[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)
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.
DEVILMAN crybaby
In DEVILMAN crybaby, produced in 2018 and based on Japan’s legendary manga Devilman, rap serves a narration-like role in the story.
Nameless, background “mob” characters appear in various scenes to explain the situation and move the plot along—just like the format used in the film TOKYO TRIBE.
What’s more, the voice work is performed by legendary rappers who are also huge in Japan’s freestyle scene.
Can you tell who’s delivering which lines?
The Demon Girl Next Door 2-Chome
The Demon Girl Next Door is the TV anime adaptation of a four-panel manga by Izumo Ito.
It tells the story of magical girls and demons who, for various reasons, end up living in an apartment.
The rap segment appears in season 2, episode 7, as a gag scene.
The compact humor characteristic of a four-panel manga gives it an extremely cute feel.
It’s a gentle slice-of-life series that you can watch with a warm, heartwarming smile.
Highly recommended for fans of cute things!
[Hip-Hop] A roundup of anime that feature rap episodes! (11–20)
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?
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.
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!
D4DJ
D4DJ is a project that unfolds across various media with a DJ concept.
As you might expect, the anime version includes a rap scene.
Like many other anime, a rap battle kicks off with staging reminiscent of Freestyle Dungeon, but the twist is that the characters engage in a heartfelt dialogue through music, leading to a happy ending.
Rap isn’t only about battles.
Rhyme and flow matter, of course, but there’s also a way to listen carefully to what the other person is saying and respond in a way that truly reaches them.