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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)

Fried Rice MUSICAlcala

Arukara – Fried Rice MUSIC MUSIC VIDEO (Short Ver.) / ARUKARA – Chaohan MUSIC

Fried Rice MUSIC by Arukara

This is a playful, love-packed number crafted by Arukara, known as the “eccentric maestro of the rock world.” Released in November 2016 as the band’s first major-label single, the song colored the story as an ending theme for the anime Dragon Ball Super.

It’s a humorous track with bilingual phrases centered on fried rice, while showcasing advanced musicianship behind the scenes, such as slap bass.

It also brims with deep respect for the Dragon Ball series, including fan-pleasing tricks like a reverse-playback gimmick reminiscent of “Detekoi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!” A perfect killer tune to lift your spirits.

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Ta-da☆Zedd feat. C&K

TV Anime “Dragon Ball DAIMA” Non-Credit Opening Video | “Jaka☆Jaan”

Jaka☆Jaan Z feat. C&K

It’s the opening theme for the TV anime Dragon Ball DAIMA.

This track sparks a chemical reaction between cutting-edge dance music crafted by Grammy-winning producer Zedd and the soul-stirring vocals of C&K! The exhilarating feeling that heralds the start of an adventure and the lyrics depicting bonds with friends link perfectly with the story’s worldview.

Whether you’ve been following the series or are discovering it for the first time, it’s a moving masterpiece that’s sure to set your heart ablaze.

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[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Hype Anime Songs (101–110)

Saiyan BloodVegeta (Ryo Horikawa)

Saiyan Blood- Vegeta Kai Theme

Saiyan Blood Vegeta (Ryo Horikawa)

It’s a legendary track among fans that hurls the very soul of a solitary warrior right at you.

Ryo Horikawa’s powerful shouts fully convey the unshakable pride and blazing fighting spirit of a warrior race.

The song is included on the album “Dragon Ball Kai SONG COLLECTION,” released in November 2009.

In the anime Dragon Ball Kai, it was used as an insert song in Episode 41.

Listen to it when you’re pushing past your limits or heading into a battle you absolutely can’t lose—it’ll make strength surge up from deep within.

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Ultra☆Super Dragon SoulTakayoshi Tanimoto

Super☆Ultra Dragon Soul

Super☆Ultra Dragon Soul Takayoshi Tanimoto

This is a song by Takayoshi Tanimoto, irresistible for its dynamic sound and powerful vocals.

Featured as an insert song in episode 41 of the anime Dragon Ball Kai, it serves as Son Goku’s theme song.

“Go beyond your limits and become stronger!”—it’s packed with a fiery message.

It ignites the listener’s fighting spirit and gives the courage to face any challenge.

It’s a motivational anthem that gives you a push when you need to take that one last step.

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We have arrived!! The Ginyu Force!!Yamazaki Yo

I’ve tried singing it myself: “Here We Come!! The Ginyu Force!!”

Behold!! The Ginyu Force!! Yo Yamazaki

It’s a uniquely catchy track from the anime Dragon Ball Kai that makes you want to strike a pose along with it.

It’s included on the album Dragon Ball Kai Song Collection.

The lyrics are striking, with self-proclaimed elite warriors—“the greatest in the universe”—announcing themselves one after another.

Their charm—brimming with confidence yet somehow comical—is brilliantly expressed over a rock sound.

Listen to it before taking on a challenge, and you might find yourself feeling as confident as they are.

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Just be yourselfWa-Suta

WASUTA “Just be yourself” Music Video

Just be yourself - Wasuta

This is the theme song of the anime Idol Time PriPara, which depicts the story of girls aiming to become legendary idols.

It carries a positive message about cherishing the present moment.

The glittering melody makes it a very cute track.

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RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

[Fullmetal Alchemist] Opening 4 “Rewrite” 4K

Rewrite ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

This rock tune delivers a hopeful message centered on positive self-transformation.

It powerfully portrays the feelings of those wrestling with conflict and uncertainty, gently giving listeners a push forward.

Released as a single by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION in August 2004, it was also included on the album Sol-fa.

Chosen as the opening theme for Season 4 of the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist, it earned high popularity among anime fans.

In 2024, it was also featured in promotional footage for the M-1 Grand Prix.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking to take a new step or to find their own path.

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