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[2025] Liven Up Your Party! A Roundup of the Newest J‑Pop Hits and All-Time Crowd Favorites

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Music is essential for livening up year-end parties, New Year’s gatherings, welcome and farewell parties, and other banquets.

If you’re the organizer or in charge of entertainment, you’ll want to pick songs that get everyone excited.

Still, it can be hard to know which tracks will really hype up the crowd.

For those in that situation, this article introduces recommended Japanese songs perfect as BGM to energize any banquet.

Focusing on the latest trend-aware hits while also picking timeless favorites, it offers a lineup that people of all generations can enjoy, making it suitable for a wide variety of events.

Be sure to check it out!

[2025] Liven Up Your Party! A Roundup of the Newest and All-Time Favorite J-Pop Hits (101–110)

Chiki Chiki Bang BangQUEENDOM

TV anime “Ya Boy Kongming!” OP theme “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” [Tried Dancing] with 3D Virtual Eiko

Chiki Chiki Ban Ban QUEENDOM

With a melody that evokes a touch of old-fashioned charm and nostalgia, this opening theme from the anime “Ya Boy Kongming!” has become hugely popular.

Not only in Japan but also in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Argentina, it has even charted—an exceptional hit for an anime song.

Videos imitating the “so-uncool-it’s-cool” dance performed by the characters in the anime went viral, sparking buzz among creators as well.

A little awkwardness is just right! Give the delightfully dorky dance a try yourself.

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Mi Mi MiSEREBRO

Mimimi

Mi Mi MiSEREBRO

Characterized by an energetic beat and catchy melody, this track was released in June 2013 by the Russian female pop group SEREBRO.

The playful lyrics convey themes of self-affirmation and empowerment, encouraging listeners to enjoy being themselves.

It achieved chart success in multiple countries, including the Netherlands and South Korea, and gained widespread popularity in pop culture, notably being used in the club scene of the film “Spy.” The song was also featured in the dance rhythm game “Just Dance 2019” and became popular on short-form video platforms like Vine.

It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that can liven up parties and performances, offering fun across generations.

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Bass BonSnow Man

Snow Man「Bass Bon」Music Video – Raul / Daisuke Sakuma

Bass BonSnow Man

A track that evokes themes of exploring technology and humanity, as well as confronting one’s own identity, set within a world brimming with a futuristic, digital sensibility.

It’s a unit song by Snow Man members Raul and Daisuke Sakuma, with choreography by Tokyo Gegegay.

Included on the album “i DO ME,” released in May 2023, the song made waves even among professional dancers when it debuted.

With its forward-looking style incorporating vogue dance, if you can perform this piece flawlessly, you’ll undoubtedly be the star of the day!

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Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS “Linda Linda” [1st Single (1987/5/1)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Linda Linda

Linda Linda THE BLUE HEARTS

It was the major-label debut single by THE BLUE HEARTS, released in 1987.

It’s an upbeat, crowd-pleasing song.

It’s suitable to perform at gatherings with attendees of various ages.

The difficulty isn’t very high, so it’s a fun song to play.

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Feeling great ↑↑mihimaru GT

mihimaru GT – Feeling Great ↑↑

Kibun Jōjō ↑↑ mihimaru GT

It’s a party song that can instantly liven up the place.

It’s sung by a man and a woman, but since it’s super upbeat, it’s easy to throw in call-and-response, so everyone can get hyped together.

It’s the perfect track when you absolutely want to crank up the energy.

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[2025] Liven Up Your Party! The Latest J-Pop Hits and All-Time Favorites (111–120)

Apply false eyelashesKyary Pamyu Pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Put On False Eyelashes

Tsukema Tsukeru Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

This song is so original.

I think only Kyary Pamyu Pamyu could write lyrics like these.

Rather than just being hype, it pulls you into its unique world.

I feel like performing “Tsukematsukeru” in a skit-style for a party would really get everyone excited.

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Because it’s so warm (aww)tardigrade

Tardigrade – Because it's so warm♪

Because it's so warm—Kumamushi

The very heartwarming melody is soothing.

It might not be a song that really builds excitement, but it could work well as a kind of palate cleanser.

Since it’s fairly well-known, having a good singer perform it could be a nice way to create a relaxed atmosphere in the venue.

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