Great for karaoke too! Upbeat songs that will get you hyped
Upbeat songs can make you feel great, whether you’re listening to them or singing along.
When do you feel like listening to an upbeat track?
Some people use their favorite song to recharge when they want to lift their spirits or psych themselves up.
It gets your heart bouncing and boosts your motivation!
Of course, sometimes you want to discover something new that’s different from your usual playlist.
In this article, we’re sharing plenty of classic upbeat songs and hype tracks that you’ll definitely want to check out!
They’re also perfect for belting out at karaoke!
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Also great for karaoke! Upbeat, hype-raising songs (121–130)
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The song “New Genesis” has enjoyed immense popularity, even topping overseas music charts.
It’s performed by Ado as the character Uta from the film ONE PIECE FILM RED.
Her vocals combined with a melody crafted by Yasutaka Tanaka create an addictive track.
It’s high-energy and powerful from start to finish, so it’s sure to get everyone pumped when you sing it.
It’s also a great pick for karaoke with anime-loving friends.
Rainbow-Colored WarSEKAI NO OWARI
In contrast to its poppy, bouncing melody, this song carries a profound message and is included on SEKAI NO OWARI’s landmark 2010 April release, EARTH.
Told from the perspective of small lives like flowers and insects, it’s a sharply satirical take on the deceit behind the human chants of “peace” and “freedom.” It really hits you with the question: if they could speak, what would they cry out? The album featuring this track won the Runner-up Grand Prize at the CD Shop Awards, earning high praise for its musicality.
It’s catchy and easy to sing—perfect for getting hyped with friends—yet its deep worldview will make people take notice.
Why not shake up the karaoke mood with this surprising pick?
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It also gained popularity after being used as the song for the commercial of the soft drink “MATCH.” For those who aren’t fans, it could be called a hidden gem that isn’t widely known.
It’s an upbeat track, so give it a listen when you want to lift your spirits.
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This is a song by EXILE, a dance performance group so popular in Japan that they could be called a social phenomenon.
The song gets the crowd going at live shows and is popular for showcasing their amazing dance.
It’s sure to lift your spirits when you play it while driving.
Great for karaoke too! Upbeat, hype-raising songs (131–140)
WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution
When it comes to T.M.Revolution’s classic high-energy tracks, HOT LIMIT is the obvious pick, but White Breath is no slouch either.
He belts it out with a sweeping delivery while still keeping a great groove.
And above all, this music video—unlike HOT LIMIT—features him half-naked under a snow machine… It’s the kind of direction that’s so “Aniki,” and despite being an official video, it retains plenty of that Kansai-style humor.
A certified classic.
DepartureGraupel
A brand-new track from Tokyo metalcore band Graupel that makes you want to throw the devil horns sky-high from the very first moment.
While digesting and absorbing the sounds of the world’s most renowned metalcore bands, they deliver an even more refined sound that’s almost refreshing.
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If you’re looking for a song that gets everyone shouting along, “Locolotion” is a great pick.
It’s a track released in 2004 by the rock band ORANGE RANGE.
The song depicts a romance between a handsome man and a beautiful woman set on the beach.
Enjoy its comedic storyline and summery vibe, and don’t forget to throw in some call-and-response.
Plus, the steady tempo makes it easy to sway to the rhythm and belt out the lyrics, which is part of its appeal.