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Anime Anthem Bangers That Hype Up Karaoke [Gather, Anime Fans!]

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Among today’s music trends, one genre drawing a lot of attention is anime songs—“anisong.” It’s no longer uncommon for artists to break out after their track is chosen as an anime theme.

And there are so many you’ll want to try singing at karaoke! Still, you might find yourself thinking, “I don’t know which songs are popular,” or “I’m worried whether the songs I like will go over well…” That’s why this article introduces hype, crowd-pleasing picks from hugely popular anisong tracks.

If you check this when you’re unsure what to sing at karaoke, you’ll be able to pick a song that perfectly matches the vibe of the room!

Anime Song Bangers That Hype Up Karaoke [Gather, Anime Fans] (171–180)

SPLASH FREESTYLE FIVE

SPLASH FREE

SPLASH FREESTYLE FIVE

The ending theme of the anime Free!, which centers on high school boys in a swim club, is SPLASH FREE.

It’s a fresh, lively track that perfectly matches Kyoto Animation’s delicate depiction of water.

Since it’s a dance tune, it should be fun to sing at karaoke! If you watch the visuals while singing, you’ll feel like you’re performing alongside the characters from Free!, which will definitely get you hyped.

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GET9jillmax

GET9

GET9jillmax

The “9” in the title refers to Public Security Section 9, the unit to which the main character, Motoko Kusanagi, belongs in the main story.

It’s a track that embodies the cool, straight-through focus that’s so characteristic of Ghost in the Shell.

There are a lot of songs from Ghost in the Shell, but there are few that actually sing about Section 9 as a team.

While Yoko Kanno’s style often doesn’t feature many guitar solos, this track brings in a striking guitar solo in the latter half.

The song is filled with various clever touches, making it a masterpiece that can’t be dismissed as just “a catchy tune.” It’d be so cool to sing it at karaoke, wouldn’t it?

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Square of the sacred number 3Kanako Itou

Square of the sacred number three

Kanako Itou squared to the sacred number 3

This is the song used for the opening when the light novel Occultic;Nine by Chiyomaru Shikura—also known for STEINS;GATE—was adapted into an anime.

Its up-tempo, soaring melody is perfect for setting the mood.

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Anpanman's MarchDreaming

[Unexpected Cover] Anpanman's March [covered by Yuki Kuroki]

Anpanman's March Dreaming

This is the opening theme of Anpanman.

Since it’s still being used today, there must be many people who grew up with this song.

Anpanman is known by everyone, from children to adults.

It’s sure to get the crowd going at karaoke!

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Sing My PleasureVivi (Vo. Kairi Yagi)

[Limited-Time Release] TV Anime “Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song-” Non-Credit Opening Video | “Sing My Pleasure” Vivi (Vo. Kairi Yagi)

Sing My Pleasure Vivi (Vo. Kairi Yagi)

This is an anime song where a grand-scale sound arrangement highlights a beautiful singing voice! It was used as the opening theme for the anime “Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song,” performed by singer-songwriter Kairi Yagi.

As credited in the song title, Yagi provides the singing voice for the protagonist, Vivy.

The expansive melodic lines, which strongly convey the character’s personality, really linger in your ears.

The lyrics, wishing happiness for someone precious, are deeply moving.

If you’re confident in your vocal ability, this is definitely a song to try!

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Anime Anthem Bangers That Hype Up Karaoke [Gather, Anime Fans] (181–190)

CHA-LA-HEAD-CHA-LAHironobu Kageyama

Hironobu Kageyama – CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA .Live.mp4

CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA Hironobu Kageyama

This is the opening theme of Dragon Ball, which began airing in 1986.

For many people, this is the definitive Dragon Ball song.

The powerful vocals are hard to imitate, but it’s a track that gets everyone pumped up, regardless of gender!

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Fried Rice MUSICAlcala

Arukara – Fried Rice MUSIC MUSIC VIDEO (Short Ver.) / ARUKARA – Chaohan MUSIC

Fried Rice MUSIC by Arukara

This is a playful, love-packed number crafted by Arukara, known as the “eccentric maestro of the rock world.” Released in November 2016 as the band’s first major-label single, the song colored the story as an ending theme for the anime Dragon Ball Super.

It’s a humorous track with bilingual phrases centered on fried rice, while showcasing advanced musicianship behind the scenes, such as slap bass.

It also brims with deep respect for the Dragon Ball series, including fan-pleasing tricks like a reverse-playback gimmick reminiscent of “Detekoi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!” A perfect killer tune to lift your spirits.

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