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[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!

[Mood-Boosting Japanese Music / J-POP] Sky-High Hype & Chill Lift! A Collection of Upbeat Classics (121–130)

LOVE&JOYKimura Yuki

Yuki Kimura / LOVE & JOY (Official Lyric Video)
LOVE&JOYKimura Yuki

A single packed with the exhilarating appeal of Eurobeat! Yuki Kimura’s clear, soaring vocals fuse perfectly with Daisuke Asakura’s energetic production to create a high-speed dance track.

Riding a BPM of 173, its bright, forward-looking message evokes a moving sensation, as if a rainbow were arcing across the listener’s heart.

Released in July 2000, the song captured many hearts as the theme for the TV drama “Daisuke Hanamura.” It reached No.

24 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved total sales of 116,000 copies.

Perfect as BGM for highway or mountain-pass drives, it’s also ideal when you need a boost for a tired spirit.

Grip the wheel and set off on a special musical journey to this rhythm.

BANDAGEAyumu Imazu

Ayumu Imazu – BANDAGE [Official Video]
BANDAGEAyumu Imazu

The powerful message of “Take action now” resonates deeply.

Dissatisfaction with myself and those around me who won’t face forward, a tangle of complex thoughts—this song vividly depicts the feelings of someone who kept putting bandages on their emotional wounds and ran from truly facing them.

Written in March 2024 as the ending theme for the MBS/TBS drama “If You Fall in Love, the Second Time Is Better,” the track reflects Ayumu Imazu’s own experiences and underscores the importance of shedding doubt and moving forward with courage.

It’s a song that gently nudges those who, even while burdened by hesitation and regret, want to take that first step.

Up-tempo and irresistibly rhythmic, it makes you tap along.

doppelgängerCreepy Nuts

【MV】Creepy Nuts – doppelgänger
doppelgängerCreepy Nuts

Set over a tense, hard‑hitting beat, this is a tour‑de‑force from Creepy Nuts that portrays the wavering and split of the self.

It depicts the inner alter ego—or mask—that everyone carries as a “doppelgänger,” sharply capturing the modern psyche’s inner conflict.

Melodic hooks intertwine exquisitely with unstable rhythms to vividly express a churning state of mind.

The track was written as the theme song for the film Under Ninja, released in January 2025.

It’s the perfect song for facing the many faces within yourself—or for releasing the unease and urgency inside your heart.

MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK

KEYTALK/「MONSTER DANCE」MUSIC VIDEO
MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK

A song by the rock band KEYTALK, marked by razor-sharp guitar riffs and high-energy beats.

Its catchy melody and addictive sound naturally sweep listeners into a dance-fueled whirlwind.

2014年10月にリリースされ、JVCケンウッドの「PitaSma」ヘッドホンのCMで取り上げられ、テレビ朝日の「musicる TV」のテーマソングとして使用されました。2021年以降はバラエティ番組「新しいカギ」のテーマソングも務め、そのエネルギッシュな雰囲気で番組を盛り上げています。

It’s the perfect track when you’re feeling down or need a motivation boost.

[Mood-Boosting Japanese Music / J-POP] Sky-High Hype & Chill Lift! A Collection of Upbeat Classics (131–140)

REALiZELiSA

LiSA “REALiZE” Lyric Video (Theme Song for the Japanese Dub of the Film ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’)
REALiZELiSA

“REALiZE,” the theme song for the Japanese-dubbed version of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

It’s a straightforward rock tune that highlights LiSA’s sharp, powerful vocals.

The high-speed number vividly conjures images of Spider-Man soaring through the air, and just listening to it feels like a great way to blow off steam.

The guitar riffs ringing to the rhythm, the hefty, dynamic sound, and the catchy melody all feel great—and it’s perfect for karaoke, too!

Four Heavenly KingsSuiyōbi no Campanella

An energetic track that fuses the dynamism of the city with creative allure.

It’s packed with Wednesday Campanella’s bold new challenge.

Released in April 2024, the song was also chosen as the tie-in for the opening movie of Harajuku’s new complex, Harakado.

Its electronic sound and playful lyrics blend perfectly, drawing listeners in.

Ideal for those seeking creative inspiration or a sophisticated urban vibe.

It’s also recommended when you want to discover a new side of yourself or boost your motivation.

Free! Free! Free!Takeuchi Anna

Anna Takeuchi – Free! Free! Free! (Live)
Free! Free! Free!Takeuchi Anna

“Free! Free! Free!” resonates with the message that you can become whatever you set your mind to.

It’s a song released in 2019 by singer-songwriter Anna Takeuchi—born in the U.S.

and raised in Kyoto—and included on her EP “at TWO.” It starts gently and then breaks into a driving chorus that’s seriously addictive.

There’s a refreshing clarity that releases all those hazy feelings.

The stylish, catchy hybrid of J-pop and Western pop is fantastic, and the sweet yet cool tone of her vocals, along with the feel-good groove, will lift your spirits.

The technical guitar work will send your excitement soaring, too!