[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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- 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
[Masterpiece Tracks Assembled] A Collection of Cool Anime Songs Chosen by Anime Fans (231–240)
HEROESBrian the Sun
Brian the Sun is a four-piece rock band that won popularity with songs adding a unique twist to classic guitar rock, but went on hiatus in 2020.
Their major-label debut single, “HEROES,” was used as the ending theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia, helping to bring the band widespread recognition.
Its driving, straight-ahead beat and passionate melody amplify a refreshing sense of closure and anticipation for the next episode—perfect for an anime ending.
It’s a gem of a rock tune whose cool band ensemble truly shakes the heart.
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.
trajectoryrakkuraifu
The ending theme song for Season 5 of the anime Bungo Stray Dogs.
It’s a full-throttle uptempo track from the band that has continuously handled the ending themes since Season 1’s “Namae o Yobuyo.” Packed with elements from past installments, it’s a song that deepens the love for both Luck Life fans and anime fans alike.
From the intro onward, the beautiful tones of the electric guitar are striking.
Alongside Luck Life’s signature band ensemble, this emotional number lets you feel the journey you’ve walked and the undeniable proof you’ve gained.
The Lone Fox’s AspirationsRin to shite Shigure
Ling tosite sigure is a three-piece rock band known for their eclectic musicality, influenced by various genres, and their distinctive high-tone vocals.
Their track “Kodoku no Saimō,” released digitally on November 8, 2023, was selected as the opening theme for the Netflix-exclusive anime Onmyoji.
The mysterious lyrics, which align with the anime’s worldview, heighten anticipation for the series as an opening theme.
With its rapidly shifting melodic lines that amp up the energy, it’s an eccentric rock tune.
EndrollKamiyama Yagi
Singer-songwriter Yoh Kamiyama, who began his music career as a Vocaloid producer under the name “Yuki Acid” and made his major-label debut in 2020.
His seventh digital-only single, “Endroll,” which was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation, also drew attention for featuring members of the band Hitorie in the recording.
The hysteric rock ensemble creates a thrilling atmosphere that links with the anime’s world, doesn’t it? It’s a powerful rock tune with an aggressive arrangement that amps up the tension.
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!
HyperKroi
“Hyper,” featured as the opening theme for the anime Under Ninja, was released in 2023 by Kroi, a band that delivers mixture rock incorporating a wide range of genres.
The track has a thrilling atmosphere that evokes the story’s depiction of ninjas living in modern society.
The band’s ever-shifting performance creates a one-of-a-kind soundscape.
Paired with lyrics that carry a subtly dark sense of infiltrating an unknown world, Reo Uchida’s versatile vocals convey the band’s rich musicality in this standout number.