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 lift your mood — recommended tracks from timeless classics to the latest releases (91–100)
Zankyo SankaAimer
Released in 2022 as a double A-side single alongside “Asa ga Kuru,” this track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc.
The dazzling piano and horns in the intro instantly draw you into the song’s world, while the smoky vocals that shine in the midrange and the driving, powerful melody exude a sizzling vitality, stoking pure exhilaration.
No matter how low your spirits are, listening to this song is sure to lift your mood!
cloudy skyDOES
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.
PRESENT (Japanese ver.)Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE has many songs packed with elements that lift your spirits, featuring sparkling, effervescent melodies.
“PRESENT,” included on their 2020 album ‘5,’ comes in two versions: one in English and one in Japanese.
When we hear the word “present,” we often think of a physical gift given for a birthday or the like, but in this song, the present is not a thing—it’s a formless gift.
With a driving sense of speed and soaring vocals that raise your excitement, it’s a song whose positive lyrics give you a gentle push forward.
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.
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.
white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism
Since their formation, the four-piece piano pop band Official HIGE DANDism has embraced the concept of “doing what we want to do,” continually creating songs that surpass listeners’ expectations.
Their ninth digital-only single, White Noise—written as the opening theme for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc—cranks up the tension from the intro with a heavy band sound and hysteric synths.
Despite arrangements that evoke metal, the catchy, pop-leaning melodies showcase the band’s remarkable range.
It’s a fast-paced rock tune with a thrilling sense of speed that lifts your spirits at the start of the day.
Limit-Break x SurvivorHikawa Kiyoshi
This song is Hikawa Kiyoshi, a star in the enka world, taking on rock.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime Dragon Ball Super.
Many listeners were probably surprised by the totally different vibe from his usual songs.
Kiyoshi’s rock side—something you don’t see in enka—delivers a stunning performance powered by the vocal prowess he honed in enka.
The guitar sound matches his voice perfectly, too!