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 (41–50)
Limit-Break x SurvivorHikawa Kiyoshi
“Limit-Break x Survivor” is a song where you can feel enka singer Kiyoshi Hikawa’s rock side.
Many people probably only associate Kiyoshi Hikawa with enka, but it’s said that he originally aimed to become a rock singer.
His full makeup gives him a rock-inspired look, and his singing style matches the rock sound perfectly, doesn’t it?
Gimme Chocolate!!BABYMETAL
A digital single released on May 31, 2015 by BABYMETAL, a group formed around the theme of fusing idols and metal.
While the vocals alone feature a pop melody characteristic of idol songs, the backing performance is an intensely high-energy metal sound that practically screams “turn it up!”—resulting in an irresistibly catchy track that makes you want to headbang.
Feeling great!!mihimaru GT
mihimaru GT, an artist emblematic of the 2000s.
From its familiar catchphrases to its upbeat groove, this is a song that gets you moving.
For those of that generation in particular, it’s such a well-known track that just hearing it will make you want to move your body.
The vocalist’s high-tone voice is charmingly cute and lifts your spirits even more.
SHAMROCKUVERworld
This song, which was used as the theme for the drama Dandori ~Dance☆Drill~, a story about a high school cheer dance team, became a hit.
It’s one of the signature tracks by UVERworld, a mixture rock band from Shiga Prefecture.
Released in 2006 as their fifth single, it features a heavy, impactful guitar tone paired with a catchy melody.
It gives you the power to charge forward toward tomorrow.
On the edge (chop)B’z
A song that was used as the theme for the popular anime Detective Conan.
Released in 1999, this track hasn’t lost any of its shine over time—it’s seriously cool! Koshi Inaba’s soaring vocals in the chorus really pump you up, and when the guitar kicks in, the excitement rises even more.
This is a track that truly showcases the essence of B’z.
Naughty SunORANGE RANGE
A song that served as the opening theme for “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~Ikemen Paradise~.” It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when summer comes, but it’s one you can sing and get hyped to all year round.
The chorus makes you want to sing along together.
Among ORANGE RANGE’s songs, it’s an energetic number that’s indispensable for karaoke.
Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
“Rat-tat-tat,” a supremely hype, danceable, and catchy track by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS.
The unique “Ratata Dance” had tons of people copying the moves.
It also got famous in 2019 through a USJ feature and the octopus bit.
Once you see it or hear it, its addictive hook is impossible to forget!
