Upbeat songs. Recommended feel-good tracks.

Hot duck!Oozora Subaru

[Original Song] Hot Duck! [hololive/Subaru Oozora]

It’s a lively, pop-infused track with irresistible charm.

Released in September 2024 to celebrate Subaru Oozora’s 6th anniversary, it pairs playful lyrics with a danceable beat in a perfect blend that makes you want to move.

The music video features a colorful cast of characters centered around Subaru, delivering plenty of visual fun as well.

It’s a work packed with her signature care for connecting with fans.

Perfect for when you’re feeling down or need an energy boost.

How about listening to this song while looking for the little bits of happiness scattered through your day? It’ll make the annoying stuff feel like no big deal!

Dream FighterPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume「Dream Fighter」

Released in 2008 as the 8th single by the techno-pop unit Perfume.

While their basic singing style features restrained vocals, this song is intentionally sung with a more forceful delivery, aiming to be an up-tempo, motivational anthem.

summer festivalWhiteberry

NatsuMatsuri

When you think of festivals, don’t you picture something lively? After a festival, though, there’s a feeling of loneliness.

This song, covered by the girl band Whiteberry from JITTERIN’JINN’s original, has been newly reworked with the energy of young women.

One of Whiteberry’s signature hits.

Tears SurpriseAKB48

[MV full] Namida Surprise! / AKB48 [Official]

It was released in 2009 as AKB48’s 12th major single.

Atsuko Maeda served as the center for this song.

The lyrics are about celebrating a birthday as a surprise, and the instrumental interlude is an arrangement of “Happy Birthday to You.” The music video has a fun, surprise-filled feel.

Play Monsterpyuariimonstaa

Purely Monster 'Play Monster' MV [Music Clip] #mv

It’s a high-energy anthem that radiates monster-level power! The uniquely expressive vocals of Purely Monster give listeners a strong push forward.

Released in June 2024, this track was also chosen as a TV anime opening theme and is creating a lot of buzz.

As the lyric “I’ll perform a brand-new me” suggests, it’s perfect for when you want to challenge yourself and become someone new.

The lyrics depict the journey of overcoming hardships and growing, as if they’re cheering you on with a heartfelt “You can do it.” If you’re feeling worn out by daily life, why not listen to this song and recharge your energy for tomorrow?

There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu

There's Always Tomorrow / Kyu Sakamoto (Cover)

I can’t help but feel it’s a shame—if Kyu Sakamoto hadn’t died in that tragic plane crash, he might have given us many more great songs.

It was released on December 1, 1963.

The song portrays an unsuccessful romance with a girl he likes, and Kyu Sakamoto repeatedly acts comically as he tries to cheer himself up.

It is said to be the last song he performed while he was alive.

Doki itnaniwa danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Doki it [Official Music Video]

It’s a heartwarming song that wraps you in a refreshing spring breeze and cheers on everyone taking a new step forward.

While valuing your true self, this piece sings of the strength and courage to overcome hardships and inner conflicts, delivering a message that supports a hopeful new beginning.

Released in 2025, the song was also featured in AOKI’s Freshers Fair commercial.

It’s a track brimming with positive energy that gently nudges new graduates, incoming students, and anyone leaping into a new environment this spring.