Songs that get people in their 30s pumped up: a roundup of nostalgic tracks that are also great for karaoke
What songs come to mind when you think of hype, high-energy tracks?
Of course, the latest hits can get everyone pumped, but don’t the nostalgic songs from your youth get you especially excited?
In this article, we’ll introduce some high-energy songs recommended for people in their 30s!
We’ve picked mainly hits from the ’90s and 2000s, so if you’re in your 30s, you’ll probably find a lot of nostalgic tunes here.
Use this as a reference for choosing karaoke songs and for many other occasions!
Playlist
| Songs that get people in their 30s pumped up: a roundup of nostalgic tracks that are also great for karaoke | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A hit drama song that expresses friendship and love |
| 2 | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | A heartfelt masterpiece that expresses the bonds of love and deep emotions |
| 3 | SaudadePorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | The appeal of massive hit songs that 30-somethings feel nostalgic about |
| 4 | HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | The captivating signature song of dangerous love, “Hana” (Flower) |
| 5 | MHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | A masterpiece of the 2000s, a moving work that portrays love and loneliness. |
| 6 | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Sweet love songs of cherries, uplifting masterpieces |
| 7 | TemptationGLAY |  play_arrow | A massive hit song from the '90s, featuring TERU's powerful vocals |
| 8 | Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | An inspiring rock song that sings about memories of youth |
| 9 | Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the deep love of a long-distance relationship |
| 10 | Paradise BabyRIP SLYME |  play_arrow | Fresh musicality of bossa nova and rap |
| 11 | GiftET-KING |  play_arrow | A moving song that cherishes bonds of the heart |
| 12 | water lily blossomShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A passionate summer song that everyone can get excited about |
| 13 | cherry blossomKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi, the iconic songs of cherry blossoms, love, and youth |
| 14 | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song, Ken Hirai’s timeless masterpiece |
| 15 | FriendKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A classic youth anthem that depicts friendship and farewell |
| 16 | Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | Fun songs that hype up the crowd at karaoke! |
| 17 | powder snowRemioromen |  play_arrow | A poignant winter-themed classic by Remioromen |
| 18 | swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Porno Graffitti with an outstanding rhythm. |
| 19 | Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+ |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece by nobodyknows+ |
| 20 | Sky of OblivionSADS |  play_arrow | SADS, Kyoharu’s band, has many classic songs. |
| 21 | STEADYSPEED |  play_arrow | Iconic youth anthems by SPEED, nostalgic theme songs |
| 22 | frecklesJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | The classic song “Sobakasu” by JUDY AND MARY |
| 23 | A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE |  play_arrow | Ending theme song of Rurouni Kenshin |
| 24 | Butter-FlyWada Kōji |  play_arrow | A classic Digimon theme song that is still loved today |
| 25 | crimsonX JAPAN |  play_arrow | X Japan colored my youth with their innovative music. |
| 26 | Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryoko with t.komuro |  play_arrow | Ryoko Shinohara’s classic song, produced by Tetsuya Komuro. |
| 27 | AM11:00HY |  play_arrow | A beloved classic by HY that excites both men and women, with a melody that lingers in the heart. |
| 28 | Stay GoldHi-STANDARD |  play_arrow | Hi-STANDARD’s classic songs color our youth. |
| 29 | PONPONPONkyarī pamyu pamyu |  play_arrow | A catchy global hit song from Harajuku |
| 30 | SEE OFFBRAHMAN |  play_arrow | BRAHMAN’s iconic song that brings courage and hope! |
| 31 | Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children classic, with an impressive chorus and vocals |
| 32 | CAN YOU CELEBRATE？Amuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s wedding classic “LOVE LOVE LOVE” |
| 33 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that depicts the pure feelings of unrequited love |
| 34 | Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue |  play_arrow | Popular HSB songs, nostalgic spring music |
| 35 | The End of the WorldTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT |  play_arrow | The Allure of Intense Yet Wistful Rock Songs |
| 36 | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | A quintessential youth anime song, a timeless classic that resonates with the heart |
| 37 | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN's masterpiece, a heart-stirring timbre |
| 38 | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s smash hit song, danced to by people of all ages |
| 39 | Joyfulikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Popular songs that hype up the crowd at karaoke! |
| 40 | Happy DaysOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s exhilarating summer rock number, memories of youth |
| 41 | LieShido |  play_arrow | The signature song of visual kei rock, 'Uso' ('Lie') |
| 42 | if…DA PUMP |  play_arrow | DA PUMP makes a comeback with 'U.S.A.'! |
| 43 | LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | DREAMS COME TRUE’s classic songs are loved by many people. |
| 44 | Until the world endsWANDS |  play_arrow | Iconic song of youth, a classic from SLAM DUNK |
| 45 | Tell Mehide |  play_arrow | hide’s iconic masterpiece captivates fans |
| 46 | Until the world ends…WANDS |  play_arrow | The ending theme of 'SLAM DUNK,' memories of youth |
