[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 Myself] A Pep Song Dedicated to You Who Are Doing Your Very Best (21–30)
Shut up.Ado
A major debut song featuring a bold, punchy sound and highly message-driven lyrics.
The strongly assertive words and powerful vocals bring out Ado’s individuality to the fullest.
Since its release in October 2020, it has resonated with many young people and earned high acclaim as one of Ado’s signature tracks.
It’s a song that gives a push to those who struggle to express their feelings honestly or who are tired of society’s judgments.
The provocative lyrics carry a message about the importance of living true to yourself—one that will stir your spirit.
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
This one is a must for a feel-good anthem! It’s Little Glee Monster’s “Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikakete Iru” (“The World Is Smiling at You”).
Released in August 2018 as their 12th single, it was also selected as Coca-Cola’s annual image song for 2018.
The fresh, sparkling rhythm and the group’s rich choral work feel so good to listen to.
With its positive message that if you smile as yourself, the world will smile back, this track is truly a vitamin for the heart.
It’s an upbeat number that makes your body want to move just by listening, making it perfect for your morning run or walk! The powerhouse sound—winner of the Composition Award at the 60th Japan Record Awards in 2018—will blow away a gloomy mood and recharge you for tomorrow.
StardomKing Gnu
Released by King Gnu in November 2022, this work blends their distinctive mix of mixture rock and J-pop with words born from Daiki Tsuneta’s deep insight to stir the hearts of those pursuing their dreams.
Created as NHK’s soccer theme song, it was selected as a cheer song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Portraying the anguish behind surface-level success and the steadfast will to keep looking forward, it’s an anthem that resonates with everyone who fights on every day.
For anyone striving to move ahead by overcoming setbacks and pain, this is a song that gives you courage.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
A masterful song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that delicately portrays the radiance and anxieties of youth, as well as the conflicts we carry while growing up.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing on TV Tokyo in April 2024, this piece gently embraces the memories accumulated as time passes and the feelings of confronting the unease hidden in everyday life.
Its refreshingly youthful guitar sound and clear, transparent vocals resonate with listeners’ hearts and give them courage.
It won the 66th Japan Record Award, marking the band’s first-ever back-to-back victory.
When you feel lost or anxious, or when you wish someone would give you a push forward, give it a listen.
You’ll surely find a budding feeling of cherishing yourself.
every dayYonezu Kenshi
This is a song released in May 2024 by Kenshi Yonezu, a leading figure in the J-pop scene.
It’s tied in as the new commercial song for Georgia coffee by Coca-Cola Japan.
Featuring an energetic sound grounded in pop rock, it stands out for lyrics that express the range of emotions felt in everyday life.
The song sings about the importance of overcoming hardship and darkness and moving forward with a positive mindset.
Yonezu drew inspiration from daily life in creating this track.
The small events of each day and subtle shifts in feeling came together to form a song that is simple yet carries a profound message.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling down or ready to give up—you’re sure to find courage in it!
A Cheer Song for YouSnow Man
Included on their 4th album “RAYS,” this song is packed with messages that powerfully push listeners forward.
It offers solace for the anxiety and impatience of efforts that seem to go unrewarded, and its straightforward band sound gives you the courage to push past your limits.
Built on a simple melodic line, it’s easy to remember, and as long as you can hit the open, soaring high notes in the chorus, it should feel great to sing at karaoke.
It’s an energetic cheer song you’ll want to sing when you want to raise your fist with friends and get pumped, or when you need to fire yourself up.
Don’t cry, Glory Moon.Saitō Kazuyoshi
A song whose warm vocals and gentle melody by Kazuyoshi Saito resonate with the heart.
It was released digitally in October 2024 and was newly written as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “The Travel Nurse.” Like the light of the moon, it symbolically portrays a presence that quietly keeps watch over you.
It’s an encouraging anthem that gives you the courage to keep moving forward even amid days of setbacks and loneliness.
Through everyday scenes—like a boy who gets back up after failing, or the sound of a newspaper delivery bike announcing the dawn—it conveys a message of hope.
Saito’s voice, brimming with kindness and strength, makes you feel as if you’re being gently nudged forward.