Morning BGM: music that lets you start the day feeling refreshed
Are you good at getting up in the morning?
If you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance you have trouble waking up or don’t wake feeling refreshed.
There are many ways to wake up—like setting an alarm on a clock or your smartphone—but one option is to play music.
In this article, we introduce the best BGM for waking up in the morning.
If you’d like to wake up to fresh, morning-appropriate background music, be sure to check it out!
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Morning BGM: Music to start a refreshing day (91–100)
GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana
From the opening calls of the song, scenes of cheerleading come to mind, making it easy to imagine that it’s a motivational anthem.
It portrays the worries of a girl in love—a hallmark of Kana Nishino’s music—as well as the way she steels herself to find the courage to move forward.
While the figure of a troubled girl is depicted throughout, the sound conveys a sense of positive momentum.
It’s a song that feels like it gives you the energy to overcome your struggles.
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
Known as the theme song of Neon Genesis Evangelion and beloved across Japan as a quintessential anime anthem, this track is a longtime fan favorite.
Above all, Yoko Takahashi’s exhilarating vocal work feels great—before you know it, your spirits lift and you’ll want to sing along! While the opening carries an eerie mood that evokes the anime’s world, the intro and the following A-melody sections also have a refreshing feel, making it a perfect song to boost your energy in the morning.
Dragon NightSEKAI NO OWARI
This is the ninth single by SEKAI NO OWARI, a four-member coed band that has become truly one-of-a-kind with lyrics spanning from global themes like war to deeply personal messages exploring the human psyche, all set to fantastical music.
Chosen as the ending theme for the film “TOKYO FANTASY SEKAI NO OWARI,” the song’s peace-affirming lyrics and pop melody resonated with many listeners.
Its message—“Just for now, let’s forget everything and have fun”—might brighten those blue-tinged mornings.
It’s a whimsical, fantasy-tinged number with irresistibly sing-along-worthy phrases.
morning gloryRemioromen
Remioromen’s “Asagao” makes you feel as if you’ve been traveling since morning.
The slightly drowsy vocals evoke the still-sleepy mood of early hours.
The way the track unfolds feels like a journey toward waking up, making it perfect for getting your engine started on a busy morning.
Recollections and the Futureasayake no ato
This song is emotional yet refreshingly light, and listening to it in the morning might help you wake up feeling clear and alert.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
A massive hit by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that delicately captures the brilliance and bitterness of youth.
It begins with a gentle melody and evolves into a powerful, grand sound—perfect for waking up in the morning.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Boukyaku Battery,” it won the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.
With this award, the band achieved the unprecedented feat of winning two years in a row.
The lyrics, which support the feeling of moving forward step by step despite anxiety and doubt, will gently push the backs of all those greeting a new morning.