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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 (1–10)
Indigo squaredYorushika
Among Yorushika’s songs—a buzzworthy rock band formed by n-buna, originally a Vocaloid producer, and singer suis—this track stands out for its especially fast tempo! The BPM is around 210, and the drum parts in particular are extremely challenging to perform at this speed.
Still, it’s precisely this rapid tempo that makes the light, buoyant feel really pop, and the opening guitar phrase is incredibly pleasing to the ear.
With a strong guitar-rock vibe, this is a track I’d recommend not only to band music lovers but also to Vocaloid fans.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
A four-piece rock band active not only in Japan but also overseas, ONE OK ROCK achieved their first-ever entry into the top 10 of the Oricon weekly chart with this track.
While vocalist Taka’s powerfully dynamic singing—remarkably beyond the typical Japanese style—stands out, there’s plenty more to appreciate: the guitar’s simple yet meticulously crafted chord work, a bass line that asserts itself while highlighting the vocals, and drums that deliver a modern, tight rhythmic pattern and even feature the band’s only instrumental solo moment.
All of these elements combine into a polished, fast-paced sound that’s perfect for cranking up your energy—truly a song you’ll want to sing and listen to again and again.
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s an emotional rock number that fills you with courage and energy.
It’s a song by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, included on their major-label debut mini-album “Variety,” released in 2015.
The upbeat, fast-paced sound pairs perfectly with the positive lyrics, lifting your spirits.
If you listen when you’re feeling down or troubled, it will surely clear your mind.
Vocalist Motoki Omori’s singing is truly moving.
monsterYOASOBI
This is “Kaibutsu” by YOASOBI, a duo consisting of composer Ayase and female singer Ikura, born from a project that creates music based on novels.
It has a dark atmosphere, yet unfolds as if light gradually pours in, which feels quite addictive.
In particular, the powerful, repeated phrases in the chorus that seem to speak directly to the heart are truly moving.
Because the song is widely known, it works well for karaoke with large groups, and since it’s also packed with elements that lift your mood, it’s great as background music for getting work done.
It’s a versatile track that fits any situation.
peace signYonezu Kenshi
This is the song “Peace Sign,” which was used as the opening theme for Season 2 of the 2017 anime My Hero Academia.
Paired with an adventure-style anime, the track’s coolness really stands out.
From the intro, it has a sense of speed that might pull you into Kenshi Yonezu’s unpredictable world.
After just one listen, you can feel something flaring up deep in your chest.
It gives you an urge to get moving.
paralysisyama
I’m captivated by a singing voice that blends sultriness with razor-sharp edge.
This track by the singer yama—who rose to fame through online activity—was released in 2021 as their major-label debut single.
It drew attention when it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team.” The horn section slices through the stylish band sound and seems to soar—so cool.
The lyric “Because you were there, I became stronger” is burning with passion.
If you listen to it while running, you might just find your speed creeping up.
MatasaburōYorushika
With emotional guitar and bass and a driving sense of speed that grabs your heart, this song by Yorushika—a band comprising Vocaloid producer n-buna and vocalist suis—was released digitally in 2021.
As the title suggests, it was created with inspiration from Kenji Miyazawa’s novel “Matasaburo of the Wind.” The way it fuses a nostalgic atmosphere with sheer power is quintessential n-buna.
It might be the perfect number for those moments when you feel like running with the wind.