[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-Inducing Anime Songs (141–150)
HyperKroi
“Hyper,” featured as the opening theme for the anime Under Ninja, was released in 2023 by Kroi, a band that delivers mixture rock incorporating a wide range of genres.
The track has a thrilling atmosphere that evokes the story’s depiction of ninjas living in modern society.
The band’s ever-shifting performance creates a one-of-a-kind soundscape.
Paired with lyrics that carry a subtly dark sense of infiltrating an unknown world, Reo Uchida’s versatile vocals convey the band’s rich musicality in this standout number.
OrangeSPYAIR
A heart-thumping number where the bittersweetness of youth coexists with optimism.
The lyrics, which look back on past memories while singing of hope for the future, are particularly striking.
Released in February 2024, this track was used as the theme song for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle and became a major talking point.
It marks SPYAIR’s fourth collaboration with the Haikyu!! series.
Fresh and energetic, the song is perfect to listen to before an important game or competition.
It will surely give a gentle push to your back as you believe in yourself and move forward.
FAKEitSawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Laco
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Hiroyuki Sawano, also known as nZk, has worked on numerous anime songs.
The unit formed by him and singer Laco is SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Laco.
They also garnered attention for handling the opening theme of the anime Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn-.
Their track, FAKEit, lyrically captures the worldview of the anime, where characters engage in battles.
It’s a remarkably stylish song.
UNDER THE TREESiM
SiM is a rock band that could be called indispensable to Japan’s rock scene, known for hosting large-scale music festivals.
In 2023, they released UNDER THE TREE, a track chosen as the theme song for the anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 3 (Part 1).
The lyrics, which evoke Mikasa’s feelings for Eren, connect closely with the story.
It’s a track where a rock sound resonates—thrilling strings intertwine with a weighty band performance.
Touch offUVERworld
UVERworld, whose name means “to go beyond our own world,” continues to evolve just as their name suggests.
Their 34th single, “Touch off,” chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime The Promised Neverland, features UVERworld’s signature complex song structure and passionate saxophone tones that really elevate the energy.
The heavy, forward-driving beat and memorable choral work not only align with the anime’s worldview but also conjure up the excitement of a live performance.
It’s a loud, expansive rock tune that makes you want to raise your fist and sing along.
SeventeenYOASOBI
Seventeen has also drawn attention as a collaboration between YOASOBI and Miyuki Miyabe.
It’s based on The Mismatched Cards, a suspense novel featuring a 17-year-old girl as the protagonist.
The song channels that dense story through a driving, fast-paced sound.
A key change is used in the scene where the protagonist gets caught up in the incident, perhaps symbolizing her stepping into a chaotic world.
There’s also another key change just before the final chorus.
slashyama
Slash is a track distinguished by its striking use of strings.
Written by yama as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2, the song conveys the inner feelings of various characters, using key changes to express shifts in perspective.
Its structure also accelerates toward the end, building a palpable sense of climax.
Be sure to listen for how the lyrics in the first and second verses form a paired relationship, too.