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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 Up-Tempo Classics (11–20)

Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Is Youth Embarrassing?' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Hazukashiika Seishun wa
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it's embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai

A youthful anthem from Ryokuoushoku Shakai that began with their high school friends.

It captures straightforward youth, portraying both the joy of living to the fullest and its fragility.

Haruko Nagaya’s clear, transparent vocals and the members’ distinctive performances resonate beautifully.

Released digitally in July 2024, it was also chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s drama “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.

Summer Break 2024.” The powerful, uplifting lyrics will move you to your core.

This song is recommended for anyone who wants to dash through the present with everything they’ve got or create irreplaceable memories.

It’s also perfect as a soundtrack for a drive to the beach with friends—and it’s sure to become a track that stays in your heart.

Soul RevolutionSuperfly

Superfly 'Tamashii Revolution' Music Video
Soul RevolutionSuperfly

This is Superfly’s “Tamashii Revolution,” released in 2010.

It was used as NHK’s soccer theme song.

Brass and rock elements are employed effectively, resulting in a very powerful track.

The vocals by Shiho Ochi are truly exhilarating.

It feels like the whole song explodes with coolness.

Every part is highly satisfying to listen to.

You could call it one of Superfly’s signature songs.

It’s a guaranteed mood booster that will refresh you and lift your spirits.

peace signYonezu Kenshi

With its fast-paced melody and call-and-response shouts in the instrumental break, this is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for karaoke or road trips! It was featured as the opening theme for the anime My Hero Academia.

Even long drives won’t feel tough when you ride the song’s exhilarating momentum! Just remember to keep it safe on the road, even when you’re feeling the rush!

Let’s go welcome the light.Teikoku Kissa

Imperial Café “Let’s Go Welcome the Light” Music Video
Let's go welcome the light.Teikoku Kissa

Teikoku Kissa’s up-tempo track has the power to lift your spirits.

Released in September 2024, this song marks the finale of their three-month consecutive release project.

The lyrics, written by bassist Akira Hikida, capture the joy of finding small happiness in everyday life.

Like the blue sky seen from an airplane, the message that the world shines no matter the circumstances really resonates.

The music video features direction by up-and-coming filmmaker Midori Takagi.

The song also shares its title with their 2024 nationwide tour, making it a track that showcases the band’s momentum.

Perfect for welcoming the morning or when you want a boost!

InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE

Released in 2019, this track was chosen as the opening song for the TV anime Fire Force.

Vocalist Motoki Omori, a fan of the original manga, channeled the joy of receiving the anime offer directly into the music.

With its rock sound and fast, driving tempo, it’s a high-energy song that really gets you pumped.

Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK "The Totally Sensational Dreamer"
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK

From the moment you hit play, no matter how down you’re feeling, this high-energy track flips the switch to ON in an instant! If you’re anxious about what’s ahead, remember: this isn’t where it ends.

Let the song’s message—carving out the future through intuitive, creative thinking—sink in, and listen as you open the door to a brighter tomorrow!

[Mood-Boosting Japanese Music / J-POP] Sky-High Hype & Chill Lift! A Collection of Up-Tempo Masterpieces (21–30)

Full-Power BoySukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Zenryoku Shonen” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / Zenryoku Shonen Music Video
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi

A Skimama Switch number whose lyrics and melody alone lift your spirits and make you feel bright and refreshed! It’s been used in a variety of settings, from commercials to the insert song for the film “Rough,” starring Masami Nagasawa and Mokomichi Hayami.

Even when you stumble and feel like crying, listening to this song will make you want to keep going.