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 lift your mood just by listening—recommended tracks. From classics to new releases (41–50)
READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
Known by the nickname L’Arc, the four-member rock band L’Arc~en~Ciel enjoys immense popularity both in Japan and abroad.
This is their 22nd single, a track chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist.
As their first single following a long hiatus, it sent many listeners into a frenzy.
Kicking off with a sharp, palm-muted guitar riff, it features a driving beat and a refreshingly catchy melody that lifts your spirits—perfect for your commute to work or school, giving you the energy to power through the day.
Songs That Instantly Boost Your Mood: Recommended Tracks from Classics to New Releases (51–60)
Butter-FlyWada Kōji
If you’re from the Digimon generation, this will probably make you go, “Yes, this!” It’s “Butter-Fly,” the theme song of the 1999 anime Digimon Adventure.
From the very first notes it bursts out and sends your excitement soaring.
It’s a song I’d love people unfamiliar with Digimon to hear as well.
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
A song by the four-member girls’ group Momoiro Clover Z, who secured an unshakable position with performances that made a powerful impact and challenged the conventional expression of idol groups.
It was their major-label debut from the Momoiro Clover era, and it’s an impressive number with a distinctive worldview inspired by the animated film The Castle of Cagliostro from the Lupin the Third series.
The rapidly unfolding melody and unconventional key changes create a thrilling ensemble that has the power to lift your spirits unconditionally.
It’s an uplifting pop tune that also showcases the talent of its creator, Hyadain.
GO!!!FLOW
This is the fourth major single by FLOW, a five-member rock band known for producing numerous anime songs and expanding internationally.
It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Naruto and marked FLOW’s first anime tie-in single.
The lyrics are sprinkled with words that evoke the anime’s storyline.
With a high-energy structure that starts from the chorus and thrilling rap sections, the song pulls you into its world at once—a catchy rock tune perfect for belting out at karaoke when you’re feeling stressed.
RAM-PAM-PAMSixTONES
A cool, powerful track that kicks off with a rocking guitar sound.
It’s got a groove that makes you want to move your body without thinking! The chorus, where the title is repeated, is especially striking and super cool.
Don’t miss the rap-style sections that pop in here and there, either—they’re packed with moments that will boost your energy!
Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
ZUTOMAYO’s debut digital single “Byoushin o Kamu” (Biting the Second Hand), released in 2018.
Both the artist name and the title are so striking that once you hear them, you won’t forget them—and the song itself makes just as strong an impression on the ears.
Many of us spend our days busy and carrying an indescribable sense of frustration.
This is a perfect track that will surely resonate with those feelings.
The chorus hits hard, clearing away the haze and sparking your motivation.
Paradise BabyRIP SLYME
This is the fifth single by the hip-hop group RIP SLYME, whose return to activity in 2022 after a four-year hiatus became a hot topic.
Known as one of RIP SLYME’s signature songs, it’s a long-running hit with an exquisite arrangement that moves from a nylon-string guitar opening into a breezy track.
The summer-evoking lyrics carried by the catchy rap deliver a refreshing sense of release that feels like it resets your stress.
It’s a liberating hip-hop number that’s perfect as background music when you’re tired and don’t want to think about anything.