[For Teens] Mood-Boosting! Crowd-Pleaser Hit Songs

KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – KICKBACK

Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter who also has a persona as a Vocaloid producer and continues to expand the musical possibilities of the J-pop scene.

The track released in November 2022, used as the opening theme for the TV anime Chainsaw Man, drew major attention for featuring Daiki Tsuneta of King Gnu on arrangement.

With its drum’n’bass-driven, intense beat and whirlwind progression, the sound feels like a roller coaster that sweeps listeners along, deeply linking with the work’s frenzied worldview.

The lyrics, infused with the protagonist’s somewhat nihilistic and self-destructive desire for happiness and good fortune, strike a powerful impulse into the listener’s heart.

It’s an aggressive, cool rock tune that blasts away the boredom of everyday life and lifts your mood to the max.

Love♡Scream!AiScReam

Love♡Scream!

If you’re a teen who wants to belt out something poppy and explosively cute at karaoke, I highly recommend “Ai♡Scream!” It’s the debut single from AiScReam, a limited-time unit from the Love Live! series, released in February 2025.

Just like the title suggests, it’s a love song that’s intensely sweet—like ice cream.

The spoken lines in the middle practically beg for call-and-response at concerts, and it’ll definitely hype up any karaoke session.

Having guys sing it together as a fun gag is totally a thing, too!

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KOH-1

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Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy

Run, SAKAMOTO / Vaundy: SAKAMOTO DAYS with Vaundy

This is a masterful work by Vaundy, written specifically as the opening theme for a popular anime! The energetic melody generated by its heavy bassline and sharp guitar sound will set your heart racing.

Recorded in London, UK, this piece brings new musical challenges to life through collaboration with overseas staff.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS,” airing from January 2025, it brilliantly captures the protagonist’s overwhelming strength and determination to protect his family.

It’s the perfect anthem not only for anime fans, but also for anyone who needs courage and a boost in their daily life!

Sniper.Yuika

Sniper. / “Yuika” [Lyric Video]

This song charms with its fresh, pop atmosphere.

It portrays a one-sided crush in student life and the frustration of those feelings not reaching the other person.

The lyrics sprinkle in episodes set at various times from morning to evening, creating snapshots of youth.

Released in April 2024, it also drew attention as a single that came out about two years after it went viral on social media in 2022.

It’s a work we recommend not only to teenage girls, but also to adults who once were.

Perfect for students troubled by love or anyone who wants to reminisce about their youth.

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YUU

It was released on August 27, 2025, and it’s also the theme song for the anime “Pokémon: Episode Mega Evolution”! The reading is “Yū.” It’s a stylish song with a touch of traditional Japanese flavor! Since it’s a Pokémon song, it’s easy to get into, and the lyrics carry a strong message of “forging your own path,” which might really resonate with teens.

Yuzu’s songs are generally easy for women to sing as long as there aren’t low notes! This track stays mostly in the mid-to-high range, so it might be composed in a key that’s easy for just about anyone to sing.

The chorus starts on G#4 and then steps down, so if you put a clear accent on that very first note, it’ll make projecting your voice easier! The opening is crucial, so keep that momentum going as you sing!

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Kubota Mami

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Campus mode!!Hatsuboshi Gakuen

Hatsuboshi Academy “Campus mode!!” Lyric Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Campus mode!!) Short Size

“Campus mode!!” is a full-group song from Hatsuboshi Academy, a sparkling cheer anthem with “youth” as its theme! The lyrics and tempo are super energetic, making it perfect for teenage girls! Since multiple people sing the track, it might be tricky to perform solo, but if you have friends who like Hatsuboshi Academy, splitting parts and singing together would definitely be a blast! The tempo is a bit fast, and for the A and B sections, try singing as if you’re having an excited conversation—you’ll naturally get a bright tone.

For the chorus, crank the energy even higher and project your voice as if you’re reaching far; it’ll carry better, feel more idol-like, and be even more fun to sing! For the fast lines, it’s fine to enunciate each word clearly.

The earnestness will become a charm of the performance, so try singing as if you’ve become an idol yourself!

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Kubota Mami

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《A》BEGINNINGAee! group

Aぇ! group “《A》BEGINNING” Official Music Video – Streaming Ver. –

A song by Aぇ! group, themed around the challenge and determination of a new era and radiating an energetic, forward-looking attitude, was released on May 15, 2024.

Packed with the members’ powerful messages about pushing past personal limits to carve out the future, it’s a track that conveys a strong will to overcome any obstacle.

The dynamic sound is seriously cool, too.

It’s a must-listen for anyone about to take a new step.

The release comes in four formats: Limited Edition A, Limited Edition B, Regular Edition, and a UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE Exclusive Edition.