Masterpieces to listen to in the morning. Special morning songs that give a boost to the start of your day.
When we wake up in the morning, each of us spends it differently—going to work or school, doing housework, dropping off and picking up kids, and so on.
We’ve put together a collection of songs perfect for mornings, to help make your start to the day feel clear and refreshing! If you’re not a morning person or find yourself feeling gloomy every day, listen to the tracks we recommend and claim a crisp, invigorating morning.
And if mornings are your strong suit, try finding songs that will keep you energized and active.
Let’s welcome a fresh, pleasant morning and tackle the day with energy!
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Masterpieces to listen to in the morning. Special morning songs (31–40) that give a boost to the start of your day
IdeaHoshino Gen
This is a masterpiece by Gen Hoshino that I especially want you to listen to when you’re feeling a bit low.
Released in August 2018, the song was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Half, Blue.” Its structure is captivating, unfolding from a buoyant, marimba-based intro into a gentle first verse.
His warm voice gives you a soft push forward.
The positive worldview—one that seems to turn even the sound of rain into song—will surely lighten your heart, whether on your commute to work or school, or as you stand before an important challenge.
HummingbirdNovelbright
Novelbright is a five-piece rock band gaining attention for their piercing high-tone vocals and straightforward rock sound.
Hummingbird, released in advance from their first album “Kaimaku Sengen,” is a track written as the theme song for the information program “Mezamashi Doyoubi.” Its lyrics depict a refreshing morning waking up with someone special, likely helping you start the day in a happy mood.
It’s a dazzling rock tune with a comfortably arranged ensemble featuring strings.
from hereSixTONES
SixTONES is a six-member idol group that’s expanding its reach across a wide range of fields, not only in music but also in TV dramas and variety shows.
Their 10th single “Kokkara,” selected as the theme song for the TV drama “However, There Is Passion,” in which member Shintaro Morimoto portrays Ryota Yamasato of Nankai Candies, strikes a perfect balance between rapid-fire rap and a catchy chorus.
The lyrics, which tie into the drama’s story, seem to give us the courage to believe in the future without doubt.
It’s a cool, stylishly arranged, emotional pop tune that gives you a push forward—perfect for listening to in the morning.
Starting Oversumika
Sumika is a rock band whose name was chosen from the wish that they could become a home-like place for many different people.
Their major 9th single, “Starting Over,” written as the opening theme for the TV anime MIX MEISEI STORY: Second Summer, Beyond the Sky, kicks things off with a chorus that immediately boosts your energy.
The lyrics, which heighten anticipation for an unseen future, have the power to blow away those gloomy morning feelings.
With its driving, up-tempo beat that wakes up your still-sleepy mind, it’s the perfect high-energy tune to start your day.
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.
Masterpieces perfect for the morning: a special selection of morning songs (41–50) to kickstart your day.
Hello/How are you?Hatsune Miku
A mellow number by Hatsune Miku.
With an intro and piano tones that sound as if checking each note one by one, plus a relaxed tempo, I think it’s perfect for waking up in the morning! It’s a song about a flawed self, but the melody is catchy and has a pleasant feel that even hints at rap.
The latter half, where the true feelings spill out, is really wonderful.
When things are hard or painful, please don’t push yourself.
Just as morning comes to everyone, Hello/How Are You will leave you feeling refreshed—like rain giving way to clear skies.
Lala SunshineMoritaka Chisato
A song themed around the morning by the ever-beautiful Chisato Moritaka.
It was released as a single in 1996.
The catchy melody is so fun you’ll find yourself humming along after just one listen! And the refreshing lyrics, written by Moritaka herself, along with her vocals, are absolutely wonderful.
You’ll feel wrapped in a sense of clarity.
Listening to “La La Sunshine” makes you think, “All right! I’m going to do my best today!” It might also feel nice to play it on a leisurely weekend morning while you enjoy breakfast.
It sounds like it’ll be an exceptional day!