[Burning] A Collection of Hype, Hot Anime Songs
There are times when you watch an anime without thinking much of it, and it turns out to be unexpectedly hype and you get totally hooked, right?
And once that happens, just hearing the opening theme gets you pumped up, doesn’t it?
This time, we’re featuring a collection of fiery anime songs that will lift your spirits the moment you listen.
If you want to boost your motivation or blow away your worries and anxieties, definitely check out the tracks in this article!
We’ve included everything from the latest hits to nostalgic classics, so it’s something anyone can enjoy, regardless of age or gender!
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[Burning] A Collection of Hype, Hot Anisongs (161–170)
Iron CageGRANRODEO
GRANRODEO is a music unit known for their intense sound.
They wrote Iron Cage as the opening theme for season 5 of the anime Bungo Stray Dogs.
The track features an especially fierce sound with hints of heavy metal.
The lyrics depict feelings of entrapment and despair, while conveying a message of overcoming them.
It pairs naturally with the anime’s story, and it also works well as a song to cheer you on or to boost your energy.
ParadoxSurvive Said The Prophet
Survive Said The Prophet is a rock band known for producing many English-language songs.
They wrote “Paradox” as the opening theme for the anime Vinland Saga Season 2.
The lyrics were inspired by the anime’s story, depicting the agony of bearing deep despair and conflicting emotions.
Combining distorted low-end sound with death growls, the track delivers an intense and powerful experience.
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The collaboration between yama and WurtS has finally happened! Centered on the theme of “inner passion,” it portrays the hidden feelings of anime characters and the clashes of their emotions.
Set against a tumultuous era, the song depicts the conflict between each character’s sense of justice.
It’s a compelling track that fuses their distinctive vocals and worldviews.
Chosen as the opening theme for Cour 2 of the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Inferno, it’s perfect not only for anime fans but also for anyone who wants to feel intense emotions and inner struggle.
over the topHiroji Miyamoto
It’s a track filled with a driving rock sound and a passionate message that really hits home.
Released in January 2025, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Trillion Game.
Hiroji Miyamoto’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression, giving you the courage to push past your limits and keep moving forward.
The punch of the chorus is insanely cool! It’s perfect for when you need the courage to face difficulties or when you’re ready to take on a new challenge.
TOMORROWBiSH
Kingdom is a popular series based on a manga that was also adapted into a live-action film.
This song is the opening theme for the anime version.
It’s a track by BiSH, the “punk band without instruments,” released in 2020 as their fourth digital single.
Even the very first notes are cool, instantly pulling you into the world of the song.
The lyrics, which express a powerful resolve to keep moving forward step by step no matter what walls you hit, are fiery and passionate.
Listen to it when you’re feeling down and it might just spark your motivation.
Treasure PleasureGRANRODEO
This is a hard-hitting tune overflowing with manly spirit, written by GRANRODEO—a powerhouse musical duo featuring vocalist KISHOW and guitarist e-ZUKA—specifically for the anime Baki Hanma.
The crisp guitar cutting that makes the rhythm feel so good fuses at a high level with brass phrases, and when the groovy vocals ride on top, it elevates the track into an irresistibly catchy number that instantly boosts your energy.
It’s a song that sets your heart ablaze from the intro—why not give it a listen?
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It’s the opening theme of the anime Dr.
STONE.
The song is by PELICAN FANCLUB, a three-piece rock band from Chiba Prefecture, and was released in 2019 as their major-label debut single.
Its aggressive sound arrangement pairs perfectly with the powerful, soaring vocals.
The sense of openness in the chorus, in particular, might be unmatched.
The lyrics—about drawing our own future with our own hands—are incredibly cool.