Upbeat Anime Songs Special [Get Hyped]

Get WildTM NETWORK

TM NETWORK「Get Wild」Official Music Video

This is a landmark TM NETWORK track whose intro—like a headlong dash through a city night—captivated countless fans with its sheer coolness.

The narrative lyrics carry a powerful message: even while burdened by pain and loneliness, sharing a dream with someone can make you stronger.

Released in April 1987, the single was used as the ending theme for the TV anime City Hunter, and later helped solidify the band’s popularity by contributing to their first No.

1 on the charts with the best-of album Gift for Fanks.

A pioneering piece of digital rock, it’s the kind of song that quietly stirs the heart and lifts your spirits when you’re struggling to overcome something.

Chaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Chaos Reaches Its Peak” MV

This track captivates with its exhilarating rock sound and meticulous arrangements.

Created by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Blue Lock and released in October 2022 as their 18th single.

In sync with the story’s intense developments, the rapidly shifting structure and catchy melodies weave a distinctive catharsis that leaves a strong impression.

Perfectly matching the anime’s dynamism, the song has earned high praise, including the Creators’ Choice Award for Most Votes.

It’s an uplifting tune I recommend for moments when you want to raise your spirits or recharge your energy.

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TV Anime “The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses” Non-Credit Opening | Tsuzuri “NAME”

Singer Tsuzuri, who began their music career by posting their first YouTube video at age 13, made a major-label debut while still a high school student.

The title track of their 1st single, “NAME,” was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses.

The ensemble, featuring a fresh, vibrant guitar sound, creates a perfect contrast with the transparent vocals that carry a mature air.

It’s a refreshing pop tune whose driving beat lifts your spirits.

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Scarlet BalletMay’n

May’n「Scarlet Ballet」Music Video

This is the familiar number used as the opening theme for the anime Aria the Scarlet Ammo.

The singer is May’n, also known for her role as Sheryl Nome in Macross Frontier.

It was released in May 2011 as May’n’s fourth single.

Crafted by Daisuke Asakura, the track delivers an exhilarating digital rock sound that’s incredibly cool.

The lyrics, filled with a resolve to fight for what one wants to protect while carrying unwavering conviction, sync perfectly with her powerful yet heartrending high-tone vocals.

You can practically feel that surge of excitement you get the moment it plays in a pachinko parlor just by listening to the song!

Hunting SoulHAYASii

TV anime “Dandadan” HAYASii ‘Hunting Soul’ [lyric video]

An in-story unit with a brilliant concept: a metal band formed for exorcisms.

The insert song for season 2 of “Dandadan,” by HAYASii, is a full-on purification performance by musicians summoned to dispel the evil eye.

Its power metal sound—woven from high-tone shouts and virtuosic guitar—has a weighty finish that feels like an homage to X JAPAN.

It was released digitally in August 2025 and later included on the soundtrack in October.

Crafted with a spirit of “serious silliness,” this track is recommended for anyone who wants to get into a yokai-slaying mood at a Halloween party or in karaoke.

Zankyo SankaAimer

Aimer「Zankyosanka」MUSIC VIDEO（Demon Slayer:Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Theme Song）

Released in January 2022 as Aimer’s 20th single, this song was selected as the opening theme for the popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc.

It topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks, surpassed 200 million streams, and received a Special Award at the Japan Record Awards.

Masahiro Tobinai’s bold arrangement features resplendent brass and strings that brilliantly capture both the opulence of the red-light district and the tension of battle.

The lyrics, imbued with a powerful resolve to overcome past pain and resound into the future, embody the very determination of characters who confront their fate.

Performed even in cheering scenes at Koshien, it’s a song cherished not only by anime fans but also by many listeners running through their youth.

Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina ji Endo

Aina the End / On the Road of Revolution – On The Way [Official Music Video] (TV anime “Dandadan” Season 2 Opening Theme)

This song, created as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime Dandadan, was written and composed by Aina the End.

It will be released digitally in July 2025, followed by physical releases in two formats—CD and Blu-ray—in September.

Its exhilarating sound layers with a mysterious melody, conveying the protagonists’ determination to fight to protect what’s precious to them in a straightforward way.

As Aina herself says, she “reduced the distortion in her voice and sang straightforwardly,” resulting in a clear and powerful vocal performance.

It perfectly matches the anime’s worldview, where the occult and youth intersect.

It’s a track we recommend when you want to keep moving forward or need a push on your back.