[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 or workouts] Fast-tempo/BPM songs (41–50)
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.
Kiss me right nowLINDBERG
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Sekai de Ichiban Kimi ga Suki!” It’s a poppy, light, and very easy-to-listen-to, straightforward track.
The simple, direct lyrics—especially the impact of the title phrase “Kiss Me Now”—are truly remarkable.
This refreshingly breezy song evokes a clear summer blue sky, so let it give you a boost of energy.
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
One of the signature songs by Momoiro Clover Z, a four-member idol group that celebrated the 10th anniversary of their major-label debut in 2020 and has set numerous records as female artists.
With member name calls in the intro, it’s a track that gets the crowd and performers hyped together at live shows.
While its catchy melody and intense choreography stand out, the song also hides many clever structural tricks—despite making a major key change in the chorus, it still feels natural—showcasing the refined sensibilities of its composer, Hyadain.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to boost your energy, like karaoke or a drive, so why not learn the dance along with it?
Find YouMAN WITH A MISSION
This is a song by MAN WITH A MISSION, known as the wolf band.
It was also used as the theme song for the film “Anonymous Noise,” starring Ayami Nakajo, which was released in the winter of 2017.
It’s a very approachable track that I can recommend not only to rock band fans but also to people who don’t usually listen to rock.
Racing into the NightYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s debut single by Vocaloid producer Ayase and singer-songwriter Ikura (Rira Ikuta).
Based on the novel “The Temptation of Thanatos,” which was posted on a fiction-sharing site, the song pairs weighty, serious lyrics with a bright, fast-paced, propulsive arrangement, creating a catchy track with an exquisite balance.
Its rapid tempo and wide vocal range make it challenging to sing at karaoke, but if you can pull it off, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going—so give it some practice!
HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution
Released in 1999 as T.M.Revolution’s eighth single.
In the music video, he performs by the sea, singing in the wind while wearing an outfit that looks like black bands wrapped around his torso and legs, which drew a lot of attention.
It became one of T.M.Revolution’s signature songs, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
to youMONGOL800
I bet many people would say this is their favorite song by MONGOL800.
It’s uptempo, but the style and melody are simple, making it easy for anyone to sing.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Late-Blooming Sunflower,” set in Shimanto, Kochi Prefecture.