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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)
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.
kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon
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.
IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi
This is a fast-paced, passionate number written specifically for the theatrical feature Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, slated for release in September 2025.
According to Kenshi Yonezu, he composed it while watching Reze’s introduction scene in the original manga.
The lyrics, which portray the wavering between fleeting happiness and an inescapable tragic fate, are utterly captivating.
Why not immerse yourself in it while reflecting on the characters’ inner emotions?
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.
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
It’s a sparkling song that brings to mind the summer night sky.
It was the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari, which aired in 2009.
I’m sure many people “used to listen to it a lot” back then.
How about singing this song and soaking in a wave of nostalgia?
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
I bet tons of people have this as their go-to at karaoke.
It’s the opening theme of the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, famous for sparking a social-phenomenon-level boom.
No matter how many times you listen, it always gets you pumped.
That rush from the first line into the intro is irresistible.
You can just sing it straight, of course, but it could also work as a dance track.
Honestly, it’d even make great event background music.
Since everyone knows it, you should definitely keep it in your playlist!
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!