[Ode to Joy] A handpicked selection of happy songs and bright tunes that make your heart dance just by listening!

Paradise BabyRIP SLYME

RIP SLYME – Rakuen Baby

It’s strange how RIP SLYME has this charm of being goofy yet cool and stylish.

The fashion in their music videos is super stylish too, and watching them mess around like close friends is really fun.

It’d be cool to be able to sing their songs at karaoke.

cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Sakuranbo (Short Ver.)

You could even say this is the ultimate hype song.

Whether it’s at karaoke, a party, or a school sports day, it’s a sure-fire track when you want to get pumped up.

Throw in some call-and-response to take it up another notch! It’ll make you want to belt it out at the top of your lungs!

The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo

Sheena Ringo – The Theory of Happiness

Ringo Sheena is often associated with dark or unusual songs, but the lyrics of Koufukuron (A View of Happiness) are incredibly cute, which makes me feel honest and happy.

Its powerful message—one that makes you feel that simply being alive is a joy—keeps me coming back to listen again and again.

Just being alive is a reward.Aoyama Teruma

Thelma Aoyama – Just Being Alive Is a Reward (Music Video)

This song is the one that gently gives me a push when I feel like luck isn’t on my side.

Released by Thelma Aoyama in December 2019, it draws its lyrics from the “messages for living happily” she wrote in her own essays.

Set to a soothing R&B-pop melody, the words wash over you with wholehearted affirmation.

It became one of her signature tracks, to the point that it was later included on the album Scorpion Moon.

When you’re feeling down or losing confidence, listening to it will surely lift your spirits.

Treat yourself and give it a listen.

Everything becomes strength!kuzu

Trash—everything will become my strength!

The lyrics just make you feel so energized! The two of them have such powerful, really skilled singing voices, and they leave you feeling refreshed.

Seeing comedians seriously sing and dance in itself makes viewers happy, doesn’t it? I wish they’d make a comeback.

JOin us!!JO1

JOin us!!

JO1’s “JOin us!!” is packed with poppy, energetic charm.

Released in December 2024, it was also featured as the TV commercial song for JRA’s “2024 Arima Kinen Promotion.” The track carries a message of “Forget your boring everyday life and let’s have fun together.” Its brisk rhythm and upbeat lyrics will lift your spirits.

It’s perfect for those moments when you want to forget the gloom of daily life or share joy with friends.

Ode to JoyKAT-TUN

KAT-TUN Joyful Song [Official Music Video]

Joyous Song is a 2007 single by KAT-TUN that was used as the theme song for the drama Tokkyu Tanaka 3 Go.

Messages like “I’ll always be on your side” and “I’m here with you, so it’s okay” are woven together with words of love.

When you’re feeling down or fed up with everything, listening to this track might move you to tears of happiness.

Its catchy, upbeat melody also gives you energy and courage.

Highly recommended if you’re looking for an uptempo song of joy!

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