[Collection of Epic Songs] A compilation of cool anime songs chosen by anime fans
“Great anime comes with great anime songs.” If you’re an anime fan, you probably know exactly what I mean.
From dedicated anisong singers to musicians active in the J-pop scene, rock bands, and hip-hop units, artists across a wide range of genres have performed anime theme songs.
It’s not uncommon for landing a theme song to be the spark that leads to a big breakthrough.
This time, we’re featuring anime songs that are nothing short of cool and blazing hot.
We’ve included tracks spanning many eras, so be sure to check out every last one!
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[Epic Tracks Collection] A Compilation of Cool Anime Songs Chosen by Anime Fans (71–80)
DropletSukima Suichi
Opening theme for the NHK Educational TV anime The Beast Player Erin.
Composed in the summer of 2008 during his solo activities.
It features a melody characteristic of Sukima Switch, yet has a somewhat folk-inspired tone and a rhythmic feel.
The key changes are also very cool.
Long shotMaeshima Mayu
How about some mixture rock that overwhelms you with its aggressive soundscape? It’s a track by Mayu Maeshima, who also performed as the vocalist of the music unit MYTH & ROID, released as a single in 2021.
It served as the opening theme for the anime Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World Season 2.
Her passionate vocals aren’t overpowered by the sheer force of the sound, making for a very emotional result.
It really gets your heart pumping! The lyrics—“I know what I have to do”—also hit home.
Naked HeroVaundy
Each word lined up pierces my heart.
It’s a song by singer-songwriter Vaundy, known for hits like “Hanakoi Uranai” and “Koi-kaze ni Nosete,” and it served as the lead track from his first EP released in 2022.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Ranking of Kings.
The way the lyrics reflect the anime’s story, paired with the grand sense of scale in the arrangement—their harmony is outstanding.
And as you listen, you’ll find your tears start to flow naturally.
[Legendary Tracks Assembled] A Collection of Cool Anime Songs Chosen by Anime Fans (81–90)
3 minutes 29 secondsHitorie
This sharp, cutting sound is their true essence! Hitorie, a three-piece rock band, released this track as their fifth single in 2021.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the anime 86—Eighty-Six, adapted from a light novel.
From the intro, the stylish vibe makes you want to say, “This is Hitorie.” The philosophically rich, literary lyrics are another draw.
Listening to it, you can’t help but feel fired up.
Turn up the volume on your speakers or headphones!
UNIONOxT
This is a track by OxT, the digital rock duo of Masayoshi Oishi and Tom-H@ck.
It was used as the opening theme and as an insert song for the anime SSSS.GRIDMAN.
SSSS.GRIDMAN is an anime based on Tsuburaya Productions’ 1990s tokusatsu drama Denkou Choujin Gridman.
With its exhilarating, refreshing melody and vocals, and Masayoshi Oishi’s pleasing singing voice, it’s a song that truly fits as an opening theme—one that makes you feel the beginning of the story.
sky lanternsajou no hana
Heavenly Lantern is a song that celebrates the courage to keep moving toward your dreams.
It’s performed by sajou no hana, the rock band that Tatsuya Kitani is part of.
Written specifically for the anime Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV: New Arc — Labyrinth Arc, the melody reflects the series’ world and features a Celtic-inspired arrangement.
It also weaves in elements from various other genres, so give it a careful listen.
CHAINASCA
A fast-paced, melodic rock number used as the opening theme for the anime Darwin’s Game.
Released in 2020 as the sixth single under ASCA, the solo project of singer Asuka Okura, it’s a passionate anison that declares: even if things are hard now, we’ll keep moving forward, believing in the future.
Brimming with appeal—from its dizzying shifts in structure and melodic lines to the stoic emotions conveyed through its lyrics.