Higedan Dism
LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
An inspiring song that gives you the courage to pursue your dreams
25eastI just can’t give up.GENIC
I just can't give up.GENICplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers on those who keep pursuing their dreams without giving in to setbacks
26eastThe real meKazamaki Iroha
The real meKazamaki Irohaplay_arrow
An uplifting song by Iroha Kazama that sings of inner strength
27eastStatementyama
Statementyamaplay_arrow
Yama's music delivers hope and courage.
28eastO warriors of weakness with broken wingsupiko
O warriors of weakness with broken wingsupikoplay_arrow
A soul-stirring voice, an anthem of courage
29eastabsolute zeronatori
absolute zeronatoriplay_arrow
A powerful song of courage and hope, Toward the Future
30eastharborsupittsu
harborsupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s lyrics are delicate and resonate with the heart.
31eastBiri MillionYuuri
Biri MillionYuuriplay_arrow
Young people who reject longevity and wealth and believe in their own potential
32eastStrangerstuki.
Strangerstuki.play_arrow
A moving song filled with the courage to step into the future
33eastThe hero is so weak, lollllllmeteora – Meteorites –
The hero is so weak, lollllllmeteora - Meteorites -play_arrow
A song that portrays the bonds among my comrades
34eastspeedGRe4N BOYZ
speedGRe4N BOYZplay_arrow
A powerful message song about moving forward
35eastSong of Victory ~The Strongest, Invincible Number One~ROF-MAO
Song of Victory ~The Strongest, Invincible Number One~ROF-MAOplay_arrow
A powerful ROF-MAO fight song that inspires challenge and bonds!
36eastMaximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
ONE PIECE theme song: the courage to face life's obstacles
37eastDefeated Herokoron
Defeated Herokoronplay_arrow
Step by step toward your dream
38eastStrongestYuuri
StrongestYuuriplay_arrow
A song that supports the courage to move forward with strength
39eastPeter PanYuuri
Peter PanYuuriplay_arrow
A song of determination and conviction to keep pursuing one’s dreams
40eastcountrysideTamaki Kōji
countrysideTamaki Kōjiplay_arrow
Koji Tamaki’s moving masterpiece that resonates in the heart, giving people courage.
41eastStaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An upbeat, refreshing cheer song brimming with hope
42eastStardomKing Gnu
StardomKing Gnuplay_arrow
King Gnu’s moving anthem of encouragement, portraying the will to pursue dreams.
43eastPrideNovel Core
PrideNovel Coreplay_arrow
A rock work that portrays the resolve to stay true to oneself
44eastone’s true feelingssumika
one’s true feelingssumikaplay_arrow
A story of an anthem of encouragement infused with the courage to never give up
45eastNakedSPYAIR
NakedSPYAIRplay_arrow
The courage to walk as your true self
46eastRock never dies22/7
Rock never dies22/7play_arrow
A lively rock song by 22/7, an anime theme song
47eastsonetACIDMAN
sonetACIDMANplay_arrow
A song by ACIDMAN that portrays the importance of living true to oneself
48eastBeast ModeASH DA HERO
Beast ModeASH DA HEROplay_arrow
Unleash your inner wildness—a fiery, soulful rock number
49eastOLDROSEAqua Timez
OLDROSEAqua Timezplay_arrow
Aqua Timez’s gem of a track. The fifth collaboration work with BLEACH.
50eastIn the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timezplay_arrow
Aqua Timez’s debut song, a heart-touching cheer anthem
51eastFrontiersAwich
FrontiersAwichplay_arrow
Sing the courage to face the unknown
52eastsailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN
sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Courage and hope to face destiny
53eastAs many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the courage to stand up
54eastroad; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILEplay_arrow
An inspiring song that gives hope and courage in life
55eastInsomniaEVE
InsomniaEVEplay_arrow
Theme song of a film depicting insomnia, expressing anxiety and hope
56eastbreak lineFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
break lineFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBEplay_arrow
FANTASTICS movie theme song, brimming with a sense of speed
57eastroad; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN: a cheering song that faces hardship
58eastA Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY
A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPYplay_arrow
An anthem of encouragement that helps you overcome setbacks and gives you courage
59eastff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG
ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOGplay_arrow
An encouraging song that pushes you forward toward your dreams
60eastLove MySelfIS:SUE
Love MySelfIS:SUEplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers on the courage to believe in yourself
61eastBet On MeJUJU
Bet On MeJUJUplay_arrow
A powerful cheer song about betting on yourself
62eastThe Show Must Go OnKen Yokoyama
The Show Must Go OnKen Yokoyamaplay_arrow
The spirit of punk rock, the strength to overcome hardship
63eastShouted SerenadeLiSA
Shouted SerenadeLiSAplay_arrow
An anime theme song that conveys a message of hope and moving forward.
64eastCrimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
LiSA’s signature song, the Demon Slayer opening theme
65eastCounterattackMAZZEL
CounterattackMAZZELplay_arrow
A defiant, upbeat song that gives courage
66eastMECHA-MECHAMECHATU-A
MECHA-MECHAMECHATU-Aplay_arrow
Theme song of a hero show
67eastGrowing UpMachico
Growing UpMachicoplay_arrow
An uplifting cheer song gives a boost to a new life
68eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s youth theme song
69eastwinding roadNovelbright
winding roadNovelbrightplay_arrow
A song that gives you the courage and hope to move forward
70eastKimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
An inspiring singing voice that gives hope and courage
71eastCry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Song of comrades facing adversity
72eastFire and FearPENGUIN RESEARCH
Fire and FearPENGUIN RESEARCHplay_arrow
The melody of courage and hope woven into the anime theme song
73eastRPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An optimistic song that likens life to an adventure
74eastTomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
A song whose guitar sound and singing voice soothe the heart
75eastHello,WorldSUPER BEAVER
Hello,WorldSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
Conveying the importance of challenging the unknown and embracing transformation
76eastSmall RevolutionSUPER BEAVER
Small RevolutionSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
Singing of everyday courage and self-transformation
77eastA Person Becoming a StarSUPER BEAVER
A Person Becoming a StarSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A song that questions the essence of life through life and death
78eastThe True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
Theme songs for TV dramas by SUPER BEAVER
79eastbreakthroughSUPER BEAVER
breakthroughSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
Haikyu!! opening theme that sings of the courage to challenge and move forward
80eastTRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
THE BLUE HEARTS' signature song TRAIN-TRAIN
81eastSora-buneTOKIO
Sora-buneTOKIOplay_arrow
The courage to decide my own life
82eastWINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners
WINNER! Gojuuger!Wiennersplay_arrow
Theme song for the 50th anniversary Super Sentai series
83eastBlessingYOASOBI
BlessingYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI's inspiring song, the theme for Gundam
84eastmigratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece by [Alexandros] that gives you courage
85eastexceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]
exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]play_arrow
A rock number for an anime theme song
86eastarc jump’n to the skyAccess
arc jump’n to the skyAccessplay_arrow
Theme song that moves forward with hope and courage
87eastNo matter how smallwacci
No matter how smallwacciplay_arrow
An encouraging song by wacci that expresses the courage to face one’s weakness
88eastKono Yubi Tomareyosugala
Kono Yubi Tomareyosugalaplay_arrow
AliA's gentle message song
89eastHeroesMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
HeroesMomoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
A song with powerful lyrics that gives hope and courage
90eastYou idiot!Urufuruzu
You idiot!Urufuruzuplay_arrow
An encouraging rock song, an inspiring track
91eastOur TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
An inspiring classic that passionately supports adult youthfulness
92eastYELL ~Yell~Kobukuro
YELL ~Yell~Kobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s gentle cheer song resonates in the heart.
93eastI’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutāplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece that gives courage to life
94eastHikariaushaitoopu
Hikariaushaitoopuplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the struggles and hopes of youth
95eastClimalSukima Suichi
ClimalSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A song about not giving up on your dreams and having the courage to keep challenging yourself
96eastCYANFurederikku
CYANFurederikkuplay_arrow
An anthem of encouragement that portrays the struggles and dreams of youth
97eastLiberated zonePorunogurafiti
Liberated zonePorunogurafitiplay_arrow
A classic that conveys the importance of keeping hope alive
98eastStars on EarthNakajima Miyuki
Stars on EarthNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
A musical piece of respect and inspiration for the unnamed people
99eastI thought about killing myselfNakajima Mika
I thought about killing myselfNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
A song that finds hope even in despair
100eastSUGOI MUSICIriño Miyu
SUGOI MUSICIriño Miyuplay_arrow
Miyu Irino’s new song is a powerful track that resonates with the heart.
