[J-Pop] A collection of upbeat songs: tracks that boost your mood
When you’re feeling down, many of us try to lift our spirits by listening to music, don’t we?
Sometimes just listening to an upbeat song can make you feel a little more positive.
In this article, we’ll introduce cheerful Japanese songs that are perfect for when you’re low on energy or want to get pumped up.
We’ve gathered a wide variety of tracks regardless of gender, age group, genre, or lyrical themes.
Find songs that match your mood and feelings, and take your time listening to them!
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[J-Pop] Collection of cheerful music: songs that boost your mood (71–80)
Joyfulikimonogakari
When you want to get pumped up, a classic J-pop anthem is “Joyful.” The music group Ikimonogakari, active since the 2000s, released it in 2009.
The upbeat dance featured in Ezaki Glico’s Pocky commercial also drew a lot of attention.
Kiyoe Yoshioka’s vibrant vocals pair perfectly with the driving rock sound.
It’s a passionate, invigorating track whose melody blows away the stress and anxiety we all feel.
It’s also a great BGM choice for moments when everyone wants to get hyped, whether for play or sports.
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Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.
captivates with vocalist Acané’s clear yet powerful voice.
The true charm of the songs she creates lies in their upbeat, catchy tracks that bring the band sound to the forefront.
This song is no exception—you can’t help but start swaying as you listen.
Her vocals add a brilliant sparkle to the fun instrumentation, giving the whole track a lively, joyful vibe.
The more you listen, the more addictive it becomes—you’ll be completely hooked.
Low Blood Boltzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
It’s a fast-paced rock number with stylish piano tones.
It’s a song by the music unit Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni, included on their 2020 mini-album “Hogaraka na Hifu Tote Fufuku.” From the lyrics—lined with words that feel great on the tongue—you can feel a powerful resolve to live true to yourself.
The swiftly shifting song structure keeps it from ever getting old, and by the time it ends, your heart is blazing.
It’s an emotional track.
Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
There’s no way you won’t get hyped by an upbeat, stylish, and badass melody! This track by Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni, aka Zutomayo, is irresistibly chic and cool in every way.
The song’s brisk tempo and ACA-ne’s crisp, soaring high notes make you want to hit the road and zoom along.
And the torrent of words, the clever word choices flowing one after another, really makes you want to sing along! You might end up so into singing and grooving that you’re tired by the time you arrive at your destination.
Rat♡Ox♡Tiger♡Rabbit♡Dragon♡Snake♡denpagumi.inc
For those who like up-tempo idol songs, we recommend Dempagumi.inc, an idol group from Akihabara.
Their track “Rat♡Ox♡Tiger♡Rabbit♡Dragon♡Snake♡,” released in 2019, is perfect for when you want to pump yourself up.
The tempo is insanely fast, and the lyrics are packed with information, so just listening to it is sure to put you in a good mood.
Give it some guts!!Urufuruzu
If you’ve been feeling like, “I just can’t seem to get my energy up lately…,” then Guts da ze!! is exactly the song you should hear.
Released in 1995 by the rock band Ulfuls, it’s also known as the track that put their name on the map.
Over a disco-flavored, danceable beat, Tortoise Matsumoto’s passionate vocals ring out.
It’s a song packed with a straightforward, fiery message that embraces the feelings of people weighed down by worries and anxieties.
Try using it as background music for sports or a drive, or sing it at karaoke when you want to raise the energy and get everyone fired up!
LIFEkimaguren
This is a song in a surf-music style with an extremely pleasant guitar sound.
It’s refreshing, yet can also be enjoyed as a life-affirming anthem that gently nudges you to face your true self.
It gained popularity for its soaring vocals and soft, distinctive rap.