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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 (41–50)

Getta BanbanSaka Tomohisa

Pocket Monsters OP20 / XY OP3 – “Getta Banban” (Creditless V1) [SD]

Getta BanbanSaka Tomohisa

This is the opening theme of the TV anime Pokémon XY, sung by Tomohisa Sako, who was hailed online as the “god of soothing voices.” Just listening to its irresistibly bright sound gives you energy, doesn’t it? The song carries a positive message of “Go out and grab your goals and dreams one after another!”—it feels like a powerful push to take action before overthinking.

Released in April 2015 as his 10th single, it was later included on the album “Boku kara Kimi e.” By the way, the coupling track was reportedly created at the director’s request with the theme “A letter from Clemont to Ash.” The love for the series really shines through! It’s a track packed with heart-stirring elements that we want everyone striving toward their dreams to hear!

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[I Want to Get Fired Up!] Uplifting Anime Songs Special (51–60)

KEMURIKUSAnano

KEMURIKUSA / Nano Music Video (short ver.)

KEMURIKUSAnano

This is a song written specifically for Kemurikusa, brought to you by director Tatsuki, who shot to fame with Kemono Friends.

True to Nano’s style, it’s an up-tempo, relentlessly cool track whose exhilarating feel is addictive.

It’s a piece that earnestly grapples with the chosen keyword, “life.”

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Hacking to the Gateitō kanako

Itou Kanako – Hacking to the Gate (Live)

Hacking to the Gateitō kanako

The opening theme of the anime Steins;Gate.

Its fast-paced rhythm feels great, making it a masterpiece.

Combined with the opening animation, it looks incredibly cool.

The lyrics also capture the anime’s atmosphere well, and listening to the song brings the memorable story back to life.

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The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell

The Story You Don’t Know – supercell

The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

It’s “The Story You Don’t Know” by supercell, the ending theme of the anime Bakemonogatari.

The heroine’s feelings of love are expressed in the lyrics, and many people are reminded of the story and feel a pang of sadness every time they listen to it.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when summer comes.

Be sure to give it a listen as a couple!

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GO! GO! MANIACHōkago Tī Taimu

GO! GO! MANIAC

GO! GO! MANIACHōkago Tī Taimu

Every song sung by After-School Tea Time from the anime K-On! is ridiculously cute—downright swoon-worthy.

This track, with its bursting energy and adorable vocals, is an absolute heart-thumper that’s guaranteed to hype up any anime fan.

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TrianglerSakamoto Maaya

Maaya Sakamoto “Triangler” Music Clip

TrianglerSakamoto Maaya

The opening theme of the anime Macross Frontier, “Triangler.” It’s one of the most popular anime songs and a karaoke staple.

There are many covers like ‘tried singing’ versions, and you could say it’s a representative anime song of the 2000s loved by many people.

If you watched the anime, you’re sure to feel the excitement from the very first line!

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POP TEAM EPICUesaka Sumire

Sumire Uesaka “POP TEAM EPIC” Music Video (YouTube Edit)

POP TEAM EPICUesaka Sumire

It’s the theme song of the anime Pop Team Epic, which became a hot topic for its self-deprecating taglines like “No matter what you do, it’s crap.” Despite being a surreal gag anime, the EDM sound is incredibly cool—it wouldn’t feel out of place in a club.

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