[For BGM or workouts] Fast-tempo, high-BPM songs
Don’t you ever feel like listening to fast-tempo songs—for jogging or driving, when you’re working on something, doing house chores like cleaning or laundry, or when you want to hype things up at karaoke?
Of course, they’re great for boosting your mood, but many people also find that music helps them power through tasks in one go!
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of upbeat, catchy tracks, focusing mainly on popular J-POP.
We’ve picked plenty of trending songs too, so feel free to use this list for karaoke choices or as background music for various occasions!
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For BGM or workouts: Fast-tempo/BPM songs (1–10)
Superhero MusicBiSH
This is “Super Hero Music” by the six-member female group BiSH.
BiSH has many songs with punk elements.
Among them, “Super Hero Music” is a track whose not-too-intense sound feels pleasantly easy on the ears.
I hope you’ll also pay attention to the distinctive voices of the six members—both idol-like and artist-like—starting with Aina the End, whose husky voice is especially cool.
It’s a song that might naturally put you in a gentle, warm mood just by listening.
Shut up.Ado
This is Ado’s “Usseewa,” released in 2020.
It was her first work after her major-label debut and enjoyed explosive popularity on social media and the music charts.
Written by syudou, who is well-versed in VOCALOID, the song is characterized by its brisk, rapidly unfolding development.
Ado’s intensely dynamic vocals are breathtaking—showing a power and gravitas hard to believe from a high school student.
With lyrics that vent frustrations toward society, the song is likely to leave listeners feeling refreshed as well.
If I sing to the skyRyokushokushakai
Here’s something I highly recommend when you want to push yourself: “Sora ni Utaeba” by the pop-rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai, known for hits like “Mela!” The original song is by amazarashi, and this video is their cover version.
The dramatic soundscape and Haruko Nagaya’s energy-filled vocals fit perfectly, and it really lifts your spirits.
The punchy, well-timed phrases that drop in after the build-ups are seriously cool!
[For BGM and workouts] Fast-tempo, high-BPM songs (11–20)
to do living / to perform livingmakaroni enpitsu
Macaroni Enpitsu is a four-piece rock band.
Their song “Ikiru o Suru” was selected as the opening theme for the anime Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai.
Their band sound carries a touch of nostalgia, making it both approachable and addictive.
Vocalist Hattori’s voice balances gentleness with strong punch, the kind you can listen to endlessly.
A hallmark of this track is that the arrangement shifts several times throughout.
It’s a song to play when you want not only speed but also emotional punch.
Fairy TaleNovelbright
Novelbright is a five-member rock band.
The band’s frontman, Yudai Takenaka, is a vocalist with an overwhelmingly powerful voice who has even won a world whistling championship.
Their 2021 release Fairy Tale is a dazzling song packed to the brim with sparkle.
Takenaka’s high-tone vocals and the band’s energizing sound naturally lift your spirits.
Enjoy Novelbright’s youthful, fast-paced drive in Fairy Tale.
Flower SongGReeeeN
GReeeeN’s fresh, classic rock number “Hanauta.” Its vibrant band sound feels great.
It carries the message: become a flower yourself and sing out the song called life at the top of your lungs! The encouraging lyrics and refreshing melody give a motivational boost, making you think, “Alright, let’s do this!” What you’re doing now will definitely bear fruit someday.
With that positive mindset, you can tackle the task right in front of you.
Kaikai KitanEVE
A cool rock tune that combines a sense of speed with a dark worldview, it became a hit after being chosen as the opening theme for Season 1 of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen.
The song is by singer-songwriter Eve, who is also active as a Vocaloid producer, and it was released digitally in 2020.
Its lyrics reflect the anime’s story, and the somewhat mysterious sonic atmosphere is striking.
It might be better suited for all-out sprints than for rhythmic workouts.
Let’s charge ahead with full force!