Wake-Up Song Rankings [2026]
Here’s the ranking of this year’s trending “wake-up songs.”
We’ll introduce the most-listened tracks of the year in ranking order!
A refreshing wake-up really depends on the sounds you play in the morning.
Relaxed tunes, high-energy power songs—
Did your favorite make the list?
Playlist
| Wake-Up Song 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 | Night Sky Patrol of TomorrowOrangestar |  play_arrow | No matter how sleepy I am, if I listen to this song, my eyes pa— |
| 4 | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s “Ashita mo” is refreshing and perfect for getting ready in the morning. |
| 5 | SUNHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s refreshing cheer song |
| 6 | R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | Cool dance music from the intro |
| 7 | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA |  play_arrow | A song that cheers you on in your morning challenges. |
| 8 | LOSERYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s “LOSER” is suited for the morning. |
| 9 | Is that okay?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A track included on RADWIMPS' fourth album... |
| 10 | peace signYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | My Hero Academia opening song, expressing youth and passionate feelings |
| 11 | WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | The opening theme song of the TV drama gets you pumped. |
| 12 | Because you’re my hero.LiSA |  play_arrow | The exhilarating ending theme of the anime “My Hero Academia” |
| 13 | Good Morning, Polar Nightyukke |  play_arrow | From night to morning—in other words, toward tomorrow, toward the future—let's go... |
| 14 | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | This song became a major hit in 2016... |
| 15 | Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Mood boost with energetic music |
| 16 | ECHOCrusher-P |  play_arrow | When I want to boost my mood from the morning, I want to listen to... |
| 17 | Matryoshkahachi |  play_arrow | With the lively music, my heavy eyelids felt like they were about to fall shut… |
| 18 | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront.” |
| 19 | Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingurei |  play_arrow | Morning hype rock songs |
| 20 | Silent majorityKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | Keyakizaka46’s debut single becomes a massive hit, winning cross-generational popularity. |
| 21 | IdeaHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Wake up to Gen Hoshino’s refreshing song |
| 22 | Viva HappyMitchie M |  play_arrow | Well-known for tuning so good you wouldn't think it's a Vocaloid singing... |
| 23 | Pixels of EmotionOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | Fierce yet pleasant, a song whose meaningless lyrics make it perfect for the morning. |
| 24 | Nengu for you feat. Hatamoto Hiroshi, Ashigaru-senseirekishi |  play_arrow | An old-fashioned love song. Addictive lyrics and melody. |
| 25 | U.S.A.DA PUMP |  play_arrow | Eurobeat, music that gets you hyped |
| 26 | The Howling of the Lost OneNeru |  play_arrow | The hard sound blows away your drowsiness... |
| 27 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that blows away morning drowsiness |
| 28 | HIGHER GROUND feat. Dimitri Vegas & Like MikeEXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | A masculine, urban men's wake-up song |
| 29 | Ocean ViewBAD HOP feat. YZERR, Yellow Pato, Bark & T-Pablow |  play_arrow | A refreshing hip-hop track for the morning |
| 30 | travelingUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s wistful vocals and laid-back beat |
| 31 | Demon Dance TokyoMI8k |  play_arrow | This is the kind of song that really feels 'emo'! |
| 32 | Step Up LOVEDAOKO × Okamura Yasuyuki |  play_arrow | Wake-up song for love-busy college students |
| 33 | YEAH!! YEAH!! YEAH!!EXILE THE SECOND |  play_arrow | Summer dance tune is the best! It gets me hyped! |
| 34 | New Civilization EnlightenmentToukyou Jihen |  play_arrow | Let's enjoy a cheerful morning with Shiina Ringo's new song |
| 35 | Rin-chan now!Owata P |  play_arrow | On those mornings when I just can’t open my eyes, I go high-tensio… |
| 36 | heavy mellowsupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s “Heavy Mellow” is a refreshing and innovative song. |
| 37 | SKY’s the limitboku no ririkku no bouyomi |  play_arrow | Refreshing songs perfect for the morning |
| 38 | Listening to OliviaHanaregumi |  play_arrow | Hanaregumi covers a song by Anri |
| 39 | CITY LIGHTSandymori |  play_arrow | Upbeat songs to speed up your morning routine |
| 40 | light blue lightingaruku hito |  play_arrow | Recommended to listen with headphones or earphones... |
| 41 | Every day is special.Takeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | Mariya Takeuchi’s signature song is the theme for Mezamashi TV |
| 42 | Haruichi.DECO*27 |  play_arrow | Inspired by spring—a season of encounters and of love... |
| 43 | dimple of the sunYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | Tatsuro Yamashita and Mariya Takeuchi are the theme song artists for Mezamashi TV. |
| 44 | Brand New Days Will Love YouJUJU |  play_arrow | JUJU released a song included on a 2015 album. |
| 45 | Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES |  play_arrow | The opening theme of Noragami: distinctive lyrics and music |
| 46 | FLASHPerfume |  play_arrow | Wake up bathed in sunlight. |
| 47 | At the mercy of the godsrereriri |  play_arrow | A song that helps you forget unpleasant things and feel positive, loving everything. |
| 48 | My NoteSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | On days off when I can sleep in, I like to relax and le... |
