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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 listen when you want a boost! Energizing songs recommended for Gen Z (21–30)

ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu / “Super Strongest” Music Video
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!

Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE

[MV] CANDY TUNE “Bai Bai FIGHT!”
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?

The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster

The World Is Smiling at You – Little Glee Monster
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.

Naughty SunORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE – Naughty Sun (Reiwa ver. Music Video)
Naughty SunORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE is a rock band from Okinawa with numerous hit songs like “Shanghai Honey” and “Hana.” Released in July 2007 as their 17th single, this track boasts a fully summer-ready sound.

Chosen as the opening theme for the Fuji TV drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~ Ikemen Paradise ~,” its provocative lyrics and up-tempo rhythm really fire you up.

The irresistibly danceable mixture rock makes it perfect BGM for workouts or for charging your energy in the morning.

It also topped the 2007 “Most Hype Karaoke Songs” ranking overall, making it ideal for blowing off steam by singing with friends.

It’s a song brimming with healthy energy—just listening to it will make you break a sweat.

New Treasure IslandSakanakushon

Sakanaction / New Treasure Island -Music Video-
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.

flameLiSA

LiSA “Homura” -MUSIC CLIP-
flameLiSA

Released in October 2020 as the theme song for the feature film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, this piece was composed and arranged by Yuki Kajiura and completed with lyrics co-written with LiSA.

The sweeping ballad mirrors the life and spirit of the central character, Kyojuro Rengoku, portraying parting and hope, and the will that is passed on.

It powerfully sings of the strength to keep moving forward without being swept away by sorrow.

It won the Grand Prize at the 62nd Japan Record Awards and topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for three consecutive weeks, becoming a social phenomenon that transcended the anime-music sphere.

It is a song we hope you’ll listen to if you’ve experienced the loss of someone dear or need courage to face difficulties.

from hereSixTONES

SixTONES – From Here [YouTube ver.]
from hereSixTONES

This is an uplifting anthem that fuses hip-hop, breakbeats, and a live band to convey youthful strength and passion.

It transforms negative emotions like inferiority and jealousy into driving forces, delivering a resonant message to keep moving forward while believing in the potential of an ordinary self.

The mic relay performed by the six members of SixTONES showcases their distinctive expressive power, giving listeners a motivating push.

Released in June 2023 as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “However, We Have Passion,” the track topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a reassuring song that gently supports and encourages those who are struggling to take the first step toward their dreams.