[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.
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[For BGM and workouts] Fast-tempo/BPM tracks (21–30)
Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen
Tokyo Jihen’s “Gunjou Biyori” explodes with a dazzling band sound where every instrument rings out boldly—you can really feel the full glamour of a band in action.
As their debut single, it’s perfectly suited to mark their arrival, featuring an irresistibly catchy, impactful melody that sticks in your head.
This track is ideal when you’ve got a mountain of work to power through or when you’re getting your body moving.
Its sparkling, powerful band sound will give a serious boost to your productivity and workout performance!
together; along with; bothWANIMA
The energetic vocals, the soundscape, and those vocals really set my heart ablaze.
It’s a track by WANIMA, a three-piece band from Kumamoto, included on their second single “JUICE UP!!” released in 2016.
That sense of speed—so quintessentially WANIMA.
The powerful sound arrangement feels like waves of sound crashing over you.
In any case, the lyrics carry a message of “just keep moving forward, even if it’s recklessly,” which should especially resonate with the younger generation.
FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSION
It’s an upbeat tune by the wolf-band MAN WITH A MISSION.
It was included on their 2011 indie single “NEVER FXXKIN’ MIND THE RULES.” As their popularity grew, it came to be known as one of their signature songs.
The video is the 2019 version.
As you can tell from the footage, it’s a song that really fires up the crowd live.
Rising HopeLiSA
“Rising Hope” is LiSA’s fifth single, released in 2014.
It was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime The Irregular at Magic High School and reached No.
4 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
LiSA wrote the lyrics herself, reportedly drawing inspiration from the anime’s characters.
“Rising Hope” is a fast-paced rock tune that showcases LiSA’s solid vocal prowess.
It’s a perfect track to listen to while jogging or to try singing at karaoke!
Best Supporting ActorCreepy Nuts
It’s a high-energy track brimming with a sense of speed, performed entirely in rap.
The quick, light flow—packed with rhymes and layered wordplay—feels great to listen to, sing, or even just read.
It’s lively and fun, the kind of song that has you nodding your head before you realize it.
Even casually is fine—give it a try and hum along yourself.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Among Road of Major’s many famous songs, “Taisetsu na Mono” is especially popular.
It’s a track filled with passionate feelings and gentle warmth about the precious things in life—encounters and bonds between people.
Although the band disbanded in 2007, the song has been loved by many for years, often sung as a graduation song in choral performances.
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE captivate fans with exhilarating momentum and energetic vocals.
This track features an uplifting EDM-infused sound and lyrics that stir the heart with themes of bonds between friends and passion for dreams.
Released as a single in 2014, it is known for being used as the campaign song for Tokyo City Keiba 2014 and for the Running Man dance performed by all members during the instrumental break, which became a social phenomenon.
It’s perfect for refreshing your mood during monotonous tasks or psyching yourself up at your desk—listen, and you’ll naturally feel your motivation rise.