[Mood-Boosting Japanese Music / J-POP] Sky-High Hype & Chill Lift! A Collection of Up-Tempo Classics
Want to get hyped listening to music?
Here’s a recommended collection of classic Japanese hits and J-pop tunes.
Your favorite songs can boost your motivation every day and get you excited, right?
Up-tempo beats and irresistibly catchy rhythms will draw you in and fill you with energy.
Songs with rebellious lyrics or bright, uplifting messages that put you in a good mood are also super appealing.
We’ve picked tracks that make you want to sing along, and ones that are perfect as BGM for driving or sports!
From trendy new numbers to timeless crowd-pleasers, let’s listen to a variety of mood-lifting songs and make it a great day!
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[Japanese Pop That Lifts Your Mood] Hype-Up and Chill-Up! A Collection of Upbeat Classics (61–70)
FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSION
An upbeat MAN WITH A MISSION track that cranks up the hype even at live shows! Originally included on their only indie-release single in 2011, “NEVER FXXKIN’ MIND THE RULES,” it was later re-released as “FLY AGAIN 2019.” Despite originating from their indie days, it’s one of MAN WITH’s most beloved signature songs.
The lyrics—about getting back up and taking off again no matter how many times you fall—are empowering, and the fact that they’re delivered in English only adds to the cool factor.
Perfect for boosting your energy before taking on a challenge!
Full driveKANA-BOON
This is a song that grabs you from the intro and drags you along, making you want to start running.
“Full Drive” is KANA-BOON’s third single, released in 2014, and it’s one of their most popular tracks.
From the intro to the very end, it just keeps charging ahead at full throttle, making it a perfect pick-me-up when you want to boost your mood.
It’s not aimed at anyone in particular—it’s a track that ignites a fighting spirit within yourself—so I also recommend it as BGM when you’re having trouble getting work done!
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
The 11th single by female singer Yoko Takahashi, used as the theme song for the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Although it was produced as an anime song, it enjoys popularity and recognition across generations and consistently ranks high on karaoke charts.
With a catchy yet somewhat wistful melody and Takahashi’s powerful vocals that lift your spirits, it’s easy to see why this track is beloved by a wide audience.
Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon
This is the debut indie single by Aimyon, a female singer-songwriter who has gained overwhelming support from the younger generation with her breezy acoustic sound and nostalgic melodies.
Despite being voluntarily withheld from TV and radio due to its provocative lyrics that prominently showcase Aimyon’s darker side, it made a shocking impact by reaching No.
10 on the Oricon Weekly Indie Chart.
In contrast to its madness-tinged worldview, the poppy, fast-paced arrangement has a refreshing feel that blows your worries away.
It’s a track that lifts you up when stress and troubles get you down, and a great example of the depth of Aimyon’s appeal.
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
Because we know the structure of the whole song, that softly sung opening hits even harder.
The Blue Hearts shattered preconceived notions, common sense, and the values that had defined rock and punk up to that point.
Even though the band is no longer around, that spirit still lives on in listeners’ hearts.
It’s a max-tension track that makes you forget everything unpleasant or sad.
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a three-piece rock band garnering attention from a wide range of listeners with a colorful catalog that reflects their diverse backgrounds.
ANTENNA, the title track and opener of their fifth album, leaves a lasting impression with its catchy synths and hysteric guitar ensemble.
The whirlwind of key changes in the arrangement seems to capture the mix of anticipation and anxiety toward an unseen future, as depicted in the lyrics.
It’s a refreshing rock tune marked by a hook-laden melody.
Roco LotionORANGE RANGE
“Locomotion” by ORANGE RANGE, a five-member rock band with roots in Okinawa, is a track that instantly lifts your spirits just by listening.
Released in 2004, it also earned them a spot on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Now a summertime staple, the song strikes a perfect balance—not too intense, not too mellow—making it easy to fall into the groove naturally.
Its catchy chorus will stick in your head after just one listen.
Along with a wave of Heisei-era nostalgia, enjoy the distinctive harmonies created by the group’s three vocalists, each singing in a different register—one of ORANGE RANGE’s unique charms.
