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 just by listening – recommended tracks from classics to new releases (111–120)
Howling DiverBLUE ENCOUNT
Songs with a hot rock sound really get you pumped up, don’t they? If you’re looking for tracks like that, I recommend BLUE ENCOUNT’s “Howling Diver.” With its fast tempo and distorted guitar tones, it’s packed with all the elements of fiery rock.
By the time you finish listening, you’ll be bursting with motivation.
∞ Ultra Super Infinite Infinity ∞tokino sora
As a pioneering VTuber who has made her mark on the music scene, Tokino Sora delivers a track that’s rooted in technopop—light, brisk, and full of momentum.
The song celebrates an energetic spirit that believes in infinite possibilities as vast as the universe and keeps evolving toward the future.
The lyrics are striking in how they speak to fans, holding close the time they’ve woven together and inviting them to “keep dreaming together.” It’s the perfect song to lift your spirits before taking on a new challenge.
YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA
The 31st single by the music duo CHAGE and ASKA, who are supported by a wide range of listeners for their distinctive vocals and catchy songs.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “If You Turn Around, He’s There” and as the commercial song for Kirin Beer’s ‘Tanrei W,’ this track delivers an uplifting, tailwind-like sense of speed and freshness right from the intro that boosts your energy.
It’s a classic that blows away frustration with both its lyrics and its melody—perfect for singing at karaoke when work has you stressed.
Everyday hostebu hosu Players
It’s an addictive anime song written and composed by Sho Kiryuin of Golden Bomber.
Released under the name “EbuHos Players,” it was used as the theme song for the anime Every Day Host.
With lyrics that shine with a unique sense for words and a bursting sound, it captures the frenzy of a host club.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to blow away everyday frustrations and get fired up.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
This exhilarating uptempo track fuses everything from a jazzy ensemble to a fast-paced guitar sound.
Official HIGE DANDism’s seventh digital single was provided as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.
Released in April 2022, it surpassed 100 million total views on YouTube in just a year and three months.
It’s a song that helps your heart face forward—perfect for your first commute or trip to school in the morning, or whenever you need a refresh.
Love in AmericaMakishimamu Za Horumon
Maximum the Hormone is a four-piece rock band that keeps fans fired up with aggressive live performances showcasing a loud, hard-hitting rock sound.
Their track “Koi no America,” which was first released exclusively at “Hara-Peko Favoritism Member Stores” — eateries where fans work — became a hot topic for its unprecedented rollout: the song title and lyrics were kept under wraps before release, and there was no general distribution.
Its arrangement evokes various styles of Western rock while cranking up the energy with Maximum the Hormone’s signature ensemble.
It’s a superb rock tune that invites you to listen while imagining which bands it’s paying homage to.
Go for it!!Urufuruzu
When it comes to songs that pump you up, you can’t leave this one out, right? This hit by Ulfuls—one of their signature tracks—“Guts da ze!!” was released in 1995 and has been a beloved classic ever since.
The fun music video is another element that boosts the excitement.
It’s the kind of song you can’t help but hum along to when it comes on, and if someone sings it at karaoke, everyone ends up joining in.
It’s a number I’d love for you to listen to when you’re just not feeling it.
