Great for karaoke too! Upbeat songs that will get you hyped

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Started performing in bands in junior high school. Influenced by Japanese rock and UK rock, spent over 10 years continuing band activities while creating original songs. Later began producing Vocaloid tracks using Hatsune Miku, with total plays of released songs surpassing 10,000. Has five years of experience writing for music magazines. Currently works as a music writer, director, and composer, keeping a ground-level perspective on the scene by attending live shows across Japan. Now performs at live houses in Tokyo, showcasing guitar playing centered on acoustic guitar and informed by knowledge of chord analysis and guitar scales. Also writes leveraging a broad knowledge of music genres.

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!

Also great for karaoke! Upbeat, mood-lifting songs (311–320)

Everybody, good job!M!LK

M!LK – Everybody Good Job! (Official Audio)

Everybody, good job!M!LK

A super-energetic dance-pop tune has arrived! M!LK’s new single is a powerful cheer song that blows away everyday blues.

With its “Things will work out” message giving you a gentle push, you can’t help but feel recharged.

Scheduled for release on October 23, 2024, this marks their sixth single since their major-label debut.

Paired with pop visuals, it’s brimming with the bright spirit that’s so characteristic of M!LK as they celebrate their 10th anniversary.

Listen to it on your morning commute or on the way to school, and it’ll surely set a positive tone for your day.

It’s also perfect for belting out at karaoke and getting everyone hyped!

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walnutMr.Children

Chris Miyai – Walnut “Mr. Children Cover” (Music Video)

walnutMr.Children

They’re Japan’s top-tier rock band and have managed to stay at the top for over 20 years.

They absorb the best of British and American rock and express it in their own way.

Their taste is truly exceptional, and I think the chorus in this song even surpasses the great legends of classic rock.

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FiestaONE N’ ONLY

ONE N’ ONLY／ “Fiesta” Music Video

FiestaONE N' ONLY

It’s a song brimming with party vibes that makes you want to dance your heart out! The lyrics, weaving in Latin and English over a samba rhythm, are striking.

As the title track of an EP released in October 2024, it was crafted with live-show excitement in mind.

The choreography is full of fiesta flair so audiences can enjoy it together as one.

The music video features South American dancers and an impressive, grand set with flames.

This work is packed with the charms of ONE N’ ONLY.

It’s the perfect song to belt out at karaoke when you want a boost of energy!

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Theory of Evolution ~ GOOD MORNING HELLO 21st CENTURY ~SOPHIA

“SOPHIA” GOOD MORNING HELLO 21st CENTURY

Theory of Evolution ~ GOOD MORNING HELLO 21st CENTURY ~SOPHIA

A lively song that packs in the joy of music, starting with bright, triumphant brass like a national anthem, and featuring clattery percussion and a swirling keyboard sound.

The music video begins with the outro, and the reason why is revealed at the very end.

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Invisible ArmSound Horizon

Sound Horizon Invisible Arm PV with Subtitles

Invisible ArmSound Horizon

Sound Horizon’s appeal lies in the narrative quality that runs through their work.

This song is incredibly dense as well.

What’s wonderful is that the overarching themes set for each story are also hidden in our everyday lives: “Who is the victim, and who is the sacrifice?” The weight of those words really makes you think.

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Also recommended for karaoke! Upbeat, hype-boosting songs (321–330)

Take it to the Lucky Friday LionTMN

TMN – Take it to the Lucky

Take it to the Lucky Friday LionTMN

Speaking of Tetsuya Komuro and TM Network, they were the producer collective that represented Japan’s pop scene in the ’80s and ’90s.

In their early period, when their main focus was activities as a three-member group, they had tracks that were both experimental in sound and irresistibly upbeat.

At the time, the song’s construction—its arrangement and the way key changes were handled—drew high praise from critics not only in Japan but more broadly as well.

Geniuses, it seems, are already geniuses from the moment they debut.

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IMPACTUVERworld

UVERworld　『IMPACT』

IMPACTUVERworld

This is a track by UVERworld, who always release incredibly high-energy, hype songs.

Among their many tracks, this one in particular has the power to whisk you away to a surreal, otherworldly space.

First-time listeners will be stunned that a song can have such an infectious groove.

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