[One More Time!] Songs with the theme of revenge: tracks that give you strength to try again

REVIVERMY FIRST STORY

MY FIRST STORY – REVIVER – Official Music Video

A powerful rock number packed with messages of rebirth and self-affirmation! Included on MY FIRST STORY’s album “ALL LEAD TRACKS,” released in July 2017, it was chosen as the theme song for Part 3 of the smartphone RPG “Hortensia Saga: Aoi no Kishidan.” With its driving melodies and grand sound, it expresses the courage to face adversity and the resolve to rise again.

Even if you’re reborn, your convictions remain unchanged—this song embodies the determination to live true to yourself.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you hit a wall, when you feel like you’re losing yourself, or when you need to rally your spirit.

Aim for the topTakahashi Hiroki

Dragon Ball × Aim for Tenkaichi

This is an insert song from the globally famous anime Dragon Ball that sings about the Tenkaichi Budokai (World Martial Arts Tournament).

It describes the very first tournament held in the anime’s timeline.

It was also used a bit in the following episode, since characters who lost previously came back seeking revenge.

TOUGH BOYTOM☆CAT

TOUGH BOY

Often dismissed as a one-hit wonder, Tom Cat actually had another quiet hit that was used as the theme song for Fist of the North Star 2.

As the title suggests, it’s about a tough man—namely Kenshiro.

From the very beginning of the story, Kenshiro starts off having lost to Shin and seeking revenge.

He also loses to Souther and to Raoh and then takes revenge, so he’s truly a man of revenge.

It’s Space Ape-Man Gori.hanī naitsu

It's Space Ape-Man Gori (Honey Knights cover version)

This is the first ending theme of Space Ape-Man Gori.

At first, the show’s title was Space Ape-Man Gori rather than Spectreman, and Gori, not the hero Spectreman, was treated as the main character.

It carries the resentment of being exiled from his home planet, but please spare us from any revenge on Earth.

Lonely WolfIwasa Tomoharu

Lonely Wolf – Guile Theme -Tomoharu Iwasa – Nesshou!! STREET FIGHTER II – Sub English – Sub Español.

This is Guile’s theme song from Street Fighter II, the landmark title that became a massive hit among fighting games.

It’s a revenge song for Guile, whose best friend Nash was killed! The track itself uses the same BGM that plays during Guile’s fights in the game, with lyrics added to it.

There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu

There's Always Tomorrow / Kyu Sakamoto (Cover)

In addition to Kyu Sakamoto’s original version, many others have covered the song later on, and it’s even been used in commercials, making it quite a classic.

Even if something doesn’t go well, the idea that tomorrow will surely be better—that hope for tomorrow—might be the secret to its popularity.

Shi, A, Wa, Se, CarnivalKudō Yūki

Shiawase Carnival

A bright, hope-filled song that resonates with Yuki Kudō’s vocals.

Released in March 1986, it became well-loved as the theme song for the anime “Ai Shōjo Pollyanna Monogatari” (The Story of Pollyanna, Girl of Love).

With the shout of “Dance!” it carries a message of overcoming any hardship with a smile.

In the music video, Kudō’s innocent smile and light, lively dance leave a strong impression.

This piece celebrates the joy of finding your true self while cherishing bonds with friends and family.

It’s recommended for times when you’re feeling down or want to face forward again—you’re sure to find courage in it!