[Classic] Hit Songs! Hype Anime Theme Song Special [Latest]

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DOES 'Donten' (TV Tokyo anime 'Gintama' opening theme)

The song “Donten,” used as the opening theme for the popular TV anime Gintama, blends rock with a traditional Japanese flair, evoking the atmosphere of the Bakumatsu-era setting depicted in Gintama.

The powerful vocals and emotional shouts drew backlash.

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ONE OK ROCK 「NO SCARED」

Now, not only in Japan but also overseas, the super popular band ONE OK ROCK has garnered attention with their song “NO SCARED.” This track is also used as the theme song for “Black Rock Shooter,” a work born from Hatsune Miku.

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UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” Short Ver.

This is one of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s signature songs, featured as the ending theme for the TV anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.

With lyrics that are pop and catchy yet carry a strong message, it drew a lot of attention.

The vocalist’s distinctive voice will stick in your head.

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My Hero Academia Season 7, Cour 2 OP Non-Credit Video / OP Theme: “Curtain Call” by Yuuri

It’s a song with a powerful melody and moving lyrics that resonate deeply.

Released in July 2024 as the opening theme for the second cour of Season 7 of the TV anime My Hero Academia, it perfectly matches the series’ world with Yuri’s passionate vocals.

The lyrics convey a hero’s resolve and hope for the future.

It’s a wonderful anthem that gives courage to everyone facing daily challenges.

Konno Hiromi, Shiraishi Minoru

Lucky☆Channel OP Theme “Aimai Net Darling”

This song is the theme for the radio show Lucky☆Channel, a program related to the anime Lucky☆Star.

It’s a high-energy track with a distinctly anime-song vibe, and it features a back-and-forth dialogue between two performers during the instrumental break.

On the Oricon charts, it reached a weekly peak position of 10th.

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Masako Maeda – Smile Bomb (theme song of Yu Yu Hakusho)

This is the hit song that was used as the theme when Yoshihiro Togashi’s work Yu Yu Hakusho was adapted into a TV anime.

It was an anime that became popular with both men and women—so popular that there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know it.

Masako Makuwari’s androgynous vocals match it perfectly, making it a really cool song.

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This is a song by the eight-member band 5050, used as the opening theme for the TV anime One Piece.

Its irresistibly bright, ska-based sound alone lifts your spirits and fills you with excitement for the grand adventure that’s about to begin.

The lyrics express the thrill of a sweeping journey across the world’s seas and a spirit of curiosity that drives one to challenge the unknown.

Released as a single in November 2007, the track accompanied episodes 326 through 372 of the anime.

You can practically picture Luffy and his crew confronting hardships with the strength of their bonds.

It’s a perfect song not only for boosting your mood on a drive, but also as an anthem to cheer you on when taking a new step forward.