Anime songs that hype up the after-party: recommended bangers and popular tracks

CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAKageyama Hironobu

Cha-La Head-Cha-La – Dragon Ball Z OST

This song is famous as the theme for the anime Dragon Ball, based on Akira Toriyama’s original work, which took the world by storm and was hugely popular among boys.

Dragon Ball remains a beloved masterpiece around the globe, and singing this song at a second party is guaranteed to get everyone hyped.

It’s a track marked by Hironobu Kageyama’s powerful vocals.

Mazinger ZMizuki Ichirō

Ichiro Mizuki – Mazinger Z INFINITY [AMV / MAD]

This is the theme song of Mazinger Z, a masterpiece of robot anime that had a major influence on later robot series.

I think many people know this song even if they’ve never watched the anime.

Why not wrap a red scarf around your neck and belt it out yourselves?

I’m Kyoro-chan!chacha

Kyoro-chan OP2 “Me Kyoro-chan!” Chacha

This is the opening theme song from when Kyoro-chan, the mascot made famous by the Choco Ball candies, was adapted into an anime.

Its distinctive melody is catchy, making it a bright, upbeat number.

It’s a song you can enjoy at karaoke while feeling a touch of nostalgia.

Give me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiro

Give me an unbalanced kiss

This is the ending theme song from Yu Yu Hakusho episodes 60 to 83.

It can capture the entire Jump generation.

Girls are bound to be weak for Koenma-sama’s young version! Definitely try cosplaying as Koenma-sama and singing it at karaoke.

You’ll be popular.

A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko

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

Famous as the theme song of Neon Genesis Evangelion, this track is a high-energy, uptempo killer tune.

Though it’s in a minor key, its cool, melodic vibe is a big part of its appeal.

In the original, the excitement peaks at the end of the chorus with the line, “Young boy, become a legend!” It’s a classic, crowd-pleasing karaoke favorite.

Offer up your heartLinked Horizon

Offer up your hearts!

This is the song that was tied in as the opening theme throughout Season 2 of the anime Attack on Titan.

It’s a track where we’d love to capture Linked Horizon’s—aka LinHori’s—signature grandeur, and it’s especially recommended for confident singers.

Since all the lyrics are in Japanese, it should be relatively easier to sing compared to some of their other songs.

Personally, the key change in the final chorus is particularly memorable.

Wings of FreedomLinked Horizon

Wings of Freedom

This is the tie-in song used for the second half of Season 1 of the anime Attack on Titan.

It’s a big band piece that also features a grand orchestra, and this track, too, conveys an astonishing sense of scale.

Because the anime is so famous, many people have heard it, and since the lyrics also weave in German, just being able to sing this song will draw attention.