| 47 | ApolloPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | A famous song by Porno Graffitti from Hiroshima |
| 48 | One Night CarnivalKishidan |  play_arrow | A famous hit by Kishidan that’s popular at karaoke |
| 49 | We are!kitadani hiroshi |  play_arrow | The passionate theme song of the anime ONE PIECE |
| 50 | greenCHEHON |  play_arrow | The gentle reggae song, “Midori” by CHEHON |
| 51 | AutomaticUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | The debut song by the brilliant Hikaru Utada is hugely popular. |
| 52 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Get pumped with Sukima Switch’s popular songs |
| 53 | IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s hit song from the anime Chainsaw Man |
| 54 | BUMP to youKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s club-style, mature song |
| 55 | SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | THE YELLOW MONKEY's passionate comeback song |
| 56 | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s songs require some ingenuity to sing well. |
| 57 | Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Aqua Timez’s breakout song is popular thanks to an anime. |
| 58 | Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | Elekashi’s signature songs—masterpieces that resonated with many |
| 59 | Summer Colorsyuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu’s classic “Eikou no Kakehashi” — refreshing and moving. |
| 60 | MelissaPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | The rock anthem from the anime Fullmetal Alchemist |
| 61 | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | Embrace the memories and move forward |
| 62 | If I sing to the sky175R |  play_arrow | 175R's signature song “Sora ni Utaeba” is an impressive track. |
| 63 | scabChi-wata Hidenori |  play_arrow | Hidenori Chiwata's Kasabuta is a masterpiece |
| 64 | Tiger & DragonCRAZY KEN BAND |  | A classic song by Crazy Ken Band |
| 65 | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Introducing GReeeeN’s signature hit songs |
| 66 | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | Sakanaction’s crowd-pleasing classic |
| 67 | WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro |  play_arrow | Ayaka × Kobukuro’s collaborative classic is moving. |
| 68 | Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume. |  play_arrow | Morning Musume’s wedding song is a big hit |
| 69 | crescent moonayaka |  play_arrow | Ayaka’s popular songs: karaoke classics that get everyone pumped |
| 70 | GO!!!FLOW |  play_arrow | NARUTO theme song, a thrilling, fast-paced classic |
| 71 | YELLikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A moving song that captures the feelings of youth. |
| 72 | POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Sorimachi Takashi |  play_arrow | Theme song of 'GTO', Takashi Sorimachi's classic hit |
| 73 | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu’s popular cheer song for sports day |
| 74 | BEAMSkuroyume |  play_arrow | Kiyoharu's Kuroyume gains recognition through a cassette commercial |
| 75 | Cheering Song feat. MOOMINShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | Be encouraged in life by Shonan no Kaze’s fight song |
| 76 | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A love song of love and gratitude, gently embracing life |
| 77 | Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | A classic hit by THE BLUE HEARTS and a staple song of high school baseball. |
| 78 | LOVE 2000hitomi |  play_arrow | hitomi's 'LOVE 2000' is powerful. |
| 79 | Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON |  play_arrow | A classic Osaka reggae track that gets the crowd going at karaoke |
| 80 | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE |  play_arrow | A summer classic beloved across generations |
| 81 | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Golden Bomber songs popular with people of all ages and genders |
| 82 | deep forestDo As Infinity |  play_arrow | Do As Infinity’s classic song “Fukai Mori” |
| 83 | happiness!!!Kimura Kaera |  play_arrow | Kaela Kimura’s classic song “happiness!!!” is easy to sing. |
| 84 | distress (at sea/in the mountains); being lost; stranded; a disaster situationToukyou Jihen |  play_arrow | A song that represents the early style of Tokyo Jihen |
| 85 | SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA |  play_arrow | Theme song of the drama 'The 101st Proposal' |
| 86 | Sly womanSha ran Q |  play_arrow | Growing to understand a song’s meaning with age |
| 87 | Artificial flowers laughACIDMAN |  play_arrow | ACIDMAN's smash-hit song 'Artificial Flowers Laugh' |
| 88 | VALENTIBoA |  play_arrow | K-pop queen BoA shocks Japan’s music scene |
| 89 | GuaranaSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | The appeal of Sukima Switch’s classic song “Garana.” |
| 90 | only my railgunfripSide |  play_arrow | fripSide's anime “A Certain Scientific Railgun” theme song |
| 91 | ultra soulB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s hard rock, a song about a life chasing dreams |
| 92 | MisterKARA |  play_arrow | KARA’s captivating dance-pop hit song |
| 93 | SwimmyEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | Drama theme song, a refreshing love song. |
| 94 | Cutie HoneyKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Kumi Koda’s 20th anniversary song: a hymn to self-affirmation and love |
| 95 | BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | A song of summer’s hope and new beginnings |
| 96 | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic song that portrays a heartrending love |
| 97 | StoryAI |  play_arrow | AI tackles popular songs with a powerful voice! |
| 98 | Ti AmoEXILE |  play_arrow | Let's sing an LDH member's R&B song and get attention. |
| 99 | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A ballad song that represents Mr.Children in the 1990s |