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[Year-End/ New Year Parties] A Big Feature on Hype Anisongs! Classic Anime Song Masterpieces
Having trouble deciding what to sing at karaoke for year-end or New Year parties? That’s exactly when anime songs shine! Beloved across generations, anime theme songs are both familiar—everyone’s heard them at least once—and irresistibly uplifting, making you want to move.
From nostalgic classics to the latest hits, we’ll introduce plenty of anime songs guaranteed to get the room buzzing.
Many of these tracks are perfect not just for karaoke, but also for performances and skits, so be sure to use this as a reference.
You’re sure to find that unforgettable song that stays with you!
[Year-End/New Year Parties] A Special Feature on Anime Songs That Get the Crowd Going! Classic Anime Hits (1–10)
kaiju (giant monster)Sakanaction
How about a song that captures the passion of pursuing truth? It’s a piece Sakanaction wrote specifically as the opening theme for the anime Chi: On the Movements of the Earth, set for digital release in February 2025.
It marks the band’s first anime theme song.
Centered on the struggles and curiosity of those trying to prove heliocentrism, the track delivers a stunning fusion of electronica and rock.
Its lyrics celebrate the relentless search for knowledge and question an unfinished world, leaving listeners feeling uplifted.
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
How about this when you want to feel the excitement of setting off on an adventure? It’s a work by the four-member band SEKAI NO OWARI, released in 2013 as their fourth major-label single.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!!.
The march-like rhythm featuring a bass drum and hand cymbals creates a sense of exhilaration, as if you’re stepping into an adventure with your friends.
The hopeful lyrics—about overcoming hardships in the adventure called life and meeting again at the promised place—truly resonate.
If you sing it together with friends at a year-end or New Year’s party, it’s sure to bring the whole venue together and get everyone fired up.
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Created by Creepy Nuts as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime “Mashle: Magic and Muscles,” which follows a protagonist who can’t use magic and aims for the top with pure muscle in a world where magic is the norm, this track was released in January 2024.
The jersey-club-inspired production by DJ Matsunaga and spell-like lyrics by R-Shitei fuse to create an addictive sound that sticks in your head after just one listen.
The lyrics intertwine Mash’s conviction to fight with raw strength and R-Shitei’s own experiences and philosophy, expressing a strength that transcends common sense and a rapper’s pride.
With the “BBBB Dance” trending globally on TikTok and the song topping Billboard Japan’s 2024 year-end Hot 100, it’s a perfect track to hype up a karaoke session with friends.
silhouetteKANA-BOON
It’s a youthful rock number that gets the whole venue fired up together! Released in 2014 as KANA-BOON’s major-label 5th single, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Naruto Shippuden.
The driving guitar riffs and powerful band sound stir the heart, radiating an energy that makes you want to throw your fist in the air with everyone.
The lyrics carry a message about growing up while protecting what’s important, making it perfect for year-end and New Year gatherings with friends.
Reminiscing about old times and singing along together will definitely unite the room.
Whether it’s karaoke or a stage performance, sing it out with spirit and get everyone hyped!
Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata
Hata Motohiro’s song, which became widely known as the theme for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon, is a moving ballad that portrays friendship and bonds.
It carries the message that hearts can connect even when apart, and it essentially sings about the very relationship between Doraemon and Nobita.
His crystalline voice—often described as being made of “steel and glass”—resonates gently, wrapping farewells and the hope of reunion in warmth, delivering heartfelt emotion to listeners.
Released as a single in August 2014, it was a massive hit, certified for one million downloads by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
The song is also included on the album “Ao no Koukei” (Blue Scenery).
Sing it at a year-end or New Year’s party and the venue will be enveloped in a serene atmosphere, making it a memorable number.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking a touching performance.
peace signKenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu’s 7th single, released in 2017 as the opening theme for Season 2 of the popular anime My Hero Academia, is the perfect song to liven up the mood at year-end or New Year karaoke parties.
Its driving guitar rock sound and powerful melody will instantly boost the energy of the room.
The lyrics convey a determination to move forward by overcoming past weaknesses, evoking a sense of anticipation for the new year.
With its catchy, easy-to-remember melody line, it’s also easy to sing for anyone, regardless of gender.
Not only beloved by anime fans, it’s a well-known song across generations—an iconic anime anthem that can get the whole venue excited.
Until the world ends...WANDS
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.