[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 (51–60)
BuddhaRADWIMPS
This song is included on the 2009 album “Altcolony no Teiri.” With its addictive guitar and funky drums, it’s a really cool track.
When it was released, its style—unlike anything RADWIMPS had done up to that point—became a hot topic.
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
A sure-fire Ayaka Otsuka number that’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke! The song’s upbeat vibe will hype everyone up, of course—but the real highlight has to be the “One more time!” that comes in the latter half.
Make sure to shout it to the person singing! It’s a perfect track for fun, friendly moments with couples or groups of friends.
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.”
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!
[Japanese Pop That Lifts Your Mood] Hype-Up and Chill-Up! A Collection of Upbeat Classics (61–70)
Wake up!AAA
An upbeat AAA number that lifts your spirits from the very start with bright, energetic vocals and melody! It was used as an opening theme for the anime ONE PIECE.
The lyrics convey the ONE PIECE worldview, encouraging you to face forward and keep moving to seize your dreams.
While AAA is wonderful when they sing gentle, soothing songs or cool, stylish tracks, these bright songs that let you feel the members’ sparkling presence are just so energizing! The uptempo beat enhances the song’s brightness and liveliness, making it perfect as background music when you head out for leisure, too!
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!
Music HourPorunogurafiti
This is Porno’s third single CD, released in 2000.
It was featured in a POCARI SWEAT commercial at the time and became a major hit.
The song is striking for its refreshing, Pocari-like feel and its upbeat, catchy melody.
It’s an energizing track that brings back fun memories of hot summer days.