[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Anime Songs That Pump You Up

Wanna beTeddyLoid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki & TOPHAMHAT-KYO

Anime "Tanzaburo Tojima Wants to be Kamen Rider" Non-Credit Opening Video [Wanna be]

A high-energy dance tune that shocks with its unexpected collaboration! Produced by TeddyLoid and released in October 2025, “Wanna be” serves as the opening theme for the anime ‘Tōjima Tanzaburō Wants to Be Kamen Rider.’ From the intro, its full-throttle electro beat intertwines with the overwhelming vocals of Shigeru Matsuzaki—legend of the Showa-era pop scene—and the tricky rap of TOPHAMHAT-KYO.

Chaotic yet insanely cool! The lyrics deliver a fiery message about chasing an ideal hero, pushing forward through inner conflict, which really hits home.

A must-listen track when you need to fire yourself up!

Getta BanbanSaka Tomohisa

Pocket Monsters OP20 / XY OP3 – “Getta Banban” (Creditless V1) [SD]

This is the opening theme of the TV anime Pokémon XY, sung by Tomohisa Sako, who was hailed online as the “god of soothing voices.” Just listening to its irresistibly bright sound gives you energy, doesn’t it? The song carries a positive message of “Go out and grab your goals and dreams one after another!”—it feels like a powerful push to take action before overthinking.

Released in April 2015 as his 10th single, it was later included on the album “Boku kara Kimi e.” By the way, the coupling track was reportedly created at the director’s request with the theme “A letter from Clemont to Ash.” The love for the series really shines through! It’s a track packed with heart-stirring elements that we want everyone striving toward their dreams to hear!

Hyadain’s Jōjō YūjōMaeyamada Kenichi

I tried making a music video for Hyadain's Jōjō Yūjō.

It’s the opening theme of the TV anime “Nichijou.” It’s a perfect fit for the gag anime “Nichijou”: a zany, outrageously cheerful song that’s playfully over-the-top in the best way.

I don’t know any other song that frolics around so foolishly and still lifts your spirits like this.

It’s a precious track that can put a smile on our faces no matter when.

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Leave it to the Colors Power!Karāzu☆Surasshu

TV anime “Mitsuboshi Colors” Non-Credit OP ‘Leave It to Colors Power!’ / Colors☆Slash

It’s the theme song of the anime “Mitsuboshi Colors,” which depicts the everyday lives of three close elementary school girls.

It’s sung by the lead voice actresses Yuuki Takada, Marika Kouno, and Kotono.

This cute anison conveys the lively, cheerful atmosphere of energetic kids.

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Araki Jakkan

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GO! GO! MANIACHōkago Tī Taimu

GO! GO! MANIAC

Every song sung by After-School Tea Time from the anime K-On! is ridiculously cute—downright swoon-worthy.

This track, with its bursting energy and adorable vocals, is an absolute heart-thumper that’s guaranteed to hype up any anime fan.

Hanamaru Pippi is only for good kidsAoP

TV Anime Osomatsu-san OP 'Hanamaru Pippi wa Yoiko Dake / A応P' MV Making (Dance Version)

It’s the opening theme of the first season of the anime Osomatsu-san, which is based on Fujio Akatsuka’s gag manga Osomatsu-kun.

It’s sung by the idol group AŌP, formed under the theme of the “Anime ‘On Our Own’ Support Project.” The melody has a somewhat nostalgic feel that makes it really addictive.

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Araki Jakkan

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Sacred Girl DomainALI PROJECT

Seishoujo Ryouiki (with lyrics)

As the opening theme of the popular anime Rozen Maiden, this song epitomizes ALI PROJECT.

With its gothic lyrics and melody, complex progression, and a flawlessly delivered worldview, it’s a masterpiece that draws you into the ALI PROJECT universe in an instant.