[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!
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[Hot and Cool] Up-tempo, Hype Anime Songs (61–70)
OrangeSPYAIR
A heart-thumping number where the bittersweetness of youth coexists with optimism.
The lyrics, which look back on past memories while singing of hope for the future, are particularly striking.
Released in February 2024, this track was used as the theme song for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle and became a major talking point.
It marks SPYAIR’s fourth collaboration with the Haikyu!! series.
Fresh and energetic, the song is perfect to listen to before an important game or competition.
It will surely give a gentle push to your back as you believe in yourself and move forward.
ZipsT.M.Revolution
A powerful song that portrays an epic battle set in space with high-velocity electronic rock! Takanori Nishikawa’s passionate vocals brilliantly capture the protagonist’s wavering emotions and steely resolve amid the fight.
Released in February 2004, this track was used as an insert song in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, and in the climax scenes its thunderous sound further heightened the story’s tension.
It’s a powerful anthem perfect for pivotal moments, driving you to shake off hesitation and push forward!
Fly HighAtarashii Gakko no Leaders
A new song by Atarashii Gakko! whose energetic sound and powerful message truly resonate.
Chosen as the opening theme for the Netflix film “Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura,” this track is included on the album “AG! Calling,” released in June 2024.
The lyrics, which celebrate the importance of living true to yourself, give listeners courage and confidence.
It’s a motivational anthem that conveys a determination to take the stage with pride on the world level, and it’s recommended for anyone striving toward their dreams.
It’s also a song that will surely give a push to those feeling anxious before a new chapter in life or a fresh challenge.
Rondo - revolutionMasami Okui
Opening with a powerful beat, this song vividly conveys a message of self-transformation and growth, carried by Masami Okui’s resonant vocals.
The protagonist’s strong resolve to overcome a parting with someone dear and carve out their own path is embedded in the memorable melody.
Her commanding voice gives listeners the courage to take that first step forward.
Released in May 1997, the track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Revolutionary Girl Utena.
It was later included on the album Ma-KING and the acclaimed compilation S-mode #1.
Brimming with hope, this is a dependable song recommended for anyone feeling uncertain or ready to embark on a new beginning.
GO!!!FLOW
An ultra-energetic mixture rock track with soul-shaking twin vocals exploding onto the scene! Many of you probably listened to it obsessively when it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Naruto.
Released in April 2004 as FLOW’s fourth major single, this smash hit spent three consecutive weeks in the top 10 of the Oricon charts.
Riding a breakneck, exhilarating sound, its fiery message—don’t rely on someone else’s map; carve out your own future with your own hands—ignites the smoldering passion in your heart.
It’s the ultimate fight song that floods you with limitless courage and power when you’re about to start a new challenge or face a towering wall.
GGReoNa
A song in which ReoNa’s clear, soaring voice sings of gaming terminology and battles in virtual worlds, vividly drawing the line between reality and the virtual.
Featuring a standout arrangement by Sugi, guitarist of coldrain, the track was released on November 20, 2024 as ReoNa’s 10th single.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II,” it has garnered high acclaim.
When you want to unleash the fighting spirit hidden in your heart or prepare yourself before an important challenge, its powerful sound will surely give you a push.
FREEDOMTakanori Nishikawa with T. Komuro
A wholehearted track born from the collaboration between Takanori Nishikawa and Tetsuya Komuro.
Its powerful, resonant vocals, singing of a thirst for freedom and unwavering resolve, leave a deep impression on the listener.
Released on January 24, 2024, and selected as the theme song for the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, the piece beautifully fuses Komuro’s synthesizer craftsmanship with Nishikawa’s dynamic vocals.
Brimming with the courage and determination to reexamine the past and present while pursuing hope for the future, this is a song you’ll want to hear when facing hardships or standing at a crossroads in life.