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

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Anime songs, now even considered a music genre in their own right, enjoy immense popularity.

Many people got hooked on anime by watching shows tied to their favorite musicians—and the reverse is true as well!

From among these inseparable companions to anime, this article will introduce tracks that are sure to get you pumped up when you listen to them.

They’re all certified classics, and before you know it, you might find yourself wanting to watch the anime they’re from.

Use this list in all sorts of situations: when you’re feeling low, when you want to boost your mood, or when you’re searching for anime songs that will get the crowd going at karaoke!

[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Hype Anime Songs (71–80)

Hyadain's Jōjō YūjōKenichi Maeyamada

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

Hyadain's Jōjō Yūjō Kenichi Maeyamada

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!Colors☆Slash

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

Leave it to the 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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GO! GO! MANIACAfter School Tea Time

GO! GO! MANIAC

GO! GO! MANIAC After-School Tea Time

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.

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Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei - Aoi Shiori (Blue Bookmark)

Blue Bookmark Galileo Galilei

It’s the opening theme of the smash-hit anime “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.” Its breezy yet slightly lonely, bittersweet tone is striking.

It conjures scenes bathed in summer sunlight and is a masterpiece that fits the work perfectly.

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ChallengerRika Matsumoto

Pocket Monsters OP07 / AG OP2 – “Challenger!!” (Creditless w/ Lyrics)

Challenger Rika Matsumoto

This is the song that was used as the opening theme for the anime Pokémon Advanced Generation from April 2004 through episode 104.

Sung by Rika Matsumoto, who also voices the protagonist Ash (Satoshi), her powerful vocals perfectly herald the start of an adventure.

The lyrics convey a challenger’s spirit—never giving up no matter the hardship and pushing forward to the very end.

It’s a track brimming with positive energy that faces down the wall in front of you without fear.

Incidentally, it’s also included on the acclaimed 2023 release BEST OF BEST OF BEST 1997–2023.

If you listen to it when you’re starting something new, it’s sure to give you a push.

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RealizeKonomi Suzuki

Anime TV series Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- 2nd season OP theme “Realize” anime MV

Konomi Suzuki - Realize

It’s the opening theme for season 2 of the anime Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World.

It’s sung by Konomi Suzuki, a singer who won the All-Japan Anisong Grand Prix and has since performed numerous anime theme songs.

Released in 2020 as her 18th single, it’s a hard rock number resonating with grand string sounds that seem to project the scale of the series.

And riding on top of that, Suzuki’s powerful vocals are simply irresistible.

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OtonokeCreepy Nuts

TV Anime “Dandadan” × Creepy Nuts “Otonoke” Collaboration Music Video

Otonoke Creepy Nuts

Creepy Nuts, who stormed the scene with the massive hit “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born.” Their new track was written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime Dandadan.

It expresses the idea of music possessing people with the unique concept of a “sonic apparition,” perfectly syncing with the series’ occult worldview.

Over DJ Matsunaga’s exhilarating, fast-paced track, R-Shitei weaves lyrics that cleverly evoke famous horror works and popular manga, revealing new layers with every listen.

Given its quality, it’s no surprise it topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 after its release in October 2024.

It’s a perfect song not only for fans of the anime but also for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in Creepy Nuts’ meticulously crafted wordplay.

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