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Definitely when you want a boost of power! Energetic songs recommended for Gen Z

For people leading busy lives with school, work, and more, staying upbeat every day isn’t easy.

Even when you’re doing your best, things don’t always go as planned, and you probably feel stressed at times—whether it’s from relationships or other pressures.

In today’s world, where careers are increasingly diverse and navigating personal boundaries is more complex, those living at the very center of it all need something that can help ease the load.

So this time, we’ve picked out uplifting songs recommended for Gen Z!

From tracks that stay close to your feelings to ones that help you forget the bad stuff, we’ve curated a wide range—don’t miss it!

Definitely when you want some power! Energizing songs recommended for Gen Z (91–100)

It’s okayMarushii

Marsi – It's Okay (Official Music Video)
It's okayMarushii

In March 2023, Marcy released an encouraging song whose warm message about facing forward and moving ahead resonates deeply.

Written specifically for Pocari Sweat’s web movie “Our Now,” the track features Marcy’s characteristically delicate word choice and a driving band sound.

Included on the album “Candle,” it gently supports those carrying setbacks and anxieties as they strive to overcome them.

It’s a song that stands by anyone feeling uneasy before a new beginning or trying their best in a new environment.

Ultra-strong ultimate exerciseHatsuboshi Gakuen

[Gakumas] Yume Hanami Birthday Commemorative Single “Super-Strong Ultimate Exercise” - Game Size Lyric Video CD Pre-orders Now Open! [THE iDOLM@STER]
Ultra-strong ultimate exerciseHatsuboshi Gakuen

It’s a bright, high-energy idol song brimming with cheer.

Released as a single from First Star Academy in April 2025.

With its up-tempo groove, addictive melody line woven with rap parts, and an irresistible sense of dynamism that makes your body move, it’s packed with charm.

It brilliantly captures the personality of Yume Hanami, who loves sports and hates to lose.

Perfect for boosting your motivation during morning walks or jogs, or anytime you want to get pumped for a workout.

Definitely for when you want power! Uplifting songs recommended for Gen Z (101–110)

over the topMiyamoto Hiroji

TV Anime “Trillion Game” Cour 2 Non-Credit Opening Video | Hiroji Miyamoto “over the top”
over the topMiyamoto Hiroji

It’s a track filled with a driving rock sound and a passionate message that really hits home.

Released in January 2025, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Trillion Game.

Hiroji Miyamoto’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression, giving you the courage to push past your limits and keep moving forward.

The punch of the chorus is insanely cool! It’s perfect for when you need the courage to face difficulties or when you’re ready to take on a new challenge.

Happinessarashi

ARASHI – Happiness [Official Music Video]
Happinessarashi

An energetic song that makes you want to break into a run as you bask in the morning light.

Set to refreshing guitar sounds, it paints an image of sprinting toward the future.

Born as a TV drama’s theme song, it’s a beloved anthem packed with positive messages.

Perfect for those taking on new challenges or seeking the courage to move forward.

It’s a track that lifts your spirits and helps you take that first step with a smile.

I don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suisei

I don’t care what happens anymore – Movie edition –
I don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suisei

Set to a fast-paced, exhilarating digital dance sound, it delivers a message that hits straight to the heart.

It’s a track by Suisei Hoshimachi, featured as an insert song in the theatrical anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, released in February 2025.

Perfectly matching the world of the Mobile Suit Gundam series, the song brilliantly heightens the story’s excitement.

Pay attention to the lyrics, which evoke the courage to stay true to your beliefs and the strength to face adversity.

How about giving it a listen when you want to lift your spirits?

Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru

Takahara Pistol – 'Hey, you there, youngster'
Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru

A warm, encouraging song whose gentle acoustic guitar and powerful vocals resonate deeply.

Takahashi Pistol offers a track that gifts courage to live and celebrates the small happiness found in everyday life, especially for young people.

It conveys the message of finding your own path, not being swayed by others’ opinions, and striving in a way that is true to yourself.

Included on the album “youth,” it was released in November 2015.

Widely known as the theme song for a Sumitomo Life Insurance commercial, its sincere message has struck a chord with many.

It’s a song recommended for those about to step into a new environment or standing at a crossroads in life.

This work can be called a cherished piece that combines warmth that stays close to the heart with a powerful push from behind.

PlasmaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu’s music gently stays close to a weary heart, delivering a quiet, warming encouragement.

Within a grand worldview like a vast galaxy, it tenderly portrays those split-second choices at life’s crossroads and the first step into the unknown.

In a space woven from electronic tones and distinctive sound design, youthful and energetic sounds resound, stirring the listener’s heart.

Released digitally in January 2025, this work served as the theme song for the theatrical advance version Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, coloring a project born from the first collaboration between Studio Khara and Sunrise.

When you’re worn out from work or about to take a new step forward, this song will stand by you, gently giving you a push.