[Longing] A roundup of popular Japanese songs about heroes
A hero to you… I feel like everyone has at least one.It could be family, a friend, a lover, or someone fighting on a screen.In this article, we’ve gathered lots of songs that sing about those cool heroes.The more you look, the more songs you find.I think that shows just how many heroes live in everyone’s hearts.This is a playlist I hope you’ll listen to when you want to feel fired up or when you want to lean on someone!
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[Admiration] A roundup of popular Japanese songs about heroes (21–30)
Fighting☆HeroOno Erena
Included on the 2013 album “ERENA.” It’s the theme song for the drama “Tank Top Fighter.” With an upbeat, driving rhythm and hard, riff-heavy guitar sound, her powerful vocals are overwhelming, showcasing her remarkable singing ability.
Everyone is a heroRAG FAIR
This is a track from the 2009 album “Magical Music Train.” RAG FAIR is a five-member group formed in 1999.
It’s a song where the pop melody stands out alongside a beautiful choral ensemble.
[Longing] A roundup of popular Japanese songs about heroes (31–40)
The hero arrivesyuzu
Included on the 2006 album “Ribbon.” Yuzu is a folk duo from Kanagawa Prefecture formed in 1996.
They’re appealing for their rhythm section’s straight-ahead beat and a melody line reminiscent of the blues.
Riding on that sound, the two vocalists deliver powerful singing, making for a nicely finished track.
budOmoinotake
An emotional pop-rock track that gives you the courage to move forward into the future.
Created by Omoinotake, it was released digitally in May 2024.
It features a stirring melody and a memorable chorus.
Chosen as the ending theme for Season 7 of the popular anime My Hero Academia, it’s been generating buzz.
The lyrics convey a strong determination not to give up on understanding others, making your heart swell.
Its captivating sound also reflects influences from soul music and R&B.
Give it a listen when you want to reset your mood.
The Hero of That HeartTHE JAYWALK
Included on the 1993 album “Start From The Beginning.” THE JAYWALK is a four-piece band formed in 1980.
Their hard guitar sound and wistful melodies really sink in.
The twin vocals also have a rich, distinctive flavor.
Yearning for a heroTHE BLUE HEARTS
A frenzied punk number where heavy guitar riffs and Hiroto Kōmoto’s razor-sharp vocals pierce your eardrums.
Featured on the album “YOUNG AND PRETTY,” this track gives voice to defiance against a dull everyday life and a thirst for fleeting brilliance, shaking the listener’s soul to its core.
Released in November 1987, it’s also famous for being recorded almost in a single take—an anecdote that speaks to its raw, unfiltered energy, which may be its greatest allure.
If you feel suffocated by society’s rules and want to unleash the impulses you’ve kept inside, this is the song that will give you a powerful push forward.
HEROESNishikawa Takanori
Takanori Nishikawa has released a full-fledged rock tune that fuses a high-velocity band sound with an emotional melody.
The song was composed by Sojiro Oki and arranged by seasoned producer Seiji Kameda.
With a powerful message, it’s a track brimming with courage and hope.
Released in May 2025 as his seventh solo single, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “A Middle-Aged Man from the Countryside Becomes a Sword Saint.” The single comes in two editions: a regular edition and a limited-time production edition.
The regular edition includes one of eight random trading cards, while the limited-time production edition features a Blu-ray and a digipak with newly drawn artwork.
It’s an ambitious release recommended not only for anime fans but also for music listeners who love band-driven sounds.