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

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LiSA “Homura” -MUSIC CLIP-

The hugely popular anime series Demon Slayer has captivated audiences from young children to adults.

This song by LiSA was chosen as the theme for its film adaptation, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.

Released in 2020, it won the Grand Prize at the 62nd Japan Record Awards.

It’s a grand ballad whose soul-stirring vocals are deeply moving, aligning perfectly with the film’s emotional story.

The piece conveys a strong resolve to embrace all the sorrow and pain of losing someone dear and to carry the feelings entrusted to us into the future.

If you’ve seen the movie, the worldview expressed in the lyrics will resonate deeply.

It’s a message song that gives you the courage to face forward after overcoming a painful farewell.

flameLiSA

LiSA “Homura” -MUSIC CLIP-

The hugely popular anime series Demon Slayer has captivated audiences from young children to adults.

This song by LiSA was chosen as the theme for its film adaptation, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.

Released in 2020, it won the Grand Prize at the 62nd Japan Record Awards.

It’s a grand ballad whose soul-stirring vocals are deeply moving, aligning perfectly with the film’s emotional story.

The piece conveys a strong resolve to embrace all the sorrow and pain of losing someone dear and to carry the feelings entrusted to us into the future.

If you’ve seen the movie, the worldview expressed in the lyrics will resonate deeply.

It’s a message song that gives you the courage to face forward after overcoming a painful farewell.

idolYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Idol" Official Music Video

This is a track that vividly portrays the light and shadow of the perfect idol through striking sound.

It was created by YOASOBI, a music duo whose members are active in various fields.

The song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Oshi no Ko and is based on a novel specially written by the original creator, Aka Akasaka.

Since its release in April 2023, it has become a global hit.

Praise from fans, jealousy from peers, and the lies and loneliness the protagonist carries—its rapidly shifting perspectives and musical styles bring the character’s complex inner world into sharp relief.

The expressive power that hints at madness beneath the cute vocals is captivating all on its own.

It’s a highly addictive pop tune that seems to touch the very core of the story.

idolYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Idol" Official Music Video

This is a track that vividly portrays the light and shadow of the perfect idol through striking sound.

It was created by YOASOBI, a music duo whose members are active in various fields.

The song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Oshi no Ko and is based on a novel specially written by the original creator, Aka Akasaka.

Since its release in April 2023, it has become a global hit.

Praise from fans, jealousy from peers, and the lies and loneliness the protagonist carries—its rapidly shifting perspectives and musical styles bring the character’s complex inner world into sharp relief.

The expressive power that hints at madness beneath the cute vocals is captivating all on its own.

It’s a highly addictive pop tune that seems to touch the very core of the story.

OVER THE TOPHiroshi Kitadani

OVER THE TOP

Sung by Hiroshi Kitadani, who worked on the very first opening theme “We Are!,” this is an irresistible track for fans.

Released as a single in September 2019, it was reportedly written as the opening theme for the Wano Country arc of the TV anime One Piece.

This song is a high-energy, fast-paced number that portrays the protagonist’s spirit of pressing forward and believing in oneself no matter the hardship.

There’s even an anecdote that Kitadani poured so much passion into the recording that he worked up a heavy sweat, and just listening to it fills you with courage.

I wholeheartedly recommend this piece as an anthem that will push the backs of those who want to overcome challenges and break through their limits!

Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani

Where Our Blue Is / Tatsuya Kitani

Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who is active as a Vocaloid producer and also stands out as a bassist.

His song “Ao no Sumika,” released in July 2023, was chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc.

It sets conflicting emotions—the end of youthful days once believed to go on forever and the radiant memories that linger in the heart—against a refreshing, fast-paced sound.

The lyrics, where the ache for an irretrievable past intersects with the brilliance of time spent with friends, align beautifully with the relationships among the characters.

It’s a rock tune you’ll want to listen to when you feel like reflecting on days gone by.

Share The WorldTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)

TVXQ / Share The World

A danceable track that perfectly matches the world of the hugely popular anime ONE PIECE! Its exhilarating, summer-ready electro sound and the powerful vocals of Tohoshinki vividly color Luffy and his crew’s grand adventure.

The theme of sharing the world with your friends and pushing ever forward evokes the passionate bonds portrayed in the story.

Released as a single in April 2009, this song was used as the opening theme for the anime’s 11th season.

It became the best-selling ONE PIECE theme song to date and was also included on the greatest hits album BEST SELECTION 2010.

It’s a courage-boosting number you’ll want to play when striving toward goals with your friends or when you need to lift your spirits.