[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!

Playlist

[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Anime Songs That Pump You Up
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	SPARK-AGAINAimer		Aimer’s song from the anime Fire Force—blazing hot rock
2	ImaginationSPYAIR		Haikyuu!!’s fiery theme song, sprinting through youth
3	Butter-FlyKoji Wada		Iconic Digimon song, Koji Wada’s signature track
4	Catch the MomentLiSA		A fiery rock song by LiSA for a movie’s theme
5	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A legendary, fast-paced anime ending theme
6	Get WildTM NETWORK		TM NETWORK’s iconic anime song classic
7	Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR		SPYAIR's Gintama opening song
8	GO!!!FLOW		The famous song from the anime NARUTO, Courage to Move Forward
9	scabHidenori Chiwata		The famous song from the anime Zatch Bell!
10	Kaikai KitanEVE		Jujutsu Kaisen OP song by Internet-born Eve
11	TOMORROWBiSH		A cool rock tune by BiSH
12	Ready toMichiru Kagemori (CV: Sumire Morohoshi)		The opening theme of the anime BNA is an uplifting song.
13	Cry BabyOfficial HIGE DANDism		Anison 'Pretender' — music that stirs the fighting spirit
14	MethodKroi		Kroi’s fiery rock tune is captivating.
15	Ready to RockBAND-MAID		A passionate performance by an all-female rock band in maid outfits
16	D-tecnoLifeUVERworld		An early masterpiece by UVERworld, the theme song of BLEACH
17	Q-vismWho-ya Extended		The opening theme of the anime 'Psycho-Pass'
18	READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc-en-Ciel’s opening theme song for Fullmetal Alchemist
19	Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon		The opening theme of Attack on Titan, a moving piece of music.
20	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		Your Name, a song of fate sung by RADWIMPS
21	monsterYOASOBI		YOASOBI, narrative-style songs for anime theme music
22	99.9MOB CHOIR feat. sajou no hana		The high-speed, exhilarating OP song of Mob Psycho 100
23	Without putting it into wordsSIX LOUNGE		Emotional rock that shakes the soul!
24	ReweaveKonomi Suzuki		Konomi Suzuki, Re:Zero opening theme, a powerful song
25	THE HERO !!JAM Project		JAM Project singing the theme song of a hero anime
26	Wanna beTeddyLoid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki & TOPHAMHAT-KYO		A shocking dance tune from an unexpected collaboration!
27	Hare Hare YukaiAya Hirano, Minori Chihara, Yuko Goto		Voice actors dance in the ending of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
28	only my railgunfripSide		A thrilling, fast-paced classic from the flipside
29	The Everlasting Guilty CrownEGOIST		The fiery opening theme of Guilty Crown
30	Genesis of AquarionAKINO		Aquarion, a masterpiece with an impressive melody
31	Rhapsody of the Blue Skyfhána		A cheerful everyday tune of a maid of humans and dragons
32	CatalrismOLDCODEX		A rousing ending song from a basketball movie
33	This gameKonomi Suzuki		An inspiring theme song that portrays games and life
34	GO CRY GOOxT		The maniacal worldview of Overlord
35	MatryoshkaNICO Touches the Walls		A hot track that sings the truth like a matryoshka
36	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		The Demon Slayer opening theme and LiSA’s powerful vocals
37	kaiju (giant monster)Sakanaction		A song that sings of the passion for pursuing truth
38	Wanna beteddyloid		Anime theme song: legendary artist delivers a passionate performance
39	V.I.PSid		An inspiring song that gives you the courage to face forward and keep walking
40	KEMURIKUSAnano		An upbeat and exhilarating song themed around life
41	Hyadain’s Kakakaka☆Unrequited Love -CHyadain		Anisong! Hyadain’s awe-inspiring track
42	peace signKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s opening theme for My Hero Academia
43	a-gainYUI		YUI's song from Fullmetal Alchemist is moving
44	Hacking to the GateKanako Itou		The anime OP of 'STEINS;GATE' is full of a sense of speed.
45	Getta BanbanTomohisa Sako		The bright opening theme of Pokémon XY
46	Black BulletfripSide		fripSide's anime tracks are intense and cool.
47	I want to be friends.School Living Club		The song of girls surviving in a world of zombies
48	POP TEAM EPICSumire Uesaka		An innovative theme song from a surreal-style anime
49	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		The power to move forward with the rock of youth
50	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		The power to move forward with the rock of youth
51	Rousing! Imperial Assault ForceSakura Shinguji (Chisa Yokoyama) – Imperial Revue		The theme song of Sakura Wars is a popular track.
