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

silhouetteKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Silhouette” Music Video

Used as the 16th opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden, this is one of KANA-BOON’s signature songs, boasting overwhelming popularity both in Japan and abroad.

Released in November 2014 as their fifth major single, it’s also included on the album TIME.

With over 260 million views on YouTube, it’s a track that continues to be loved by fans worldwide.

Characterized by a driving guitar riff and an energetic band sound, its forward-looking lyrics about growth and determination really hit home.

The bright, catchy melody is sure to lift your spirits just by singing it! There’s a phrase in the first verse where you switch between chest voice and falsetto, but the key is not to sweat the small stuff and just sing your heart out.

It’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped at a party.

Until the world ends…WANDS

WANDS “Until the World Ends… [WANDS 5th Generation ver.]” MV

This is WANDS’ eighth single, which was used as the second ending theme for the 1994 TV anime Slam Dunk.

It played alongside Mitsui Hisashi’s comeback arc, topped the Oricon weekly chart for two consecutive weeks, and became a million seller.

Show Uesugi’s impassioned vocals and Tetsurō Oda’s masterful composition lyrically portray the sense of loss after heartbreak and the turbulence of shifting emotions, building gradually from the first verse and bursting open in the chorus—thrilling whether you sing it or listen to it.

Also included on the album PIECE OF MY SOUL, it remains an immortal classic loved across generations, continually covered by the reactivated fifth-generation WANDS since 2019 and by Show Uesugi himself.

RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION “Rewrite” (M-1 Grand Prix 2024 Promotion Video Theme Song)

This is a song used as the opening theme for the hugely popular anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

Throughout, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s band sound really shines.

The explosive power of the famous “Erase it! Rewrite it!” chorus is absolutely incredible and guaranteed to get everyone pumped.

Take back the love!!kurisutaru kingu

Fist of the North Star OP 'Ai o Torimodose!!'

Famous as the opening theme of the classic anime Fist of the North Star, this song is also popular for being crafted by the hit rock band Crystal King.

Reproducing Crystal King’s high-pitched vocals at karaoke is no easy feat, but it’s guaranteed to get the crowd pumped.

BOO ~I want to laugh until I get hungry~Gosuperāzu

BOO ~I want to laugh until I get hungry~

This is a song that was used as the theme for the anime “Hare Tokidoki Buta” (Tokyo Pig).

It features a stylish sound with an easy-to-groove-to mid-tempo vibe.

The rap section in the middle is especially cool and memorable.

Combined with the upbeat, positive lyrics, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going.

Adolescent RhapsodySambomasutā

Seishun Kyōsōkyoku (Youth Rhapsody)

This song was used as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “NARUTO.” It was Sambomaster’s first tie-in with an anime.

The chorus has a catchy melody that’s easy to hum, so I think many people have heard it.

It’s a wonderful track where Sambomaster’s cool vibe and Naruto’s cool vibe match perfectly.

Crow SongGirls Dead Monster

Girls Dead Monster – Crow Song

This is a song used as an insert track in the anime Angel Beats!.

It’s such a rock-driven piece that you can tell just from the intro, and anyone who’s into this style will definitely get hyped.

Even people who don’t know the original anime might be surprised how many of them like this kind of music.