[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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[Legendary Tracks Assembled] A Collection of Cool Anime Songs Chosen by Anime Fans (81–90)
Ultra☆Super Dragon SoulTanimoto Takayoshi
This is a song by Takayoshi Tanimoto, irresistible for its dynamic sound and powerful vocals.
Featured as an insert song in episode 41 of the anime Dragon Ball Kai, it serves as Son Goku’s theme song.
“Go beyond your limits and become stronger!”—it’s packed with a fiery message.
It ignites the listener’s fighting spirit and gives the courage to face any challenge.
It’s a motivational anthem that gives you a push when you need to take that one last step.
ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution
It’s the opening theme of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, sung by T.M.Revolution.
Everyone knows how outstanding T.M.Revolution’s vocal ability is, and combined with the song’s fast pace, it naturally gets you pumped up.
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.
monsterYOASOBI
It’s an insanely cool anime song that pulls you in right from its suspicious-sounding intro.
It’s a track by YOASOBI, the music duo known for hits like “Racing into the Night,” released digitally in 2021.
The song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime BEASTARS, which portrays the school life of anthropomorphized animals.
You could say it faithfully captures the dark, slightly poisonous worldview of the work.
The chorus has an irresistible sense of release, like your field of vision suddenly opening up.
The Asterisk WarNishizawa Shiena
This song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime The Asterisk War.
The lyrics were written by Shiena Nishizawa herself.
Its fast-paced band sound, incorporating digital elements, combines with battle-evoking lyrics to lift your spirits.
boundary lineamazarashi
This work by amazarashi, a rock band known for its emotional musicality, was released in 2021 as their seventh single.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the anime “86 -Eighty Six-,” which depicts the story of boys and girls thrown into war.
It’s a solid anime song that conveys the impermanence of the world and a resolve to keep living in spite of it.
Vocalist Akita’s powerful singing seems to further drive home the message of the lyrics.
It might give you hope to live for tomorrow.
[Legendary Tracks Assembled] A Collection of Cool Anime Songs Chosen by Anime Fans (91–100)
GATE — Like the Dawn —Kishida Kyoudan & THE Myoujou Rockets
This track is by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets, a band led by composer Kishida—who also writes songs for artists like LiSA and Minori Chihara—and also a doujin music unit.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime “GATE: Thus the JSDF Fought There,” based on Takumi Yanai’s fantasy novel.
To convey the anime’s image, a shout is included after the chorus.
The later release “GATE II ~Beyond the World~” was also used as the opening theme for the anime’s second season.
