Uplifting anime songs: a collection of masterpieces that blow away the blues
Do you have any anime you love so much you want to rewatch them over and over?
When you fall for a series, the music becomes a lifelong treasure, doesn’t it?Before you know it, just hearing the intro of a song can naturally fire you up.
So this time, we’re featuring anime songs that give you strength when you’re feeling down or struggling.
We’ve got not only fiery, high-energy tracks but also refreshing tunes and laid-back ones.Plus, we’ve put together a wide selection—from recent titles to nostalgic classics.
See if you can find the song that best fits your mood right now—stick with us to the end!
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Uplifting anime songs: A collection of masterpieces that blow away the blues (21–30)
1, 2, 3After the Rain
This is a song by the popular vocal duo After the Rain, consisting of Soraru and Mafumafu.
It was released as a digital single in 2019.
The track was used as the opening theme for the anime Pokémon.
Its poppy, energetic sound is striking, and the bright vocals are wonderful.
Fans of the Pokémon series will also love the arrangement.
Listening to it makes you feel motivated to try all sorts of things—even if you fail.
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
How about the rock number that was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and became a huge hit? It’s a song by LiSA, a popular singer from Gifu Prefecture who has performed many anime tracks, released in 2019 as her 15th single.
Its energetic sound and passionate vocals are a perfect match, and listening to it sets your heart ablaze.
Perhaps inspired by Demon Slayer, it also carries a distinctly Japanese flair.
It’s a masterpiece that will blow away the darkness inside you.
Anime songs that lift your spirits: A collection of masterpieces to blow away the blues (31–40)
For Fruits Basketokazaki ritsuko
It’s the opening theme of the anime Fruits Basket, based on the manga by Natsuki Takaya.
The gentle melody and vocals are striking.
Even without any sense of intensity, it’s a wonderful piece that quietly gives you a push, helping you naturally look ahead.
Archive of YouthAbidosu Kōtō Gakkō Taisaku Iinkai
Released in September 2024, this track serves as the opening theme for the TV anime Blue Archive The Animation.
Crafted by 40mP, its exhilarating, fast-paced band sound and lyrics depicting irreplaceable everyday moments with friends at a desert-set academy make your heart race.
It carries a positive message that even in harsh circumstances, being with friends can bring a smile.
An emotional pop tune that gives you a push when you need the courage to take on a challenge.
Sky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shoko
It’s the opening theme of the anime Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, sung by Shoko Nakagawa, a celebrity who loves anime, games, and manga.
It was released in 2007 as her third single.
You can feel an overwhelming burst of energy in both the sound and her vocals.
The lyrics’ determination—to believe in yourself and move forward toward tomorrow—is really cool, too.
For example, listening to it before an important match might fire you up.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
A jazzy pop tune brimming with momentum, kicking off with lively drums.
Official HIGE DANDism, now a national piano-pop band, wrote it specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.
Released in April 2022, the track became a major hit, reaching No.
1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
The lyrics are closely intertwined with the story of a makeshift family living together while hiding their true identities.
Set to a whirlwind of sound, it captures the characters’ delicate emotions as they nurture their bonds—bewildered by the gravity of a genuine presence within a fabricated everyday life.
An emotional number that’s a must-listen for anyone who loves thrilling yet heartwarming stories!
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Maybe it’s the light, funky rhythm, but I keep hitting repeat.
It’s a song by the rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, released in 2015 as their 10th single.
Its selection as the ending theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront became a hot topic.
Combined with the ending sequence where the characters dance, it gained major popularity.
The razor-sharp performance and vocalist Kosuke Saito’s high-tone voice are irresistible.
If you want to boost your energy, give it a listen!