Recommended wake-up songs for high school students: classic and popular Japanese hits

Have a nice dayNishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'Have a nice day' MV Full

“I just can’t get out of bed in the morning…” For those sleepy mornings, this song—beloved as the theme for Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV in 2016—gives you a boost of energy.

With lyrics full of everyday vibes that practically let you hear the alarm clock and smell the coffee, it’s something anyone can relate to! The down-to-earth message Kana Nishino delivers is packed with positive energy that nudges you to say, “Alright, let’s do our best today!” even when studying or going to school feels like a drag.

Even the hectic rush of getting ready in the morning seems like it could move along smoothly when you listen to this track.

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

au Santaro TV commercial: “Let’s Try It” edition (60 seconds + making-of footage)

This is a song that was used in an au commercial.

Its upbeat, positive lyrics help you wake up feeling energized.

It encourages you to think positively about various things—what you should do today, and what you can do today to make tomorrow better—so you can start your day off well.

R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J Soul Brothers “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Best Hits Kayosai 2014-11-20 YouTube

Undeniably cool! This track is especially recommended when you want to express masculinity through electronic or dance music.

The dance step called the “Running Man” also became famous with this song.

It sounds like it would be a lot of fun for everyone to dance this choreography together and get hyped.

BIG CITY RODEOEXILE GENERATION

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / “BIG CITY RODEO” Music Video – with Lyrics

It’s dance music with an irresistibly provocative and catchy melody.

It really gets you pumped! Perfect as a wake-up song, and it works great as a hype track when singing at karaoke, too.

Highly recommended.

Oh!!!! Annoying!!!!GReeeeN

GReeeeN – OH!!!! Annoying!!!!

The fast tempo will wake you up.

It includes parody elements of Unicorn’s “Dai Meiwaku,” and it’s fun to listen to them together.

As it heads toward the ending, it modulates, which is startling in a good way.

Recommended when you want to boost your mood in the morning with a fun smile.

Because you’re my hero.LiSA

LiSA “Because You’re My Hero.” -YouTube Edit ver.-

The ending theme song for the TV anime My Hero Academia.

It is the 12th single.

A fiercely exhilarating rock number.

Starting with a poppy intro, the energy builds toward the chorus.

It makes you feel ready to give your all today.

asking for the moonKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Naimono Nedari” Music Video

It is included on the second self-produced mini-album released in 2012.

Although KANA-BOON was not well-known at the time, this song became a hot topic and significantly increased their recognition.

The catchy, easy-to-sing melody is particularly memorable.