Perfect for karaoke song choices too! Hype tracks recommended for Gen Z.
Here are some exciting songs we recommend for Gen Z.
We’ve put together a wide range—from tracks that hype up the scene as karaoke picks or event BGM, to songs that lift your spirits when you’re feeling down.
They’re all feel-good hits that make you want to sing along, join in on the chorus, or add call-and-response chants.
Since these are well-known songs, they’re also great for people outside the generation—so be sure to check them out!
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WonderONE OK ROCK
This is a song by ONE OK ROCK, a band that represents the modern Japanese rock scene.
Since it was featured in the commercial for Asahi Super Dry (New Super Dry: “Beginning” version), chances are everyone has heard it at least once.
The song celebrates the importance of chasing your dreams without fearing risk, making it a perfect choice for karaoke.
While it’s easy to focus on vocalist Taka’s striking, internationally styled voice, the guitar, bass, and drums deliver a superb ensemble that offers plenty to enjoy.
It’s also a great pick to blow away morning gloom and boost your energy on your commute to work or school.
Crazy Party Night ~Revenge of the Pumpkin~kyarī pamyu pamyu
This song’s charm lies in its pop, catchy Halloween theme that captures a festive, carnival-like atmosphere.
It was included on a single released in September 2015 and was also used as Coca-Cola’s Halloween campaign song.
With its rhythmic phrases repeating throughout, it leaves listeners feeling uplifted and excited.
In the music video, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu appears as a TV reporter who wanders into a whimsical, horror-tinged world, making for a fun and quirky storyline.
It’s the perfect track to get everyone hyped at events like karaoke or Halloween parties.
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
An anthem cheering on those who keep challenging themselves, turning weakness into strength and aiming higher.
Released in September 2023, this song was written specifically as the opening theme for the anime ONE PIECE.
Its appeal lies in SEKAI NO OWARI’s distinctive, imaginative world: a driving, exhilarating melody, grand strings, and a marching-style arrangement inserted midway.
The vocal range is relatively compact at mid1 F to mid2 F# (m1F–m2F#), so with a key adjustment, it should be quite singable even for kids around the voice-changing stage.
Its positive message about charging toward your dreams is sure to fire up the room when sung with friends at karaoke.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
Vividly depicting the bittersweetness and hope of youth, this work was released in April 2024 as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery.” As symbolized by its title, which carries the flower-language meanings of “first love” and “memories of youth,” the song sings of the importance of loving yourself, scars and all.
Its lyrics, which give you the courage to look forward even amid imperfect days, are delivered over Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature guitar rock sound.
It won the 66th Japan Record Award, and its streaming play count surpassed 300 million in record time.
This is a track you’ll want to hear when you’re struggling with the gap between dreams or ideals and reality, and need a gentle push forward.
kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon
This is Sakanaction’s first anime tie-in song, depicting the passion and struggles of those who pursue truth.
Released in February 2025, it was chosen as the opening theme for NHK General’s “Chi: On the Movements of the Earth.” Deeply connected to the anime’s worldview, which focuses on people attempting to prove the heliocentric theory, the lyrics convey a strong will to keep seeking the truth even in darkness.
Sakanaction’s unique sound—a fusion of electronica and rock—evokes curiosity and a forward-looking mindset.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to experience that sensation of having your own common sense overturned when you encounter new knowledge.
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
Released as a digital single in May 2020 and included on the album “strobo,” this song is widely known as one of Vaundy’s signature tracks.
It steadily gained popularity and topped the karaoke rankings in 2023.
It was also featured in a Maruha Nichiro commercial.
The lyrics, which sing about precious time with close friends and memories you never want to lose, take you back to your youthful days.
The powerful vocals over a fast-paced band sound make it perfect for everyone to sing together.
It’s an emotional rock number that’s highly recommended when you want to get fired up with friends.
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Sounds goodM!LK
This is a M!LK song filled with a positive message about embracing your true self just as you are.
Set to an upbeat, forward-looking track, the warm vocals gently envelop the anxieties and worries everyone carries, resonating deeply with the listener.
Released in February as an advance single from the album “M!Ⅹ,” which is slated for March 2025, the song builds a world brimming with positive energy alongside a refined dance performance that highlights each member’s individuality.
It’s the perfect track for moments when your self-confidence wavers or when you want to give someone a supportive nudge.
It also shines at karaoke—sing it with feeling, and it becomes a wonderful song that stays close to the listener’s heart.