[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 Assemble] A Collection of Cool Anime Songs Chosen by Anime Fans (211–220)
Withnaitomea
Nightmare is a visual-kei rock band, well known for producing numerous anime theme songs.
They wrote “With” as the opening theme for the anime The Last Summoner.
It’s a high-energy track that conveys the protagonist’s resolve to confront a cruel world.
The subtle touches—like the sampled ticking of a clock woven in at key moments—are also compelling.
Plus, the music video, which showcases the band performing in darkness, is exceptionally engaging.
Butterfly KissYonekura Chihiro
Sung by Chihiro Yonekura, this is the opening theme of the anime RAVE.
The exotic atmosphere combined with Yonekura’s vocals, which span from low to high registers, gives the song a mysterious charm.
It was released in 2001 as her 16th single.
NAVIGATORSixTONES
If you’re a Johnny’s fan, you might already know this one.
It’s a track by the popular group SixTONES, released in 2020 as their second single.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime The Millionaire Detective Balance: UNLIMITED, which aired in Fuji TV’s Noitamina slot.
As you’ll hear, it’s a very cool dance number with a dark vibe.
Each member’s sweet vocals perfectly match the worldview of both the show and the song!
Eden through the roughNishikawa Takanori
This is a newly written opening theme for the anime EDENS ZERO, based on the manga by Hiro Mashima.
The song is by Takanori Nishikawa, a singer with overwhelming vocal prowess who has performed numerous anime theme songs, and it was released as a single in 2021.
His voice is really cool, isn’t it? It makes me think, “I want to sing like that too!” The powerful arrangement adds to the effect, making it a track that really pumps you up when you listen to it.
VIVID VICEWho-ya Extended
Who-ya Extended is a creators’ unit known for producing many anime songs.
They also handled the opening theme for the second cour of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, titled “VIVID VICE.” While it’s a rock song, the vocals aren’t overly intense and have an airy quality.
This approach reflects their desire to express the anime’s world and the characters’ growth.
Break outDa-iCE
The anime Orient captivates with a fantastical world inspired by the Sengoku period.
Its opening theme is Break out, a song chosen to evoke a distinctly Japanese flair.
Released in 2022 by the music group Da-iCE—who won the 63rd Japan Record Award for their signature track CITRUS—the piece features a strikingly lively sound with shimmering synth tones.
It’s filled with a passionate message that perfectly matches a story about battles among warrior bands.
Be sure to check out this anime song, infused with intense hopes for the future!
ShamblesBAND-MAID
This is a song by BAND-MAID, who perform worldwide armed with maid outfits and heavy hard rock, released on August 4, 2023.
Chosen as the ending theme for the anime Kengan Ashura, the track conveys a determination to move forward that matches the show’s atmosphere.
Its sound emphasizes not only heft but also speed, powerfully evoking a combative stance and a headlong drive.
Another notable point is the active use of four-character idioms in the lyrics, which reinforces the sense of strength through the words themselves.
