Hype Level Maxed! Party Anthems Recommended for the Yutori Generation
When you’re getting together in a big group for a gathering or event, music is definitely better to have than not, right?
Background music can brighten up the atmosphere, lift everyone’s mood, and add color to the space.
So this time, we’re introducing hype tracks we recommend for the Yutori generation!
From rock and dance numbers to idol songs, we’ve put together tracks released during the years when the Yutori generation likely spent their youth.
We hope you enjoy them.
Hype Level Max! Top 10 Party Anthems Recommended for the Yutori Generation (1–10)
heavy rotationNEW!AKB48
Released as their 17th single in 2010, this song became a national hit as one of AKB48’s signature tracks, something you’d hear almost daily on karaoke and TV.
Its cute lyrics, set to a brisk rock tempo, sing honestly about a straightforward crush, capturing the fluttery excitement of love that everyone experiences at least once.
The way it surges from the chorus is irresistibly catchy, making you want to sing along, and it’s designed so friends and groups can enjoy the chorus and dance together.
It was heavily aired as the CM song for UHA Mikakutou’s “Puccho,” and in karaoke it set a record by ranking No.
1 for a total of 81 weeks in 2012.
It’s the perfect number for sharing that love-struck feeling with everyone or getting the whole room hyped at karaoke.
Chocolate DiscoNEW!Perfume
This song, with its shimmering synth sound and catchy, repetitive phrases, is included on the single “Fan Service [sweet],” released in February 2007.
It’s a poppy electro track that delivers a Valentine’s Day confession of love, lightly portraying the inner worlds of a calculating girl and an expectant boy.
The refined production by Yasutaka Nakata and the three members’ clear, transparent vocals make for an exceptionally pleasing combination.
It was featured in commercials for Toyota and for sweets, and today it’s cherished every year as a Valentine’s Day staple.
Sing it at karaoke with friends and you’re sure to get the crowd going—dance moves included.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to recall those sweet-and-sour feelings or lift your spirits.
JoyfulNEW!Ikimonogakari
It’s that catchy, popping-sounding track you’ve probably heard at least once in a Pocky commercial.
Released in 2009 as a double A-side single with “YELL,” it created a huge buzz as the theme song for Ezaki Glico’s ads.
The upbeat arrangement, featuring a horn section and handclaps, pairs with Kiyoe Yoshioka’s bright, smile-inducing vocals to make your body start moving without even thinking.
It’s perfect for getting hyped with friends, and it’d be amazing played at school events or sports days.
It’s also a karaoke staple everyone knows, making it an ideal pick when you want to liven up the mood.
cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)NEW!Ai Otsuka
This is Ai Otsuka’s second single, released in December 2003.
It was used as the opening theme for the music program COUNT DOWN TV and the ending theme for the variety show Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!.
The song charmingly likens the love of a couple who have been together for two years to two fruits joined together, conveying a bond that deepens as they overcome quarrels.
Its bright, pop melody and lively brass arrangement will lift your spirits.
It’s a recommended track for those enjoying happy times with a partner or for anyone hoping to start a wonderful romance.
FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSION
Characterized by a powerful rock sound and energetic riffs, this track is one of the signature songs included on MAN WITH A MISSION’s debut album.
Since its 2011 release, it has been a staple at their live shows, and a new version was unveiled in 2019.
It was also used as the official 2019 theme song for the Super Rugby HITO-Communications Sunwolves, earning support from a wide range of listeners.
Despite being sung entirely in English, its overflowing power lifts your spirits even on sluggish days—an aggressive rock tune through and through.
Heart Dancingnobobyknows̟+
An uplifting track from a hip-hop group out of Nagoya.
Chosen as the ending theme for the anime SD Gundam Force, this song stands out with its light, lively beat and catchy flow.
The lyrics capture little everyday joys, brilliantly expressing the liberating power of music.
Originally released in May 2004, it enjoyed a revival hit in 2022 after a performance on THE FIRST TAKE went viral on social media.
Perfect for getting the crowd hyped at gatherings or events, or for a quick mood boost.
A must-listen for the yutori generation, packed with everything that makes nobodyknows+ so appealing.
One Night CarnivalKishidan
The major-label debut single by Kishidan, a six-member rock band that champions “Yank Rock” and draws attention with their unique style.
The song was already popular during their indie days and was released as a single in May 2002 on the EMI label.
It’s characterized by a catchy melody, powerful sound, and memorable chorus.
Well-known as a karaoke staple, it’s a high-energy number frequently used on variety shows.
If everyone sings and dances to it at parties or events, it’s sure to instantly lift the atmosphere.
It’s a perfect track for the yutori generation to reminisce about their youth.