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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-Inducing Anime Songs (91–100)

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

TVXQ / Share The World

Share The World Tohoshinki

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.

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Hanamaru Pippi is only for good kidsAOP (Anime Ouen Project)

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

Hanamaru Pippi wa Yoiko Dake - AŌP

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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single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Hitamuki” Music Video (TV Anime “My Hero Academia” Season 6 Opening Theme)

Single-minded SUPER BEAVER

This is a song by SUPER BEAVER that teaches the importance of believing in yourself and steadily moving forward.

The lyrics—“Even when your heart is about to break, take just one more step”—spur you on and give courage to anyone taking on a challenge.

Released in November 2022, the track was chosen as the opening theme for Season 6 of the TV anime My Hero Academia.

The heroes’ determination to hold onto hope even in desperate situations perfectly aligns with the song’s powerful message.

When you hit a wall and feel like giving up, why not let this song give you courage, trust in your resolve, and take the leap?

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Sacred Girl DomainALI PROJECT

Seishoujo Ryouiki (with lyrics)

Holy Maiden Territory ALI PROJECT

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.

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Boy, return to yourself.Etsuko Yakushimaru Metro Orchestra

Yakushimaru Etsuko Metro Orchestra “Boys, Come Back to Me” (short ver.)

Boy, return to me - Etsuko Yakushimaru Metro Orchestra

The opening theme for the second cour of the anime “Mawaru Penguindrum.” Its orchestral performance and whispery vocals are addictive.

The lyrics are also thought-provoking and open to interpretation.

Etsuko Yakushimaru is also active as the vocalist of the popular band Soutaiseiriron (Relativity Theory).

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absolute zeroNatori

TV anime “WIND BREAKER” non-credit opening video ‘Absolute Zero’ by Natori | On Air 2024.04.04

Absolute Zero Bird

This song, chosen as the opening theme for the anime “WIND BREAKER,” is striking for Natori’s distinctive vocals.

The heartfelt delivery of a resolve to live strongly amid the clamor of a rusted city is deeply moving.

With its passionate message and powerful sound, just listening to it fills you with courage! Released in April 2024, the track features a rhythmic, bold beat that feels like a push on your back.

It’s perfect for an exit scene at a sports day or whenever you need a boost.

Be sure to give it a listen and experience all of Natori’s charm packed into one song!

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Monochrome KissSid

Sid - Monochrome Kiss

Monochrome KISSID

Lately, I feel like visual kei bands like SID have been taking on anime theme songs more often.

Mao, the vocalist, makes great use of his higher voice to sing across various genres.

He also has a lot of fans thanks to his sweet looks.

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