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 (21–30)
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
It’s a song that makes you want to march to the rhythm.
It’s one of the signature tracks by the four-member band SEKAI NO OWARI, released in 2013 as their fourth single.
With a message about moving forward together toward our goals, even if our paths are different, it fills you with the strength to live when you listen.
It was used as the ending theme for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!!
BUBBLE-GUM MAGICKEYTALK
If you’re looking for a danceable, feel-good track, I recommend “BUBBLE-GUM MAGIC.” The band performing it, KEYTALK, has been a leading force in the Japanese rock scene and became popular especially among younger listeners.
The dance beat isn’t too fast, making it really comfortable—and you’ll find your body moving before you know it.
The guitar solo has a cool, classic rock vibe and sounds pretty awesome!
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
How about lifting your spirits with some energetic guitar rock? This track is by the five-member co-ed rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
It was released in 2019 as their third digital single.
While they have many bright and upbeat songs, this one gives off a distinctly cool vibe.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime Fire Force.
silhouetteKANA-BOON
This song was used as an opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden.
With its exhilarating melody and soaring vocals, it really lifts your spirits when you listen to it.
If you play it before heading to work in the morning or on your way to school, it might give you the energy to power through the day.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
This song, which kicks off with an energetic guitar backing, is by SHISHAMO, a three-piece girls’ band from Kanagawa Prefecture.
It’s a track from their 2017 album SHISHAMO 4 and drew attention for being featured in a docomo commercial.
A pep song aimed at people worn out from work or school, it fills you with motivation when you listen to it.
No doubtOfisharu Higedan Dism
No Doubt by Official HIGE DANDism, the breakout act of 2019, rides a passionate, fiery rhythm that brims with intensity.
The melody, packed with razor-sharp lyrics, delivers a powerful punch.
Though the band is often associated with a mellow vibe, this track is boldly aggressive.
Its upbeat groove feels great and might even reveal a new side to their appeal.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
Famously known as a theme song for high school baseball and as a track that symbolizes the scorching summer, “Zenryoku Shonen” isn’t just for sports scenes—it’s a song we want everyone who’s giving their all each day to hear.
It’s the song to play when you’re about to face a challenge and want to pump yourself up, or when you need a boost of energy.
Let’s listen to it with all our might.