Popular Wake-Up Songs: Japanese Music and J-Pop Artist Rankings [2026]
We’ll introduce, in ranking format, hit songs by Japanese artists that are perfect for waking up to.
If you’re not a morning person and want to make your mornings feel a bit better, why not try combining music with your smartphone alarm instead of just relying on the alarm alone?
Playlist
| Popular Wake-Up Songs: Japanese Music and J-Pop Artist Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Wake up!AAA |  play_arrow | A big hit as a One Piece theme song |
| 2 | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | Introduction of a refreshing rock song for the morning |
| 3 | Is that okay?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A track included on RADWIMPS' fourth album... |
| 4 | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA |  play_arrow | A song that cheers you on in your morning challenges. |
| 5 | R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | Cool dance music from the intro |
| 6 | WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | The opening theme song of the TV drama gets you pumped. |
| 7 | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s “Ashita mo” is refreshing and perfect for getting ready in the morning. |
| 8 | Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES |  play_arrow | The opening theme of Noragami: distinctive lyrics and music |
| 9 | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront.” |
| 10 | CITY LIGHTSandymori |  play_arrow | Upbeat songs to speed up your morning routine |
| 11 | IdeaHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Wake up to Gen Hoshino’s refreshing song |
| 12 | The Zero Sense10-FEET |  play_arrow | An anthem that portrays a love for basketball and the courage to chase dreams |
| 13 | ultra soulB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s absolutely exhilarating masterpiece “ult…” |
| 14 | U.S.A.DA PUMP |  play_arrow | Eurobeat, music that gets you hyped |
| 15 | BIG CITY RODEOEXILE GENERATION |  play_arrow | Let's get hyped with dance music! |
| 16 | BEAUTIFUL DREAMERGLAY |  play_arrow | 28th single, an orchestral-style song |
| 17 | AM11:00HY |  play_arrow | This song, one of HY’s signature tracks, is also great for waking up… |
| 18 | My first kissHi-STANDARD |  play_arrow | A song that wakes you up with a punk cover |
| 19 | Dear, boyHump Back |  play_arrow | Released by Hump Back in 2018... |
| 20 | asking for the moonKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | A buzzworthy, catchy track by KANA-BOON |
| 21 | Demon Dance TokyoMI8k |  play_arrow | This is the kind of song that really feels 'emo'! |
| 22 | Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Mood boost with energetic music |
| 23 | FLASHPerfume |  play_arrow | Wake up bathed in sunlight. |
| 24 | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy's songs are loved by many people |
| 25 | crimsonX JAPAN |  play_arrow | If you want to snap awake in an instant, try this… |
| 26 | Revivalwacci |  play_arrow | A morning song full of hope, courage, and warmth |
| 27 | pralinekashiko. |  play_arrow | It’s not like something good happens every single day… |
| 28 | At the mercy of the godsrereriri |  play_arrow | A song that helps you forget unpleasant things and feel positive, loving everything. |
| 29 | HEART BEATKato Miria |  play_arrow | Olympic cheer song, a bright and happy tune |
| 30 | Song of BeginningsŌhashi Torio |  play_arrow | A pleasant, calming ballad for the morning |
| 31 | MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | Wake up energized in the morning with Okazaki Taiiku’s fun songs |
| 32 | In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez |  play_arrow | On the morning of an important day when you say, “Today’s the day!”... |
| 33 | Ocean ViewBAD HOP feat. YZERR, Yellow Pato, Bark & T-Pablow |  play_arrow | A refreshing hip-hop track for the morning |
| 34 | Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN released in 2015 |
| 35 | ECHOCrusher-P |  play_arrow | When I want to boost my mood from the morning, I want to listen to... |
| 36 | Step Up LOVEDAOKO × Okamura Yasuyuki |  play_arrow | Wake-up song for love-busy college students |
| 37 | In the morning, even the lunar surface is smiling.DISH// |  play_arrow | A refreshing song by DISH// that paints the morning sky |
| 38 | Morning will come againDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | The main … of the Fuji TV drama series “Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji” (Emergency Room 24 Hours)… |
| 39 | YEAH!! YEAH!! YEAH!!EXILE THE SECOND |  play_arrow | Summer dance tune is the best! It gets me hyped! |
| 40 | HIGHER GROUND feat. Dimitri Vegas & Like MikeEXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | A masculine, urban men's wake-up song |
| 41 | Lovin LifeFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | Personally, it’s a funky song I listened to during my entrance exam prep… |
| 42 | Good morning on FridayHONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | Positive rock in the heart-fluttering and youth genres... |
| 43 | MABOROSHI SUMMERKEYTALK |  play_arrow | An indie track reached No. 48 |
| 44 | flying boatKing Gnu |  play_arrow | Listening to a cool rock song first thing in the morning… |
| 45 | READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | The opening theme song of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist |
| 46 | Because you’re my hero.LiSA |  play_arrow | The exhilarating ending theme of the anime “My Hero Academia” |
| 47 | ECHOLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | In the morning, it takes me a while to fully wake up and get out of bed... |
| 48 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that blows away morning drowsiness |
| 49 | three mon coinsMOROHA |  play_arrow | A quietly beginning guitar and poetry reading... |
