[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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[Mood-Boosting Japanese Music / J-POP] Sky-High Hype & Chill Lift! A Collection of Upbeat Masterpieces (91–100)
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.
Love Revolution 21Mōningu Musume.
It’s a smash hit released in 2000, during Morning Musume’s peak.
The choreography where you rotate both hands during the “WoWo…” part is distinctive, and it’s so impactful that many people know it and can imitate it.
As one of Morning Musume’s signature songs, I’m sure it gets a lot of people pumped up when they hear it.
flying getAKB48
Released in 2011 and featuring Atsuko Maeda as the center, this track is one of AKB’s most upbeat and cool songs—guaranteed to get you pumped.
Kintaro also used this song in her impersonations, and it was a tune you heard all the time back then!
Joyfulikimonogakari
When you want to get pumped up, a classic J-pop anthem is “Joyful.” The music group Ikimonogakari, active since the 2000s, released it in 2009.
The upbeat dance featured in Ezaki Glico’s Pocky commercial also drew a lot of attention.
Kiyoe Yoshioka’s vibrant vocals pair perfectly with the driving rock sound.
It’s a passionate, invigorating track whose melody blows away the stress and anxiety we all feel.
It’s also a great BGM choice for moments when everyone wants to get hyped, whether for play or sports.
Feeling great!!mihimaru GT
Released in 2006, mihimaru GT’s 9th single “Kibun Jōjō ↑↑” is their signature song.
Its fresh, light, upbeat tune pairs perfectly with the vocalist’s cute voice.
Listening to this track makes you forget your worries and just want to dance!
Low Blood Boltzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
It’s a fast-paced rock number with stylish piano tones.
It’s a song by the music unit Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni, included on their 2020 mini-album “Hogaraka na Hifu Tote Fufuku.” From the lyrics—lined with words that feel great on the tongue—you can feel a powerful resolve to live true to yourself.
The swiftly shifting song structure keeps it from ever getting old, and by the time it ends, your heart is blazing.
It’s an emotional track.
Gimme Chocolate!!BABYMETAL
A digital single by BABYMETAL, the two-woman metal dance unit formed under the theme of “fusing idols and metal,” whose cute looks and ferocious metal sound have earned them popularity overseas.
Although it’s known as one of BABYMETAL’s signature songs, did you know it was actually released as a UK-exclusive single? The blend of a thrash metal ensemble with catchy melodies is quintessential kawaii metal.
It’s an aggressive yet pop-leaning metal track that’s perfect for lifting your spirits.