101eastDREAMERyamazaru
DREAMERyamazaruplay_arrow
A song of courage that supports those who chase their dreams
102eastMVPIwatatakanori
MVPIwatatakanoriplay_arrow
Takanori Iwata’s solo song, a powerful beat-driven cheer anthem
103eastI don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suisei
I don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suiseiplay_arrow
Suisei Hoshimachi’s Gundam insert song
104eastWhy Don’t You Play in Hell?Hoshino Gen
Why Don't You Play in Hell?Hoshino Genplay_arrow
A masterpiece in which Gen Hoshino sings about the hope he found in the darkness
105eastFar, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A song of life that pursues dreams and passion
106eastchicken riceHamada Masatoshi / Makihara Noriyuki
chicken riceHamada Masatoshi / Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
The charm of down-to-earth, heartwarming cheer songs
107eastI want to be a woman.Hamano Haruki
I want to be a woman.Hamano Harukiplay_arrow
A powerful song that sings of women's strength and freedom.
108eastboyFukuyama Masaharu
boyFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
An inspiring, heart-stirring musical tone
109eastBOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s new song, a powerful theme for a figure skating anime
110eastPLAYER 1Ryokushokushakai
PLAYER 1Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A message song with a strong will to move forward
111eastGO!!!Hitsuji Bungaku
GO!!!Hitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
Powerful Hits by Hitsujibungaku That Pave the Way to the Future
112eastwhaleSuda Masaki
whaleSuda Masakiplay_arrow
An ocean-themed fight song, sung by Masaki Suda.
113eastKinnikuman HeroEndō Masaaki
Kinnikuman HeroEndō Masaakiplay_arrow
Masaaki Endoh’s soul-stirring cry: a burning hero’s anthem of justice and friendship
114eastCheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
A cheering song celebrating Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s departure
115eastSet SailBE:FIRST
Set SailBE:FIRSTplay_arrow
A cheering song that sings of hope, bonds, and the courage to pursue dreams
116eastEndless JourneyMr.Children
Endless JourneyMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A hopeful cheering song about overcoming walls
117eastPoem of the Wandering Starssuis from Yorushika
Poem of the Wandering Starssuis from Yorushikaplay_arrow
A new song for Azur Lane’s 5th anniversary, symbolizing a departure
118eastHeroAmuro Namie
HeroAmuro Namieplay_arrow
The appeal of female artists who are supported by women
119eastflying boatKing Gnu
flying boatKing Gnuplay_arrow
A song that advocates living freely
120eastFor DecadesLittle Glee Monster
For DecadesLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
An uplifting song that cheers you on as you overcome hardships and pursue your dreams
121eastSomeday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A powerful song that supports people pursuing their dreams
122eastWe AreONE OK ROCK
We AreONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A heartwarming rock number by ONE OK ROCK
123eastFateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A smash-hit youth anthem that inspires challengers
124eastTen Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS
Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS’ support song for 18-year-olds gives hope and courage
125eastdeterminationSUPER BEAVER
determinationSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A cheering song that sings of the courage and hope of youth
126eastSignalWANIMA
SignalWANIMAplay_arrow
A song full of courage and hope
127eastStarrrrrrr[Alexandros]
Starrrrrrr[Alexandros]play_arrow
A journey of the heart seeking light, a song of hope
128eastDon’t die!kocchi no kento
Don't die!kocchi no kentoplay_arrow
A cheer song born from the experience of depression
129eastDon’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako
Don't give up on your dreamsOkamura Takakoplay_arrow
Atsuko Okamura’s warm song that supports passion for dreams
130eastNIPPONShiina Ringo
NIPPONShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A powerful cheering song for the Japan national soccer team
131eastLet’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
An anthem that gives you the courage to move forward
132eastBullseye!! My hunch was spot on!!Takehara Pisutoru
Bullseye!! My hunch was spot on!!Takehara Pisutoruplay_arrow
A moving song to cheer on Japan’s national soccer team
133eastThat paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19
That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19play_arrow
19 classic songs, a warm cheer song that feels pleasant
134eastLast chanceSomething ELse
Last chanceSomething ELseplay_arrow
I find solace in acoustic songs.
135easttogether; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
An energetic song lifts my spirits.
136eastHelloyama × bocchiboromaru
Helloyama × bocchiboromaruplay_arrow
Pokemon opening theme: a song of hope and courage for the future
137eastdragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
A rock song that conveys the heart of a grown man
138eastDear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
An inspiring cheer song that sings of dreams and hope