| 50 | Viva HappyMitchie M |  play_arrow | Well-known for tuning so good you wouldn't think it's a Vocaloid singing... |
| 51 | youthful daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Ch..., often called a national rock band, |
| 52 | The Howling of the Lost OneNeru |  play_arrow | The hard sound blows away your drowsiness... |
| 53 | Opening DeclarationNovelbright |  play_arrow | A powerful anthem of encouragement that passionately depicts the dreams of youth |
| 54 | FateOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism's “Shukumei” is… |
| 55 | Night Sky Patrol of TomorrowOrangestar |  play_arrow | No matter how sleepy I am, if I listen to this song, my eyes pa— |
| 56 | Song of DawnRin Oto |  play_arrow | Introducing Rin-ne’s summer-themed wake-up song |
| 57 | MAGICSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | Cover a song by HAWAIIAN6 |
| 58 | OrangeSPYAIR |  play_arrow | A cheer song that stays close to the hearts of high school students, and... |
| 59 | KiLLiNG MESiM |  play_arrow | In addition to music with a lot of hard breakdowns... |
| 60 | with a gentle heartSuperfly |  play_arrow | Popular theme songs by Superfly |
| 61 | HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | One of T.M.Revolution’s signature songs, “In…” |
| 62 | Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Y..., which enjoys immense support especially among the younger generation |
| 63 | Summer SongYUI |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter who is extremely popular among young people... |
| 64 | Invisiblekemu |  play_arrow | Listening to an intense rock tune, my eyes snapped wide open... |
| 65 | A Seabed Tale of Crinoidsn-buna |  play_arrow | A nostalgic sound with a sense of speed... |
| 66 | Luka Luka★Night Feversamfree |  play_arrow | Getting into the groove with high-energy Eurobeat from the morning... |
| 67 | Loverssumika |  play_arrow | sumika's love songs I'd like to listen to in the morning |
| 68 | Two-Faced Loverswowaka |  play_arrow | Achieved 100,000 views in just one week after posting... |
| 69 | Spring Dayaimyon |  play_arrow | Among Aimyon’s songs, this one in particular makes me feel especially happy… |
| 70 | Become the windtsuji ayano |  play_arrow | Brighten up your day off with Ayano Tsuji’s “Kaze ni Naru” |
| 71 | SKY’s the limitboku no ririkku no bouyomi |  play_arrow | Refreshing songs perfect for the morning |
| 72 | The Never-Ending Songyuzu |  play_arrow | A single jointly produced by Yuzu and Hyadain |
| 73 | Rin-chan now!Owata P |  play_arrow | On those mornings when I just can’t open my eyes, I go high-tensio… |
| 74 | LIFEkimaguren |  play_arrow | Kimaguren is a two-man male music duo… |
| 75 | YELL ~Support~Kobukuro |  play_arrow | Kobukuro gives a push to those chasing their dreams |
| 76 | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Every song by Golden Bomber is unique... |
| 77 | We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā |  play_arrow | A cheer song to encourage exam takers |
| 78 | Full-Power BoySukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Songs by the popular male duo Sukima Switch are listene… |
| 79 | heavy mellowsupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s “Heavy Mellow” is a refreshing and innovative song. |
| 80 | Matryoshkahachi |  play_arrow | With the lively music, my heavy eyelids felt like they were about to fall shut… |
| 81 | slow motionPinokio P |  play_arrow | Someone who can’t help but feel like every day is the same, ze… |
| 82 | Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingurei |  play_arrow | Morning hype rock songs |
| 83 | PoppippoRamāzu P |  play_arrow | When you just want to boost your spirits, by all means… |
| 84 | Nengu for you feat. Hatamoto Hiroshi, Ashigaru-senseirekishi |  play_arrow | An old-fashioned love song. Addictive lyrics and melody. |
| 85 | Connect!Misaka Saki |  play_arrow | The powerful lyrics and refreshing melody make listening... |
| 86 | Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone |  play_arrow | Mone Kamishiraishi's cheer song sings of hope and bonds |
| 87 | Whimsical MerciHachiōji P |  play_arrow | A track featuring a prominently assertive bassline, ya... |
| 88 | Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song to support your new spring life |
| 89 | travelingUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s wistful vocals and laid-back beat |
| 90 | hummingIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | A song whose gentle melody and positive lyrics resonate with the heart... |
| 91 | New Civilization EnlightenmentToukyou Jihen |  play_arrow | Let's enjoy a cheerful morning with Shiina Ringo's new song |
| 92 | Silent majorityKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | Keyakizaka46’s debut single becomes a massive hit, winning cross-generational popularity. |
| 93 | water lily blossomShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | “Suirenka,” sung by Shonan no Kaze, is one of their signature songs... |
| 94 | LOSERYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s “LOSER” is suited for the morning. |
| 95 | rainbow-coloredayaka |  play_arrow | A healing song of hope and courage that brightens the morning |
| 96 | Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A powerful anthem that captures the anxieties and brilliance of youth |
| 97 | Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki |  play_arrow | He became popular, especially among young people, as a handsome actor... |
| 98 | It’s nothing at all.Fuji Kaze |  play_arrow | An intro that evokes the beginning of a play catches the eye... |
| 99 | we don’t stopNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino's 2014 song used as a drama theme song |
| 100 | SenbonzakuraKurousa-P |  play_arrow | A superhuman who could be called the very representative of the Vocaloid world… |