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.

Playlist

Perfect for sports or driving! High-energy, fast-paced tracks that will get you pumped
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Future is YoursSambomasutā		An uplifting, positive song that encourages hearts on the verge of breaking
2	Love in AmericaMakishimamu Za Horumon		A hot rock song by Maximum the Hormone
3	MoonlightspeedMidnight Grand Orchestra		A music unit song by a VTuber and TAKU
4	GO!!!FLOW		Anisong FLOW’s “GO!!!” is fire.
5	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		A classic Japanese rock song bursting with a sense of speed!
6	sixth senseREOL		An upbeat, positive EDM tune
7	MEGA SHAKE IT !Kyūso Nekokami		An energetic song by Kyuso Nekokami
8	OFFSIDEDannie May		A standout track from a unit that creates songs from music videos
9	Full driveKANA-BOON		A classic KANA-BOON song brimming with a full-throttle sprinting feel
10	Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai		Love at the end of summer, a refreshing melody
11	The Zero Sense10-FEET		A hot, fast-paced track brimming with drive, delivering passion for the dream
12	kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasan		Attractive songs by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan
13	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		The Blue Hearts’ classic, a song of the soul
14	SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]		[Alexandros]'s winter song, JR SKISKI commercial song
15	Fashion Leader feat. Soy SauceORANGE RANGE		An ORANGE RANGE song packed with a sense of speed
16	life-formHoshino Gen		A song that gives you the courage to strive in sports
17	RunPanorama Panama Town		Panopana’s modern 80s rock
18	CLIMAXT-SQUARE		Powerful music that colors the race scenes
19	Vanilla Skyw.o.d.		A lyrical rock single by the Duck Band
20	HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		Representative rock songs by L’Arc〜en〜Ciel
21	We Just Go Hard feat. AK-69KAT-TUN		KAT-TUN’s fiery anthem where the athlete’s spirit shines
22	TIMELESS POWER feat. MOTSUSerizawa Yuu		A high-energy, fast-paced anime theme song
23	At the End of the Burning BeatB’z		B’z’s classic song conveys the excitement of the competition
24	The wave that slashes through youthatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		A coming-of-age song with a rolling groove that’s part of its charm
25	SCRAMBLE EYESMOTSU vs A-One		Eurobeat classics to listen to on the highway
26	FOREVER YOUNGZ		Z, full of a sense of speed with the GT theme song
27	ADRENALIZEDMizuki Nana		A fast-paced digital rock song, a song at the speed of sound
28	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Peace Sign” is a rock song brimming with a sense of speed.
29	When My Devil RisesMAN WITH A MISSION		A werewolf band with music full of speed and drive
30	Make Up Daynaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s 5th single “Make Up Day”
31	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		The rock song “Inferno” has an outstanding sense of speed.
32	To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts		Creepy Nuts’ cheer song, proceed as yourself
33	SHAMROCKUVERworld		UVERworld’s popular song “SHAMROCK” is full of a sense of speed.
34	Teenager ForeverKing Gnu		King Gnu songs with captivating timbral changes
35	Red HotELLEGARDEN		ELLEGARDEN’s fast-paced rock song “Red Hot”
36	Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		A moving music video featuring a memorable dancing piano
37	Stay GoldHi-STANDARD		A punk masterpiece, a beautiful song brimming with a sense of speed
38	Star MarkerKANA-BOON		Hero red anime OP, a famous song with a sense of speed
39	Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen		Tokyo Jihen’s catchy signature song, the rhythm is amazing
40	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A classic ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION song that keeps running at its own pace
41	LIFEkimaguren		A song of courage to reclaim my true self
42	sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s fiery fight song that pushes you forward
43	Critical HitRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' Song of Challenge
44	SPACE BOYDave Rodgers		A classic song by DAVE RODGERS from Italy
45	Phantom JokeUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON’s PHANTOM JOKE has an outstanding sense of speed.
46	FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSION		A signature song of the Wolf Band, a powerful work that portrays life
47	Current destructionSPYAIR		SPYAIR’s exhilarating, fast-paced youth anthem
48	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A masterpiece that depicts the brilliance and bitterness of youth
49	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		The anime song “Gurenge” strikes the heart with fiery passion.
50	monolith04 Limited Sazabys		A masterpiece brimming with the exhilarating drive of melodic hardcore!
51	You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS		A song brimming with passion that empowers challenges
52	Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon		A famed early song by Aimyon, trending via LINE Movie
53	chAngEmiwa		miwa's rock songs are captivating!
54	DiAMONDSiM		SiM’s rock songs are full of speed and drive!
55	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		Best YOASOBI songs for a night drive
56	Waiting for springWANIMA		WANIMA’s spring song, a moving work born during the COVID-19 pandemic
57	single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu		King Gnu's passionate theme song, a deep love story
58	I can still go on.Abe Mao		Abe Mao's rock-infused songs
59	GOIN’ ONLolita		The allure of Eurobeat: songs of love and passion
60	CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta		The masked band’s signature song “CQCQ” is brimming with a sense of speed.
61	Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet		MAN WITH A MISSION and milet produce the theme song for Demon Slayer.
