Wake-Up Song Rankings [2026]

Viva HappyMitchie M22rank/position

“Viva Happy,” a song by Mitchie M in which Hatsune Miku talks like a voice actress and raps.

This is one of the signature songs by Mitchie M, renowned for tuning so natural you wouldn’t believe it’s sung by a Vocaloid, and it has surpassed a million views.

Featuring spoken lines and rap, its energetic sound from the intro makes it perfect for sleepy mornings.

If you like pop tunes, give it a listen.

Pixels of EmotionOkazaki Taiiku23rank/position

Okazaki Taiiku “Pixel of Emotions” Music Video

Although it’s an intense track, it doesn’t have a piercing sound that hits your ears; instead, it has a certain comfort that seems like it could gradually wake you up.

Contrary to its cool vibe, the meaninglessness of the lyrics might actually make it perfect for mornings when your mind is free of unnecessary thoughts.

Nengu for you feat. Hatamoto Hiroshi, Ashigaru-senseirekishi24rank/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?

U.S.A.DA PUMP25rank/position

DA PUMP / U.S.A. (short ver.)

It’s a Eurobeat-style song that became a hot topic in 2018.

People call it “so uncool it’s cool,” but it’s simply a cool track.

To boost your mood in the morning, it’s best to go with a high-energy genre.

Eurobeat is one of those genres, so I recommend it.

The Howling of the Lost OneNeru26rank/position

Neru – The Wail of the Lost One (Lost One’s Weeping) feat. Kagamine Rin

The hard-hitting sound will blast away your sleepiness.

This is one of the signature songs by Neru, a popular Vocaloid producer who has even made a major-label debut, released in 2013.

From the intro alone it’s incredibly cool, and the lyrics—especially relatable for junior and senior high school students—express dissatisfaction with the present and anxiety about the future, striking right at the heart.

If you listen to it on a morning when you’re thinking, “I really don’t want to go to school…,” it might help you make up your mind and push forward.

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A Little Love SongMONGOL80027rank/position

MONGOL800 / A Small Love Song

Listening to “Chiisana Koi no Uta” in the morning can blow away your sleepiness.

It’s a classic among classics, a masterpiece among masterpieces.

It was performed at Fuji Rock in 2018.

No matter how many years pass after its release, a good song is still good.

Many artists, both professional and amateur, have covered it.

HIGHER GROUND feat. Dimitri Vegas & Like MikeEXILE TRIBE28rank/position

EXILE TRIBE / HIGHER GROUND feat. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike from HiGH & LOW ORIGINAL BEST ALBUM

The orchestral-sounding intro has dignity and gravitas.

From there, the forceful, thunderous beat kicks in—absolutely irresistible.

The stylish melodies and hip-hop elements feel distinctly masculine and incredibly cool.

Highly recommended if you’re looking for an urban, tough-sounding wake-up song for men.