[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.
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- Popular anime songs you often hear on YouTube Shorts
[Masterpiece Tracks Assembled] A Collection of Cool Anime Songs Chosen by Anime Fans (41–50)
ANIMAReoNa
A sharp-edged sound and vocal pierce straight into your ears.
It’s a song by ReoNa, a singer from Kagoshima Prefecture, released in 2020 as her fourth single.
It served as the opening theme for the anime Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld.
This grand number wraps its powerful, high-pressure sound image in the timbre of strings, and just listening to it is enough to move your heart.
The lyrics, which call on you to pursue your own truth and principles, are also undeniably cool.
New EraAdo
Featuring a passionate, heartfelt vocal performance, this song served as the theme for the film ONE PIECE FILM RED and moved countless listeners.
The powerful vocals by Ado combined with Yasutaka Nakata’s production deliver a compelling message of hope and transformation for a new era.
Released in June 2022, the track topped various music charts, achieving the historic feat of becoming the first Japanese song to reach No.
1 on the Apple Music global chart.
It’s a song that instills the courage to believe in the future and change the world through the power of music.
Highly recommended not only for fans of fiery anime songs, but also for anyone ready to take a bold new step forward.
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It’s the opening theme song of the anime Barakamon.
The melody is striking for its sense of speed and freshness, while also conveying poignancy and pain.
The struggle to find one’s true self overlaps with the themes of the series.
It was released in 2014.
Ephemeral yet eternal sorrowUVERworld
It’s the opening theme song of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam 00.
It was released on November 19, 2008 as UVERworld’s 12th single.
The opening visuals of the anime match it well, and the vocalist’s voice is distinctive.
RealizeSuzuki Konomi
It’s a hard rock number whose string timbre creates a grand atmosphere.
Sung by Konomi Suzuki, a vocalist known for numerous anime theme songs, it was released in 2020 as her 18th single.
The track was chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the isekai reincarnation anime Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World.
The powerful sound pairs perfectly with the lyrics’ resolve to face adversity, making it deeply moving.
And the guitar riff is insanely cool.
If you want to fire yourself up, this is a must-listen.
PrayTommy heavenly6
It’s the first opening theme of the anime Gintama.
While the series has many comedic episodes, Gintama also sometimes makes you cry and shows its characters being really cool.
This straight-up rock number perfectly fits that image.
It was released in 2006 as Tommy heavenly6’s fifth single.
Revolutionary DualismMizuki Nana × T.M. Revolution
A collaboration number between Nana Mizuki, the queen of the anison world, and the equally popular T.M.Revolution! It was used as the opening theme for the anime Valvrave the Liberator.
This dream collaboration was also performed at the 2013 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
Though both singers have very distinctive voices, they don’t clash; instead, they bring out each other’s individuality and create a beautiful harmony.
It’s just incredibly cool!
