[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Anime Songs That Pump You Up
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!
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[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Hype-Raising Anime Songs (121–130)
Oh! RivalPorunogurafiti
This track stands out with its passionate Latin rhythms woven by Spanish guitar and accordion.
It portrays a tense, spark-sparking relationship between rivals who recognize each other as truly one-of-a-kind.
Even as they accept a fate that will never allow them to converge, their strong will to face each other head-on shakes the listener to the core.
The song was written as the theme for the film Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno and released in April 2015 as their 42nd single.
It was later included on PornoGraffitti’s acclaimed album RHINOCEROS.
Don’t you feel a surge of passion welling up from deep within when you listen to it while competing with a cherished rival or in moments when you want to overcome yourself?
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A rock number with a beautiful string timbre and a driving sense of speed.
Released in 2020 as the debut single under H-el-ical//, the solo project of singer Hikaru//.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime “Gleipnir.” The way the arrangement keeps building toward the chorus is exhilarating—and the sense of openness in that chorus is incredible! Hikaru//’s mature vocals match the overall tone perfectly, making it truly wonderful.
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This song teaches us the importance of living—of simply getting through everyday life, that ordinary act we often take for granted.
It’s a track by the Hokkaido-born rock band tacica, released in 2020 as their 12th single.
It serves as the opening theme for the anime “Wave, Listen to Me!”.
The band’s sound is both rich and light on its feet, complemented by bright, clear vocals.
Thanks to that, the lyrics’ message slips easily into your mind.
When you feel like looking down, give it a listen—it’s sure to lift your spirits.
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The opening theme song of the wildly popular “Kemono Friends.” It’s sung by the characters in the show along with the in-universe penguin idol group, PPP.
The arrangement—highly praised by artists like Ken Hirai and Gen Hoshino—conveys a sense of fun with a touch of bittersweetness.
[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Hype-Anime Songs (131–140)
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A powerful number that fuses electronic sounds with hard rock, depicting the resolve and inner conflict of a protagonist swept up by the fate of battle! The heavy sound woven by synthesizers and fierce guitar riffs captures the very tension of an interstellar war.
Released in November 2004, this song was selected as the first opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, and it claimed the top spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart for the first time in about six years.
The lyrics, imbued with a strong will to uphold one’s beliefs on the battlefield and a pure desire to protect the ones you love, are sure to push you forward when you face major life decisions.
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This ambitious work brings together LiSA, the queen of the anison world known for belting out a strong resolve to carve out one’s destiny, and a featuring collaboration with the K-pop group Stray Kids.
Skillfully fusing rock and electronic elements, it expresses a story of rebirth and growth through a sweeping sound.
The song will serve as the opening theme for the TV anime Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow -, airing from January 2025, with a CD single release scheduled for March.
With a powerful melody that resonates with hearts tired from work and lyrics that inspire you to face forward, this uplifting anthem is sure to become a source of strength for everyone giving their all each day.
01jou oubachi
“01,” chosen as the opening theme for the anime Undead Unluck, was released in 2023 by Queen Bee, a rock band drawing attention across music, dance, fashion, and more.
The song depicts the protagonists—who bear the traits of immortality and misfortune—struggling to live while confronting their own destinies.
It opens with tribal-tinged guitar and choral elements, unfolding into a fast-paced band performance.
Paired with Avu-chan’s passionate yet cool vocals, it’s a rock number that sparks anticipation for the start of new days.
