Exciting and energizing—a track that pumps you up.
Don’t you often listen to music when you want a little motivation or want to get your energy up?
If you’re especially into music, you probably even have a favorite playlist full of songs that hype you up.
In this article, we’ve put together a ton of killer tunes that will fire you up and get everyone’s fists in the air just by listening!
It’s the perfect playlist for when you want a huge boost of energy or need to psych yourself up.
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Exciting, hype. Uplifting tracks (21–30)
Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 2015 release “Hello, world!”.
It’s an ultra-dramatic piece with a melody bursting with the sense that something’s about to happen.
Fujimoto Motoo’s vocals sound incredibly cool, and the explosive, liberating chorus will get you high whether you like it or not—a must-hear guitar rock tune.
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
Despite being an anime song, this is the 11th single by female singer Yoko Takahashi, beloved across generations.
It’s famous as the theme song for the Neon Genesis Evangelion series, which began in 1995 and concluded in 2021.
Her delicate yet powerful vocals intertwine with lyrics that evoke the anime’s storyline, creating a track whose impact can make memorable scenes flash back for anyone familiar with the work the moment they hear it.
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
When it comes to Japanese punk, it’s THE BLUE HEARTS.
And when it comes to THE BLUE HEARTS, it’s Linda Linda.
The opening lyrics are incredibly famous.
You can practically see the man’s firm wish and inner struggle.
The chorus is light and catchy—a classic that anyone can remember right away.
FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSION
MAN WITH A MISSION is a band that has been whipping countless rock festivals into a frenzy.
Here’s their ultimate crowd-pleasing rock tune, “FLY AGAIN.” This sporty rock number is guaranteed to hype you up whether you’re dancing or singing along—a high-energy track that fires you up and lifts your spirits.
SHAMROCKUVERworld
Selected as the band’s first TV drama theme song for the series “Dandori: Dance☆Drill,” this is the fifth single by UVERworld, a six-member rock band from Shiga Prefecture.
While UVERworld often produces complex, heavy tracks, this song is relatively light and simple.
Even so, it’s packed with inventive touches, such as a distinctive intro that flows from guitar sounds into programmed beats, and vocals that seem refreshingly straightforward at first but suddenly drop into a raspy growl mid-song.
It’s a number that’s both direct and musically engaging, offering plenty of moments to enjoy and reaffirming UVERworld’s appeal.
Honnō-ji IncidentEgusupurōjon
A song by the dance duo Egusplosion from Yoshimoto Kogyo.
Set to high-level dance, it explains history in an easy-to-understand way, making it a track that combines both fun and knowledge.
The backing track is very simple, but the catchy melody and lyrics give it a unique, addictive quality that makes you want to listen again and again.
Despite its short length, the structure has clear dynamics, and it’s packed with elements you’ll want to imitate—like the catchy dance in the chorus.
It’s a song you’ll definitely want to play when you need a boost.
MossSakanakushon
An upbeat song used as the theme for Fuji TV’s drama “Daughter of Lupin.” With a rock sound driven by the kind of dance beat characteristic of Sakanaction, and together with the simultaneously released single “Wasurerarenai no,” it features arrangements that strongly reflect the influence of Showa-era kayōkyoku, leaving a striking impression.
Pay attention to the infectious, high-energy chorus that will make your body move before you know it.