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, high-energy songs (201–210)
FUN! FUN! FUN!GENIC
It’s a poppy, energetic dance track that sings about the excitement of everyday life.
Created by GENIC, it was released in October 2024.
It’s also featured as the commercial song for Laguna Ten Bosch, a popular resort in Aichi Prefecture, and the track shimmers like an illumination display.
Its brisk rhythm and refreshing melody are captivating, and you’ll find your body naturally starting to move as you listen.
The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of enjoying the present, carry a youthful, positive message that warms the heart.
It’s the perfect song for when you’re feeling down or need a boost of energy.
Everybody, good job!M!LK
It’s an upbeat, high-energy track that lifts your spirits just by listening.
Released by M!LK in October 2024, this song is a pep anthem that blows away everyday fatigue.
It carries a message that says “It’ll all work out,” giving you a push when you’re feeling down or need a boost.
With its lively rhythm and powerful melody, it energizes listeners of all kinds.
Rooted in dance-pop with a bright sound, it’s something people of all ages can enjoy.
And if you sing it at karaoke, it’s sure to get everyone hyped!
Drinking DanceHoshino Gen
A memorable number that was featured in the Ukon no Chikara commercial, with Gen Hoshino himself appearing and dancing.
The lyrics and melody, which make you feel like you want to drink to your heart’s content and play to your heart’s content, lift your spirits.
Many people probably find themselves wanting to start dancing when they hear this song.
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
As you’d expect, if it’s the theme song of a massively popular anime, you can look forward to a great response at karaoke.
“Saikō Tōtatsuten,” released by SEKAI NO OWARI in 2023, is a digital-only single written as the opening theme for the TV anime ONE PIECE.
The lyric video featuring ONE PIECE footage drew attention as well.
With its catchy, anime-like appeal, refreshing vibe, and a uniquely SEKAI NO OWARI world that even weaves in a marching band-style arrangement midway, this song is sure to liven up any karaoke session.
The melody line stays within a fairly steady pitch range, so even those with lower voices should be able to handle it by adjusting the key.
ChateaubriandSuiyōbi no Campanella
A meat-loving song with an irresistibly unique twist, named after a premium cut of beef! It’s part of Wednesday Campanella’s “people’s names” series and was released on May 29, 2025—Meat Day.
A party tune riding on a ghetto house rhythm, its lyrics roll out cut after cut, from urute (trachea) and tongue to rump, skirt steak, and sirloin.
You’ll find your stomach growling as you listen.
Perfect for when you’re in the mood for an upper-bpm banger!
KiND PEOPLEBiSH
An up-tempo track that sings BiSH’s own brand of kindness.
It’s their seventh single, released in November 2019.
The surging guitars seem to depict the heart’s fluctuations, and everything—from the lyrics that reflect the mindset of a group on a winning streak to the heartfelt cries that stand by the listener—gently pierces you.
That’s good too.kocchi no kento
Kocchinoken, a multi-creator whose household name skyrocketed with the 2024 hit song “Hai Yorokonde,” released a track in May 2025 titled “Sore mo Ii ne,” written specifically as the theme song for the children’s TV program The Wakey Show.
Because it was composed for kids, it’s extremely catchy and easy to remember, with a melody that even those who aren’t confident singers can enjoy singing.
For example, it would surely be a hit at family karaoke when a dad sings it for the children.
Of course, it’s also great for adults to sing together and feel like kids again!