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At school festivals, company events, or wedding after-parties, upbeat party songs are essential, aren’t they?
In this article, we’ve picked out lively Japanese uptempo tracks that will make your performances and showcases shine!
From pop and rock to reggae, we’ve gathered a wide range, so you’re sure to find a favorite.
You can feature a song as the performance itself, or use it as dynamic background music to hype up the show.
Be sure to check out these tracks that will create a sense of unity across the entire venue.
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[2026] Japanese party songs: Popular party tunes that liven up performances and entertainment (1–10)
Telepathy feat. Hatsune MikuDECO*27
A dance tune bursting with colorful sounds like a toy box turned upside down! It’s a work released by the famed Vocaloid producer DECO*27 in February 2025.
Featuring bouncy synths and a rhythmic bassline, it’s a high-energy track that makes your body move before you know it.
The lyrics are sprinkled with internet memes and parodies, comically portraying the protagonist’s frustrations.
It strikes a perfect balance between the exhilaration of youth and humor.
The sound design features tepe, with bass by Akita Horie—an all-star lineup.
Perfect for livening up year-end and New Year parties, wedding after-parties, and any scene where you want to brighten the venue.
Put it on at a party with Vocaloid-loving friends, and you’re guaranteed to spark a sense of unity!
TWILIGHT!!!King Gnu
King Gnu, a band that continues to lead Japan’s music scene with a sound that effortlessly leaps across genre boundaries.
Written as the theme song for the theatrical feature Detective Conan: The One-Eyed Afterimage, released in April 2025, this track intertwines a fast, danceable beat with a melody tinged with a certain wistfulness.
The lyrics portray the desperate emotions of trying to hold on to someone who seems to be slipping away, expanding into a dramatic world that overlaps with the fleetingness of twilight.
With an irresistible groove that makes your body move naturally, this song is perfect for moments when you want to engage the whole venue—like school festivals or wedding after-parties.
A recommended track for those who want to energize the crowd with danceable rock.
IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi
An especially memorable anecdote about this song—composed by Kenshi Yonezu as the theme for the feature film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc—is that he created it while constantly staring at the manga pages depicting Reze.
Following his tie-in track “KICK BACK” for the TV anime, the song’s powerful sound reverberates through the film’s main trailer, set for a September 2025 release, underscoring intense battles and a thrilling storyline.
Its driving rock flavor and dramatic structure have the power to sweep an entire venue into a frenzy.
It’s a must-recommend not only for anime fans but also for anyone looking for an energetic party tune.
I really, really, really, really, really hate it.Ame Ryou
We’d like to introduce a signature track by Amara that features Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto clashing fiercely with words.
Released in March 2025, this song portrays an explosive outburst of emotions that’s aggressive yet tinged with melancholy.
While they hurl their frustrations straight at each other, beneath it all flicker an inescapable dependence and tangled feelings.
The electro dance beat and razor-sharp synths are irresistibly addictive, and a highlight is the chorus, featuring more than 40 singers recruited through an open call.
On YouTube, it surpassed 10 million views about 40 days after release, and it’s been included in the rhythm games O.N.G.E.K.I Re:Fresh and Taiko no Tatsujin.
Its easy-to-copy choreography went viral on social media, spurring a wave of dance cover videos.
For school festivals or wedding after-parties, learning the moves together will electrify the crowd.
It’s a high-energy number that’s perfect for any party scene where you want to turn up the excitement.
Burning FlowerHANA
A dance number by HANA that premiered at VIVA LA ROCK 2025 in May 2025 and sent the venue into a frenzy.
Built on an electro-inspired, groovy beat, its catchy, earworm phrases intertwine perfectly, giving it an addictive quality that sticks with you after a single listen.
The lyrics, infused with a flame-like passion and the desire to shine in your own way, will stoke the party’s energy even further.
The choreography—created by the members themselves—is another highlight, packed with catchy moves you’ll want to copy.
It’s a song made for parties, perfect for everyone to sing and dance along to.
Blue JeansHANA
A mid-tempo ballad love song by the girl group HANA, born from the audition show “No No Girls,” set to be released as their second single in July 2025.
The song layers the feelings of being in love with familiar fashion items, portraying a true-to-life romance where heartache and hope intertwine.
Produced by Chanmina, it carefully captures delicate emotions—turmoil that stirs at night, wavering confidence, and the aching anticipation of the next meeting.
With its gentle atmosphere and a melody that resonates deeply, this track is a perfect BGM choice to color special moments with loved ones, such as wedding after-parties and couple-focused events.
Naughty Sun (Reiwa ver.)ORANGE RANGE
ORANGE RANGE is a rock band based in Okinawa known for numerous hits like Shanghai Honey and Hana.
This self-remake reimagines their 17th single, originally released in July 2007, through a Reiwa-era lens, updating the sound while preserving the summer exhilaration and pop sensibility.
The original became a massive hit as the opening theme for the TV drama Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~Ikemen Paradise~, reaching No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart and becoming a staple summer anthem.
With call-and-response vocals by the three singers and a catchy melody, it’s guaranteed to get everyone fired up when sung together at karaoke.
It’s a perfect uptempo track for moments when you want a sense of unity across the whole venue, like at school festivals or wedding after-parties.