Popular Wake-Up Songs: Japanese Music and J-Pop Artist Rankings [2026]

SKY’s the limitboku no ririkku no bouyomi71rank/position

Boku no Lyric no Boyomi – “SKY’s the limit” Music Video

“Boku no Lyric no Bōyomi,” affectionately known as “Bokuriri,” is popular among young women.

Among his songs, this one is especially refreshing and perfect for the morning.

In particular, the chorus lyrics evoke an image of dazzling light, so even people who aren’t morning types might be able to spring right out of bed.

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Saitō Ayumu

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The Never-Ending Songyuzu72rank/position

Yuzu “Endless Song”

“Owaranai Uta” (“The Never-Ending Song”) is Yuzu’s 43rd single, released in 2015.

It drew attention because it was written, composed, and arranged collaboratively by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu and Kenichi Maeyamada, also known as Hyadain.

It also served as the theme song for the TV program Mezamashi TV.

Rin-chan now!Owata P73rank/position

[official] Rin-chan Now! feat. Owata-P (Hatsune Miku, Megurine Luka)

On mornings when you just can’t open your eyes, crank up a high-energy song and force your mood into overdrive! This track by Owata-P—the creator of “Turkish March – Owata \(^o^)/,” which is also the origin of his producer name—was released in 2011.

As the title suggests, it’s a song themed around Kagamine Rin, overflowing with unabashed love for Rin.

It has that denpa-song-like addictiveness.

It’s such a lively tune that no matter how sleepy you are, your consciousness will snap awake in an instant.

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Araki Jakkan

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LIFEkimaguren74rank/position

Kimaguren – LIFE

Kimaguren is a two-man music duo.

This song gives a strong sense that summer has arrived.

In that sense, I highly recommend listening to it on a summer morning.

It’s a track that instantly lifts your spirits and makes you want to head to the beach.

YELL ~Support~Kobukuro75rank/position

YELL ~A Cheer~ / Kobukuro

Kobukuro’s songs use straightforward words that give you a pure push forward.

They make you feel like every day is a new departure and encourage you to finish each day properly.

They also sing about chasing dreams, so it’s a perfect track for high school students on their commute.

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā76rank/position

Effeminate / Golden Bomber – Music Video

Many of Golden Bomber’s songs are quite unique, and if you listen to them in the morning, I’m sure they’ll put a smile on your face.

In particular, their signature song “Memeshikute” has an incredibly catchy melody that makes you want to move your body without even realizing it.

We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā77rank/position

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.

As a song to cheer on exam-takers, this track is especially beloved by high school students.

Exam study, I think, is about choosing your target school and steadily working toward that goal.

Still, some people set goals that are considered tough given their current abilities.

Even for challenges that might seem “impossible” at first glance, listening to this song will give you the courage to say, “I’m absolutely going to do it!” Give it a listen when you hit a wall in your studies or when your motivation dips.

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Hane Keisuke

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