[Hip-Hop] A roundup of anime with rap episodes!
With TV shows like Freestyle Dungeon gaining attention, the hip-hop scene has been heating up in recent years.
Hip-hop artists are often tapped for anime theme songs, too.
Hearing a cool flow really amps up the excitement for the series!
In this article, we’ve rounded up anime that feature scenes with characters rapping.
These are what you might call “rap episodes.”
You might even be surprised—“Wait, that anime has a rap episode?!”
Be sure to read to the end and check them out!
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[Hip-Hop] A roundup of anime episodes with rap segments! (1–10)
Yatogame-chan
The anime Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki, based on Masaki Ando’s manga, is a slice-of-life series in which the protagonist, Kaito Jin, moves from Tokyo to Aichi Prefecture and the everyday lives of people in Aichi and Nagoya are portrayed.
Characters from all over Japan—not just Aichi—appear, and they face off in rap battles representing their respective hometowns.
The raps, which are based on real cities, feel quite authentic, and it’s a lot of fun to watch how local pride and playful digs at other prefectures get turned into rap.
It makes you want to memorize the rap for your own hometown.
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -Ultra Romantic-
In episode 5 of the third season of the hugely popular series Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, there’s a rap scene.
When anime or manga portray rap, it generally falls into two categories: playing it for laughs or presenting it as cool.
This anime offers a perfect middle ground between the two.
While it parodies things like Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle and Beastie Boys music videos to make viewers laugh, if you listen closely to the lyrics, you’ll hear a passionate message that echoes the main story—an ideal balance.
The ending of this episode also made waves with its hip-hop track and high-quality animation!
Zombieland Saga
In episode 2 of Zombie Land Saga, whose premise—zombie girls doing idol activities in Saga Prefecture—sparked a lot of buzz, there’s a rap scene of remarkably high technical level.
The idol group Franchouchou, formed by the main characters, ends up launching into a mostly ad-libbed rap.
A back-and-forth unfolds like a battle, and it’s nice that it ultimately ends on a happy note.
Within the story, there’s a clear necessity for the members to open up and clash honestly here, so it doesn’t feel out of place when you watch it.
[Hip-Hop] A roundup of anime that feature rap episodes! (11–20)
Yo-kai Watch
The anime Yo-kai Watch, which became a huge hit among children, features yokai—spirits said to have existed in Japan since long ago—appearing as fun and amusing characters.
It’s an episodic series that depicts the daily life of the protagonist Keita and the yokai Whisper as they solve problems and get into chaotic antics.
In episode 97, a yokai rapper—called a “Kappa-rapper” instead of just a rapper—makes an appearance.
Given how long the series has been running, it’s no surprise there’s a rap-themed episode.
By the way, the theme song “Gera Gera Po no Uta” also includes a rap part.
My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected. – Final
In episode 7 of season 3 of Wataru Watari’s light novel series My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected, there’s a rap scene.
In recent years, when rap appears in manga or anime, it’s typically featured in a battle.
In My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected, the planning meeting for a Christmas event is conducted in the form of a rap battle.
If you listen closely, you can tell the characters are advancing their discussion while rapping.
A rap scene that facilitates such a constructive conversation is quite rare, isn’t it?
B Rappers Street
“B Rappers Street” is a short anime that aired within TV Tokyo’s morning show “Oha Suta” starting in 2019.
The protagonist Yohei is played by Subaru Kimura, who’s known for showcasing rap in numerous anime.
While it’s a slice-of-life series with CoroCoro Comic–style gags that might make you expect kid-friendly rap, Creepy Nuts makes a guest appearance and shows off incredibly advanced techniques, which is surprising.
When the art style skews childlike, the world of hip-hop suddenly feels super cute!
Ah, Masterpiece-kun!
“Ahare! Meisaku-kun” is a five-minute animated series broadcast on NHK’s E-TV.
If you know what to look for, you’ll notice it’s made by the same team behind the famous “Eagle Talon Secret Society.” Episode 67, the rap episode, is depicted entirely as a parody of “Freestyle Dungeon,” featuring Seiho Itoyama (Seiko Ito) and DOTAMA from the original show appearing as characters virtually identical to themselves.
Perhaps out of consideration for NHK, the raps are performed in an extremely easy-to-understand, clearly enunciated style.