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Recommended songs by Takanori Nishikawa. Carefully selected masterpieces that will captivate you once you listen.

Takanori Nishikawa captivates listeners in an instant with his overwhelming vocal power and dynamic high tones.

He continues to be active both as a solo artist and in groups, and his cross-genre songs all leave a powerful impression.

Many of you may be curious but unsure which tracks to start with.

In this article, we’ve carefully selected recommended songs by Takanori Nishikawa.

Give these masterpieces a listen—once you hear them, you’ll feel your body heat up.

Recommended songs by Takanori Nishikawa. A carefully curated selection of masterpieces that will have you hooked (1–10)

Ignis -Ignis-NEW!Nishikawa Takanori

Takanori Nishikawa – Ignis | Official Music Video (TV Anime “Fire Force” Season 3, Cour 2 Opening Theme)
Ignis -Ignis-NEW!Nishikawa Takanori

A soul-stirring rock number where blazing intensity fuses with digital beats.

Composed by TeddyLoid with lyrics by TOPHAMHAT-KYO, this track brims with the power to carve a path through a world where despair and hope intertwine.

Released as Takanori Nishikawa’s 8th single in February 2026, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Fire Force Season 3.

Its ferocity, perfect for the story’s climax, intertwines with Nishikawa’s overwhelming vocal power, making you feel your body temperature rise just by listening.

Alongside its tingling tension, it sparks the courage to press on without losing—an undeniably cool track! Perfect for cranking up your energy.

Never say NeverNEW!Nishikawa Takanori

Takanori Nishikawa – Never say Never | Official Music Video (Nippon TV anime “EDENS ZERO” Season 2 Opening Theme)
Never say NeverNEW!Nishikawa Takanori

A powerful rock number that boldly sings of an unyielding spirit and hope for the future.

Released as a single in April 2023, it was written as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime EDENS ZERO.

The exhilarating, fast-paced beat layered with Takanori Nishikawa’s piercing vocals stirs a fire from within just by listening! When you’re chasing a dream, there are moments you hit a wall or feel like giving up, right? In those times, the message that “it’s not over yet” rouses your spirit and resonates deeply in your heart.

It’s highly recommended for clutch moments or when you want to fire yourself up.

This work gives you the courage to look forward and will surely give a strong push to all of us living in the present.

Roll The DiceNEW!Nishikawa Takanori

Takanori Nishikawa 'Roll The Dice' Music Video (Short Ver.)
Roll The DiceNEW!Nishikawa Takanori

This is a grand and thrilling number composed by Hiroyuki Sawano, who is also renowned as a score composer! The sound fusing heavy strings with fierce guitars instantly draws listeners into the world of the story.

While the piece is dramatically staged, its lyrics—depicting the uncertainty of fate and firm resolve—are also compelling, and Takanori Nishikawa’s taut vocals amplify the tension to the absolute limit.

Released as a single in 2018, it was written as the ending theme for the Japan–Taiwan joint visual project “Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels in the East 2.” It also holds a key place on the album “SINGularity.” If you listen to it at a decisive moment, it’s guaranteed to ignite a burning fighting spirit from deep within.

Recommended songs by Takanori Nishikawa. Carefully selected masterpieces that will make you a fan once you listen (11–20)

ALL UNITEDNEW!Nishikawa Takanori

It’s an anthem with overwhelming energy that brings together the emotions of everyone involved in the event as one.

T.M.Revolution’s powerful vocals, under the theme of “SPARK!”, ignite the hearts of listeners.

The track is included on the album “SINGularity III -VOYAGE-,” released in February 2025, and was created as the official image song for the Tokyo Marathon 2025.

With sound produced by Ryosuke Imai, it’s designed to build excitement leading up to race day.

Its structure weaves in English phrases and repeatedly evokes a forward-driving image that perfectly matches a running rhythm.

It also serves as an ideal “ignition switch” to flip your mental gear before a decisive moment—so be sure to give it a listen.

Be AffectedNEW!Nishikawa Takanori

A rock number overflowing with positive energy that moves forward as the members influence one another.

The sense of speed born from the collaboration with Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas and Takanori Nishikawa’s powerful vocals create a chemical reaction that’s enough to make your heart burn just by listening.

Released as a digital-only single in October 2018, it also made waves as the ending theme for the TV anime “Gakuen BASARA.” It was later included on the album “SINGularity.” With its fast-paced digital sound and aggressive beats intertwining, it carries an atmosphere that gives you the courage to charge ahead without fearing change—a quintessentially powerful track from Nishikawa.

Highly recommended for times when you want to lift your spirits or psych yourself up!

Crescent CutlassNEW!Nishikawa Takanori

Takanori Nishikawa – Crescent Cutlass | Official Music Video
Crescent CutlassNEW!Nishikawa Takanori

It’s a rock number that combines a grand sense of scale with exhilarating drive.

The lyrics are by Shoko Fujibayashi and the music by Hiroyuki Sawano, intertwining with Takanori Nishikawa’s overwhelming vocals to create a dramatic world.

The powerful lyrics feel like they’re battling fate, leaving a strong impression and setting your heart ablaze.

Released in October 2019 as the third single, it serves as the theme song for the theatrical release Thunderbolt Fantasy: Seiyu Genka.

Nishikawa also voices the lead role in the work, creating an excellent sense of connection with the story.

The coupling tracks are also provided by Sawano, making it a lavish release.

I highly recommend listening to it when you’re facing a crucial moment or need to fire yourself up.

Those piercing high notes are sure to give you a strong push forward.

UNBROKEN (feat. Tomoyasu Hotei)NEW!Nishikawa Takanori

This is a stunning collaboration featuring world-renowned guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei on composition and guitar.

Written as the theme song for the film “Touken Ranbu: The Movie,” it was released digitally in January 2019 and is positioned as a key track on the album “SINGularity.” Centered on the theme of an unbreakable will in the face of any adversity, it’s a rock anthem bursting with a driving beat and a powerful, heavy sound.

Hotei’s razor-sharp guitar clashes with Takanori Nishikawa’s overwhelming shouts, radiating an intensity that raises your body temperature just by listening.

The sheer force is electrifying.

It’s a masterpiece guaranteed to stir your spirit and draw strength from deep within, whether you need to psych yourself up or are about to face a must-win challenge.