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[Hot & Cool] Up-tempo, hype-inducing anime song
Anime songs that spice up works across a variety of genres, from action and romance to coming-of-age stories.
Tracks that use footage from intense battle scenes or moving moments have been especially popular.
In this article, we’re featuring up-tempo anime songs with a sense of speed!
We’ve picked a wide range—from tracks inspired by characters that appear in the anime to songs that portray the story itself.
They’re sure to get everyone hyped when you listen with friends or a partner at karaoke or on a drive.
Be sure to check out these passionate, heart-stirring up-tempo tunes!
[Hot & Cool] Up-tempo, Hype Anime Songs (1–10)
monsterYOASOBI
Since their debut, the music duo YOASOBI has consistently pursued the style of “turning novels into music,” continuing to dominate the J-pop scene.
Their seventh digital-only single, “Monster,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime BEASTARS, was produced based on the novel “Press Your Ears Against Your Own Chest” by Paru Itagaki, the author of the original manga.
The dark lyrics and arrangement, evocative of the work’s themes, draw listeners deeply into its world.
With its heavy electro sound that creates an addictive pull, this track reaffirms YOASOBI’s exceptional songcraft and expressive power.
God knows…Haruhi Suzumiya (Aya Hirano)
In the TV anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, the main character Haruhi Suzumiya is played by voice actress Aya Hirano.
The in-story song God knows…, used in episode 12 of the anime, still enjoys enduring popularity, consistently ranking high on recent anime song charts.
With its cool vocals and rock sound featuring technically impressive guitar work, its level of polish truly earns it the title of a “god-tier” track.
It’s a great song to sing at karaoke, and for band musicians, it’s a rock tune that’s fun to try covering as well.
only my railgunfripSide
fripSide is a three-member co-ed music unit that inherits the digital J-POP sound that flourished in the 1990s while gaining popularity with songs conscious of anime and games.
Their second single overall, “only my railgun,” marked the unit’s re-major debut and was used as the opening theme for the TV anime A Certain Scientific Railgun.
The thick, layered synths and clear vocals perfectly recreate the atmosphere of classic J-POP.
With its catchy melody and driving sense of speed that pumps you up, it’s an upper tune that fuses the modern and the nostalgic.
fatalGEMN
A passionate track by GEMN that fully captures a tapestry of overlapping anxiety and anticipation, where restlessness intersects—painted with a driving, exhilarating melody.
It vividly frames the omen called “fate” lurking in everyday life and the shifting emotions of people swayed by it.
The distinct personalities of Kento Nakajima and Tatsuya Kitani blend beautifully, leaving a strong, heartbeat-like rhythm and a striking melody that lingers in the ear.
Released in July 2024 and chosen as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “Oshi no Ko,” the song sparked a major response, surpassing 100 million cumulative streams by December.
When you find yourself at a crossroads in life, feeling rushed or uncertain, listening to this song will strangely give you a push on the back—and the courage to take that first step.
mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism
Official HIGE DANDism, a four-piece piano pop band widely known by the nickname “Higedan,” has now become a nationally beloved group.
Their seventh digital-only single, “Mixed Nuts,” written as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY x FAMILY, is a pop tune where their melodic sensibility shines amid a driving pace.
With brisk drums, a jazzy bass line, and eccentric guitar sounds, many listeners likely felt a new depth that differs from Higedan’s previous image.
It’s an emotional number you’ll want to hear with attention to the lyrics that evoke the anime’s world.
Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks
As a collaborative unit of a singer and a creator team, CHiCO with HoneyWorks has produced songs for numerous anime series.
Their third single, Pride Kakumei, written as the opening theme for the TV anime Gintama°, features a driving beat packed with syncopation that really amps up the energy.
Built with the opening theme role and the show’s worldview in mind, its fiery band sound can get your heart racing even if you don’t know the anime.
With straightforward vocals that shake you to the core, it’s a catchy yet cool rock tune.
Ready to RockBAND-MAID
BAND-MAID is a hard rock band that dons maid outfits and makes waves around the world.
Their striking contrast between graceful looks and ferocious performances continues to captivate fans both in Japan and abroad.
Released in April 2025, this work was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Rock Is a Lady’s Accomplishment.” It’s a powerful track that straightforwardly expresses inner desire and passion, perfectly matching the story of a young lady awakening to rock.
It also drew attention for the performance scenes in the anime, where the band members themselves handled the motion capture.
When you want to break through the status quo and charge forward, give their blazing performance a listen.