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

Ready to RockBAND-MAID

TV anime “Rock is a Lady’s Accomplishment” Non-Credit Opening Video / BAND-MAID “Ready to Rock”

BAND-MAID is a hard rock band that dons maid outfits and makes waves around the world.

Their striking contrast between graceful looks and ferocious performances continues to captivate fans both in Japan and abroad.

Released in April 2025, this work was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Rock Is a Lady’s Accomplishment.” It’s a powerful track that straightforwardly expresses inner desire and passion, perfectly matching the story of a young lady awakening to rock.

It also drew attention for the performance scenes in the anime, where the band members themselves handled the motion capture.

When you want to break through the status quo and charge forward, give their blazing performance a listen.

D-tecnoLifeUVERworld

UVERworld　『D-tecnoLife』

It’s the debut single by UVERworld, released in 2005, and it was used as the theme song for the anime BLEACH! With UVERworld’s signature loud guitar sound, TAKUYA∞’s fresh yet cool vocals, and an electro-infused programmed beat ringing throughout, this track is quintessential UVERworld.

If you watched BLEACH in real time back then, there’s a good chance this song left a strong impression on you.

And if you sing it at karaoke with people from the same generation, it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped!

Q-vismWho-ya Extended

Q-vism

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

L’Arc～en～Ciel「READY STEADY GO」-Music Clip-

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.

Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon

Linked Horizon / Guren no Yumiya with lyrics

This is the second single by Linked Horizon, the music unit led by sound creator Revo.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Attack on Titan—which became a social phenomenon and was even adapted into a live-action film—the song’s structure, beginning with goosebump-inducing choral vocals, heightens anticipation for the anime.

Its grand, martial-inspired arrangement and the tension that permeates the entire track align with the anime’s worldview, making it a number that boosts your excitement when experienced alongside the show.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

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.

monsterYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Monster” Official Music Video (YOASOBI – Monster)

This is the seventh digital-only single by YOASOBI, a duo consisting of Vocaloid producer Ayase and ikura, who also works under her real name as singer-songwriter Lilas Ikuta.

The song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime BEASTARS and was created based on the original short story “Press Your Ear Against Your Own Chest,” specially written by the author Paru Itagaki.

Beginning with a distinctive, undulating bassline and low-toned vocals that lead into a catchy chorus, the song’s structure preserves the anime’s worldview while delivering a melodious number that’s quintessentially YOASOBI.

It’s a track best enjoyed while immersing yourself in the anime’s story.