52	Zankyo SankaAimer		Demon Slayer opening theme, smash hit song
53	Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina the End		Aina the End’s fiery anime theme song
54	KICKBACKKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu: a genre-crossing musicality
55	Shining in the StormChihiro Yonekura		The famous song from Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team is gradually gaining popularity.
56	Paradise LostMinori Mehara		Anime theme song of Ga-Rei: Zero — intense and moving
57	ETERNAL BLAZENana Mizuki		Nana Mizuki’s signature song, the opening theme of a magical girl anime
58	FighterKANA-BOON		The opening theme of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans—a powerful song
59	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		An upbeat song from the Fire Force ending theme!
60	HYDRAMYTH & ROID		Overlord ending, a passionate love song
61	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		Summer Love Song: 'The Story You Don't Know'
62	DREAM SOLISTERTRUE		The refreshing theme song of the youth anime “Sound! Euphonium.”
63	Crazy RainbowTackey & Tsubasa		ONE PIECE theme song, a tour de force by Tackey & Tsubasa
64	If I sing to the skyamazarashi		Anime theme song, an emotional rock ballad
65	Bird’s PoemLia		Deeply moved by the anime song masterpiece 'Tori no Uta' (Bird's Song).
66	Boy’s HeartHOME MADE Family		The exhilarating theme song of Eureka Seven
67	TrianglerMaaya Sakamoto		The popular song “Triangler” from anime music (anisong)
68	modern strange cowboyGRANRODEO		Powerful opening theme song of the anime NEEDLESS
69	Battle FrontierAkina Takaya		Courage to face difficulties with an upbeat singing voice
70	Over meRosalina		Deep lyrics of the Karakuri Circus opening theme
71	Hyadain’s Jōjō YūjōKenichi Maeyamada		An outrageously cheerful everyday-life OP song
72	Leave it to the Colors Power!Colors☆Slash		A cute theme song by close elementary school friends
73	GO! GO! MANIACAfter School Tea Time		The songs from K-On! are incredibly cute.
74	Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei		An unforgettable, moving song from a youth anime
75	ChallengerRika Matsumoto		A powerful song by Rica Matsumoto that sings of a challenger’s spirit
76	RealizeKonomi Suzuki		Anime theme song, Konomi Suzuki's powerful vocals
77	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		An anime theme song—an iconic track brimming with an occult vibe
78	A Slice of PeachKensuke Ushio		The memorable music of the anime “Dandadan”
79	For this planetLyrics: Hideki Kuroda / Music: Tatsuro Kondo / Performed by: Kazami		A pseudo commercial jingle with a nostalgic melody
80	A Sign of Courage ~Regain Theme~Ushiwakamaru Saburota		An anthem for overcoming hardships, a song that energizes the heart.
81	If it shinesGoose house		A song from an anime theme that moves the heart
82	Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku		Okazaki Taiiku’s Pokémon anime theme song
83	DREAMIN’ ONDa-iCE		Theme song of ONE PIECE: a song of courage and challenge
84	DREAMIN’ ONDa-iCE		Theme song of ONE PIECE: a song of courage and challenge
85	flameLiSA		Demon Slayer movie theme song: a soul-stirring, moving masterpiece
86	flameLiSA		Demon Slayer movie theme song: a soul-stirring, moving masterpiece
87	idolYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s masterpiece that portrays the light and shadow of idols
88	idolYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s masterpiece that portrays the light and shadow of idols
89	OVER THE TOPHiroshi Kitadani		The Wano Country arc’s opening theme, a song of courage and hope!
90	Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani		“Aono Sumika” portrays the emotions of youth.
91	Share The WorldTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)		The theme song of One Piece is exhilarating and moving.
92	Share The WorldTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)		The theme song of One Piece is exhilarating and moving.
93	Hanamaru Pippi is only for good kidsAOP (Anime Ouen Project)		The opening theme song of Osomatsu-san by AŌP
94	single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER		Believing in yourself and single-mindedly continuing to move forward...
95	Sacred Girl DomainALI PROJECT		The captivating musical world of ALI PROJECT
96	Boy, return to yourself.Etsuko Yakushimaru Metro Orchestra		Mawaru Penguindrum, second cours, opening theme
97	absolute zeroNatori		Natori’s powerful singing resonates in my heart.
