Upbeat Anime Songs Special [Get Hyped]
It’s no longer unusual to see anime songs dominate the top spots on the music charts.
As an anime fan, I want to shout, “This is exactly the kind of culture Japan can proudly share with the world!”
What you’re about to see is a collection of upbeat, popular anime songs.
Every single one is guaranteed to get you pumped the moment you listen!
We’ve gathered so many that you’re sure to find the perfect track that hits your current vibe.
It’s also great as a reference for picking songs when you go to karaoke!
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Upbeat Anime Songs Special [Hype Boost] (91–100)
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Tatsuya Kitani is a singer-songwriter who also plays bass for ajou no hana and is known as a supporting member of Yorushika since its formation.
The title track of his third EP, “Ao no Sumika,” was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death.
Its piercing high-toned vocals and memorable melody perfectly set the tone for the start of an anime episode.
With a powerful ensemble that cranks up the excitement, it’s a rock tune you won’t want to miss.
The Zero Sense10-FEET
Starting with a sharp-edged guitar riff and driven by a powerfully fast rhythm that’s quintessentially 10-FEET, “The First Sense (Dai-Zero-Kan)” sets the tone.
As the ending theme for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, its title is said to mean “the heart, thoughts, and feelings that exist before the five senses.” It perfectly matches the world of SLAM DUNK, evoking that tingling tension and gripping urgency where miracle-like power is born.
Let your heart dance to the emotional sound and turn up your own energy!
Flying DeityAyase×R-shitei
Hiten, a digital single chosen as the opening theme for the newly remade 2023 TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
Created by R-Shitei—known from Creepy Nuts and Umeda Cipher—and Ayase, active as a Vocaloid producer and a member of YOASOBI, the track’s breakneck call-and-response creates a thrilling ensemble that really amps you up.
The lyrics, which link to the anime’s story, evoke a universal theme: even in doubt, you can only keep moving forward.
It’s a track that lingers with the striking contrast between aggressive rap and lyrical melody.
Flying DeityAyase × R-Shitei
The opening theme song for the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, born from a collaboration between R-Shitei and Ayase of YOASOBI.
Its message—living in the present so that you can even come to love the wounds you’ve suffered—powerfully resonates, portraying a protagonist who keeps fighting head-on despite regret, setbacks, and countless obstacles.
No matter how many times you fall, stand up and take flight toward greater heights.
With that strong will embedded in it, be sure to listen, sing along, and charge up to your next step!
Knock OutOkazaki Taiiku
Since his debut, singer-songwriter Taiiku Okazaki has gained popularity for his one-of-a-kind perspective and musical style.
His 15th digital single “Knock Out,” chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Mashle: MAGIC AND MUSCLES, is a track whose heavy metal sound and driving beat will get your adrenaline pumping.
Its catchy melody, carried by a powerful ensemble, also ties in with the world of the series.
Blending Okazaki’s signature comedic lyrics with a cool sound, it’s an uplifting tune that heightens anticipation for the anime.
GOLDPEOPLE 1
GOLD, performed by the rock band PEOPLE1, was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage.
Its lyrics, which feel like a gentle whisper, echo the story of the protagonist—who cannot hear or speak—setting off on an adventure after gaining a true friend.
The exhilarating melody is sure to spark your spirit of adventure! It’s a song that energizes you and moves you to tears—why not experience it together with the anime?
machine; mechanical deviceTani Yuuki
Tani Yuuki, whose nomination for the 2022 Japan Record Award’s New Artist prize is still fresh in our minds, has released his 17th single, “Kaimono,” which also serves as the opening theme for the anime EDENS ZERO.
The standout vocals from the very beginning, the arrangement that stokes anticipation, and the lyrics that evoke the anime’s story depict the struggle of connecting to the real world.
For those who strongly associate him with his signature song “W/X/Y,” it may be surprising to hear how powerfully he can deliver this rock-tinged style.
