Lovely karaoke song

Exciting and energizing—a track that pumps you up.

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

Don’t you often listen to music when you want a little motivation or want to get your energy up?

If you’re especially into music, you probably even have a favorite playlist full of songs that hype you up.

In this article, we’ve put together a ton of killer tunes that will fire you up and get everyone’s fists in the air just by listening!

It’s the perfect playlist for when you want a huge boost of energy or need to psych yourself up.

Exciting, hype. Uplifting tracks (21–30)

SHAKESMAP

SMAP SHAKE 2013 FNS Music Festival

SHAKESMAP

In the 1990s, SMAP was at the height of their popularity as idols.

Compared to their later years, they released CDs more steadily back then, and many songs from that period came to define the era.

This is another classic whose lyrics reflect the social backdrop of the time.

It’s a song that always brings the energy up at karaoke.

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Get WildTM NETWORK

TM NETWORK「Get Wild」Official Music Video

Get WildTM NETWORK

This is a landmark TM NETWORK track whose intro—like a headlong dash through a city night—captivated countless fans with its sheer coolness.

The narrative lyrics carry a powerful message: even while burdened by pain and loneliness, sharing a dream with someone can make you stronger.

Released in April 1987, the single was used as the ending theme for the TV anime City Hunter, and later helped solidify the band’s popularity by contributing to their first No.

1 on the charts with the best-of album Gift for Fanks.

A pioneering piece of digital rock, it’s the kind of song that quietly stirs the heart and lifts your spirits when you’re struggling to overcome something.

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FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION 『FLY AGAIN 2019』

FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION is a band that has been whipping countless rock festivals into a frenzy.

Here’s their ultimate crowd-pleasing rock tune, “FLY AGAIN.” This sporty rock number is guaranteed to hype you up whether you’re dancing or singing along—a high-energy track that fires you up and lifts your spirits.

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A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi

A Cruel Angel's Thesis – Yoko Takahashi (Full)

A Cruel Angel's Thesis by Yoko Takahashi

Despite being an anime song, this is the 11th single by female singer Yoko Takahashi, beloved across generations.

It’s famous as the theme song for the Neon Genesis Evangelion series, which began in 1995 and concluded in 2021.

Her delicate yet powerful vocals intertwine with lyrics that evoke the anime’s storyline, creating a track whose impact can make memorable scenes flash back for anyone familiar with the work the moment they hear it.

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Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK "The Totally Sensational Dreamer"

Perfect Sense Dreamer ONE OK ROCK

This is ONE OK ROCK’s fourth single and the breakout work that earned the band their first top-10 spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

The intense track, where Taka’s shouts collide with a gritty band sound, is impossible not to get excited about.

It’s the kind of song you want to listen to when you need to fire yourself up!

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Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN「Hello,world!」

Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 2015 release “Hello, world!”.

It’s an ultra-dramatic piece with a melody bursting with the sense that something’s about to happen.

Fujimoto Motoo’s vocals sound incredibly cool, and the explosive, liberating chorus will get you high whether you like it or not—a must-hear guitar rock tune.

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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

When it comes to Japanese punk, it’s THE BLUE HEARTS.

And when it comes to THE BLUE HEARTS, it’s Linda Linda.

The opening lyrics are incredibly famous.

You can practically see the man’s firm wish and inner struggle.

The chorus is light and catchy—a classic that anyone can remember right away.

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