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[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Anime Songs That Pump You Up

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
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 writerAraki Jakkan
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)

flash[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Flash (MV) Theme Song of Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash

flash[Alexandros]

This is a song by [Alexandros] that stands out for its grand worldbuilding and exhilarating sound.

The lyrics, which depict the protagonist’s growth, struggles, and resolve for the future, resonate deeply with listeners.

You can feel a strong will to overcome past traumas and fears and move forward into a new world, conveyed through powerful vocals and a memorable guitar riff.

Released in May 2021 as their 19th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the feature anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway.

The music video, filmed at Nippon Steel’s East Japan Works (Kashima area), brilliantly expresses the song’s worldview.

It’s a reassuring anthem that gently supports those trying to take a new step or move forward beyond past experiences.

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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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PlazmaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Plazma

PlazmaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu has written an original song—its swiftly shifting tension and energy being its greatest appeal—as the theme for the feature film Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.

Carrying a message of “challenging beyond oneself” and “the energy to expand possibility,” its grand sound is sure to gently push forward those who feel impatient or anxious.

Released to the world alongside the film in January 2025, this work marks Yonezu’s first collaboration with the Gundam series.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear when you feel restless or when you want to believe in your own potential.

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

Become a flowerRyokushokushakai

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

Become a flowerRyokushokushakai

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

Flying Deity

Flying DeityAyase×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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Hoshino Takashi

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Flying DeityAyase × R-Shitei

Ayase × R-Shitei “Hiten” Official Music Video

Flying Deity 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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ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA

LiSA『ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)』MUSiC CLiP

ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA

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.

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