[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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[Boost Your Summer] Energetic, Tension-Raising J-POP Summer Hits Special! [2026] (161–170)
A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK
Singer-songwriter BONNIE PINK’s “A Perfect Sky.” This track is an ultra-stylish summer song where her clear, soaring high notes evoke the image of a crystal-clear sea.
The intro, which starts with a striking bass and leads into a punchy hook, is so impactful you remember it after just one listen! Be sure to check out the provocative music video too, where she sings while performing a sultry dance underwater—it pairs perfectly with the song.
BBQ Riot SongELLEGARDEN
ELLEGARDEN is a four-piece rock band that has continued to influence many musicians and stay at the forefront of the scene since resuming activities in 2018.
“BBQ Riot Song,” which closes out their fourth album Riot on the Grill—the record that brought the band widespread recognition—kicks into top speed right from the opening, instantly cranking up the energy.
True to its title, the BBQ-themed lyrics make it a perfect soundtrack for a summer vacation.
It’s a fiery summer song that makes you want to sprint through the season alongside its driving, high-velocity ensemble.
MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE
This one really amps up the excitement of “A long summer vacation—what should I do this year?!” It’s a track by the band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, known for numerous hit songs like “Dancehall,” released as a single in 2023.
Chosen as the campaign song for Coca-Cola’s “Coke STUDIO,” it became a hot topic.
The dramatic sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Motoki Omori’s bright, clear singing.
Its exhilarating vibe is sure to fill your heart.
Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY
Released by PUFFY in 1997, “Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Etc.” is one of the quintessential summer songs of the ’90s.
With lyrics by the uniquely expressive Yosui Inoue and a catchy composition by Tamio Okuda, it evokes a bright, breezy atmosphere that feels like a day at the beach and hints at an escape from the everyday.
Reading the lyrics—描いているのは恋をしながらビーチで楽しく夏を過ごす様子—you can’t help but feel your own summer memories resurface.
It’s perfect not only as a soundtrack for a summer drive, but also for having a lively, fun time with friends at karaoke.
Nagisaimase
The track drawing attention after being selected for the 15th Buzz Tracker is “Nagisa.” It’s a song by next-generation singer imase.
While all of his releases tend to go viral on TikTok, this one in particular has garnered standout support.
Set to a sound reminiscent of 80s city pop, the song tells a story of beachside romance—something listeners of all ages are likely to enjoy.
Also, don’t miss the music video, which has the vibe of a retro music show.
Ohhh!!! HANABIPorunogurafiti
One of the quintessential sights of summer is fireworks, right? Maybe many of you are thinking about going to see them.
With that in mind, let me introduce “Ohhh!!! HANABI.” It’s a pop tune by PornoGraffitti that captures the butterflies of a man going out to watch fireworks with a woman.
Listening to it is sure to boost your excitement for a day out.
It also includes scenes of a festival, so you might enjoy focusing on those as well.
In any case, it’s brimming with seasonal vibes.
Natsumatope＝LOVE
=LOVE is an idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.
Their exhilarating summer song is “Natsumatope.” The title is a coined word that combines “natsu” (summer) with “onomatopoeia,” which expresses states and sensations through sound.
The song conveys the fun of spending summer with friends as sound.
It also features call-and-response parts, making it easy to get hyped when listening with friends—another key charm of the track.
Give it a listen when you’re heading out together.