[A Cheer for Myself] A pep song dedicated to you who are doing your very best
Even when you’re giving it your all, sometimes things just don’t go well.
There are times when you feel like throwing in the towel, or you get so down that you withdraw into yourself.
In moments like that, how about listening to some music to gather the courage and strength to overcome hardships?
In this article, we’re introducing a special selection of cheer-up songs we’d love to dedicate to those who are doing their best.
Songs that lift you when you’re feeling low, songs that fire you up with a “Let’s go!” spirit, and songs that gently stay by your side.
May you find an anthem of encouragement that resonates with your heart.
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[A Cheer Song for Yourself] An Encouragement Anthem for You Who Are Doing Your Best (41–50)
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It’s a rousing anthem whose powerful, life-giving vocals and warm, embracing melodies resonate deep in the heart.
It gently paints the strength to overcome any hardship and the hopeful future that awaits beyond.
The lyrics, which speak to the new vistas revealed through painful experiences and the importance of moving forward step by step, stay close to the listener and give them courage.
Ayaka’s 13th single was newly written in June 2014 as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako and Anne.” This work is an encouraging message song that speaks to everyone standing at a crossroads in life, feeling anxiety or uncertainty.
It’s a track we especially hope will reach those taking a new step forward or harboring vague worries about the future.
[A Cheer Song for Myself] A cheering anthem for you who are doing your very best (51–60)
Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman
A powerful anthem that finds beauty in staying out of the spotlight.
It carries gratitude for everyone who offers support, the strength to keep going even when unnoticed efforts draw no attention, and a wish to become someone who nourishes another’s heart.
Written for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” broadcast from December 2024 to January 2025, the song is included on the album “Thank You.” Inspired by the words of Tomoshige Yamashita, honorary manager of the Seiryo High School baseball team, its weight and heartfelt message have been soothing many listeners.
When you feel your efforts aren’t rewarded, or when you’re on the verge of losing your sense of purpose, this song will gently stay by your side and give you courage.
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
A medium-tempo number released by Little Glee Monster in January 2018 that captivates with overwhelming harmony.
Also chosen as the support song for the National High School Soccer Championship, this piece gives a push to those striving toward their dreams.
The lyrics convey the image of teammates pushing themselves to the limit and the strength to keep looking forward even through tears.
A staple at their live shows, this song is sure to stay by your side when you feel close to giving up or losing yourself.
With hope for the future in our hearts, let’s change the world together!
We againSG
Singer SG, whose popularity has surged on social media platforms like TikTok.
He originally gained a following by leveraging his language skills to cover English- and Korean-language songs in Japanese, and Japanese songs in Korean.
His original track “Bokura Mata” (“We, Again”) is a gentle, encouraging number, with a soft voice that gives you courage.
The lyrics are especially striking for moments when you and someone dear must go your separate ways—like graduation or starting a job—blowing away that anxious, lonely feeling.
When you face a painful farewell, why not take your time and listen to this song?
RocketeerINI
INI’s debut single is defined by its powerful beat and grand worldview.
Drawing a parallel to astronauts, it sings of the courage to launch toward one’s dreams.
The lyrics, infused with the determination to cross the Kármán line and challenge new possibilities, will surely give listeners a push forward.
Released in November 2021, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
Its dynamic choreography—created by a popular Korean choreographer—is another highlight.
Perfect for those feeling stifled in daily life or ready to take a new step.
INI’s strong message is sure to give you courage.
FlowerFuji Kaze
This is a song by Fujii Kaze that portrays the transience and preciousness of life with beautiful, delicate expression.
It was written in October 2023 as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “The Most Favorite Flower.” The song carries a message of believing in your inner worth and seeking your essential radiance.
In the music video, filmed in the Australian desert, universal themes such as life and death and rebirth are symbolically depicted, leaving a deep impression.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you feel you’re losing your way or standing at a crossroads in life.
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song, which also became a hit as the theme for their anime Fire Force and is popular with listeners from their teens to thirties.
As you’d expect from an opening theme, it has a refreshing, exhilarating feel.
The way the rock sound hits hard in the chorus makes it the kind of track that would really fire up a live show or rock festival.
The lyrics skillfully incorporate rhymes and clever word choices at the beginnings of the A and B sections.
The chorus hints at an eventual end—something that will fade someday—so I imagine many listeners found energy and courage in that contrast.