[Make Your Summer Pop] A High-Energy J-POP Playlist to Boost Your Mood! [2026]
When it comes to summer, you just want to crank up some uplifting tunes and get pumped, right?
Here’s a special feature of energizing summer songs just for you.
We’ve picked out a variety of summer tracks—from the latest releases to timeless oldies and hit songs.
Packed with high-energy songs that will elevate your summer mood and dance numbers that will make you want to move, this lineup is sure to get you excited!
They’re also perfect companions for a drive.
Let’s make wonderful summer memories with these feel-good summer songs!
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[Amp Up Your Summer] A Lively J-POP Collection of High-Energy Summer Songs! [2026] (61–70)
Summer is comingDaikoku Maki
A song that perfectly fits the theme of summer: Maki Ohguro’s “Natsu ga Kuru” (“Summer Is Coming”).
Its exhilarating, soaring feel and hot, Latin-tinged sound make it an uplifting track that raises your spirits as you listen.
The way she sings—powerfully and resoundingly—makes her truly the queen of summer.
Please! SeñoritaORANGE RANGE
This is a summer-soaked track created by ORANGE RANGE, the rock band from Okinawa.
It vividly portrays a burning, uncontainable passion directed at a single señorita, and the rising heat of heart and body as they dance together.
Released in June 2005 as their 11th single, the song is also included on the album “ИATURAL,” and it became well-known as the CM song for Otsuka Beverage’s MATCH.
It was also the last single to feature early member KATCHAN.
For many, it’s the first song that comes to mind when they want to boost the mood on a summer drive.
Carrying HappinessMrs. GREEN APPLE
A number that makes your heart leap just by listening, wrapping you in an extraordinary sense of bliss! Released by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in July 2025, this song was chosen as the theme for Tokyo Disney Resort’s summer event.
It brilliantly captures the concept of an “exceptionally happy summer,” working like magic to energize anyone who hears it.
Its irresistibly bright melody and positive lyrics are sure to make the time you spend with your loved ones even more exciting!
Barefoot CeccoliORANGE RANGE
A full-throttle summer tune from ORANGE RANGE, released in July 2025, showcasing their signature style.
Even in their 24th year, this work brims with the same playful spirit as ever.
The sprightly guitar and uplifting rhythm leave a strong impression.
The lyrics convey the protagonist’s fluttering excitement as he falls in love at first sight with a captivating woman and chases after her.
The music video, featuring the members performing unique dances, is a must-see.
Perfect for summer drives or time with friends—it’s guaranteed to boost your mood!
Summer VacationGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
A breezy summer tune from GENERATIONS, produced and lyrically penned by member Ryuto Kazuhara.
Released in July 2025, the track serves as the culmination of a six-month consecutive project.
With lyrics that free your heart—telling you not to worry about everyday rules and conventions—and a surf music-inspired sound, it’s impossible not to feel your spirits lift.
Break out of your constricting routine and stretch your wings under the sun! This magical song makes that wish come true.
Blue NoteM!LK
Haven’t you ever felt a flicker of youth you thought was long gone suddenly start to shine again? This song is a high-energy number carrying M!LK’s warm message that “youth can come back as many times as you want.” It was featured as the theme for the Sea Breeze commercial starring member Hayato Sano and was released in July 2025.
Its fresh, lively arrangement is instantly refreshing.
Give it a listen, and it might become the never-ending soundtrack of youth that accompanies your everyday life.
TORICOIwatatakanori
This is a solo work by Takanori Iwata, featuring a pleasing, passionate Latin rhythm.
Released in July 2025, it was chosen as the CM song for JATA’s “More! Overseas” campaign, enhancing the open, carefree mood of summer.
The sound instantly captivates listeners, and the lyrics—framing the push-and-pull of romance—leave a strong impression.
With Iwata’s lustrous vocal performance, it skillfully conveys a mature passion.
It’s perfect not only as BGM for a beachside party, but also for setting the mood on a special night with someone important.