[Cheering Songs] Japanese tracks to listen to when you’re troubled, lost, or feeling anxious
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!
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[Cheer Song] Songs to Listen to When You're Troubled, Confused, or Anxious [Japanese Music] (21–30)
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
SHISHAMO’s song is a cheer anthem themed around the strength to overcome the anxiety and setbacks we feel in everyday life.
It portrays someone who, despite being overwhelmed by the busyness of weekdays, regains their energy by meeting their “hero” on the weekend.
This “hero” symbolizes the personal support or figure of admiration that each listener holds dear.
The track is included on the album SHISHAMO 4, released in February 2017.
It was featured in NTT Docomo’s “Docomo no Gakuwari” commercial and was also performed when SHISHAMO made their first appearance on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone feeling anxious, troubled, or worn out by daily life.
You’re sure to find the courage to face forward.
Biri MillionYuuri
This song has been drawing attention as a gem of a motivational anthem.
It celebrates the beauty of choosing a life filled with limitless possibilities, giving courage to everyone who listens.
Yuuri’s warm vocals and the powerful melody gently give listeners a push forward, resulting in a track that truly uplifts.
Released in January 2023 as a digital-only single, its music video features Tekken’s flipbook-style animation, wonderfully expressing the song’s worldview.
For those burdened by worries or standing at a crossroads in life, this piece will soothe the heart and offer encouragement to many.
AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO
It was released in 2003 as TOKIO’s 28th single.
Produced in collaboration with Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), the single reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Through its upbeat sound, it reminds us of simple truths: don’t give up, don’t stand still, and focus on doing what you should be doing right now.
No. 1DISH//
Blending driving guitar rock with piano, this song is infused with a strong will to push past one’s limits and aim higher.
Released in May 2021 as DISH//’s 13th single, it was chosen as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 5 of the TV anime My Hero Academia.
The determination of the protagonists striving to become the “No.
1 Hero” resonates perfectly with the song’s message.
With lyrics that emphasize the importance of forging your own path and a powerful sound, it’s a track that will encourage anyone who keeps taking on challenges.
Especially when you’re weighed down by worries or anxiety, why not listen to this song and find the courage to face forward?
Waiting for springWANIMA
When your mind feels clouded, you just want to blast a loud rock band and feel refreshed, right? In that sense, WANIMA—a melodic hardcore band known for their straightforward, easy-to-grasp messages and, above all, their strong association with big smiles—is the perfect choice! Ever since their big breakthrough, their momentum hasn’t slowed; even in a brief moment of a commercial, their songs somehow make power well up from deep inside.
Spring Has Come (Haru o Matte), released in March 2020, is a track that conveys WANIMA’s sincerity and blows away that mental fog!
Fanfaresumika
This song features a driving melody and energetic vocals that leave a strong impression.
Included on the album “AMUSIC,” it was released in August 2018 as the opening theme for the animated film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” Its fanfare-like sound resonates with a powerful push that seems to spur listeners forward.
Carrying the message “Let’s meet a new me,” it conveys sumika’s characteristically positive outlook.
When you’re weighed down by worries or anxiety, listening to this track is sure to give you courage.
FanfareTamaki Kōji
In the days you devote to studying for exams, don’t you ever feel a moment when your heart is about to break? That’s exactly when I want you to listen to a powerful track by Koji Tamaki, the singer-songwriter renowned for his overwhelming vocal prowess.
Released as a single in November 2025, this piece was chosen as the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “The Royal Family.” Its lyrics, layered with memories of his childhood landscapes in Hokkaido and growing up alongside horses, teach us the importance of moving straight ahead as our true selves—not just chasing wins and losses.
Carried by a driving, exhilarating melody, his voice will warm you and give you a strong push forward through those anxious nights.