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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 Anime Songs (111–120)

Ta-da☆Zeddo feat. C&K

TV Anime “Dragon Ball DAIMA” Non-Credit Opening Video | “Jaka☆Jaan”

Ta-da☆Zeddo feat. C&K

It’s the opening theme for the TV anime Dragon Ball DAIMA.

This track sparks a chemical reaction between cutting-edge dance music crafted by Grammy-winning producer Zedd and the soul-stirring vocals of C&K! The exhilarating feeling that heralds the start of an adventure and the lyrics depicting bonds with friends link perfectly with the story’s worldview.

Whether you’ve been following the series or are discovering it for the first time, it’s a moving masterpiece that’s sure to set your heart ablaze.

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Ultra☆Super Dragon SoulTanimoto Takayoshi

Super☆Ultra Dragon Soul

Ultra☆Super Dragon SoulTanimoto Takayoshi

This is a song by Takayoshi Tanimoto, irresistible for its dynamic sound and powerful vocals.

Featured as an insert song in episode 41 of the anime Dragon Ball Kai, it serves as Son Goku’s theme song.

“Go beyond your limits and become stronger!”—it’s packed with a fiery message.

It ignites the listener’s fighting spirit and gives the courage to face any challenge.

It’s a motivational anthem that gives you a push when you need to take that one last step.

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We have arrived!! The Ginyu Force!!Yamazaki Yo

I’ve tried singing it myself: “Here We Come!! The Ginyu Force!!”

We have arrived!! The Ginyu Force!!Yamazaki Yo

It’s a uniquely catchy track from the anime Dragon Ball Kai that makes you want to strike a pose along with it.

It’s included on the album Dragon Ball Kai Song Collection.

The lyrics are striking, with self-proclaimed elite warriors—“the greatest in the universe”—announcing themselves one after another.

Their charm—brimming with confidence yet somehow comical—is brilliantly expressed over a rock sound.

Listen to it before taking on a challenge, and you might find yourself feeling as confident as they are.

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Say My NameHEY-SMITH

HEY-SMITH – Say My Name【OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO】

Say My NameHEY-SMITH

Say My Name, released in 2023 by HEY-SMITH, a punk band from Osaka Prefecture, was featured as the ending theme for the Tenjiku Arc of the anime Tokyo Revengers.

It delivers a vibrant rock sound built on passionate punk and melodic hardcore, intertwined with a horn section.

The lyrics, which resonate with the story depicting characters’ emotions as they move between past and future, are also noteworthy.

It’s a fast-paced track that sings of a heroic figure who keeps fighting for their dear friends and for themselves.

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single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu

King Gnu – Ichizu

single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu

This is a King Gnu song characterized by a sound that conveys intense passion and energy.

It portrays pure, powerful love that deeply moves listeners.

Released in December 2021 as the theme song for the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, it received high acclaim across many music charts.

In December 2022, it ranked first in the Oricon Yearly Combined Singles Ranking for the 55th Annual Rankings.

The lyrics express a resolve to devote everything to a loved one and a determination to overcome suffering.

It’s a recommended track when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important or need the courage to face difficulties.

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