| 49 | slow motionPinokio P |  play_arrow | Someone who can’t help but feel like every day is the same, ze… |
| 50 | BIG CITY RODEOEXILE GENERATION |  play_arrow | Let's get hyped with dance music! |
| 51 | ultra soulB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s absolutely exhilarating masterpiece “ult…” |
| 52 | with a gentle heartSuperfly |  play_arrow | Popular theme songs by Superfly |
| 53 | My first kissHi-STANDARD |  play_arrow | A song that wakes you up with a punk cover |
| 54 | Lush Life!clammbon |  play_arrow | A delightful, exciting track that's perfect for waking up in the morning. |
| 55 | Irie Got ~A Poem of Thanks~Def Tech |  play_arrow | Def Tech creates a song of gratitude from letters sent nationwide |
| 56 | cutting line40mP |  play_arrow | After a heartbreak, you even start to hate just getting up in the morning... |
| 57 | Oni KYOKANjīzasu P |  play_arrow | A fervent, powerful anthem that declares: “Fight, no matter what!” |
| 58 | Oh!!!! Annoying!!!!GReeeeN |  play_arrow | A song that livens up the morning, with captivating key changes |
| 59 | RUNtofubeats |  play_arrow | Greet a stylish morning with tofubeats |
| 60 | KekekeYoshizawa Kayoko |  play_arrow | A refreshing morning song to listen to while removing unwanted hair. |
| 61 | Wake Me Up!SPEED |  play_arrow | SPEED’s growth and changing appeal |
| 62 | Burning LoveChe’Nelle |  play_arrow | Che'Nelle's cheer song |
| 63 | Song of BeginningsŌhashi Torio |  play_arrow | A pleasant, calming ballad for the morning |
| 64 | Never EverBeverly |  play_arrow | Cheering song; its bright singing voice gives me energy. |
| 65 | Early in the Morning: The Morning of DepartureKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s song is the theme song for Mezamashi TV |
| 66 | Revivalwacci |  play_arrow | A morning song full of hope, courage, and warmth |
| 67 | A wonderful tomorrowMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s 57th single |
| 68 | Best Supporting ActorCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | Wake the morning with rap and the chorus |
| 69 | ChangeONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK new song in a Western music style |
| 70 | InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | After waking up refreshed, I moved with high energy... |
| 71 | Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The BPM is around 90, so it’s a bit on the slower side, but… |
| 72 | Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki |  play_arrow | He became popular, especially among young people, as a handsome actor... |
| 73 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA's commercial song 'Cheering Rock' |
| 74 | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy's songs are loved by many people |
| 75 | FateOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism's “Shukumei” is… |
| 76 | SenbonzakuraKurousa-P |  play_arrow | A superhuman who could be called the very representative of the Vocaloid world… |
| 77 | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A song of the heart that moves forward despite uncertainty |
| 78 | Clock StrikesONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | A stylish sound is the very essence of rock… |
| 79 | asking for the moonKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | A buzzworthy, catchy track by KANA-BOON |
| 80 | Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Y..., which enjoys immense support especially among the younger generation |
| 81 | Spring Dayaimyon |  play_arrow | Among Aimyon’s songs, this one in particular makes me feel especially happy… |
| 82 | Dear, boyHump Back |  play_arrow | Released by Hump Back in 2018... |
| 83 | Full-Power BoySukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Songs by the popular male duo Sukima Switch are listene… |
| 84 | flying boatKing Gnu |  play_arrow | Listening to a cool rock song first thing in the morning… |
| 85 | The Zero Sense10-FEET |  play_arrow | An anthem that portrays a love for basketball and the courage to chase dreams |
| 86 | StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Upbeat pop rock for a new chapter in life |
| 87 | Loverssumika |  play_arrow | sumika's love songs I'd like to listen to in the morning |
| 88 | Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN released in 2015 |
| 89 | HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | One of T.M.Revolution’s signature songs, “In…” |
| 90 | water lily blossomShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | “Suirenka,” sung by Shonan no Kaze, is one of their signature songs... |
| 91 | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE Support Song |
| 92 | C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK’s songs that sing of youth and the courage to face the future |
| 93 | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Every song by Golden Bomber is unique... |
| 94 | OrangeSPYAIR |  play_arrow | A cheer song that stays close to the hearts of high school students, and... |
| 95 | MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | Wake up energized in the morning with Okazaki Taiiku’s fun songs |
| 96 | KiLLiNG MESiM |  play_arrow | In addition to music with a lot of hard breakdowns... |
| 97 | Just a little moreYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A touch of the extraordinary that awakens in a morning just like any other is, in a way, quite… |
| 98 | Luka Luka★Night Feversamfree |  play_arrow | Getting into the groove with high-energy Eurobeat from the morning... |
| 99 | CorrectRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A cheer song by RADWIMPS, let’s move forward at our own pace |
| 100 | Whimsical MerciHachiōji P |  play_arrow | A track featuring a prominently assertive bassline, ya... |