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)
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
This is the fourth track by ONE OK ROCK, a band that has come to represent the contemporary Japanese rock scene.
While it’s easy to focus solely on vocalist TAKA’s distinctive, internationally styled singing, this is an exhilarating number packed with highlights: guitars that shape the song’s imagery, a bass line that surges and weaves, and tight drums that create a groove with modern rhythmic patterns.
frecklesJUDY AND MARY
It’s a song by JUDY AND MARY that also gained popularity when it was used as the opening theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
Like this track, many of Judy and Mary’s songs feature straightforward messages and are irresistibly bright and catchy—that’s their hallmark, isn’t it? Put on some powerful tunes and have a great time!
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Yabai T-Shirts Yasan is a band whose melodic hardcore sound paired with catchy, humorous lyrics is a huge hit with young band fans.
One of their songs from their indie days, “Atsumare Party People,” is a provocative track where, despite never having been to a club, they incorporated club-like phrases.
It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at live shows, so be sure to enjoy listening!
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Highly recommended for anyone with an unrequited crush—or anyone who has a friend in that situation—is back number’s “Takane no Hanako-san.” It’s a song that candidly sings about the feelings of a protagonist in the thick of one-sided love, and the lyrics are so realistic that you might feel squirmy because they hit so close to home when you listen! Listening to or singing a song that perfectly matches your feelings can be encouraging and give you courage, right? This track is a pep song that gives a push to anyone experiencing unrequited love!
So in love I’m gonna perish!NEW!M!LK
A pure love song that comically and poppily portrays an uncontrollably explosive crush, it’s a number that instantly warms up the karaoke vibe.
The repeated chants in the chorus and the irresistibly clap-along rhythms will send listeners’ excitement soaring.
Released in October 2025 as the work that caps off the 10th anniversary of the vocal dance unit M!LK, this track lets you feel their remarkable momentum—especially after their previous song “Ii jan” sparked a huge reaction, surpassing 2.4 billion total plays on social media.
Designed with call-and-response in mind, it’s perfect for lively sing-alongs with friends, tossing in ad-libs together.
I love you explosivelyNEW!M!LK
A positive, high-energy love song that wholeheartedly affirms love in all its diverse forms.
Candid everyday feelings and straightforward wishes are sung over a driving melody.
It’s a double A-side single released in February 2026 by M!LK, a group whose members are also active across a wide range of acting roles.
This eighth release since their major-label debut was handled entirely by Takashi Asano, from lyrics to arrangement.
It’s also a hot topic for its wide variety of package editions! A perfect track for instantly warming up the vibe at karaoke.
RebellionNEW!SixTONES
A thrilling, fast-paced dance-rock tune that captures a powerful urge to break free from a sense of stagnation.
Its sharp beats intertwine with rock sounds, and before you know it, your excitement shoots through the roof! Imbued with a strong theme of cutting through the darkness and stepping out into the open, this track is SixTONES’ 17th single, set for release in March 2026.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the Nippon TV Sunday drama “Punch-Drunk Woman — XX Days Until the Jailbreak —,” starring group member Jesse.
With its dramatic progression that lifts the atmosphere, it’s perfect for those moments when you want to fire up the energy at karaoke.
How about belting it out passionately with your friends?