Songs that make you feel rushed. Tracks that make you panic just by listening. Masterpieces and popular hits from Japanese music.
For those of you who want to tackle routine tasks with a sense of speed! This is a playlist just for you.
Zip through laundry! Zip through the dishes! Zip through vacuuming! We’ve gathered songs that are perfect for those moments.
It’s a playlist that’ll make you feel a little antsy—in a good way—and help you speed up your tasks.
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Songs that make you feel rushed. Tracks that make you break a sweat just by listening. Masterpieces and popular J‑pop songs (41–50)
Get fired upDaikoku Maki
It was released in 1996 as Maki Ohguro’s 14th single.
The song was used as the theme for NHK’s broadcasts of the Atlanta Olympics, and as of now it is her most recent work to reach No.
1 on the Oricon singles chart.
The lyrics and music were written by Maki Ohguro, and it features a driving, high-energy sound.
Stop the musicAmuro Namie
It was released in 1995 as Namie Amuro’s second single.
The song, used as the opening theme for the late-night Fuji TV drama Shonan Liverpool Gakuin in which she also appeared, is a cover of SOPHIE’s “STOP THE MUSIC.” At the time, it was released as the third entry in her Eurobeat-oriented series.
I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase
Released in 1995 as Nanase Aikawa’s debut single.
The song was used in the “SUPER NOVA RACING” commercial and as the ending theme for the Fuji TV drama V no Honō.
Despite being her debut, it sold nearly 400,000 copies and earned her first appearance at the 47th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a standout track characterized by an upbeat tempo that makes you want to tap along.
Hate tell a lieKahara Tomomi
Released in 1997 as Tomomi Kahala’s sixth single.
The song was used in the TV commercial for Kanebo Cosmetics’ REVUE brand “Bronzelove,” in which she appeared as the image character.
The lyrics express a desire to break free from everyday frustrations and conflicts and to devote oneself honestly to the lover one has met.
RomancePENICILLIN
Released in 1998 as PENICILLIN’s sixth single.
It was used as the opening theme for the TBS anime “Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san.” The song expresses a man’s aching, growing feelings for a woman, and it became a huge hit, peaking at No.
4 on the Oricon charts and selling a personal-best total of 900,000 copies.
With its uptempo beat and driving energy, it’s incredibly addictive.
affectionKoyanagi Yuki
It was released in 2000 as Yuki Koyanagi’s fourth single.
The song was used as the ending theme for NTV’s “Yamitsuki,” and it reached No.
3 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.
It was nominated for the 33rd Japan Cable Awards, and it is the second best-selling single among Yuki Koyanagi’s releases.
Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
Released in 1999 as L’Arc~en~Ciel’s 17th single.
The song was used as the first opening theme for the Fuji TV anime GTO, and it’s frequently performed as a live staple.
It’s especially popular with fans as a hype song toward the end of the main set or during the encore.