[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 (141–150)
BPM285EXdenpagumi.inc
An up-tempo track from Dempagumi.inc packed with a sense of overwhelming speed and passionate messages.
Released digitally in September 2024 as the campaign song for JR Tokai’s “Oshi Tabi.” Its exhilarating electropop sound blends with uplifting lyrics that pour out feelings for one’s oshi.
The song’s high-octane energy races along like a Shinkansen, evoking a strong bond with fans.
It is also included on the album “We need the DEMPA.” As a culmination piece leading up to the end of the group’s activities, it’s sure to leave a lasting impression on fans.
A feel-good song that will make you want to set off on a journey to cheer on your oshi—be sure to give it a listen.
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
“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!
PANORAMA JETFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
The dance and vocal group FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE, known for their skillful dance performances and refreshing vocals, has won widespread popularity.
Their 13th single, PANORAMA JET—the final installment of the FAN FAN trilogy—builds anticipation right from its exhilarating ensemble intro.
The message, which evokes a favorable tailwind, seems to give a push toward a bright future.
It’s a clear, uplifting tune with a comfortably positive vibe.
BOO!SHUTPIGGS
If you’re craving a hard-hitting hard rock track, this one’s a must.
It’s a song by the idol group PIGGS, released in April 2023.
The powerful message in the lyrics—“No matter what happens, we’ll keep moving forward”—comes through in both the vocals and the sound, firing you up.
You can feel the kind of energy that slices through every negative feeling.
It’s an ultra-powerful song that makes you want to throw your fist in the air and belt it out together!
Charging!Travis Japan
Travis Japan is a seven-member boys’ idol group from Johnny’s.
Their track “Charging!” from the 2023 EP Moving Pieces is, just as the title suggests, a pop tune with a positive vibe that makes you want to take on new challenges.
The song features a cool, chill-out style sound that’s also popular in today’s K-pop, and both the vocals and the track are crafted to be as easy to listen to as background music—making it a great choice to play casually in your room.
UniverseOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is “Universe” by Official HIGE DANDism, who also performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, released in 2021.
Known affectionately as “Higedan,” their music always offers a comforting sense of the joy of listening to songs.
“Universe” is another easy-to-listen-to track with a fun, pop sound.
As a song themed around outer space, the imagery that overflows from the lyrics is beautiful as well.
With its positive sound, it leaves you with a pleasant afterglow—definitely a track worth your time.
