[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 Up-Tempo Classics (101–110)
damnFuji Kaze
This is a track by Fujii Kaze that leaves a strong impression with its breathtaking performance and vocals, conveying a swelling of emotion as he confronts the self throughout the song.
Set to a rhythmically driven piano rooted in R&B and soul, it explores themes of self-love and self-liberation.
It was included on the March 2022 album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL” and was also released as a single in September of the same year.
Chosen as the theme for NTT Docomo’s “docomo future project” commercial, the piece beautifully expresses a dialogue with the self through its performance.
It’s the perfect song for moments of restlessness or anxiety, or when you want to look inward.
The music video, directed by Kento Yamada, depicts the struggle and growth toward self-liberation through Fujii Kaze’s performance.
Its exhilarating sound makes it a recommended pick when you’re feeling rushed.
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Blue Room, which also served as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death.
It’s a high-energy uptempo song themed around “blue = youth,” blending freshness with a touch of melancholy.
Its world, radiant with the brilliance and confidence of youth, is woven through its beautiful melodies and choruses.
Even now as adults, the “blue room” still exists within our hearts.
That message seems like it could be a powerful boost for working adults too, especially when listened to during the commute.
ResonantiaAimer
Singer Aimer, whose delicate yet soulful and singular voice has won widespread acclaim.
The pre-release track “Resonantia” from her 7th album “Open α Door” lifts your spirits with its jazzy piano phrases and driving beats.
Its message—teaching the strength and dignity of staying true to your path no matter what happens—will surely give courage to many listeners.
It’s an emotional number marked by a strikingly radiant melody set against a rich, weighty ensemble.
BillikenCreepy Nuts
This is a track whose upbeat, forward-looking rap, riding a lively beat, makes your heart race.
Inspired by the Osaka deity said to bring good fortune through the soles of your feet, it’s a humor-filled work by Creepy Nuts that conveys their presence as rappers who usher in happiness.
DJ Matsunaga’s refined, Jersey club–style track is interwoven with R-Shitei’s skillful wordplay, drawing listeners in.
Released in October 2023, the song was featured in a commercial for the alcoholic beverage ZIMA, and its music video—shot in iconic Osaka locations like Tsutenkaku and Umeda—also made waves.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to turn anxious feelings into positive energy, or when you’re living through days so busy you can hardly catch your breath.
LIFEkimaguren
This is a song in a surf-music style with an extremely pleasant guitar sound.
It’s refreshing, yet can also be enjoyed as a life-affirming anthem that gently nudges you to face your true self.
It gained popularity for its soaring vocals and soft, distinctive rap.
[J-Pop to Boost Your Mood] Crank it up or keep it chill! A collection of upbeat classics (111–120)
thought crimeYorushika
I’m drawn to its wistful band sound.
It’s a song by Yorushika—the band formed by Vocaloid producer n-buna and vocalist suis—featured on their 2020 album Plagiarism.
The philosophical lyrics, written against the backdrop of haiku poet Hōsai Ozaki’s works, have real depth and make you think.
It’s sure to resonate especially with those who create.
Combined with the song’s sharply contrasting dynamics, you may find yourself completely immersed before you know it in the world of Thoughtcrime.
Silent JealousyX JAPAN
The sixth single by X Japan, the five-member rock band that coined the term “visual kei” in Japan’s rock scene and has achieved global success.
At the time, the song’s fusion of a thrash metal-inspired style—still unfamiliar in Japan—with classical grandeur was shocking, and it became a hot topic after being performed at the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, where X Japan made their first appearance.
From the peerless, overpowering drum technique and a bass solo that fires up the interlude, to the melodic twin-lead guitar solo and the soaring high-register vocals that hype up listeners, every element of the track comes together to elevate the mood in this rock anthem.