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 perfect for the morning: a special selection of morning songs (41–50) to kickstart your day.
A Tale of Morning and NightSound Horizon
A number whose gently moist piano intro hints at the beginning of morning.
It’s a track from Sound Horizon’s album “Roman.” It depicts the story of a young man who died before he was born, and within its grand soundscape you can feel lament, conflict, and a multitude of emotions.
The world crafted by vocalist Revo, KAORI, YUUKI, and various voice actors is breathtaking.
It might make you feel reborn and ready to start your day.
strawaiko
It’s a warm song that depicts an ordinary breakfast with a loved one.
The wish for the other person’s happiness is expressed through a unique perspective—the color of the straw placed in the breakfast drink—showcasing aiko’s characteristically delicate sensibility.
While honestly portraying the anxieties and conflicts that grow as the relationship deepens, it still conveys unwavering love through a refreshing melody.
Released in May 2018, the track was chosen as the theme song for TBS’s information/variety program “King’s Brunch” and was also included on the album “Wet Sandal Summer Beginnings” released the same year.
It’s a recommended listen not only for those who share breakfast with someone special, but also for anyone who dreams of such moments.
365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
This is a 2015 song by AKB48 that was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Asa ga Kita.” For those who watched the series, it’s likely a familiar tune they heard almost every day.
The melody is calm and gentle—a pop song that perfectly suits the soft light of morning.
As with any “asadora,” the quintessential face of Japanese mornings, the songs always evoke a refreshing start to the day.
Listening to this theme song will surely help you greet the day with a clear, refreshed feeling.
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.
As many times as you likeCrystal Kay
Crystal Kay’s song “Nando Demo,” released in December 2015.
From the intro, marked by jingle bell-like chimes, her beautiful vocals come in pleasantly.
It’s an upbeat, positive track, so it’s one I recommend for mornings when you want a boost of positive energy.
Since it’s a winter song, listening to it on a cold winter morning gives it a special charm.
Please enjoy Crystal Kay’s beautiful voice and the melody to the fullest!
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.
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.