98	Monochrome KissSid		A visual kei band that sings anime songs
99	Fried Rice MUSICAlcala		Alcala’s “Dragon Ball” ending
100	Ta-da☆Zedd feat. C&K		The opening of Dragon Ball DAIMA is moving.
101	Saiyan BloodVegeta (Ryo Horikawa)		Warrior's spirit, Ryo's powerful shout
102	Ultra☆Super Dragon SoulTakayoshi Tanimoto		Takayoshi Tanimoto’s fiery cheer song, Toward Breaking the Limits
103	We have arrived!! The Ginyu Force!!Yamazaki Yo		Impressive Warrior Song from Dragon Ball Kai
104	Just be yourselfWa-Suta		Cherish the idol dream and the present moment
105	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A rock tune that depicts self-transformation and hope
106	Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy		The powerful melody and courage of anime theme songs
107	I am the strongest.Ado		A cheer song that believes in friends and the future
108	AwakeningSuperfly		Written as the theme song for the animated feature film “Promare”...
109	Like FlamesMindaRyn		Anime “Slime” OP singer MindaRyn
110	Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSION		The theme song of the anime “Iron-Blooded” is a track by MWAM.
111	LionMay’n Megumi Nakajima		Macross Frontier theme song, a duet by May’n and Megumi Nakajima
112	Northern CrossMay’n		The ending song of Macross F, an emotionally moving masterpiece
113	Re:Re:ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The emotional song from the anime 'ERASED'
114	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		Theme song of muscle battles in a magical world, a globally popular track
115	Oh! RivalPorno Graffitti		Spanish guitar and accordion interweave...
116	Welcome to Chaos(K)NoW_NAME		“Dorohedoro” OP, a dark and captivating track
117	single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu		King Gnu's passionate theme song, a deep love story
118	Altern-ate-H-el-ical//		A rock number with moving strings
119	Say My NameHEY-SMITH		Punk band HEY-SMITH does an anime theme song
120	Knock OutOkazaki Taiiku		An anime theme song with a sense of speed
121	Never say NeverTakanori Nishikawa		Takanori Nishikawa’s “Never say Never” is awesome!
122	Passion remembers.GRANRODEO		Baki’s opening theme conveys fighting spirit with fiery rock.
123	HOWLINGabingdon boys school		The theme song of the anime “Darker than Black”
124	ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution		A powerful song depicting the fate of battle and unwavering resolve
125	Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet		The moving theme song collaboration from the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
126	GOLDPEOPLE 1		The moving theme song of the anime “Ranking of Kings”
127	STARSw.o.d.		Rock band for the anime BLEACH theme song
128	Theater of LifeKonomi Suzuki		A powerful, passionate anison rock track!
129	aranamitacica		tacica’s cheer song that conveys the importance of everyday life
130	Welcome to Japari ParkAnimal Biscuits × PPP		A famous song from Kemono Friends, passionately performed by PPP
131	OrangeSPYAIR		A classic song that sings of youthful hope and bittersweet longing
132	mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism		Dynamic hit songs and anime theme songs
133	VENGEANCEcoldrain		Expressing revenge and redemption through intense rock
134	FAKEitSawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Laco		A collaboration song by Hiroyuki Sawano[nZk] and Laco
135	WithNightmare		Nightmare's 'With': a sense of speed and determination
136	01Queen Bee		Queen Bee's '01' becomes an anime theme song
137	Raran RhapsodyWANIMA		A fast-paced WANIMA track brimming with passionate feelings
138	flash[Alexandros]		A powerful cheer song that portrays growth and determination
139	PlazmaKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu pens the theme song for the G Gundam movie
140	ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA		A powerful cheer song by LiSA and Stray Kids
141	Flying DeityAyase × R-Shitei		The new opening theme of Rurouni Kenshin, 'Hiten'.
142	RAISE INSIGHTWANDS		Conan opening theme: WANDS' youth rock
143	Iron CageGRANRODEO		GRANRODEO expresses fighting spirit with 'Iron Cage'
144	HyperKroi		Theme song of the anime “Under Ninja”
145	UNDER THE TREESiM		Attack on Titan theme song, SiM’s new song link
146	Touch offUVERworld		UVERworld's 'Touch off' is a passionate song.
147	SeventeenYOASOBI		A collaborative work between YOASOBI and a novel by Miyuki Miyabe
148	slashyama		The OP song of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, 'slash'
149	Become a flowerGreen Yellow Society		The theme song of The Apothecary Diaries resonates with the heart.
150	Flying DeityAyase × R-Shitei		The opening theme of Rurouni Kenshin: a message of courage and hope
151	The BeastWagakki Band		Wagakki Band’s anime theme song ‘The Beast’
152	MAGICAL DESTROYERAimi		Aimi’s magical girl anime opening theme song, Chaotic
153	VIVID VICEWho-ya Extended		Who-ya Extended, Jujutsu Kaisen opening theme