[Cheering Songs] Japanese tracks to listen to when you’re troubled, lost, or feeling anxious

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

As we go through life, everyone experiences anxiety and the like.

Even within that anxiety, there can be confusion, worries, and all sorts of things.

Here, we’ll introduce a whole lineup of uplifting songs that will support your heart in times like these!

If you’re looking for a way to deal with the negative feelings you’re carrying right now, be sure to read to the end!

I’m sure you’ll find songs that truly resonate with your feelings.

There are plenty of tracks that can even turn your anxiety into something positive, so try finding the ones that suit you!

[Cheer Songs] Songs you want to listen to when you’re troubled, lost, or anxious [Japanese Music] (251–260)

Let’s do our best.SMAP

SMAP Ganbarimashou

Let's do our best.SMAP

Released in 1994 as SMAP’s 14th single.

This song was used as the opening theme for Fuji TV’s “Naruhodo! The World,” and it was performed as a message song for disaster victims following the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the Great East Japan Earthquake.

With its pop, upbeat sound, it makes you feel like you can keep going.

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[Cheering Songs] Songs you want to listen to when you’re troubled, lost, or anxious [Japanese music] (261–270)

Liberated zonePorunogurafiti

Porno Graffitti “Kaihōku” Lyric Video (Short ver.)

Liberated zonePorunogurafiti

It’s a powerful anthem that explores the bonds between people.

Released to celebrate PornoGraffitti’s 25th anniversary, the song portrays the search for hope in a desolate world.

Its compelling message gives you the courage to face forward even in difficult times.

Included on a single released in March 2024, it can be seen as a culmination of the band’s quarter-century journey.

It’s music that offers a warm push when you’re feeling down or uncertain.

Encouraged by PornoGraffitti’s vocals, you can find the energy for tomorrow—this is a song that stays close to the heart.

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In conclusion

I hope that the songs listed in this article have eased your anxieties and worries, even just a little.

You may not be able to bounce back right away, but music is on your side.

It will surely soothe your heart, so please lean on it.