[Hot & Cool] Up-tempo, hype-inducing anime song

Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy

Run, SAKAMOTO / Vaundy: Music Video

This is an anime tie-in song that stirs the heart with an exhilarating melody and powerful beat.

Packed with Vaundy’s love for anime, the track powerfully conveys the protagonist’s determination and courage to keep moving forward.

Its richly layered sound—recorded in London—vividly depicts the struggles the protagonist faces while trying to live a normal life despite a past as an assassin, along with the strength to press on regardless.

Released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS, the song’s dynamic energy pairs perfectly with the action-packed series, making you feel as if you’re sprinting alongside the hero.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to take a new step or need the courage to face challenges.

unnecessary thingsKitanitatsuya ✕ Natori

Chained / Tatsuya Kitani × natori

An emotionally moving song by Tatsuya Kitani and Natori, where powerful rock sounds intertwine with delicate vocals.

Its stirring lyrics and melody convey the resolve to let go of a loved one and the strong determination to move forward while enduring the pain.

Driven by a self-righteous sense of morality, this work is saturated with the resolve to press on even if it means releasing what must be protected, and it has been selected as the opening theme for the first cour of the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Uprising, airing from October 2024.

A piece that brilliantly captures the protagonist’s feelings as he remains steadfast in his beliefs despite being caught in a bind, it’s a song that powerfully pushes the backs of those who strive to follow the path they’ve chosen.

BURNyama✕WurtS

yama✕WurtS『BURN』Music Video

A track that embodies the blazing heat of a soul where passion and fighting spirit intersect has been born from the collaboration of yama and WurtS.

Depicting the clash of deeply held feelings and steadily rising emotions, this work masterfully balances the powerful force of conviction that lies deep within the heart with the delicacy of its expression.

It will air as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Inferno starting in January 2025, and the limited-edition CD will include an acrylic stand featuring character art of Makoto Shishio.

It’s a perfect song for anyone who resonates with their own inner passion and those overwhelming feelings that can’t be contained.

over the topMiyamoto Hiroji

TV Anime “Trillion Game” Cour 2 Non-Credit Opening Video | Hiroji Miyamoto “over the top”

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.

FREEDOMNishikawa Takanori with t.komuro

Takanori Nishikawa with T. Komuro – FREEDOM × Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM Collaboration Music Video

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.

Shouted SerenadeLiSA

LiSA『Shouted Serenade』MUSiC CLiP

An energetic track delivering a powerful message has arrived.

Released by LiSA in April 2024, this song was chosen as the opening theme for season 3 of the anime The Irregular at Magic High School.

Amid a grand band sound, her vocals—singing that love and dreams alone aren’t enough—resonate deeply.

It portrays a strong will to face difficulties and emphasizes the importance of holding on to hope.

In sync with the anime’s worldview, it’s a song that conveys the strength to persevere through life.

Why not sing out your resolve for the future to its aggressive beat?

NOX LUXMYTH & ROID

MYTH & ROID "NOX LUX" Music Video (TV Anime "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- 3rd Season" Ending Theme)

A track that paints a grand, fantastical soundscape was released in October 2024 as the ending theme for the TV anime Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World 3rd season.

Crafted by MYTH & ROID, the piece fuses an electronic sound evocative of dark fantasy with powerful vocals.

It sings of the strength to overcome themes like darkness and light, weakness and courage, aiming for a hopeful future.

The lyrics—highlighting the determination to join hands and overcome hardships together—are also noteworthy.

It’s a captivating song with an epic worldview and a melody that stirs the emotions.

Recommended not only for anime fans, but for anyone who wants to keep moving forward.