[Burning] A Collection of Hype, Hot Anime Songs

CHAINASCA

ASCA 'CHAIN' Music Video (#Darwin's Game)

It’s a grand, fantastical hard rock track that weaves in the tones of piano and strings.

The song is by ASCA, the solo project of singer Asuka Ohkura from Aichi Prefecture, and it was released in 2020 as her sixth single.

It served as the opening theme for the anime Darwin’s Game.

Its powerful message—about seizing a future that’s yours alone—really fires you up.

The sharp, cutting vocals are cool, too! Highly recommended for karaoke; it’s a great stress reliever!

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Unwavering WishTamura Naomi

Magic Knight Rayearth Episode 1: The Legendary Magic Knights Begin (1994) | TMS 60th Anniversary

It’s a popular song that served as the theme for the anime Magic Knight Rayearth and became a million-selling hit.

It’s one of Naomi Tamura’s signature songs, and she performed at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen with it.

In 2013, it was also used as the walk-up music for professional baseball player Ryosuke Kikuchi.

UninstallIshikawa Chiaki

Chiaki Ishikawa LIVE January 2015 “Uninstall”

Once you hear the chorus, it sticks in your head.

It’s the opening theme of the anime “Bokurano,” based on the original work by Mohiro Kitoh.

It’s sung by Tokyo-born singer-songwriter Chiaki Ishikawa and was released in 2007 as her third single.

While the composition has a fantastical, beautiful quality, its lyrical message themed around “fading lives” stirs the heart.

It’s also a great pick as an anime song to sing at karaoke.

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Light My FireKOTOKO

Light My Fire

This is a song by KOTOKO, a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido.

It was released in 2011 as her 17th single and was used as the opening theme for the anime Shakugan no Shana III -FINAL-.

The intro builds up gradually, and the way the vocals come in from there is so cool! The chorus has a great sense of openness, too.

It’s a masterpiece that blows away the haze in your heart.

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SiriusAoi Eiru

Kill la Kill OP 'Sirius (full) -animation ver.-'

Kill la Kill is an anime about a girl named Ryuko Matoi, who transfers schools to uncover the mystery of her father’s death and gets caught up in all sorts of turmoil at her new school, Honnouji Academy.

Its opening theme is Sirius, sung by vocalist Eir Aoi.

The song feels wrapped in a dazzling, radiant strength throughout its lyrics.

It gives hope for tomorrow to those feeling down, and even if you’re not, it naturally fills you with energy.

It evokes the image of a strong, upbeat anime protagonist.

Long shotMaeshima Mayu

TV anime “Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-” 2nd season, second cour opening theme “Long shot” MV

Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, a story that has gained popularity for its portrayal of a boy who uses his “return by death” ability to reclaim the irreplaceable moments that truly existed and to confront a harsh fate.

Long shot is the opening theme for Season 2, sung by Mayu Maeshima.

Its lyrics are notably stylish, blending English and Japanese in a well-balanced way.

Just before the chorus, there’s a coolness with an undercurrent of chill, and in the chorus the brisk tempo really stands out.

The synthesizer tones running in the background give it a near-futuristic and wonderful feel.

A Night for OnePorunogurafiti

PORNOGRAPHTTI 'Hitori no Yoru (Short ver.)' / PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Hitori no Yoru (Short Ver.)'

This is Porno Graffitti’s second release, following their breakthrough with the debut song “Apollo,” and it served as the theme song for the anime GTO.

The song had existed since their indie days and was even a candidate for their debut single, but it was bumped to second choice when they opted to debut with the more impactful “Apollo.”