Hype songs sung by male artists that are recommended for Gen Z

High-energy tracks—like danceable songs, fast-paced and exhilarating tunes, and those with call-and-response—are absolutely essential for hyping up a crowd.

In recent years especially, as the J-POP scene has evolved, the number of party songs seems to have grown in step.

So this time, we’ve put together a list of hype tracks recommended for Gen Z, limited to male artists.

We hope you’ll find it useful not only for drives and karaoke, but also as event BGM.

Playlist

Hype songs sung by male artists that are recommended for Gen Z
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		An inspiring summer song that weaves together memories of youth
2	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		A moving song that depicts the inner conflicts of modern life
3	AyayaMONGOL800×WANIMA		A collaborative song by Okinawa’s MONGOL800 and Kumamoto’s WANIMA
4	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		A track whose exhilarating rap resonates with the heart
5	loveHoshino Gen		The love dance song that is the theme song of “Nigeru wa Haji”
6	Shake it offFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE		The insert song by FANTASTICS, the powerful drive to move forward
7	Big wrong answerback number		A refreshing back number masterpiece that conveys moving forward
8	Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan		A rock band from Osaka that captivates party lovers
9	1, 2, 3After the Rain		An energetic song, the Pokémon theme song
10	WonderONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's powerful rock sound
11	Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		The signature song of Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai, who love rice
12	mismatchedTHE SUPER FRUIT		A song that celebrates individuality in a way that resonates with Gen Z
13	Team friendsChiba Yūki		The new friendship-themed song resonates with the heart.
14	The Zero Sense10-FEET		10-FEET’s movie theme song, a passionate anthem of youth
15	MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK		A classic KEYTALK song with high danceability
16	FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSION		Cheer song of the werewolf band, toward a new challenge
17	StarmineDa-iCE		Night heat and fireworks, Da-iCE’s award-winning song
18	Oni BanquetTomonari Sora		Sora Tomonari’s music fuses tradition with modernity.
19	DOGLANDPEOPLE 1		A unique worldview that captivates through anime theme songs
20	IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu enriches the story with a film theme song.
21	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heart-stirring song that portrays the hopes and scars of youth
22	Professionalism feat. HannyaAli		A collaboration track by ALI and Hannya, a cool song.
23	festivalFuji Kaze		A celebratory song that cherishes Fujii Kaze’s everyday life
24	PlazmaYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s Gundam theme song
25	LimelightDeNeel		DeNeel is a new kayōkyoku band originating from Osaka.
26	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “BOW AND ARROW,” a song about challenge and growth.
27	KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu expresses desire and freedom through electro-rock
28	J.O.K.E.R.MAZZEL		Introducing MAZZEL’s challenging track, J.O.K.E.R
29	Walking with youNovelbright		Novelbright: uplifting lyrics and powerful music
30	winding roadNovelbright		A positive message song by Novelbright
31	I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism		A song that depicts the feeling of being unable to fully convey one’s love
32	mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism		An upper tune perfect for the morning commute
33	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		A love song that transcends time and space, a masterpiece by RADWIMPS
34	SILVERRIZE		RIZE's powerful cheer song that shakes the soul
35	ThunderRIZE		RIZE's major-label debut work
36	together; along with; bothWANIMA		A rock band song from Kumamoto that gives you the courage to face forward and move on
37	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Boosting dreams and hopes with an exhilarating song
38	MAYDAY feat. Ryo from Crystal Lakecoldrain		Aggressive rock that confronts desire and destruction
39	Rock this Partytimelesz		A dance tune celebrating timelesz’s new beginning
40	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		Expressing the pain of a broken heart through a pop song
41	Shimi feat. ATARASHII GAKKO!Makishimamu Za Horumon		Leaders' insane loud rock
42	Premonitory RaidMakishimamu Za Horumon		A raw band sound imbued with social criticism and conviction
43	Moechakka FireIssei		Satirizing modern society with youthful pop
44	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu sings, pouring his wish to be a hero into the song
45	Song of Greensoshina		Soshina engages in punk rock activities and gains popularity
46	Ups&DownsCrystal Lake		A powerful anthem of hope by a metalcore band
47	Gotta BeYoshinori Shomon, Ken Kojima		The Aぇ! group from Kansai is on the rise.
48	Doki itDaigo Nishihata, Shunsuke Michieda, Kento Nagao, Joichiro Fujiwara, Kyohei Takahashi		Naniwa Danshi's captivating Kansai performance
49	Biri MillionYuuri		Young people who reject longevity and wealth and believe in their own potential