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

HopeNamie Amuro

One Piece Opening 20 – Hope (HD 1080p)

A hopeful, up-tempo track by Namie Amuro, the songstress who blazed through the Heisei-era music scene.

Since it was used as the opening theme for the national-hit anime ONE PIECE starting in October 2017, many listeners may be reminded of the beginning of a grand adventure.

The song conveys a message that unshakable bonds with your companions become a guiding light of hope for the future.

Her powerful vocals align perfectly with the Straw Hat crew setting sail across the vast seas! The track was included on the classic album Finally to commemorate the anime’s 20th anniversary on air.

When you hit a wall or are chasing dreams with your precious friends, listening to this song will surely make boundless strength well up inside you.

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T.M.Revolution – ignited -Ignited- | Official Music Video (TV Anime “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY” Opening Theme Song)

A powerful number that fuses electronic sounds with hard rock, depicting the resolve and inner conflict of a protagonist swept up by the fate of battle! The heavy sound woven by synthesizers and fierce guitar riffs captures the very tension of an interstellar war.

Released in November 2004, this song was selected as the first opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, and it claimed the top spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart for the first time in about six years.

The lyrics, imbued with a strong will to uphold one’s beliefs on the battlefield and a pure desire to protect the ones you love, are sure to push you forward when you face major life decisions.

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KANA-BOON “Silhouette” Music Video

This is a song imbued with a message that will be etched in memory forever.

Released by KANA-BOON in November 2014, it became the opening theme for the popular anime Naruto Shippuden and captured the hearts of a wide range of generations.

The melody is fast-paced and striking, with an addictive, catchy quality that makes you want to listen on repeat.

The lyrics tell a moving story about growing while holding on to what’s important, perfectly syncing with the anime’s themes.

Included on the album TIME, it became a popular release that reached No.

4 on the Oricon album chart.

It’s a recommended track not only for young people in their formative years, but for anyone who wants to feel the greatness of continuing to protect what’s precious.

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May’n「Scarlet Ballet」Music Video

This is the familiar number used as the opening theme for the anime Aria the Scarlet Ammo.

The singer is May’n, also known for her role as Sheryl Nome in Macross Frontier.

It was released in May 2011 as May’n’s fourth single.

Crafted by Daisuke Asakura, the track delivers an exhilarating digital rock sound that’s incredibly cool.

The lyrics, filled with a resolve to fight for what one wants to protect while carrying unwavering conviction, sync perfectly with her powerful yet heartrending high-tone vocals.

You can practically feel that surge of excitement you get the moment it plays in a pachinko parlor just by listening to the song!

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[Fullmetal Alchemist] Opening 4 “Rewrite” 4K

This rock tune delivers a hopeful message centered on positive self-transformation.

It powerfully portrays the feelings of those wrestling with conflict and uncertainty, gently giving listeners a push forward.

Released as a single by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION in August 2004, it was also included on the album Sol-fa.

Chosen as the opening theme for Season 4 of the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist, it earned high popularity among anime fans.

In 2024, it was also featured in promotional footage for the M-1 Grand Prix.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking to take a new step or to find their own path.

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Back to back

For those looking for a rock track with an exhilarating sense of speed, we recommend music by AliA.

Released in July 2024, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season II.” The hybrid musicality created by an arrangement that includes violin and keyboards really stands out.

The lyrics, which portray two people supporting each other and envisioning a bright future, are also memorable.

If you’re about to take a new step forward, be sure to give this song a listen.

Its dramatic sound and powerful words will resonate with you.

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Official HIGE DANDism – White Noise [Official Video]

Here’s “White Noise,” a fiery track that rivals massive hits like “Pretender” and “Shukumei,” which still rack up views on video platforms.

Written as the opening theme for the popular anime Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown, the song amps up the start of the show while overflowing with Official HIGE DANDism’s unmistakable style.

The short interlude that bridges the pre-chorus and the chorus is incredibly cool! With lyrics along the lines of “Even if I lose the fight and end up battered, I’ll rise again to save you,” it’s full of lines you’ll want to hear when you’re on the verge of breaking.

It’s sure to give you courage!