[Fiery Classics] Super Sentai Theme Songs: All-Time Opening & Ending Themes

Zigzag Youth RoadSatō Kenta

Zigzag Youth Road

This is the ending theme of High-Speed Squadron Turboranger, a series about high school student heroes.

It’s a powerful anthem that channels youthful uncertainty and passion, likening them to a zigzagging road.

In the song, there’s a callout of the five warrior colors—Red, Black, Blue, Yellow, and Pink—carrying a fiery message about pushing past your limits and moving forward together with your teammates.

The lyrics were written by Kazuki Matsumoto, with music composed by Yoshimasa Inoue.

It was included on a single released in March 1989.

As the accelerator metaphor suggests, it’s the perfect track for students immersed in sports or anyone about to take a brave new step.

Fighting pose, FlashmanKitahara Taku

Fighting pose, Flashman!

A single by Taku Kitahara released in March 1986 as the ending theme for Choshinsei Flashman.

With lyrics by Kohei Oikawa, music by Yukihide Takakawa, and arrangement by Keiichi Oku, this track combines a driving rock sound and brassy riffs to create an uplifting feel.

It portrays the determination and solidarity of warriors who face crises through decisive action, and it’s a song that gives you a push when you need courage to pursue your dreams.

A heroic anthem perfect for anyone striving to overcome hardships together with their friends.

Let’s! Zyuoh DanceŌnishi Yōhei

Let's! Zyuoh Dance

Released in March 2016 as the ending theme for Animal Sentai Zyuohger, this track is a dance tune that parents and kids can enjoy together.

Sung by Yohei Onishi, its uptempo pop-rock sound pairs perfectly with unique choreography that mimics animal movements.

The chorus in particular gets kids smiling and hyped! With lyrics by Shoko Fujibayashi and composition by Takayoshi Tanimoto, it marks a milestone as the 40th entry in the series.

The single was available in a regular edition and a first-press limited edition bundled with a toy, and the release event featured a program where fans could actually dance together with the heroes.

It’s become a longtime staple at nursery and kindergarten sports days.

Bursting with energy, it’s the perfect song to lift the mood for the whole family!

I’ll live for tomorrow!Shima Daisuke

I'll live for tomorrow!

Featured as the ending theme of Choujuu Sentai Liveman, this song—sung by lead actor Daisuke Shima himself—is a spirited youth anthem that powerfully portrays a will toward the future.

With lyrics by Akira Otsu and composition by Yasuo Kosugi, it embodies a forward-looking resolve to turn defeat and frustration into the driving force for the next day, along with the determination of heroes who continue to fight alongside their comrades.

Released in March 1988 by Nippon Columbia as the B-side of the single “Choujuu Sentai Liveman,” it served as the ending theme throughout all 49 episodes of the TV Asahi network series.

It’s a highly recommended track for anyone who wants to stand up again and again in pursuit of their dreams and goals, and for those who want to keep striving together with their cherished friends.

Choujuu Sentai LivemanShima Daisuke

Choujuu Sentai Liveman

This song was produced as the opening theme for Choujuu Sentai Liveman, which began airing in February 1988.

Set in a scientific academy and depicting a tragic conflict with former comrades, it features bold brass and a driving band sound that embody the series’ world.

Akira Otsu’s powerful lyrics succinctly express the heroic ideals of justice, friendship, and courage, while Yasuo Kosugi’s leaping melody leaves a lasting impression in the chorus.

Daisuke Shima, who played Red Falcon, performs the vocals himself, giving the piece a strong sense of unity between the show and its music.

As the final Super Sentai series of the Showa era, it still enjoys enduring love from many fans.

The single was released by Nippon Columbia in March 1988 and was also included on the album “Choujuu Sentai Liveman Music Collection.”

With a barefoot heartKisamiryuu

With a barefoot heart

This is the ending theme that sings of the strength and kindness of warriors who live in harmony with nature.

Composed by Ryu Kisami, it was included on a single released in 1998 and aired as the ending theme song for the TV Asahi tokusatsu drama Seijuu Sentai Gingaman.

Words evoking nature—like the sun and the wind—are repeated, and the lyrics compellingly embody the concept of forest warriors.

Centered on guitar-driven rock, the layered choruses give the track a sense of expansiveness.

It’s a song I’d love you to listen to when you want to cheer someone on who’s giving it their all.

Seijuu Sentai GingamanKisamiryuu

Seijuu Sentai Gingaman: The Complete Series – Opening Sequence

Blending bold brass rock with a legendary narrative world, this piece is the opening theme for the 1998 tokusatsu drama Seijuu Sentai Gingaman.

Lyricist Shoko Fujibayashi weaves in grand motifs like the earth, the sun, and the galaxy, using call-and-response lines to powerfully depict the heroes’ battles.

Composer-arranger Toshihiko Sahashi’s symphonic sound design creates unity with the score, balancing mythic grandeur with fiery intensity.

The sound crafted by Ryu Kisami’s powerful lead vocals and the chorus is sure to fill you with courage just by listening.

Released as a single in February 1998, it was later included in the series’ 30th-anniversary collection and has remained beloved over the years.

It’s a blazing number that embodies the gold standard of Sentai songs—perfect for when you long for heroes or need the courage to face adversity.