A classic masterpiece that sings of passion. Recommended popular songs.

Horn Love ~Big Brother, Try Harder!~fumidō

Fumido – Klaxon Love ~Big Brother, Try Harder~

The lyrics, with a Latin-like rhythm appealing to a girl, are very passionate.

The tune is bright as well, but the way he keeps trying over and over, undeterred, to win the girl over really warms the heart.

Seeing someone make such a passionate advance makes you want to root for the protagonist who appears in the lyrics.

Until my dying breathyuzu

Until my dying breath

It’s a song that makes you ponder the meaning of life.

At first glance it might sound like it has a sad theme, but because of the powerful vocals and composition, it becomes a passionate cheer song.

Since life belongs to each of us, its value differs for everyone, but I feel this song strongly declares the resolve to keep going until the very end of one’s life—living on even for those who wanted to live but could not.

My Story ~To the Unseen Tomorrow~THE CHERRY COKE$

GIANT KILLING OP My Story ~To the Unseen Tomorrow~ (with lyrics) Some desync

The opening theme of the anime “GIANT KILLING” is a song that’s guaranteed to fire up any J.League soccer fan.

But I also feel the lyrics cheer me on in everyday life, telling me that the effort I put in will make me stronger.

HIBANAKankaku Pierrot

Tales of ARISE Opening Animation

An exhilarating rock number where a high-velocity band sound meets a heart-wrenchingly emotional vocal performance.

Created by the self-produced rock band Kankaku Piero, this track served as the opening theme for Tales of Arise, setting the stage for the story’s beginning.

Released digitally in July 2021, it was reportedly commissioned and written three years prior.

Its lyrics depict overcoming pain and division, with hands joining to ignite a flame of hope—perfectly mirroring the protagonists’ destiny.

When you’re feeling stifled, this song may well deliver the powerful blow that opens the door to freedom.

It’s a talisman-like track that inspires the courage to face adversity.

Shine in the cruel nightLiSA

LiSA 'Shine in the Cruel Night' MUSIC CLIP

It’s a rock number that passionately sings, with all its soul, that a light of hope shines even in the cruelest of nights.

In this song by LiSA, a leading singer in the anime music scene, Yuki Kajiura’s grand orchestration and intense sound hit you right in the chest.

The lyrics depict an unyielding resolve that believes in bonds stronger than hatred and pushes toward the light beyond the darkness, while LiSA’s emotional vocals leave a powerful impression on the listener.

The track was released in July 2025 as her 24th single and was selected as the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc, Chapter One: Akaza’s Return.

Deeply intertwined with the story’s worldview, it’s a song that can surely grant you a special strength when you’re trying to overcome something or in need of courage.

Get fired upDaikoku Maki

Demon Kakka, get fired up!

It was chosen as NHK’s theme song for the Atlanta Olympics and became a hit.

In life, there probably aren’t many moments when we can truly get fired up.

This song makes you think about how you’ll strive when you encounter something that ignites your passion.

Go EXCEED!!Ōishi Masayoshi

Go EXCEED!!

It’s the opening theme song of the anime Ace of Diamond.

While it’s themed around high school baseball, it’s an uplifting anthem that applies to anyone.

When you listen to it alongside the main story, it just sounds incredibly cool and matches the anime perfectly.

It feels like the song itself lets you witness the intense battles of high school baseball—a stage you can only experience for three years.