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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 (131–140)

Welcome to Japari Parkdōbutsu bisuketsu × PPP

TV anime 'Kemono Friends' theme song: 'Welcome to Japari Park' / Doubutsu Biscuits × PPP

Welcome to Japari Parkdōbutsu bisuketsu × PPP

The opening theme song of the wildly popular “Kemono Friends.” It’s sung by the characters in the show along with the in-universe penguin idol group, PPP.

The arrangement—highly praised by artists like Ken Hirai and Gen Hoshino—conveys a sense of fun with a touch of bittersweetness.

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ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution

T.M.Revolution – ignited -Ignited- | Official Music Video (TV Anime “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY” Opening Theme Song)

ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution

A powerful number that fuses electronic sounds with hard rock, depicting the resolve and inner conflict of a protagonist swept up by the fate of battle! The heavy sound woven by synthesizers and fierce guitar riffs captures the very tension of an interstellar war.

Released in November 2004, this song was selected as the first opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, and it claimed the top spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart for the first time in about six years.

The lyrics, imbued with a strong will to uphold one’s beliefs on the battlefield and a pure desire to protect the ones you love, are sure to push you forward when you face major life decisions.

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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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01jou oubachi

TV Anime 'Undead Unluck' Non-Credit Opening Movie / Opening Theme: QUEEN BEE '01' | Undead Unluck Noncredit Opening Movie

01jou oubachi

“01,” chosen as the opening theme for the anime Undead Unluck, was released in 2023 by Queen Bee, a rock band drawing attention across music, dance, fashion, and more.

The song depicts the protagonists—who bear the traits of immortality and misfortune—struggling to live while confronting their own destinies.

It opens with tribal-tinged guitar and choral elements, unfolding into a fast-paced band performance.

Paired with Avu-chan’s passionate yet cool vocals, it’s a rock number that sparks anticipation for the start of new days.

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MAGICAL DESTROYERAimi

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

MAGICAL DESTROYERAimi

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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