Perfect for sports or driving! High-energy, fast-paced tracks that will get you pumped

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

When you’re driving, out for a run, or just want to get pumped up, you crave songs with a sense of speed, right?

They’re also essential for extreme sports like snowboarding and skateboarding.

But even if you say “up-tempo, energetic tracks,” a lot of people probably feel like, “It’s so hard to find them!”

So in this article, I’ll introduce songs with a exhilarating sense of speed that are perfect for a variety of situations.

Try listening while imagining which scenes they’d fit best.

Recommended for sports and driving! High-energy, fast-paced tracks (121–130)

doppelgängerCreepy Nuts

【MV】Creepy Nuts – doppelgänger

doppelgängerCreepy Nuts

Set over a tense, hard‑hitting beat, this is a tour‑de‑force from Creepy Nuts that portrays the wavering and split of the self.

It depicts the inner alter ego—or mask—that everyone carries as a “doppelgänger,” sharply capturing the modern psyche’s inner conflict.

Melodic hooks intertwine exquisitely with unstable rhythms to vividly express a churning state of mind.

The track was written as the theme song for the film Under Ninja, released in January 2025.

It’s the perfect song for facing the many faces within yourself—or for releasing the unease and urgency inside your heart.

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maximum speedSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Top Speed”

maximum speedSHISHAMO

It’s a high-energy rock number with a real sense of speed—an absolute must-listen.

It’s a track by SHISHAMO, released in January 2024.

The song was chosen as a tie-in for the 2024 Boat Race commercial series.

The hard-hitting guitar sound grabs you right from the intro, and just listening to it makes you feel like you could start running.

It carries a powerful message about believing in yourself and charging forward, singing that there’s no option to stand still.

Put it on while driving or running and it’ll definitely lift your spirits—but don’t get so pumped that you end up speeding, okay?

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THIS SONG’S TO MY FRIENDGOOD 4 NOTHING

GOOD4NOTHING[THIS SONG’S TO MY FRIEND]

THIS SONG'S TO MY FRIENDGOOD 4 NOTHING

A refreshing melodic hardcore number whose exhilarating energy comes through strongly even from the music video.

It’s the perfect track for a drive! The forward-leaning rhythm adds even more momentum.

The song is about friends—at its core, it’s a friendship anthem.

It expresses that warm bond through a fast-paced beat.

Highly recommended especially for students and the younger crowd.

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In conclusion

We introduced lots of exhilarating songs perfect for driving and sports. Every track has an upbeat vibe that makes you want to hit the road! We picked songs that fit a variety of situations—driving, running, snowboarding, and more—so be sure to give them a listen!