An iconic song by a female artist that Gen Z can get hyped about with their peers

High-energy songs can lift your spirits just by listening to them.

There are countless tracks in the J-POP scene that hype up your mood and the atmosphere—thanks to their positive messages, bright melodies, and memorable dances.

So this time, we’ve put together a list of songs that Gen Z can enjoy together, limited to female artists.

Perfect for road trip BGM or karaoke picks—definitely useful when you’re hanging out with friends, so don’t miss it!

Playlist

An iconic song by a female artist that Gen Z can get hyped about with their peers
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	ETANewJeans		NewJeans' ETA, a club-style uptempo track
2	idolYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s anime theme song becomes a big hit
3	chantAdo		Ado had a massive hit with an energetic song.
4	Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo		Pokémon anime OP, a song by asmi and Chinozo
5	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		Theme song of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, a hit song by LiSA
6	Fashion Monsterkyarī pamyu pamyu		Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s self-expression
7	EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella		A track with a good beat that's popular on social media
8	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		A popular song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, with a message of self-expression
9	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		Cheering song for Japan’s national soccer team, World Cup theme song
10	Chiki Chiki Bang BangQUEENDOM		The opening theme song of Ya Boy Kongming! is hugely popular.
11	Make you happyNiziU		NiziU’s debut song “Make you happy”
12	It’s the cutest ever!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		An uplifting song about growing by using heartbreak as nourishment
13	SenbonzakuraWagakki Band		Innovative Vocaloid music with traditional Japanese instruments
14	Grade Bchanmina		CHANMINA's unique style is supported
15	Never Grow Upchanmina		A song portraying Chanmina’s growth and her dependence on love
16	Heavy rotationAKB48		I can feel more positive with AKB48’s songs.
17	HeroAmuro Namie		A song of hope to become a hero, giving courage to the entire nation
18	Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Momoclo’s “Kaitō,” a dreamlike song that steals hearts
19	Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina ji Endo		Aina the End’s fiery anime theme song
20	Chu, diversity.ano		A Chinese-style pop song for an anime ending theme
21	Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET		A self-affirmation song that uses cuteness as a weapon
22	Zankyo SankaAimer		Demon Slayer opening theme, smash hit song
23	Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chu-tan (CV: Saori Hayami)HONEY WORKS		A song that turns your true self into a weapon
24	ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		A big hit on TikTok: an anthem that boosts self-esteem
25	New EraAdo		Determination to create an ideal world through the power of music
26	First Love Killernozomi		A heart-touching song that depicts the sweet and bitter feelings of first love
27	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		FRUITS ZIPPER’s self-affirmation song
28	Blue JeansHANA		HANA’s second single expresses a bittersweet love
29	BASH BASH feat. JP THE WAVY & AwichLANA		LANA, who captivates young people with her husky voice
30	No.5LANA		LANA’s self-affirming R&B track
31	WOKE UPXG		XG’s latest song has world-class musicality.
32	mirrorFRUITS ZIPPER		The magical song that lets you meet the you who shines in the morning mirror
33	almost all for nothingRingo Sheena, peach		A fun drinking song with a lively back-and-forth between Shiina Ringo and Momo
34	Absolute relationshipakai kouen		A song that portrays the sense of distance in human relationships
35	senpainozomi		A song that delicately expresses complex emotions toward an older woman
36	Almond ChocolateILLIT		A sweet and bittersweet love song sung by ILLIT
37	NEW LOOKMISAMO		MISAMO covers Namie Amuro’s classic hit
38	Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari		A pop tune that gives you the courage to move forward as yourself
39	omnidirectional beautynozomi		Nozomi is a rising singer-songwriter who broke through in 2024.
40	calculatingly cuteHinatazaka46		Popular songs from Hinatazaka46's debut album
41	iolitePORIN		PORIN is captivating the music scene with sophisticated musicianship.
42	Stars, Freckles, and Diamondstakahashi honoka		Introduction to the activities of Takahashi Honoka, the vocalist of Regal Lily
43	Something like “happy”nachi		Saba Sister, a rapidly rising girls’ rock band
44	voiceShiotsuka Moeka		Moeka Shiotsuka’s musical style and achievements