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!
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Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE
It’s a cheer song packed with sparkling smiles and energy that will heat up your heart and body! This release by the idol group CANDY TUNE from KAWAII LAB.
delivers a message of getting back up with twice the strength no matter how many times you fall and learning to love yourself—pushing listeners forward with powerful encouragement.
The exhilarating sound crafted by Tamaya 2060% is perfect as workout BGM, too.
Released as a digital single in April 2024, it went viral in 2025 thanks to TikTok dance videos, shot to the top of the charts, and even led to a confirmed performance at Makuhari Event Hall, making it a track that symbolizes the group’s breakout.
Listen when you’re feeling down, and it’ll blow away your worries and fill you with the courage to look ahead.
How about charging up your energy with it in the morning?
ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
Why not boost your study motivation with an ultra-positive track that skyrockets your self-esteem just by listening? Sung by the Stardust Promotion idol group Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, this song is included on their album “Tokimeki Rulebook,” released in December 2024.
It sparked a huge buzz on social media, racking up over 300 million views on TikTok.
Lyrics brimming with love and confidence for your “oshi” pour powerful energy into the listener’s heart.
Perfect for those moments when you can’t quite focus or need a mental reset.
Ride the wave of its full-on happy aura, breeze through your assignments, and blast through the wall in front of you in one go!
StarmineDa-iCE
It’s a thrilling dance tune that captures the sultry energy of the night and the sparkle of fireworks.
The cleverly crafted number-themed lyrics stick in your head, and Da-iCE’s overwhelming vocals and choreography pull you right in.
Released in August 2022 as a digital-only single, it’s the title track “Ima,” later included on the album “SCENE.” It won the Excellent Work Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards, and also made waves as the ending theme for NTV’s “Sukkiri” and through a collaboration with Kikkoman.
Move with the rhythm and your daily stress will just melt away.
Try the choreography that’s surpassed 600 million views on TikTok and charge yourself up for tomorrow!
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This is a work provided to the male idol group NEWS and released in November 2007.
Written specifically by GReeeeN, it stands out for its positive message about fully enjoying each day from Monday to Sunday, even as the routine repeats.
The speedy rock sound and bursting melody are exhilarating and invigorating—just listening fills you with energy.
It’s a refreshing, upbeat tune.
The song was used in a commercial for the clothing brand Crymson / RUSS-K.
It’s the perfect track for when the start of the week feels gloomy or when you want to boost the mood with friends.
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
This one is a must for a feel-good anthem! It’s Little Glee Monster’s “Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikakete Iru” (“The World Is Smiling at You”).
Released in August 2018 as their 12th single, it was also selected as Coca-Cola’s annual image song for 2018.
The fresh, sparkling rhythm and the group’s rich choral work feel so good to listen to.
With its positive message that if you smile as yourself, the world will smile back, this track is truly a vitamin for the heart.
It’s an upbeat number that makes your body want to move just by listening, making it perfect for your morning run or walk! The powerhouse sound—winner of the Composition Award at the 60th Japan Record Awards in 2018—will blow away a gloomy mood and recharge you for tomorrow.
New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
An exhilarating track from the rock band Sakanaction, led by Ichiro Yamaguchi—often hailed as a “sound shapeshifter.” From the intro, where retro synthesizers ring out, it instantly grabs the listener’s heart and won’t let go.
The lyrics carry a determination to carefully carve a path toward an as-yet-unseen destination, and that positive stance gives you courage.
Released as a single in September 2015, the song was created as the theme for the film “Bakuman.” Its music video, modeled after a Showa-era TV music program, also became a hot topic, and the track continues to be cherished as one of the band’s signature works.
Sway your body to the brisk rhythm and your daily stress will fly away, leaving you with a pleasant sweat.
It’s perfect for a change of pace or as a companion for a walk.
Definitely listen when you want a boost! Energizing songs recommended for Gen Z (21–30)
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
This is the fourth single by ONE OK ROCK, a young rock band leading Japan’s rock scene and active both domestically and internationally.
The lyrics leave a strong impression with their resolute message: no matter how others see you or what they say, keep pushing forward on your own path.
The guitar-driven rock sound that instantly ramps up the energy from the intro further highlights the power of the lyrics, creating a track that gives you a push forward.
Released in February 2010, it was used as the ending theme for TBS’s “Arabikidan.” It’s a number that gives you the courage to stand up when you’re feeling down.