[Wake-Up Songs] Energetic and Uplifting! Japanese Pop/J-POP You’ll Want to Hear in the Morning
A must-read for anyone who struggles to get out of bed in the morning! In this article, we’ll introduce recommended wake-up songs for when you want to listen to music that helps you feel refreshed in the morning or when you’re looking for tracks to use as an alarm.
We’ve gathered a variety of tunes—upbeat and positive songs, fresh tracks that suit the morning, and pieces where the instruments blast out with energy.
You’re sure to find a song that clears your head! Whether mornings are tough or easy for you, listen to the songs we recommend and kick-start your day with full energy!
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[Alarm Songs] Energetic and Uplifting! Japanese Music/J-Pop You’ll Want to Hear in the Morning (91–100)
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
This song is famous as the theme song for the 2016 blockbuster film Your Name.
Not only in the movie, but it was played daily across all kinds of media, including variety shows and news programs, so I think many people have heard it.
The lyrics have a great rhythm, and it’s the kind of song that wakes you up when you hum along.
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
It’s a very famous song that represents anime music.
It’s one of singer Yoko Takahashi’s signature tracks, released in 1995 as her 11th single.
It’s the opening theme of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Even though many years have passed since its release, it remains a highly popular choice for karaoke.
Deneb and SpicaDIALOGUE＋
A song that boosts your excitement with thrills that sway like a seesaw or a roller coaster, “Deneb and Spica.” It’s a single by the voice-actor unit DIALOGUE＋, released in August 2022.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “My Stepmom’s Daughter Is My Ex,” the track dramatizes a cat-and-mouse romance that mirrors the show’s almost-but-not-quite love story.
Produced by Tomoya Tabuchi of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, it’ll feel especially familiar if you’ve listened to their music before.
Sparkling piano and orchestral sounds shine alongside energetic vocals, making it wonderfully uplifting.
It’ll give you the push to go for it—highly recommended as a morning alarm!
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
If you want to kick off your morning bright and full-throttle, be sure to listen to “Ikuze! Kaitō Shōjo.” It’s one of Momoiro Clover Z’s signature songs, released in 2010 as their major-label debut single.
It’s a quintessential idol track that captivates fans and listeners alike, packed with everything that defines Momoclo.
With playful, thief-themed lyrics and the members’ exuberant energy, it’s fun and uplifting.
Since the lyrics even mention the weekend, it’s a great pick to boost your mood when waking up on Saturdays and Sundays or heading out on a date!
summer festivalWhiteberry
Whiteberry is a girls’ band from Hokkaido that debuted in 1999.
Their signature song is Natsu Matsuri.
It’s a perfect wake-up tune that really gets you pumped.
They even performed this song at the 2000 Kohaku Uta Gassen, but the band disbanded in 2004.
HummingbirdNovelbright
Novelbright is a five-piece rock band gaining attention for their piercing high-tone vocals and straightforward rock sound.
Hummingbird, released in advance from their first album “Kaimaku Sengen,” is a track written as the theme song for the information program “Mezamashi Doyoubi.” Its lyrics depict a refreshing morning waking up with someone special, likely helping you start the day in a happy mood.
It’s a dazzling rock tune with a comfortably arranged ensemble featuring strings.
Is that okay?RADWIMPS
Although it’s a track from RADWIMPS’s fourth album, a new music video was made in 2017, so it’s one of the more well-known songs from their early period.
The BPM is in the high 80s, so it’s a bit on the slower side, but it has a refreshing vibe that suits the morning perfectly.
In terms of structure, it starts with an a cappella chorus before everyone comes in and the intro begins, which makes for a gradual buildup—spot on.
Lyrically, it’s a love-themed song that feels like it gives the listener a gentle push forward, making it a perfect fit for a clear, comfortable morning.
