[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 (41–50)
TOMORROWBiSH
BiSH, who made their name with the tagline “a punk band without instruments.” In the music video for this song, they finally have instruments in their hands! They’ve performed plenty of rock-tinged tracks before, but from the intro onward this one feels more aggressive than ever.
The hefty sound and the forward-driving, attacking guitar riffs will get your blood pumping, making you feel as if you’re listening to a band active in the loud rock scene.
Surrender yourself to the exhilarating, full-throttle band sound.
[Mood-Boosting Japanese Music / J-POP] Sky-High Hype & Chill Lift! A Collection of Up-Tempo Classics (51–60)
FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSION
An upbeat MAN WITH A MISSION track that cranks up the hype even at live shows! Originally included on their only indie-release single in 2011, “NEVER FXXKIN’ MIND THE RULES,” it was later re-released as “FLY AGAIN 2019.” Despite originating from their indie days, it’s one of MAN WITH’s most beloved signature songs.
The lyrics—about getting back up and taking off again no matter how many times you fall—are empowering, and the fact that they’re delivered in English only adds to the cool factor.
Perfect for boosting your energy before taking on a challenge!
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
When it comes to summer by the sea, it’s no exaggeration to say Shonan no Kaze is the soundtrack! With this song, anyone, anywhere is guaranteed to get hyped.
And the must-have item to crank up the excitement? A towel! Whether you’re at the beach or at karaoke, swing that towel around and blow off all that built-up stress!
Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP’s “Wheel Song” is light and fun—something you’ll want to take along on an outing.
Originally included on the album Yggdrasil, it was later released as a re-cut single from the album.
The members each play instruments they don’t usually use, such as mandolin, upright bass, and a small drum.
Though it sings of a bittersweet farewell to a loved one who once rode tandem, the song’s breezy feel seems to brighten even that sadness.
Just like the lyrics suggest, it makes great BGM for a bicycle trip!
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
It is the theme song of the film Solanin, with lyrics adapted from the song “Solanin” that appears in the original manga; Masafumi Gotoh composed the music after partially editing those lyrics.
Although it’s an up-tempo track, it portrays both a sense of sorrow and hope for the future.
In the film, Meiko and Taneda passionately perform the song, leaving a powerful impression as “the song that connects the two’s feelings.”
FANTASTIC BABYBIGBANG
A signature song by the charismatic Korean boy group BIGBANG.
Even if you don’t know much about K-pop, you might have heard this one.
With its bass-heavy beat and how naturally the Japanese lyrics fit, it’s a track that just makes you want to dance like crazy.
It’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke!
Naughty SunORANGE RANGE
The song “Ikenai Taiyō,” which portrays a slightly racy, sun-hot romance between a man and a woman.
Since it was the opening theme for the smash-hit Fuji TV drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~ Ikemen Paradise ~,” many people probably think of the show when they hear this song.
Its bright, catchy, pop vibe matches the drama’s world, making it a perfect track to listen to in summer!