An uplifting song sung by a female artist. A track you’ll want to listen to when you need a boost.
When you want to do your best, when you feel like you might break, or when something unpleasant happens… there are times you just want to listen to a cheer-up song, right?
I think a lot of people draw strength from music.
So this time, I’m going to introduce some motivational songs, focusing on tracks sung by female artists.
I’ve gathered songs that carry encouraging messages from a female perspective and gentle tunes that sink softly into the heart.
Please take your time listening while reading the lyrics.
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Cheer songs sung by female artists. Tracks to listen to when you want to do your best (21–30)
WORK HARDCHANMINA
This song, chosen as the theme for the anime “BULLET/BULLET,” is a track by rapper Chanmina, released on April 30, 2025.
It’s an energetic piece that layers solid, resonant vocals over a powerful track.
Dynamically expressing the importance of perseverance and the strength to overcome challenges, it showcases Chanmina’s signature style.
It’s the perfect song to boost your motivation or give you a push when you’re ready to take on something new.
Prologue to TomorrowYoshiko Hanzaki
The songs sung by singer-songwriter Yoshiko Hanzaki give the impression of gently enveloping listeners with a warm, comforting presence.
The lyrics—conveyed through her long years of artistic activity—carry a sense of hope for the future.
Cheer songs sung by female artists. Tracks to listen to when you want to do your best (31–40)
You don’t have to put on a brave face until dawn.Nogizaka46
It’s a warm song that embraces your fragility, telling you there’s no need to put on a brave face.
Released in September 2019 as Nogizaka46’s 24th single, it sold over one million copies in its first week on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
You may find yourself acting tough, but inside you’re overwhelmed with anxiety.
This work gently stays by the side of those spending such lonely nights, kindly telling them it’s okay to be honest with themselves until dawn breaks.
When you’re worn out from trying too hard, listening to it might give you a small dose of courage to accept yourself as you are and take another step forward.
Zankyo SankaAimer
This song blends a powerful vocal performance with a grand, expansive sound.
It carries a determination to overcome past pain and inner conflict and move toward the future, deeply stirring the hearts of listeners.
Released digitally in December 2021, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc, earning high praise as a work in which Aimer’s vocal prowess and the anime’s worldview harmonize beautifully.
It’s a track I want you to hear if you’re standing at a crossroads in life, feeling lost or anxious.
It stays close to your resolve to face forward and gives you the courage to take a new step.
A quiet legendMariya Takeuchi
A heartwarming anthem dedicated to everyone who stays true to their beliefs.
It’s a hymn for people who pursue their lives with single-minded devotion, regardless of fame, and it gently stays close to the listener’s own heart.
The story that the inspiration came from being moved by Mao Asada’s performance at the 2014 Sochi Olympics conveys Mariya Takeuchi’s compassionate gaze, wishing to celebrate the smiles that come after overcoming trials.
Released in July 2014, the song was used as the theme for a Fuji TV documentary program and is also included on the album TRAD.
The choral collaboration—reuniting Mariya Takeuchi with Tatsuro Yamashita, Keisuke Kuwata, and Yuko Hara for the first time in 26 years—symbolizes the song’s special warmth.
It’s a perfect track for when you’re striving toward a goal or when you want to quietly honor someone’s efforts.
Bad Bitch AestheticsAwich, NENE, LANA & MaRI
This track, where power and glamour fuse, is a stunning piece woven from the distinctive flows of Awich, NENE, LANA, and MaRI.
Released in May 2023, it gained attention through their performance at POP YOURS 2023, leaving everyone awestruck by its strength.
It’s a declaration of women who celebrate self-love, independence, and resilience, delivered over a rhythmic beat.
Listen to this song and it’s sure to reignite a wavering heart.
No matter the moment, it gives you the courage to trust yourself and keep moving forward.
When these women, each with her own story, boldly proclaim “I am who I am,” you’ll come to know true aesthetics.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
A song performed by the girl band SHISHAMO, who are hugely popular among teenagers.
After it was featured in a commercial, it quickly spread on social media and beyond.
With its simple, catchy melody, it’s a pop song that resonates with listeners.
Hearing it makes you feel like you can do your best again tomorrow.