[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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- [When you’re troubled] A life anthem that stands by your side
- Songs to listen to when you’re feeling down! Tracks that boost your self-confidence
- [Support for the Heart] Songs That Give You Courage When Times Are Tough
- [A Cheer for Myself] A pep song dedicated to you who are doing your very best
- Timeless songs that sing of hopes and dreams. Masterpieces that lead those who strive toward the future.
- [For those doing their best] A comforting song to listen to when you're tired of life
- [Healing] A song that eases worries and anxiety and puts your mind at ease. A comforting song.
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- [Dark Songs] A carefully curated selection of deeply dark tracks and heartbreaking songs that accompany you in tough times
- A famous song about setbacks. A song that stays by your side when times are tough or you feel like giving up.
- Just by listening, you’ll feel braver! Cheer songs recommended for the Yutori generation
[Cheering Songs] Japanese songs to listen to when you're troubled, lost, or anxious (41–50)
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T
“WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You’ve Got to Make a Move~” is the debut single by H Jungle with t.
It was released in March 1995.
Masatoshi Hamada of Downtown performs the vocals.
With its distinctive, flavorful singing and encouraging lyrics, the song became a major hit.
It remains a classic that is still played on TV and radio today.
[Cheer Songs] Japanese tracks to listen to when you're troubled, lost, or anxious (51–60)
Endless JourneyMr.Children
A masterpiece by Mr.Children that’s widely embraced as a song of life.
It’s loved by many athletes as well.
Its striking lyrics and sturdy, trunk-like sound are truly rousing.
When you run into walls or anxiety and find yourself standing still, how much courage has this song given you? I suspect many have been saved by the second verse in particular.
The power of “Endless Journey” is unbelievably immense.
It’s a song that knocks on your heart and prompts you to question yourself.
No matter how smallwacci
This song is distinguished by its warm tones that gently wrap around your heart.
It’s a work by wacci, released as a single in October 2024.
It was selected as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “After-school Chart.” The soft vocals and powerful melody truly resonate.
The lyrics delicately portray the small joys and struggles felt in everyday life, which is part of its charm.
With a message focused on personal growth, it’s sure to give you a push forward.
It’s especially recommended when you’re feeling down or have lost confidence.
Listening to this piece might give you the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.
The strength to keep livingGLAY
A beloved classic among fans, “Ikiteku Tsuyosa” brings back a youthful feeling with its stirring melody and TERU’s vocals.
Even as we lament our imperfect days and yearn for what we don’t have, we fall in love again and grow a little stronger… The power we receive from someone precious is truly amazing! When I listen, it feels like the live performance unfolds right before my eyes.
I’ve heard it’s also a song through which GLAY themselves rediscovered the meaning of singing and drew strength.
It’s a track that encourages and uplifts people’s hearts!
OutsiderAwesome City Club
When you want to stay true to yourself, this is the Awesome City Club song to play.
Released in July 2015 and included on their second album, “Awesome City Tracks 2,” it features a crisp, upbeat groove with sharp guitar cutting and a stylish, urban interplay between male and female twin vocals.
The song’s theme is the importance of following the path you believe in.
That powerful message reportedly became a major turning point for the band.
It was also chosen as the theme song for Akita Asahi Broadcasting’s “Sata Navi!” and drew considerable attention.
If you listen to it when you’re taking a new step forward or feeling a bit unsure, it just might give you the courage you need.
With one liter of loveVaundy
Vaundy, who handles everything from songwriting and composition to video production, delivers genre-defying music.
The track in question, included on the acclaimed album “replica” released in November 2023, quietly stays by your side on days when you feel emotionally empty.
Its light flow and simple band sound seem to affirm the sense of lack and loneliness in everyday life.
It encourages you to accept those unfulfilled feelings as your honest emotions, giving you the push to take the next step.
The album “replica,” which features this song, reached No.
2 overall on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart.
It’s a stylish, gentle pep song that can fill you up on mornings when you’re just not feeling it.
Pop starNEE
It’s a deeply moving song that stays close to life’s anxieties and hardships.
This work by the exotic rock band NEE was released in July 2024.
Written and composed by Kuu, it features a bright, catchy melody and rhythm with an addictive quality.
Set to a sound that easily sticks in your ears, it conveys the importance of keeping your head up and moving forward even in difficult times.
It also offers encouragement to keep chasing your dreams without giving up, sure to resonate with people living in today’s world.
It’s a track I especially recommend to those struggling with low self-esteem or social pressure.