Get the party started at karaoke! A roundup of popular and classic anime songs!

that bandkessoku bando

[Lyric Video] Kessoku Band “That Band” / In-episode song from TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” Episode 8

This is a download-only single performed by Kessoku Band, which appears within the 2022 TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” I love Kessoku Band’s rock songs too and often sing “Guitar, Loneliness and Blue Planet,” but “That Band” is really tough—the tempo is fast and the rhythm is very distinctive! I recommend listening closely to the track before trying to sing it.

The timing to cut off words in the verse, the timing to hold notes in the chorus—once the melody starts there’s no place to rest, so rather than memorizing the whole song at once, I think it’s easier to understand and organize in your head if you learn it bit by bit, melody by melody.

Also, for the high notes like D5 and C5 in the last chorus, don’t pull the sound back—project your voice forward firmly! It’s like throwing with a burst of power.

Keep that in mind when you sing.

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Kubota Mami

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flameLiSA

LiSA “Homura” -MUSIC CLIP-

The hugely popular anime series Demon Slayer has captivated audiences from young children to adults.

This song by LiSA was chosen as the theme for its film adaptation, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.

Released in 2020, it won the Grand Prize at the 62nd Japan Record Awards.

It’s a grand ballad whose soul-stirring vocals are deeply moving, aligning perfectly with the film’s emotional story.

The piece conveys a strong resolve to embrace all the sorrow and pain of losing someone dear and to carry the feelings entrusted to us into the future.

If you’ve seen the movie, the worldview expressed in the lyrics will resonate deeply.

It’s a message song that gives you the courage to face forward after overcoming a painful farewell.

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSiC CLiP- (Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc Opening Theme)

As the theme song for the hugely popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, this track became a massive hit that represents LiSA’s career.

Even as the protagonist is battered by a cruel fate, the indomitable will to keep moving forward to protect what’s precious forms the work’s powerful core theme.

The driving rock tune, infused with a distinctly Japanese flair, is undeniably cool, and when paired with LiSA’s soaring vocals, it stirs your emotions just by listening.

Upon its release in April 2019, it topped the charts across both the Heisei and Reiwa eras.

It’s a powerful anthem that lifts your spirits when you’re feeling down, clearing the clouds and filling you with the strength to face tomorrow.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

RADWIMPS’s hit song “Zenzenzense.” It was released as the theme song for the hugely popular anime film Your Name, which gained nationwide acclaim.

Among RADWIMPS’s tracks, this one has a fairly orthodox rock feel, and features an easy-to-sing vocal line that appears repeatedly throughout.

The vocal range is mid1 F# to mid2 F#, which is somewhat narrow for a male vocal song.

While the chorus has the drawback of having few break points, it doesn’t frequently require long sustained notes, making it exceptionally easy to sing.

It’s a popular song embraced by a wide range of generations, so you can expect it to really get the crowd going.

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A world where the sun does not riseAimer

Aimer “A World Where the Sun Doesn’t Rise” Music Video (Theme song for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle Arc, Chapter 1: The Return of Akaza)

This song, which is also the theme for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc: Chapter 1 Akaza’s Return,” spans roughly E3 to E5 and is quite advanced to sing on a first try.

When I first heard it, Aimer’s English-like diction made me think, “Is this a Western song?” but it’s firmly in Japanese (lol).

The A section is sung phrase by phrase in the lower register, but from around the B section it gradually becomes more emotional.

There are plenty of high notes, but rather than belting them in chest voice, using a strong head voice brings out both the poignancy and the power, matching the song’s mood.

From low to high notes, try singing with your eyebrows slightly raised to help stabilize pitch!

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Kubota Mami

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Ta-da☆Zeddo feat. C&K

TV Anime “Dragon Ball DAIMA” Non-Credit Opening Video | “Jaka☆Jaan”

It’s the opening theme for the TV anime Dragon Ball DAIMA.

This track sparks a chemical reaction between cutting-edge dance music crafted by Grammy-winning producer Zedd and the soul-stirring vocals of C&K! The exhilarating feeling that heralds the start of an adventure and the lyrics depicting bonds with friends link perfectly with the story’s worldview.

Whether you’ve been following the series or are discovering it for the first time, it’s a moving masterpiece that’s sure to set your heart ablaze.

Happy Lucky Chappyano

ano “Happy Lucky Chappy” × Anime ‘Guilt of Tacopi’ Collaboration Music Video

This is a piece specially written by ano as the opening theme for the anime “Guilty of Tacopii.” Despite its bouncy, poppy melody, the lyrics sing of pain, loneliness, and a sharp defiance toward society.

The sensation of a “colorless world,” which ano says she personally experienced, is projected onto the song, and the gap with the bright tune only serves to highlight the earnestness of the cry.

If you listen to it while burdened by an inescapable sense of stagnation, its powerful message will likely pierce you, as if speaking on your heart’s behalf.