[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] A Collection of Upbeat Music: Songs That Boost Your Mood (1–10)
Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari
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♬ Kimagure Romantic – Ikimonogakari
A happy tune by Ikimono-gakari that sings about the sweet-and-sour feelings of a girl who can’t be honest with the one she likes! Beneath her bold attitude, the protagonist is actually dying to see them, and that feeling comes through on an upbeat, bursting sound.
Released in December 2008, this track was used as the theme song for the drama “Celeb to Binbō Tarō” and is included on the classic album “My song Your song.” The cute choreography seen in the music video became a live-show staple, too! Around 2025, its fun spread to many people through social media.
When everyone copies the dance together, it creates a sense of unity in the venue and the excitement goes through the roof!
AGATTAROF-MAO
It’s an irresistibly body-moving, ultra-powerful party tune.
Created by ROF-MAO, a VTuber unit from NIJISANJI, this track brims with explosive energy that blows away everyday blues.
Its positive message—“A lifetime’s worth of happiness in this very moment!”—and the relentless, driving vocals leave a strong impression.
When you want to boost your mood or turn up the excitement with friends, let yourself get carried by this sound.
Mr./Ms. (honorific suffix)FRUITS ZIPPER
This is a song that colored the 3rd anniversary of FRUITS ZIPPER’s debut.
Released digitally in June 2025, it’s a mid-tempo J-pop number filled with sun-like warmth and gratitude.
The lyrics, which express everyday happiness in a poppy way, will warm your heart just by reading them, and the bright sound arrangement is soothing.
It’s perfect for when you want to feel gentle or need a little push to move forward!
[J-Pop] A collection of upbeat songs: tracks that raise your spirits (11–20)
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
This signature song by Vaundy captivates listeners instantly with its catchy melody and exhilarating rock sound.
While it sings of farewells to loved ones and nostalgia for days gone by, it’s also brimming with a powerful energy that looks toward the future.
Released in May 2020, the track was included on the album “strobo” and was also featured in a Maruha Nichiro commercial.
Following Vaundy’s performance at the Kohaku Uta Gassen at the end of 2022, it became beloved by even more people.
This uplifting track is perfect for drives or getting together with friends.
Be sure to give it a listen when you want everyone to sing along and get excited.
Easy Breezychelmico
The high-speed beat and addictive back-and-forth rap make it a joy to listen to.
It’s a track by chelmico, the female rap duo of Rachel and Mamiko, released as a single in January 2020.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, it became a big talking point alongside its inventive animation.
The straightforward message—“Don’t worry about others; stay true to what you love”—gives a powerful push to anyone who hears it.
Centered on hip-hop with a playful sound, it’s a stylish pep song that blows away the blues and fills you with energy.
It’s also included on the album maze.
Let’s smileyonige
This is a song that makes you feel happy, as if your luck might improve just by listening to it.
Since it was used as the CM song for au’s “Santaro Series,” which aired from December 2017, many of you have probably heard it.
This work is a yonige-style cheer song that combines the kindness of saying you don’t have to force a smile with the strength to keep looking forward.
Based on an American folk song, its familiar melody gently soaks into the heart.
When you’re feeling down or low on energy, it will quietly give you a nudge forward—a little charm to carry with you.
Pon de SKY, Pon de STARDA PUMP
It’s a positive cheer song that gives you a push and tells you there’s nothing to fear.
Performed by the dance-vocal group DA PUMP, it’s included on their album “BACK 2 DA UNITY,” released in July 2025.
The track was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Asakusa Last-Boss Grandma.” Produced by m.c.A·T, its sound fuses reggae and Latin influences, and its uplifting lyrics boost your mood.
It’s perfect for those moments when you want to take a new step forward.