62	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s famous song cheers on a positive mindset
63	together; along with; bothWANIMA		A high-velocity, passionate cheer song that delivers courage and hope
64	More lightBLUE ENCOUNT		A youthful rock number racing in pursuit of the light
65	take me higherV6		FLYING by V6, the theme song of Ultraman Tiga
66	Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's movie theme song
67	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWMPS		Theme songs of movies are music that resonates with the heart
68	The Shining One(s)ACIDMAN		The theme song of the film “Golden Kamuy” is packed with a sense of speed.
69	G-ENERGYGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		A rhythm-packed dance tune with addictive appeal
70	flash[Alexandros]		[Alexandros]'s Gundam theme song
71	Stop-and-Question by Police ~Twice in One Day~Yabai T-shatsu Yasan		From Osaka, an emotionally raw rock number!
72	city[Alexandros]		A song brimming with a sense of speed, questioning words and oneself
73	BREAKOUTSnow Man		Snow Man's rock-flavored single
74	Raran RhapsodyWANIMA		A fast-paced WANIMA track brimming with passionate feelings
75	The song that never stopsBUZZ THE BEARS		The lively cheer song of BUZZ THE BEARS
76	orthodox approachSUPER BEAVER		The lyrics of SUPER BEAVER shake my heart.
77	Las VegasB’z		Life is a once-in-a-lifetime big gamble!
78	WAZAUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		A quirky song where they shout pro wrestling move names at full blast!
79	AshesSuperfly		An inspiring anthem that portrays the passion and struggles of youth
80	Rocky Themebirukonti		A classic of sports music that supports the striving heart
81	I want to make you say you love me.IZ*ONE		IZ*ONE's Japanese debut single, a moving song
82	HOT LOVE & EMOTIONVirginelle		A thrilling, fast-paced classic by VIRGINELLE
83	THANXWANIMA		WANIMA songs with an appealing sense of speed and melody
84	We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā		An anthem of encouragement for courage and hope to take on challenges
85	DANCERMako		A quintessential Eurobeat dance track that makes your heart dance.
86	BAD BOYCascada		A high-energy EDM masterpiece that makes your heart boil
87	DEJA VUDave Rodgers		A high-energy eurobeat classic
88	BACK ON THE ROCKSMEGA NRG MAN		Legendary songs from Initial D—tracks brimming with a sense of speed.
89	GRAND PRIXMEGA NRG MAN		A Eurobeat classic that captures the excitement of racing
90	sparkleFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s dance-number love story
91	VertigoMAN WITH A MISSION		A song that sounds a warning to modern society
92	idolYOASOBI		Hit song from the anime Oshi no Ko
93	LOVE＆JOYKimura Yuki		Eurobeat fast dance number
94	I NEED YOUR LOVEDAVE SIMON		A dance tune that grabs your heart
95	Zankyo SankaAimer		Overcoming past pain and moving toward the future
96	FantasistaDragon Ash		Dragon Ash’s famous song, the World Cup theme song
97	Freak It! ft. Tokyo Ska Paradise OrchestraMAN WITH A MISSION		An intense collaboration track blending ska sound and rock
98	Song of SteelersFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas		A fusion track of electronica and metalcore
99	BillikenCreepy Nuts		Creepy Nuts rap with an Osaka motif
100	The Other selfGRANRODEO		Cheering on the challenge of basketball with passionate rock
101	DriveWANIMA		Powerful rock that turns failure into fuel to move toward the future
102	winding roadNovelbright		A drama theme song that portrays growth and hope
103	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		A powerful rock number by Superfly
104	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Rock that carries the courage to chase dreams and the spirit of challenge
105	It’s Who We AreNulbarich		Groovy songs by Nulbarich
106	TOP OF THE GAMEFANTASTICS		FANTAS’s adventurous dance tune
107	Thunderous applauseLiSA		LiSA's World Cup song that fuels the fighting spirit
108	THE BALLERSSixTONES		B.League theme song: a sense of dynamism and a spirit of forward progress
109	Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSION		A song of courage that upholds one’s beliefs and faces adversity
110	GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s cheer song gives me a push
111	STAY YOUTH FOREVERNorthern19		A masterpiece that stirs up the excitement of melodic hardcore—awesome!
112	Beyond wordsguddō mōningu amerika		A popular Good Morning song. An uptempo number with a cool sense of speed and great guitars.
113	The First Steprakkuraifu		The ending theme of Cheer Boys!! resonates with my heart.
114	Movin’ onSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A dance track by 3rd Generation J Soul Brothers with an outstanding sense of speed
115	KAWASAKI with pH-1ONE OR EIGHT		A hot collab track by ONE OR EIGHT and pH-1
116	BO$$YTravis Japan		Travis Japan’s new song is a confident, powerful, and captivating track
117	doppelgängerCreepy Nuts		Creepy Nuts’ theme song depicting a split self
118	maximum speedSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s exhilarating new song filled with a sense of speed
119	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s anime theme song depicts a fiery challenge and bonds
120	THIS SONG’S TO MY FRIENDGOOD 4 NOTHING		A refreshing song that expresses friendship through high-energy melodic hardcore with a sense of speed.
121	Dear, boyHump Back		Hump Back's powerful vocals
122	damnFuji Kaze		The theme is Fujii Kaze’s self-love and self-liberation.
123	Go for it!Urufuruzu		An uplifting, encouraging song by Ulfuls
124	WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro		The CM song of hope and courage by Ayaka and Kobukuro
125	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s Morning Power Song
126	OrangeSPYAIR		A classic song that sings of youthful hope and bittersweet longing
127	SignalWANIMA		A song full of courage and hope
128	P.A.R.T.Y. ~Universe Festival~DA PUMP		A dance track born from Ken Shimura’s “Aiin”
129	KICK BACKYonezu Kenshi		The fiery theme song of the anime “Chainsaw Man”