Songs that hype you up just by listening—recommended tracks from timeless classics to the latest releases
On your commute to work or school, when you just can’t get motivated, or when you want to hype things up at karaoke—there are plenty of moments in daily life when you need songs that lift your spirits!
From tracks by popular bands with sharp, standout guitar sounds to buzzworthy J-pop and tunes by beloved singer-songwriters, this article is packed with recommendations that will boost your mood.
Whether it’s high-energy, fast-paced songs, tracks with heavy, powerful soundscapes, or lyrics that fire you up, we’ve got everything from timeless classics to the latest hits.
They’re all perfect for raising your excitement, so be sure to use this as a reference!
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Songs That Instantly Boost Your Mood: Recommended Tracks From Classics to New Releases (61–70)
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Released in 2009 as their seventh single, it is one of Golden Bomber’s signature songs.
Among their many tracks, this one is performed entirely through dance.
The interlude features provocative antics, leaving an impact that seems almost unimaginable for musicians.
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Blue Room, which also served as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death, is an energetic, uptempo song themed around “blue = youth,” blending freshness with a tinge of poignancy.
Its world is radiant with the dazzling confidence of youth, woven through its beautiful melodies and layered choruses.
Even as adults, the “blue room” still exists within our hearts.
That message seems like it could be a powerful boost for working adults too—especially when listened to during the commute.
KICK BACKYonezu Kenshi
Singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, whose cutting-edge sensibilities have produced hit after hit, is indispensable when talking about today’s J-pop scene.
His 13th single “KICK BACK,” written as the opening theme for the TV anime Chainsaw Man, also drew attention for its music video featuring weight training and parkour.
From the breakbeat-heavy intro that ramps up the tension to the dizzyingly shifting arrangement, you can feel how perfectly it links with the anime’s world and story.
It’s a modern rock tune that lifts your spirits on those mornings when your feet just won’t move.
EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella
While gaining popularity with their impactful songs and live performances, Wednesday Campanella made headlines in 2021 when vocalist KOM_I left the group.
Edison, included on Neon—the first digital-only album and the first release since second-generation vocalist Utaha joined—became a massive hit that firmly reintroduced the reborn Wednesday Campanella to the J-pop scene.
Beyond the comical lyrics, the catchy melody draws you in before you know it.
With its light, breezy arrangement that lifts your mood, it’s a perfect pop tune for your morning BGM.
Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW
It’s “DAN DAN Kokoro Hikareteku,” a song by FIELD OF VIEW released in 1997.
It’s also well known as the opening theme for the TV anime Dragon Ball GT.
The lyrics concisely yet poignantly depict the protagonist gradually being drawn to the other person, and they make us listeners feel like cheering them on.
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
This is a song by SEKAI NO OWARI that carries a powerful message about turning your weaknesses into allies and soaring high.
It was released on September 17, 2023, as the opening theme for the anime ONE PIECE.
Its up-tempo, energetic sound really stirs the listener’s spirit.
The lyrics, which emphasize overcoming hardships and striving toward your personal best, are particularly striking.
With its capacity to inspire self-reflection and positive change, this track is perfect for times when you need motivation or want to hype things up at karaoke.
When the wind blows, loveChatto Monchī
Among Chatmonchy’s songs, this is a rare, speed-filled, fast-paced number.
The lyrics convey a rush that you can feel in the soaring chorus, really lifting the listener’s spirits.
On a sunny summer day, listening to it outside will truly boost your mood.