[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Anime Songs That Pump You Up
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!
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[I Want to Get Fired Up!] Anisong Special to Boost Your Hype (11–20)
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
This is the theme song of the 2016 film “Your Name,” which sparked a major movement upon its release.
The song expresses feelings toward one’s destined person.
RADWIMPS handled all the music in the film and released the soundtrack “Your Name” in the same year.
Q-vismWho-ya Extended
A stylish anisong that blends chic flair with searing intensity.
It’s the opening theme for the anime PSYCHO-PASS 3, a track by the creator unit Who-ya Extended.
Released in 2019 as their debut single, it feels as if the song has crammed the suspense-laden story straight into its core—there’s no word for it but cool.
And Who-ya’s sweet vocals match the track’s mood perfectly, giving it a charm you can listen to on repeat.
READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
It’s the opening theme of the hugely popular anime Fullmetal Alchemist.
It starts with a build-up that gradually raises the excitement, and it’s a high-energy song that charges straight through from start to finish.
It really matches the vibe of the anime.
As for the vocals and performance, that’s L’Arc-en-Ciel at their best.
Ready toKagemori Michiru (CV: Morohoshi Sumire)
This song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “BNA: Brand New Animal.” It’s sung by Sumire Morohoshi, the voice actress who played the protagonist, Michiru Kagemori.
First off, the intro is fantastic! It radiates a charm that makes you want to sing along and clap your hands.
With its upbeat rhythm, crisp vocal delivery, and snappy melody line, it’s packed with elements that get you hooked.
The lyrics carry a powerful message—forge your own path—which is really encouraging.
It might lift your spirits and energize you when you’re feeling down.
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
How about an anime song that fires you up with the fighting spirit to take on anything? It’s a track by Official HIGE DANDism, the band behind numerous hits like “Pretender” and “I LOVE…,” released digitally in 2021.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers.
Its appeal lies in a distinctive yet catchy sound arrangement with frequent key changes.
Even though you’re listening to a single song, it feels like you’re listening to several at once.
99.9MOB CHOIR feat. sajou no hana
The bass slap at the very beginning pulls you in all at once! It’s the opening theme for season 2 of the anime Mob Psycho 100, which depicts battles between espers.
It was created by the rock band MOB CHOIR feat.
sajou no hana.
The aggressive sound arrangement really gets your energy up when you listen to it.
The song’s development is dizzying, and you never get tired of it no matter how many times you play it.
It’s perfect for when you want to get pumped up—like right before an important match.
[I Want to Get Fired Up!] Anison (Anime Song) Hype Playlist (21–30)
Bright Burning ShoutNishikawa Takanori
A rock number whose sheer speed makes your body heat up the instant you hear it, powered by overwhelming, muscular vocals.
With lyrics by Tomoya Tabuchi of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN and composition by Satoru Kousaki, this piece was created as the opening theme for the 2018 TV anime Fate/EXTRA Last Encore.
It marked the true start of Takanori Nishikawa’s activities under his own name, brilliantly fusing the anime’s worldview with his razor-sharp vocals—it’s seriously cool.
It drew major attention at the time, even hitting No.
1 on mora’s rankings during its pre-release.
When you’re taking on a challenge or need to fire yourself up, this song is guaranteed to give you a powerful push.
If you want to crank up your energy and charge ahead, be sure to experience this heat for yourself!