[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 (91–100)
COOLESTKasutamaiZ
“COOLEST” is a song by the Japanese rock band CustomiZ.
It was the opening theme for the TV anime “Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto.” Built from overlapping short phrases, it has great rhythm, strong drive, and comes together as a cool, powerful track.
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.
DororoASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
It’s a cool rock number that kicks off with a slightly ominous guitar riff.
It’s a track by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, the rock band also known for hits like “Rewrite” and “Soranin.” It was released as a single in 2019.
As the title suggests, it was written as the theme song for the anime Dororo, based on Osamu Tezuka’s original work.
The fresh, uplifting chorus is irresistible.
Light of lifeSuzuki Konomi
The tense rhythm and bassline, along with the cool vocals, will take your breath away.
It’s a track by Konomi Suzuki, an anisong singer from Osaka Prefecture, released in 2021 as her 22nd single.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime “Deep Insanity: The Lost Child.” Riding on a fast-paced progression, the song powerfully expresses the strength of “life.” The more you listen, the more it makes your heart tremble—an intensely passionate anisong.
Turn up the volume and enjoy!
Like FlamesMindaRyn
“Like Flames,” chosen as the opening theme for the anime That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2, was released in 2021 by MindaRyn, a singer from Thailand who gained attention on social media for her J-pop and anime song cover videos.
The passionate band sound perfectly matches a story set in a fantastical world of adventure.
Be sure to watch how she skillfully delivers lyrics in both Japanese and English.
It’s an anime song whose supple yet powerful vocals are soothing.
Experience its catchy, fast-paced sound for yourself.
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.
No, thank you!Hōkago Tī Taimu
It’s the ending theme of the anime K-On!! performed by Ho-kago Tea Time.
Ho-kago Tea Time is the girls’ band formed by the main characters in the story, and the voice actresses who play them have even held live concerts, delivering vocals and performances on par with the CD recordings.