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! High-energy, fast-paced tracks (51–60)
More lightBLUE ENCOUNT
Their debut single and one of BLUE ENCOUNT’s signature songs.
Although it was released in 2015, it has a curious freshness that never fades no matter when you listen.
It’s a straightforward rock track brimming with the passionate emotion characteristic of Blue Encount.
The lyrics conjure an image of sprinting in search of light, and their themes—linking to the many worries and conflicts of adolescence—are sure to encourage rock kids at heart.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
Delicately depicting the brilliance and bittersweetness of youth, this work by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE weaves a profound message into its gentle melody.
It reflects not only the radiant memories of student days but also the struggles of confronting real-world obstacles, embodying the strength of an uplifting anthem.
Selected as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery” starting in April 2024, the song achieved remarkable success, winning the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.
It’s recommended both as a track that energizes venues with its dynamic guitar-rock sound at school sports days and athletic festivals, and as a motivational song for taking a new step forward.
The Shining One(s)ACIDMAN
This track features a striking intro that kicks off with an exhilarating, fast-paced drum beat.
Written by ACIDMAN as the theme song for the film Golden Kamuy, it was released as a CD single in January 2024.
The beat evokes the thrill of racing through nature, instantly drawing listeners into the song’s world.
With rock sounds that portray people’s emotional ways of life, the lyrics deliver a powerful message that conveys both the brilliance of life and the transience of the journey.
It’s perfect for driving or running, and recommended for fans of extreme sports as well.
Put it on when you want to get pumped up, and your heart is sure to start dancing.
FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSION
This is a signature song by MAN WITH A MISSION, whose striking, unconventional visuals featuring wolf heads leave a powerful impression.
It portrays an indomitable spirit that searches for the meaning of life, looks back on the past, and spreads its wings to take flight once more.
Confronting life’s impermanence and harshness, it delivers a strong message about finding one’s own truth, fused with an energetic sound that inspires listeners.
The track was included on their major-label debut album “MAN WITH A MISSION,” released in June 2011, and was chosen as a theme song for tvk’s “Mutoma” and TV Tokyo’s “Goddotan.” When you’ve been knocked down yet still want to look ahead, its straightforward lyrics will stand by you.
It’s a song that makes you want to experience the unity of a massive sing-along at a live show.
Recommended for sports and driving! High-energy, fast-paced songs that get you pumped (61–70)
Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK
A track brimming with overwhelming energy and passion.
It explores profound themes such as love and loss, and inner conflict, expressed in both English and Japanese, crafting an emotional worldview that represents the very essence of ONE OK ROCK.
Released in July 2014 as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, stayed on the charts for 17 weeks, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
It’s a song that fires you up during high-intensity training—like weightlifting or powerlifting—giving you the courage to push your limits.
single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu
This is a King Gnu song characterized by a sound that conveys intense passion and energy.
It portrays pure, powerful love that deeply moves listeners.
Released in December 2021 as the theme song for the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, it received high acclaim across many music charts.
In December 2022, it ranked first in the Oricon Yearly Combined Singles Ranking for the 55th Annual Rankings.
The lyrics express a resolve to devote everything to a loved one and a determination to overcome suffering.
It’s a recommended track when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important or need the courage to face difficulties.
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The song that drew attention for the collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and milet was produced as the theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc.
It fuses a powerful rock sound with milet’s clear, resonant vocals, singing of the strength of bonds and the courage to face hardship.
Released as a single in May 2023, it received a huge response both in Japan and abroad, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.
It’s a track that encourages not only anime fans but everyone who keeps taking on challenges.
Highly recommended for boosting your motivation or listening before an important match.