An iconic song by a female artist that Gen Z can get hyped about with their peers

High-energy songs can lift your spirits just by listening to them.

There are countless tracks in the J-POP scene that hype up your mood and the atmosphere—thanks to their positive messages, bright melodies, and memorable dances.

So this time, we’ve put together a list of songs that Gen Z can enjoy together, limited to female artists.

Perfect for road trip BGM or karaoke picks—definitely useful when you’re hanging out with friends, so don’t miss it!

Playlist

An iconic song by a female artist that Gen Z can get hyped about with their peers
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	ultra-strongestCho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		A big hit on TikTok: an anthem that boosts self-esteem
2	Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina the End		Aina the End’s fiery anime theme song
3	Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chu-tan (CV: Saori Hayami)HONEY WORKS		A song that turns your true self into a weapon
4	Chu, diversity.ano		A Chinese-style pop song for an anime ending theme
5	Blue JeansHANA		HANA’s second single expresses a bittersweet love
6	New EraAdo		Determination to create an ideal world through the power of music
7	Zankyo SankaAimer		Demon Slayer opening theme, smash hit song
8	Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo		Pokémon anime OP, a song by asmi and Chinozo
9	First Love KillerNo Murasaki		A heart-touching song that depicts the sweet and bitter feelings of first love
10	chantAdo		Ado had a massive hit with an energetic song.
11	idolYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s anime theme song becomes a big hit
12	BASH BASH feat. JP THE WAVY & AwichLANA		LANA, who captivates young people with her husky voice
13	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		Theme song of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, a hit song by LiSA
14	EdisonWednesday Campanella		A track with a good beat that's popular on social media
15	Chiki Chiki Bang BangQUEENDOM		The opening theme song of Ya Boy Kongming! is hugely popular.
16	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		Cheering song for Japan’s national soccer team, World Cup theme song
17	No.5LANA		LANA’s self-affirming R&B track
18	WOKE UPXG		XG’s latest song has world-class musicality.
19	Make you happyNiziU		NiziU’s debut song “Make you happy”
20	Fashion MonsterKyary Pamyu Pamyu		Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s self-expression
21	Mela!Green Yellow Society		A popular song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, with a message of self-expression
22	It’s the cutest ever!Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		An uplifting song about growing by using heartbreak as nourishment
23	SenbonzakuraWagakki Band		Innovative Vocaloid music with traditional Japanese instruments
24	heavy rotationAKB48		I can feel more positive with AKB48’s songs.
25	HeroNamie Amuro		A song of hope to become a hero, giving courage to the entire nation
26	Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Clover Z		Momoclo’s “Kaitō,” a dreamlike song that steals hearts
27	almost all for nothingRingo Sheena, peach		A lively collaboration track by Ringo Sheena and Momo
28	Absolute relationshipRed Park		A heartwarming song that portrays the sense of distance in human relationships
29	senpaiNo Murasaki		A poignant romance with an older woman, compellingly portrayed
30	mirrorFRUITS ZIPPER		The magical song that lets you meet the you who shines in the morning mirror
31	omnidirectional beautyNo Murasaki		Noa Murasaki, a debuting rookie singer, is hugely popular among Gen Z.
32	Stars, Freckles, and DiamondsHonoka Takahashi		Legal Lily’s vocalist and their captivating musical activities
33	Almond ChocolateILLIT		A moving song that portrays a bittersweet love.
34	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		A smash hit on TikTok, a masterpiece that conveys self-affirmation
35	calculatingly cuteHinatazaka46		Introduction to the signature songs from Hinatazaka46’s debut album
36	Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari		A song for women moving forward at their own pace
37	iolitePORIN		Captivating the music scene with city pop
38	Something like “happy”Nachi		Sabasister is growing rapidly and making a major-label debut.
39	voiceMoeka Shiozuka		Moeka Shiotsuka’s original music and worldview
40	NEW LOOKMISAMO		1960s-style MISAMO covers a Namie Amuro song