Hype Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s [Classic and Popular Japanese Hits]

Music we listened to in our youth never seems to lose its charm, no matter how many years go by.

In this article, we’ll introduce energetic Japanese songs perfect for people in their 20s, whether you’re working as an office employee or enjoying university life.

From tracks featured as theme songs in TV dramas and anime to karaoke favorites, you’re sure to find songs that spark nostalgia for anyone in their 20s.

They’re great for reminiscing about your youth or singing together with friends—be sure to check them out!

Playlist

Hype Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s [Classic and Popular Japanese Hits]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s seventh single became a major hit as the theme song for the drama “ROOKIES,” and it also received a Guinness World Record.
2	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Summary (20 characters): Expresses the bittersweetness of youth through guitar rock. Winner of the Japan Record Award Grand Prize.
3	Yes, with pleasure.Kent on this side		A poignant, heart-stirring song that expresses a cry from the heart
4	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing love song that captures a fleeting moment of youth
5	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		The appeal of RADWIMPS, the band behind the iconic songs from the film “Your Name.”
6	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		A heartwarming rock that colors Vaundy’s youth
7	StarmineDa-iCE		Symbolically expressing life through a fireworks-themed composition
8	Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET		An energetic song infused with a message of youth
9	shameless; indecentCHANMINA		Chanmina's music, emotionally stirring songs
10	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		A refreshing song by ROSÉ that weaves memories
11	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		A refreshing song that portrays the bonds between friends
12	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		An iconic song that expresses your true self to the fullest
13	idolYOASOBI		A moving song that portrays an idol’s struggles and dreams
14	mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism		SPY×FAMILY theme song, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
15	peace signKenshi Yonezu		An exhilarating masterpiece by Kenshi Yonezu from an anime opening
16	loveGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino’s popular songs that make you want to dance when you listen to them
17	TAIDADAI wish it could stay midnight forever.		A classic song that sings of the struggle to stay true to oneself
18	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		An anime theme song with an occult vibe
19	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		An exhilarating classic beloved by people of all ages.
20	Cinderella GirlKing&Prince		King & Prince’s debut song, a song of love and hope
21	I wish you lots of happinessNaniwa Danshi		An anthem by Naniwa Danshi that conveys hope in the morning
22	Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chu-tan (CV: Saori Hayami)HONEY WORKS		A popular song that boosts self-esteem
23	Chu, diversity.ano		A catchy youth love song that resonates with the heart.
24	Oh! RivalPorno Graffitti		A masterpiece of passionate Latin rhythms
25	HabitSEKAI NO OWARI		Characteristics of SEKAI NO OWARI’s new song “Habit”
26	Team friendsYuki Chiba		Shook Japan’s hip-hop scene
27	Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON		A classic Osaka reggae track, easy for MCs to sing
28	PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH		Addictive groove of EDM and party sounds
29	threadCreepHyp		CreepHyp’s classic song “Ito,” the movie’s theme song
30	On a full-moon nightAimyon		A captivating song by Aimyon that sings of love and the full moon
31	That’s The Way We UniteBACK DROP BOMB		A powerful musical work of genre fusion
32	Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A heartwarming classic that conveys gratitude
33	Senbonzakurakuro usagi P		A fusion track of Taisho Romanticism and Wa-style rock
34	SUNGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino’s youthful pop theme song!
35	ThunderRIZE		RIZE’s explosive major-label debut track, the power of music
36	DAY×DAYBLUE ENCOUNT		Popular anime theme songs by BLUE ENCOUNT
37	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu		Popular among young people as the theme song of a fireworks movie
38	silhouetteKANA-BOON		A fresh, uplifting band song that evokes youth
39	TOKYO GIRLPerfume		Perfume’s popular technopop song, Hiroshima dialect
40	The impact of a single dropUVERworld		The fiery rock of UVERworld, famous for anime opening themes.
41	migratory bird[Alexandros]		The rock band [Alexandros] that makes you feel a bright future
42	Whimsical RomanticIkimonogakari		A refreshing classic by Ikimonogakari
43	New Treasure IslandSakanaction		An iconic youth anthem brimming with techno vibes
44	SHIKIBU feat. Awa no OdorikoRekishi		A cute Rekishi song with Murasaki Shikibu as its theme
45	MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku		An album track with fun, pop music
46	Love isn’t fashionableYasuyuki Okamura w/ Yusuke Koide		Okamura Yasuyuki’s pop appeal in full bloom
47	NIPPONRingo Sheena		World Cup soccer theme song: Ringo Sheena’s passionate cheer anthem
48	The BeginningONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s movie theme songs are popular at karaoke.
49	blinkback number		Movie theme song “You Like a Bouquet”
50	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		Yorushika’s masterpiece that colors youth, resonating in the heart
51	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		An encouraging song that stays close to your everyday life and gives you courage
52	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		A famous song by back number that depicts a heartrending love.
53	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		An upbeat, self-affirming song that became a huge hit on TikTok
54	Same BlueOfficial HIGE DANDism		A moving piece depicting the joys and hopes of youth
55	AnthemSixTONES		Cheering on the challenge toward dreams with powerful lyrics
56	No, noTENSONG		The powerful cheer song “No No” is on fire.
57	Let’s go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Clover Z		Momoclo’s energetic signature song, loved by many people.
58	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber		Golden Bomber’s smash hit song “Memeshikute”
59	Shout out lovestorm		Arashi's songs are gaining popularity at weddings.
60	Music ControllerCAPSULE		Impressive electronic music from a technopop unit
61	N.E.OCHAI		The much-talked-about song included on CHAI’s debut album
62	SchrödingerKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids, a mature love song in their 25th year
63	Nothing can beat this love.OKAMOTO’S		OKAMOTO’S anime song captures the emotions of youth
64	STAY TUNESuchmos		Suchmos’s popular song, a disgust toward city drunks
65	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A classic song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
66	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA “JUICE UP!!” is a cheer song
67	When the wind blows, loveChatmonchy		A classic by a powerful all-female band from Tokushima
68	Hell TaxiKayoko Yoshizawa		A strange song woven by delusions and Jazzy
69	Knock OutOkazaki Taiiku		The theme song of the anime “Mashle” has a fiery, energetic style.
70	Love so sweetstorm		Arashi’s youthful idol song, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
71	ShakushainWednesday Campanella		A strange song of Hokkaido place names and mysterious tones
72	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The anime Fullmetal Alchemist’s hit song is wildly popular.
73	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature song “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing)
74	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		A song about the courage to believe in your own path and move forward
75	Dance at NightFriends		A fun, pop song by the Shinsen-kei band Friends