Recommended wake-up songs for college students: classic and popular Japanese hits
On the big exam day, on the days when you might earn those credits, or those tough first-period mornings…
Here are some songs to wake up to! Listen to these tracks in the morning, and you’ll definitely feel sharp! Be sure to add them to your playlist and give them a listen.
I hope this helps you out.
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Recommended wake-up songs for college students: Classic and popular Japanese hits (1–10)
Step Up LOVEDAOKO × Okamura Yasuyuki
This “Step Up LOVE” is a recommended wake-up song for busy college students in love.
The lyrics about nurturing love are wonderful, and the fast-paced beat is perfect for mornings.
Why not give it a listen on important mornings for your romance—like on a date day or when you share a class with someone you’re interested in?
Wake up!AAA
The 41st single, released on July 2, 2014.
It was also used as the theme song for the anime ONE PIECE and became a big hit.
It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan after surpassing 100,000 music downloads.
While retaining the feel of a classic adventure anime song, it’s crafted into an upbeat and bright AAA-style track.
Wake up with “Wake up!”
LOSERYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu is a singer everyone among the younger generation knows.
Among his songs, the one I especially recommend for mornings is “LOSER.” Just listening to this track’s funky beat will lift your spirits and help you wake up feeling refreshed—no doubt about it!
Recommended wake-up songs for college students: Classic and popular J-pop tracks (11–20)
My first kissHi-STANDARD
This is Hi-STANDARD’s punk-style cover of Anshin Papa’s classic song “Hajimete no Chu.” Its irresistibly cool sound will give you chills.
If you play this track in the morning to shake off your sleepiness, it’s sure to wake you right up.
Nengu for you feat. Hatamoto Hiroshi, Ashigaru-senseirekishi
From the instantly soothing intro to the pleasantly smooth vocals and melody, this is a track that gets under your skin.
Above all, the lyrics—so gloriously old-fashioned they’re almost over the top—are sure to make you chuckle.
How about waking up on an ordinary morning to a love song that feels steeped in history?
New Civilization EnlightenmentToukyou Jihen
People who belong to light music clubs tend to have a high liking for Ringo Sheena, don’t they? Here’s a recommended wake-up song for those folks: “Atarashii Bunmeika” (“A New Civilization”).
It really gives the feel of a new civilization, a new morning—perfect for starting your day on a cheerful note.
Refreshing MorningShinsei Kamattechan
Even when you want to keep sleeping, it’s frustrating when you have to get up for work or school, isn’t it? This song, “Refreshing Morning,” channels that morning irritation into music.
Listening to it makes me feel like I can get through the hassle of commuting to work or school.