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 Hype You Up Just by Listening – Recommended Tracks from Classics to New Releases (81–90)
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LiSA’s song “Gurenge,” which shot to fame as the opening theme of the hugely popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Every time it plays, I picture the anime characters bursting into action.
The driving melody that brings back that thrilling feeling every time you listen is so cool! It’s a guaranteed hit at karaoke and a hype track that lifts your spirits from the inside out.
frecklesJUDY AND MARY
This is the ninth single by the four-member rock band JUDY AND MARY, who captivated many listeners with their cute vocals and high musicality before disbanding in 2001.
The song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story and became the band’s only single to reach No.
1 on the Oricon charts, as well as their only million-selling record.
With piercing vocals and an upbeat tempo that can lift a heavy mood, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to especially when you’re feeling down.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
Zenzen Shonen by Sukima Switch is a classic as both an uplifting and motivational song.
Released in 2005 as the duo’s fifth single, it’s a track you often hear as a tie-in song for various media, and a remastered version was digitally released in 2020.
It resonates with people whose spirits are on the verge of breaking, and once you’ve regrouped, it pushes your energy higher and higher—a very positive song.
It’s the kind of track that would feel refreshing to belt out at karaoke.
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Yabai T-Shirts Yasan’s signature song “Atsumare! Party People.” It’s a perfect karaoke track because everyone can sing along even if they don’t know the lyrics.
The song is included on their second album “Piano Rock Band,” released in 2015.
It humorously and playfully sings about “party people,” shortened to “paripi.” When it comes to getting pumped up, this track is top-notch.
Make It Out AliveONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK is a four-piece rock band whose commanding, rock-driven vocals and modern rock sound—while rooted in old-school influences—have earned them high praise both in Japan and abroad.
Their single “Make It Out Alive,” featured as a tie-in track for the smartphone app Monster Hunter Now, opens with a powerful vocal and four-on-the-floor beat that immediately evokes forward momentum.
Its heavy rock sound blasts away the gloom of early mornings and amps you up for your commute or trip to school.
With English lyrics that coolly deliver a message of pushing ahead without giving up, it’s a rock tune that gives you the courage to rise.
PLAY THE GAMEroodo obu mejyaa
A single released in 2007 by the band Road of Major, known for their 2003 smash hit “Taisetsu na Mono.” It was used as the opening theme for the baseball anime Major.
The jangly, crashing sound and the chorus shouting the title “PLAY THE GAME” get your heart racing! It’s the kind of song that makes you want to start running as you listen.
It feels laid-back yet full of drive, and it’s great for karaoke too! A track that puts you in a “Alright, let’s get started!” mood.
Songs that instantly lift your mood — recommended tracks from timeless classics to the latest releases (91–100)
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This uplifting song features a heavy rock sound and powerful vocals that leave a strong impression.
Used as the opening theme for the anime Gintama, it resonated with many people.
It portrays two people walking together under cloudy skies while carrying their anxieties, conveying a message of finding small moments of happiness in everyday life.
It’s the perfect track to boost your mood during your commute to work or school.
DOES’s soulful performance is sure to set your heart ablaze.