RAG MusicUplifting Songs
A wonderful upbeat song

Hidden gems of feel-good songs. Recommended popular tracks.

This is a playlist of fun Japanese songs—tracks with witty lyrics or catchy rhythms that will lift your spirits when you listen.

Why not give it a try when you need a boost?

I’ve skipped the usual classics and selected hidden gems instead.

Hidden gems of feel-good songs. Recommended popular tracks (1–10)

We are!mugiwara kaizoku-dan

ONE PIECE We Are! ~The Seven Straw Hat Pirates Arc~
We are!mugiwara kaizoku-dan

This is a hidden gem that breathed even more power into a feel-good anthem by having characters from the One Piece anime take turns on vocals for the classic originally sung by Hiroshi Kitadani.

Although various versions have been released, this one is the most polished, featuring lyrics that inspire people across generations.

Just being alive is a reward.Aoyama Teruma

Thelma Aoyama – Just Being Alive Is a Reward (Music Video)
Just being alive is a reward.Aoyama Teruma

This song is the one that gently gives me a push when I feel like luck isn’t on my side.

Released by Thelma Aoyama in December 2019, it draws its lyrics from the “messages for living happily” she wrote in her own essays.

Set to a soothing R&B-pop melody, the words wash over you with wholehearted affirmation.

It became one of her signature tracks, to the point that it was later included on the album Scorpion Moon.

When you’re feeling down or losing confidence, listening to it will surely lift your spirits.

Treat yourself and give it a listen.

Bacchi DancerDOES

DOES 'Gamble Dancer' (Theme song of the film Gintama: The Movie – A New Retelling Benizakura Arc)
Bacchi DancerDOES

It’s a hidden gem by Dawes that became popular mainly among fans who saw the film, since it was also used as the movie’s theme song.

Its powerful sound clearly conveys a feeling of uplift—listen to it and you’ll feel energized—making it a little-known “secret pep song” known to those in the know.

Hidden gems of feel-good songs. Recommended popular tracks (11–20)

Sky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shoko

Shoko Nakagawa “Sorairo Days” music video
Sky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shoko

This is a hidden upbeat song by Shoko Nakagawa—an idol with a unique, unconventional presence who’s gained popularity as an idol in the worlds of anime and games.

Many people may not associate her with singing, but her voice is powerful and clear, and the lyrics convey a cheerful, innocent spirit that seems to reflect her own personality, making it a truly energizing song.

Wake UpAAA

AAA / 「Wake up!」Music Video
Wake UpAAA

This is a hidden gem by AAA, who are rising with a different kind of charisma from Johnny’s and authentic dance performances you don’t see in typical idol groups.

Among fans, it’s positioned as a lesser-known, uplifting song that’s especially beloved.

Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN

This is a hidden gem by BEGIN, an artist who has firmly established their position as a representative from Okinawa.

The comfortable Ryukyuan sound and familiar melodic lines bring out its charm as an uplifting song, making it one you can savor with every listen.

DreamerBennie Becca

This is one of Benny Becca’s signature tracks, followed by many dancers and dedicated listeners.

Its uplifting sound and collaboration with hardcore female artists invite you into a glittering world and deliver a powerful boost.