[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!] A Special Feature on Hype Anime Songs (41–50)
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a classic Mrs.
GREEN APPLE track—an exhilarating, back-to-basics guitar rock number that packs in the sparkle and bittersweetness of youth.
Released in April 2024, the song colored the story as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery.” Its powerful message—let’s love even our past pains and imperfect selves and keep moving forward—resonates deeply with the tale of protagonists who have lost their memories and regain their shine.
It’s easy to see why it won the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.
A charm-like pop tune that gently gives you a push when you’re feeling a little timid at the start of a new season.
[I Want to Get Fired Up!] Uplifting Anime Songs Special (51–60)
Rousing! Imperial Assault ForceSakura Shinguji (Chisa Yokoyama) - Imperial Revue
Even people who aren’t into anime or games might find the name or some of the visuals familiar.
It’s the theme song of the Sakura Wars series and is an extremely popular track.
There are many different versions, so please try finding the one you like best.
Zankyo SankaAimer
Released in January 2022 as Aimer’s 20th single, this song was selected as the opening theme for the popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc.
It topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks, surpassed 200 million streams, and received a Special Award at the Japan Record Awards.
Masahiro Tobinai’s bold arrangement features resplendent brass and strings that brilliantly capture both the opulence of the red-light district and the tension of battle.
The lyrics, imbued with a powerful resolve to overcome past pain and resound into the future, embody the very determination of characters who confront their fate.
Performed even in cheering scenes at Koshien, it’s a song cherished not only by anime fans but also by many listeners running through their youth.
Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina the End
This song, created as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime Dandadan, was written and composed by Aina the End.
It will be released digitally in July 2025, followed by physical releases in two formats—CD and Blu-ray—in September.
Its exhilarating sound layers with a mysterious melody, conveying the protagonists’ determination to fight to protect what’s precious to them in a straightforward way.
As Aina herself says, she “reduced the distortion in her voice and sang straightforwardly,” resulting in a clear and powerful vocal performance.
It perfectly matches the anime’s worldview, where the occult and youth intersect.
It’s a track we recommend when you want to keep moving forward or need a push on your back.
KICKBACKKenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu, who draws attention for his genre-blurring musicality from electronica to folk, released his 13th single in November 2022 as the opening theme for the TV anime Chainsaw Man—a track that sonically paints protagonist Denji’s desires and inner turmoil.
Its lyrics, where a thirst for happiness collides with the emptiness of reality, resonate with the mindset of young people trying to claw their way up from rock bottom.
The fierce drum’n’bass-infused beat and dizzying key changes are an emotional roller coaster in themselves.
With dance videos spreading across social media, it also meshes perfectly with the digitally native Gen Z audience.
It’s an impulsive rock tune for anyone craving a jolt in their everyday life.
Shining in the StormChihiro Yonekura
It’s the theme song of Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.
Since it was the theme of an OVA, it didn’t have much recognition at first.
However, thanks to how great the song is, it gradually became better known, and today many people like this track even if they don’t know The 08th MS Team.
It can be called a beloved classic among fans.
Paradise LostMinori Mehara
This is a song that was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Ga-Rei: Zero.
The up-tempo, heavy sound that launches into a fierce sprint right from the intro inevitably amps us up.
Then it shifts to a more conversational vocal style, followed by another explosive chorus, making it a track that keeps you engaged again and again.