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