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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 (141–150)

Flying DeityAyase × R-Shitei

Flying Deity

Hiten Ayase × R-Shitei

Hiten, a digital single chosen as the opening theme for the newly remade 2023 TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.

Created by R-Shitei—known from Creepy Nuts and Umeda Cipher—and Ayase, active as a Vocaloid producer and a member of YOASOBI, the track’s breakneck call-and-response creates a thrilling ensemble that really amps you up.

The lyrics, which link to the anime’s story, evoke a universal theme: even in doubt, you can only keep moving forward.

It’s a track that lingers with the striking contrast between aggressive rap and lyrical melody.

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RAISE INSIGHTWANDS

WANDS「RAISE INSIGHT」MV

RAISE INSIGHTWANDS

The nationally beloved anime Detective Conan.

The song chosen as its opening theme is RAISE INSIGHT.

It’s a track by the rock band WANDS.

The lyrics liken painful experiences and sad pasts to rain, and as the skies eventually clear, they evoke a sense of a brilliant future ahead.

The driving, fast-paced guitar sound matches the anime’s atmosphere perfectly.

As you listen, pay attention to the phrases that evoke a sense of story.

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Iron CageGRANRODEO

GRANRODEO / Iron Cage

Iron Cage GRANRODEO

GRANRODEO is a music unit known for their intense sound.

They wrote Iron Cage as the opening theme for season 5 of the anime Bungo Stray Dogs.

The track features an especially fierce sound with hints of heavy metal.

The lyrics depict feelings of entrapment and despair, while conveying a message of overcoming them.

It pairs naturally with the anime’s story, and it also works well as a song to cheer you on or to boost your energy.

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HyperKroi

Kroi – Hyper [Official Video] #Under Ninja #UNDER NINJA

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.

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UNDER THE TREESiM

SiM – UNDER THE TREE (Full Length Ver.) Anime Special Ver.

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.

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Touch offUVERworld

TV anime The Promised Neverland non-credit opening

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.

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SeventeenYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Seventeen” Official Music Video

Seventeen YOASOBI

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.

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