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 (31–40)
I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER
This song captivates with its exhilarating rock sound and emotional lyrics.
Released in July 2021 by SUPER BEAVER, it was chosen as the theme song for the film Tokyo Revengers.
The powerful vocals and poignant melody leave a strong impression, carrying a compelling message that connects the past and the future.
The lyrics, which align beautifully with the film’s theme, evoke life’s turning points and the bonds with people who matter.
It’s a perfect track for times when you’re feeling unmotivated or want to boost your energy.
Give it a listen during your commute to work or school.
Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE
It’s a cheer song packed with sparkling smiles and energy that will heat up your heart and body! This release by the idol group CANDY TUNE from KAWAII LAB.
delivers a message of getting back up with twice the strength no matter how many times you fall and learning to love yourself—pushing listeners forward with powerful encouragement.
The exhilarating sound crafted by Tamaya 2060% is perfect as workout BGM, too.
Released as a digital single in April 2024, it went viral in 2025 thanks to TikTok dance videos, shot to the top of the charts, and even led to a confirmed performance at Makuhari Event Hall, making it a track that symbolizes the group’s breakout.
Listen when you’re feeling down, and it’ll blow away your worries and fill you with the courage to look ahead.
How about charging up your energy with it in the morning?
Dancer in the NightSakanakushon
Sakanaction’s seventh single, featuring an alternative sound that fuses rock-based musicality with new wave, dance music, and electronica, and which has produced numerous buzzworthy tracks.
Chosen as the 2012 commercial song for Mode Gakuen, it leaves a lingering impression with its airy ensemble and addictive melody.
Its message—that if you keep envisioning your ideal, it will come true—gives you a reassuring push, telling you not to worry even if you’re losing at this very moment.
It’s a pop tune that lifts your spirits and turns your mindset positive, one we hope you’ll listen to when things aren’t going your way.
usmilet
If you’re looking for a song with a grand, expansive worldbuilding feel, I recommend milet’s “us.” Many of you may have heard it, as it was used as the theme song for the 2019 TV drama “Gisou Furin” (Fake Affair).
Its appeal lies in a sweeping, almost international scale of sound and milet’s powerful vocals.
While her natural low register is captivating, she gradually unveils a piercing high tone as the song builds toward the chorus.
This style is challenging and arguably her greatest weapon, so if you haven’t listened yet, be sure to check it out.
Delusion:AllONE OK ROCK
This is a song by ONE OK ROCK written as the official theme for the film “KINGDOM IV: Return of the Great General.” It was released on the same day the film premiered, July 12, 2024.
The lyrics reflect social division and the current political climate while aligning with the film’s worldview.
Phrases expressing dissatisfaction and confusion about contemporary society are particularly striking.
Its powerful sound, incorporating elements of post-hardcore and alternative rock, further highlights the message of the lyrics.
This is the band’s second theme song created for the KINGDOM series, following their previous track “Wasted Nights.”
Songs that lift your mood just by listening—recommended tracks. From classics to new releases (41–50)
Soul RevolutionSuperfly
This is the fifth track by Superfly, a musical unit known for its popularity thanks to a style that fuses powerful female vocals with a Western-influenced rock sound.
Chosen as NHK’s soccer theme song for 2010, it’s a number that kicks off with the chorus, instantly boosting your excitement.
The strong, encouraging vocals and message may give you the courage to stand up again when you’re feeling down.
It’s an upbeat tune that lifts your spirits—perfect for when you want to get fired up.
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
When it comes to iconic Japanese punk bands, THE BLUE HEARTS are at the top of the list.
Their single “TRAIN-TRAIN,” released in 1998, became a massive hit that instantly brought them into the public eye.
It’s a long-beloved song known across generations and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke.
When younger people sing it, older generations love it too—it’s the kind of song that really gets everyone fired up.
The lyrics hit you straight in the heart, making it an uplifting track.
