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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)

slashyama

yama 'slash' Lyric Video (TV anime 'Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury' Season 2 Opening)

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.

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Become a flowerGreen Yellow Society

Ryokuoushoku Shakai “Become a Flower” Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Be a Flower

Bloom into a flower with Ryokuoushoku Shakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s new song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “The Apothecary Diaries.” The intro, which begins with powerful drums and razor-sharp synth riffs, feels like a true signal that the story is about to unfold.

While reflecting the anime’s worldview, the lyrics also carry the band’s distinctive message.

Released early in October 2023, the track captivated many listeners with its addictive, catchy melody and clear, airy vocals.

Centered on themes of self-love and inner beauty, the lyrics offer an encouraging message that resonates with the listener’s heart.

It’s the perfect song for lifting your spirits or taking a moment to reflect on yourself.

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Flying DeityAyase × R-Shitei

Ayase × R-Shitei “Hiten” Official Music Video

Hiten Ayase × R-Shitei

The opening theme song for the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, born from a collaboration between R-Shitei and Ayase of YOASOBI.

Its message—living in the present so that you can even come to love the wounds you’ve suffered—powerfully resonates, portraying a protagonist who keeps fighting head-on despite regret, setbacks, and countless obstacles.

No matter how many times you fall, stand up and take flight toward greater heights.

With that strong will embedded in it, be sure to listen, sing along, and charge up to your next step!

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[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Hype Anime Songs (151–160)

The BeastWagakki Band

Wagakki Band / The Beast MV (Anime “Baki Hanma” Wildman War Arc Opening Theme)

The Beast Wagakki Band

Wagakki Band, known for their style that fuses Japanese and Western elements, created “The Beast” as the opening theme for the anime Baki Hanma: The Wildman War.

While the band has released many songs with a cool vibe up to now, this track matches the anime’s tough image with an intense sound.

At the same time, it retains a sense of sorrow and fragility—that’s a key point.

If you like cool, powerful songs, definitely give it a listen.

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MAGICAL DESTROYERAimi

AIMI – MAGICAL DESTROYER (TV Animation “Magical Destroyers” OP Theme)

MAGICAL DESTROYER Aimi

MAGICAL DESTROYER, sung by voice actress and singer Aimi, is a chaotic track chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Magical Girl Magical Destroyers.

It starts with a simple heavy rock-style distorted guitar in the intro, but the real highlight is how it suddenly shifts in the middle into an industrial, psychedelic section.

From there it flows into a rap part, then returns to the main vocal melody—an arrangement that’s sure to get your heart racing!

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VIVID VICEWho-ya Extended

Who-ya Extended “VIVID VICE” Music Video TV anime ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ OP theme

VIVID VICEWho-ya Extended

Who-ya Extended is a creators’ unit known for producing many anime songs.

They also handled the opening theme for the second cour of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, titled “VIVID VICE.” While it’s a rock song, the vocals aren’t overly intense and have an airy quality.

This approach reflects their desire to express the anime’s world and the characters’ growth.

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In conclusion

We’ve just introduced a bunch of high-energy anime songs—did you find any new favorites? There were all kinds, from tracks that boost your spirits just by listening to them, to classic karaoke anthems guaranteed to get the crowd hyped! We picked songs both old and new, so it might be fun to check out the anime that feature the tracks you liked.