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

Full-Power BoySukima Suichi78rank/position

Sukima Switch – “Zenryoku Shonen” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / Zenryoku Shonen Music Video

Songs by the popular male duo Sukima Switch naturally fill you with energy when you listen to them.

Their music, with its strong positive vibe, is perfect as a wake-up song in the morning.

This track, “Zenryoku Shōnen,” is one of their signature songs.

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Spitz / Heavy Mellow

Spitz’s “Heavy Mellow” was written specifically as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV,” so it’s such a refreshing song that you might think, “Wait, this is Spitz!?” Its upbeat rhythm is unusual for Spitz, making it a fresh and innovative track.

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Hachi MV “Matryoshka” HACHI / MATRYOSHKA

Let’s pry open those droopy eyelids with a lively tune! This is one of the signature songs by Hachi, the Vocaloid producer who’s also hugely successful as singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, released in 2010.

Thanks to its incredible addictiveness, it sparked a major movement online.

It’s packed with appeal—an unforgettable sound and melody, and lyrics with Hachi’s uniquely distinctive turns of phrase.

If you listen to it first thing in the morning when your brain can’t think yet, it should work like a jolt to wake you up.

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Araki Jakkan

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PinocchioP – SLoWMoTIoN feat. Hatsune Miku / SLoWMoTIoN

For anyone who can’t help feeling like every day is the same, this song is for you.

It’s a track by PinocchioP, a multi-talented creator who also handles his own illustrations and videos, released in 2014.

While it’s a very poppy electronic tune, the lyrics have depth.

They reflect on the self that slowly changes over time—in other words, the journey of life—inviting contemplation.

Yet by the time you finish listening, it encourages you to think, “It’s fine to keep living at my own pace,” making it a Vocaloid song that lifts your spirits.

It’ll give you the energy to get through the day.

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Araki Jakkan

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Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingurei82rank/position

Polkadot Stingray “Telecaster Stripe” MV

On sleepy mornings, many of you probably want to crank up some rock to get pumped up! For all of you, I recommend the song “Telecaster Stripe.” Kick off your morning with this cool rock number by a band that’s popular among college students.

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Saitō Ayumu

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[Hatsune Miku] PoPiPo PV [Let's Drink!]

If you just want to boost your spirits, this is the song you should definitely listen to.

It’s one of Ramazu-P’s signature works—also known under the name Gojimaji-P—released in 2008.

It’s a song that does nothing but recommend vegetable juice from start to finish, yet once you hear it, it becomes addictive.

This is exactly what you’d call a full-on hard sell.

Its catchy sound and melodic lines are part of the charm.

By all means, drink your vegetable juice in the morning while listening to this.

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Araki Jakkan

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Nengu for you feat. Hatamoto Hiroshi, Ashigaru-senseirekishi84rank/position

REKISHI – Tribute for You feat. Hatamoto Hiroshi, Ashigaru Sensei

From the instantly soothing intro to the pleasantly smooth vocals and melody, this is a track that gets under your skin.

Above all, the lyrics—so gloriously old-fashioned they’re almost over the top—are sure to make you chuckle.

How about waking up on an ordinary morning to a love song that feels steeped in history?