[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!] Uplifting Anime Songs Special (51–60)
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.
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.
Hyadain’s Jōjō YūjōMaeyamada Kenichi
It’s the opening theme of the TV anime “Nichijou.” It’s a perfect fit for the gag anime “Nichijou”: a zany, outrageously cheerful song that’s playfully over-the-top in the best way.
I don’t know any other song that frolics around so foolishly and still lifts your spirits like this.
It’s a precious track that can put a smile on our faces no matter when.
Leave it to the Colors Power!Karāzu☆Surasshu
It’s the theme song of the anime “Mitsuboshi Colors,” which depicts the everyday lives of three close elementary school girls.
It’s sung by the lead voice actresses Yuuki Takada, Marika Kouno, and Kotono.
This cute anison conveys the lively, cheerful atmosphere of energetic kids.
[Get Fired Up!] Anime Songs to Boost Your Hype (61–70)
Paradise LostMehara Minori
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.
DREAM SOLISTERTRUE
It’s the theme song of the anime Sound! Euphonium, which portrays the youth of a high school concert band.
The singer, Miho Karasawa, has been performing under the name TRUE for her anisong work since 2014.
It’s a refreshing, straightforward cheer song—perfect for a club-activity anime.
ETERNAL BLAZEMizuki Nana
This song is practically synonymous with Nana Mizuki, who is both a voice actress and an anisong singer.
It’s the biggest crowd-pleaser at her concerts, turning the entire venue into a sea of orange penlights.
It also served as the opening theme for the anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A’s, in which she appeared as a voice actress.