Famous songs celebrating heroes. Recommended popular tracks.
This is a playlist of songs themed around heroes.
It includes selections from a wide range of eras, from the 1980s to the latest hits.
The musical styles and lyrics vary, and it could be interesting to compare how different artists portray heroes in their own ways.
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Masterpieces that sing of heroes. Recommended popular songs (1–10)
peace signYonezu Kenshi
The second opening theme of the anime “My Hero Academia.” It’s a track that powerfully conveys the determination to act tough and the earnest drive to move forward.
The lyrics, which feel like you’re running hard to become someone’s hero even if you lack confidence in yourself, are highly relatable.
The up-tempo, catchy melody is sure to get stuck in your head.
HeroAsakura Miki
The theme song of the drama “School☆Wars.” It’s a perfect number for when your heart is broken or you feel like you’re being crushed by loneliness.
Listening to this song makes you feel that you’re the one who has to step up.
The motivational lyrics give you a powerful push from behind.
HEROMr.Children
Released as Mr.Children’s 24th single, this song was discussed in the 2002 program “Mr.Children 2002 Document -HERO-,” where it was said: “What’s sung in HERO might, for some people, be about wanting to become a hero for their girlfriend, but I also think it strongly portrays the feelings a father has for his child, and I believe that links with the feelings I had when I was ill.”
Masterpieces that sing of heroes. Recommended popular songs (11–20)
Herosupercell
Shueisha’s Aoharu employed a theme song by the creative collective supercell, marking a first for a manga magazine.
It is also known for including a pin-up illustration by supercell member, manga artist and illustrator Shirow Miwa, depicting the world of the song.
HEROHirano Aya
Aya Hirano is, as everyone knows, a voice actress.
She is known for her roles as Haruhi Suzumiya in “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya” and Misa Amane in “DEATH NOTE.” This song was selected as the new opening theme for Bunka Housou’s “RADIO Animelo-mix.”
HEROEXILE
Released as EXILE’s 17th single, this song was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Hotman 2.” It’s also well known that Shunsuke Kiyokiba covered it during the EXILE ATSUSHI LIVE TOUR 2016.
HeroAmelie
This song is by Amelie, a four-piece rock band from Koshigaya, Saitama, and was selected as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “God Tongue” in December.
The high-tempo rhythm and the voice of the female vocalist, Mick, are truly wonderful.