Perfect for sports or driving! High-energy, fast-paced tracks that will get you pumped
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.
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Recommended for sports and driving! Upbeat, fast-paced tracks that get you pumped (31–40)
Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
The dancing piano is insanely cool! The music video, first posted in 2018, surpassed 100,000 views within five days of release.
The vocalist ACA-ne, who writes the lyrics and composes the music, brings a soaring voice that adds a vibrant sense of speed, while somehow also conveying a solid sense of reassurance.
I think it will definitely resonate with fans of Yorushika.
Stay GoldHi-STANDARD
Even if you haven’t listened to Hi-STANDARD (aka Hi-Sta) much, you’ve probably heard this song.
It’s such a popular, dazzling classic in Japan’s punk scene.
It’s included on the 1999 album “MAKING THE ROAD.” Though it’s a little over two minutes long and sung entirely in English, it races ahead with a tightly packed intensity.
There’s something truly beautiful about it.
Perfect for driving—and it fits right into everyday moments, too.
Star MarkerKANA-BOON
A song by KANA-BOON that was used as the opening theme for the anime My Hero Academia.
Speaking of KANA-BOON, they’re a band known in the Japanese rock scene for their especially catchy, bright, and high-energy songs! This track packs all of their appeal into one song.
When you hear “sense of speed,” you might imagine a fast tempo, but this song isn’t actually that fast, is it? Still, with its danceable bassline and refreshing guitar arrangement, doesn’t it feel exhilarating and full of momentum?
Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen
Released in 2004 as their debut single, this is one of Tokyo Jihen’s signature numbers.
The rhythm is tricky yet addictive—so much fun! The lineup is star-studded, featuring performers like Seiji Kameda and H ZETT M.
The mischievous, high-velocity energy makes you want to break into a run as you listen.
The keyboard at the end adds a great accent and sounds incredibly cool.
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A rock tune distinguished by a guitar riff that’s quintessentially ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION.
Just hearing the intro will make many fans go, “Here it comes!” Released in 2004, it’s one of their signature songs and has been loved for years not only by fans but by rock listeners in general.
Its exhilarating sense of speed gives you a push on the back—encouraging you to keep running at your own pace and inspiring you to update yourself.
Recommended for sports and driving! High-energy, fast-paced songs that will get you pumped (41–50)
LIFEkimaguren
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Where is my true self?” This work is a heartwarming anthem that celebrates the importance of shining just as you are.
For those of us who tend to hide our true feelings in society, it gently asks, “Who are you living for?” and gives us the courage to reclaim our authenticity.
Released in May 2008, the piece was featured as a jingle on radio programs and as a theme song on television, and it was also performed at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Listen to it while driving along the seaside, and your worries will blow away, leaving you feeling refreshed.
sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN
This song was chosen as the theme for the anime film ONE PIECE THE MOVIE: Dead End Adventure and became a hit.
Created by the rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN—also known for songs like ‘Tentai Kansoku’ and ‘Karma’—it was released in 2003 as their fifth single.
The lyrics carry a fiery message: push forward toward your goal, even if it means charging ahead recklessly! The fast-paced band sound is sure to set your heart ablaze.
