A roundup of upbeat Japanese songs that get you moving
There are times when you want to get pumped up with music—like during a drive, when you want to hype up a karaoke session, or right before studying! In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are perfect for getting you in a lively, upbeat mood.
When you hear “songs that get you hyped,” what kind of tracks come to mind? Many people might think of uptempo songs, but even if the tempo isn’t that fast, there are tracks with a comfortable beat that still get you moving! We’ve picked out a variety of groove-worthy songs in this article, so find your favorite track and have fun!
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Heralding springyama
At the time of its release, yama’s identity was still unknown, but I believe they’re destined to become a hit.
This track surpassed 10 million streams and became a hot topic across streaming platforms as a rapidly rising hit.
Its stylish, jazzy vibe leaves a strong impression.
Although it wasn’t a major-label release, it’s a very popular song.
The vocals are completely different, but I think the melodic sensibilities will resonate with fans of Ringo Sheena and aiko.
Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujira
Mr.
Kujira is someone who provides songs and also wrote and composed “Haruwotsugeru,” the track that became a hot topic for yama, a singer who started out doing utaite covers.
In this song, the track produced by Kujira is sung by Mei-chan, and the vocals are so fresh and cool! As for the track itself, it’s very much in Kujira’s style—someone who’s been listening to Vocaloid for a long time—with a structure that blends rock and an electro future bass vibe, and it just keeps pulling you in as you listen.
I think it’s the perfect song to have as BGM when you want to get pumped and have fun.
Make sure you study up, okay?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
The artist who went viral in 2018 after posting the music video for “Byoushin wo Kamu” is Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.
Better known by their nickname “Zutomayo,” they’re a hugely popular music unit.
“Obenkyo Shitoite yo” is a track released in May 2020.
The song strongly resonates with younger listeners, including the Vocaloid generation; it’s catchy, addictive, and has people hitting repeat over and over! Also, pay attention to the vocals—many listeners love ACA-ne’s breathy singing style.
This is a must-check hit from a unit whose future success is highly anticipated!
Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
“Zutomayo,” short for Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni, made their debut with the track “Byoushin wo Kamu” (“Biting the Second Hand”).
Released in 2018, it’s one of their signature songs.
Its lyrics portray serious, heartrending emotions, while the light timbre and distinctive melody draw you in.
The band sound—refraining piano, resounding guitar, and a comforting bass all interwoven—is incredibly cool and irresistibly groovy.
ACA-ne’s brisk-tempo vocals are also very pleasing.
It’s a perfect pick to crank up your energy, especially when you want to focus on the sound itself.
surround (as a verb); surround sound (when referring to audio/AV context)Kuramubon
Clammbon has released many great songs over their long career.
Since this track was used in a commercial, I bet many of you have heard it before.
It’s a very refreshing song, like wind rushing over a hill—open and breezy, with a lively groove! The catchy melody line really stands out, and I hear this song was produced by Seiji Kameda.