[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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- [Nostalgic] Classic and Popular Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s
- Anime songs recommended for people in their 40s, from nostalgic classics to the latest hits.
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- [I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Anime Songs That Pump You Up
- [Latest & Greatest] A Special Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for Teens
- [Nostalgic & Latest] A Special Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s
- Recommended anime songs for people in their 50s. Classic and popular anime theme songs.
- Get Fired Up! Anime Songs for Men – Classics and New Hits
- A Special Feature on Easy-to-Sing Anime Songs for Karaoke [100+ Songs]
- Popular anime songs you often hear on YouTube Shorts
[Godly Songs Assembled] A Collection of Cool Anime Songs Chosen by Anime Fans (181–190)
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GOLD, performed by the rock band PEOPLE1, was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage.
Its lyrics, which feel like a gentle whisper, echo the story of the protagonist—who cannot hear or speak—setting off on an adventure after gaining a true friend.
The exhilarating melody is sure to spark your spirit of adventure! It’s a song that energizes you and moves you to tears—why not experience it together with the anime?
[Divine Tracks Collection] A compilation of cool anime songs chosen by anime fans (191–200)
NeroSou
Sou’s song Nero wraps itself in a dark, mysterious aura while brilliantly expressing the strength to overcome suffering.
Released as a single in April 2023, it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Dead Mount Death Play.
Though it exudes a downbeat mood, what rises from its depths is a firm resolve to face hardship.
Give it a listen when you want to set your heart ablaze.
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The 19th single by the four-piece rock band [Alexandros] was chosen as the theme song for the animated film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway.
It’s the first release since drummer Ibu Riyad officially joined, and the arrangement—moving from a lyrical opening into a driving rock sound—feels exhilarating.
The message that the world opens up once you make up your mind could serve as a guide for those who have lost sight of their dreams or goals.
With powerful high-tone vocals that give you a push and lift a low mood, it’s an uplifting tune.
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The band blank paper, whose masked performances have been making waves, delivers strikingly vibrant choral work with mixed male and female vocals.
Their song “enemy,” chosen as the opening theme for the anime Kyoukai Senki (AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline), is a passionate rock track with a genre-defying appeal.
It’s crafted to amplify a story about battles between robots.
The heroic lyrics, which evoke dreams and hopes for the future, are sure to inspire courage.
Why not rekindle your fiery spirit alongside their overwhelming high-tone vocals?
FIRE BIRDŌhira Shunya
It’s a fiery anime song that I especially want junior and senior high school students devoted to their clubs to hear! Sung by Shunya Ohira, who’s active as an actor and singer, it was released on an EP in 2021.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Burning Kabaddi, which is based on the India-born sport of kabaddi.
It’s the kind of track that makes you say, “Now this is a sports anime song!”—you can feel the sweat and tears, and the lyrics are really cool.
It makes you want to raise your fist high and sing along yourself.
GONGWANIMA
How about some punk rock that fires you up with the feeling, “I’m going to charge toward the future too!”? This is a track by WANIMA, a three-piece band from Kumamoto Prefecture, included on their fifth single “Summer Trap!!” released in 2019.
It was chosen as the theme song for the anime film One Piece: Stampede, based on the beloved national manga.
Its biggest draw is the powerful sound—WANIMA’s energy comes at you directly.
The lyrics, which exude strong will, are blazing hot as well.
It’s also a great song to listen to when you’re feeling down.
ShowdownFIVE NEW OLD
Characterized by an energetic, powerful rock sound, FIVE NEW OLD’s song “Showdown” is a work that sings of the courage and determination to believe in yourself and move forward.
Released in January 2024, it was selected as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime HIGH CARD.
The lyrics depict the mindset of a protagonist who remains positive while facing a fateful moment in life, conveying a will to blow away boredom and take on new possibilities.