Hype songs sung by male artists that are recommended for Gen Z

High-energy tracks—like danceable songs, fast-paced and exhilarating tunes, and those with call-and-response—are absolutely essential for hyping up a crowd.

In recent years especially, as the J-POP scene has evolved, the number of party songs seems to have grown in step.

So this time, we’ve put together a list of hype tracks recommended for Gen Z, limited to male artists.

We hope you’ll find it useful not only for drives and karaoke, but also as event BGM.

Playlist

Hype songs sung by male artists that are recommended for Gen Z
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heart-stirring song that portrays the hopes and scars of youth
2	DOGLANDPEOPLE 1		A unique worldview that captivates through anime theme songs
3	IRIS OUTKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu enriches the story with a film theme song.
4	Yes, with pleasure.Kent on this side		A moving song that depicts the inner conflicts of modern life
5	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		An inspiring summer song that weaves together memories of youth
6	AyayaMONGOL800×WANIMA		A collaborative song by Okinawa’s MONGOL800 and Kumamoto’s WANIMA
7	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		A track whose exhilarating rap resonates with the heart
8	loveGen Hoshino		The love dance song that is the theme song of “Nigeru wa Haji”
9	Professionalism feat. HannyaAli		A collaboration track by ALI and Hannya, a cool song.
10	festivalFujii Kaze		A celebratory song that cherishes Fujii Kaze’s everyday life
11	Oni BanquetSora Tomonari		Sora Tomonari’s music fuses tradition with modernity.
12	Big wrong answerback number		A refreshing back number masterpiece that conveys moving forward
13	1, 2, 3After the Rain		An energetic song, the Pokémon theme song
14	WonderONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's powerful rock sound
15	Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-Shirts Yasan		A rock band from Osaka that captivates party lovers
16	Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		The signature song of Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai, who love rice
17	mismatchedTHE SUPER FRUIT		A song that celebrates individuality in a way that resonates with Gen Z
18	Team friendsYuki Chiba		The new friendship-themed song resonates with the heart.
19	The Zero Sense10-FEET		10-FEET’s movie theme song, a passionate anthem of youth
20	MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK		A classic KEYTALK song with high danceability
21	FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSION		Cheer song of the werewolf band, toward a new challenge
22	PlazmaKenshi Yonezu		Gundam theme song, Kenshi Yonezu’s challenge track
23	KICKBACKKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s powerful music and emotional expression
24	I LOVE…Official HIGE DANDism		An emotionally moving song that delicately portrays feelings of love
25	peace signKenshi Yonezu		A powerful song of determination and emotion aiming to become a hero
26	Walking with youNovelbright		Novelbright: uplifting lyrics and powerful music
27	mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism		Dynamic hit songs and anime theme songs
28	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		A love song that transcends time and space, a masterpiece by RADWIMPS
29	together; along with; bothWANIMA		A rock band song from Kumamoto that gives you the courage to face forward and move on
30	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Boosting dreams and hopes with an exhilarating song
31	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber		Expressing the pain of a broken heart through a pop song
32	Song of Greensmall gift		Recommended: Sosina’s punk rock song “Midori no Uta” (Green Song)
33	J.O.K.E.R.MAZZEL		Signature songs by the talented group MAZZEL, whose skills rival K-pop
34	Moechakka FireIssei		Satirizing modern society with youthful pop
35	SILVERRIZE		RIZE's powerful cheer song that shakes the soul
36	ThunderRIZE		RIZE’s explosive major-label debut track, the power of music
37	MAYDAY feat. Ryo from Crystal Lakecoldrain		The opening theme of Fire Force: a powerful rock song that unleashes emotion.
38	Shimi feat. ATARASHII GAKKO!Maximum the Hormone		Leaders' insane loud rock
39	Premonitory RaidMaximum the Hormone		The Challenge Song by Maximum the Hormone
40	Ups&DownsCrystal Lake		Powerful metalcore that sings of hope and strength
41	LimelightDeNeel		DeNeel, the neo-kayō act from Osaka, is on the rise.
42	Gotta BeYoshinori Shomon, Ken Kojima		The Aぇ! group from Kansai is on the rise.
43	Doki itDaigo Nishihata, Shunsuke Michieda, Kento Nagao, Joichiro Fujiwara, Kyohei Takahashi		An idol group from the Kansai region, on the rise
44	Rock this Partytimelesz		A dance tune that races with companions toward our dreams
45	winding roadNovelbright		Novelbright's uplifting theme song that stays close to the heart
46	Biri MillionYuri		A song of young people who choose the value of life over money
47	BOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s “BOW AND ARROW,” a song about challenge and growth.