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

UNFAIRMika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima UNFAIR - MUSIC VIDEO

Mika Nakashima’s new opening theme for the TV anime is a powerful rock track that portrays social injustice and the complexities of human relationships.

It was released digitally in August 2024 and followed by a CD single in November.

Co-written with Yoichiro Nomura, it features strikingly powerful vocals and a driving, high-energy sound.

The lyrics advocate the importance of living true to oneself and are sure to resonate with people navigating the modern world.

The coupling track includes a ballad written and composed by Nakashima herself—perfect for moments when you want to face the duality within your heart.

The world that was transparentMotohiro Hata

Motohiro Hata – “The World That Was Transparent” Music Video

This is a heartwarming song crafted by Motohiro Hata as the opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden.

Released in August 2010, its sweeping message—reflecting on what has been lost and the resolve to move forward after parting—ties in with the story.

The pop-rock melody, centered on acoustic guitar, is layered with powerful vocals that harmonize beautifully with the anime’s world.

This work is Hata’s 10th single, released in three editions: First Press Limited, Limited Period, and Regular, and it reached No.

13 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It’s a song that resonates deeply with those who have experienced parting from someone important or are trying to face events from their past.

Growing UpMachico

TV anime “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3” Non-Credit Opening Video [KonoSuba]

This is a standout track with an up-tempo sound and uplifting lyrics.

Machico’s bright and energetic vocals are sure to encourage listeners.

The lyrics convey the importance of reflecting on oneself amid challenges and hardships, reminding us that strength isn’t everything and that having the courage to move forward matters.

Released in April 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3.” It’s recommended for those who feel anxious but want to follow their own path, or anyone eager to try something new.

It’s also a great song to enjoy with friends or a partner, whether at karaoke or on a drive.

AceCHiCO

Ace / CHiCO

Singer CHiCO, known for her powerful vocals, is active on many fronts.

She’s widely recognized for her extensive work on anime songs and for forming a collaborative unit with HoneyWorks.

Her track Ace serves as the ending theme for the anime Shangri-La Frontier.

The song combines a sense of speed with a rich, weighty sound.

With its rousing, motivational message, it’s the kind of track that makes you feel empowered just by listening.

IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE

MY FIRST STORY × HYDE – “MUGEN” (from Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”) Official Music Video

A stunning collaborative track by MY FIRST STORY and HYDE that fuses a passionate rock sound with a grand, expansive worldview.

Released in June 2024 as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc.

The strengths of both artists meld beautifully, delivering a powerful portrayal of a heart wavering between weakness and strength over a solid alternative rock foundation.

With lyrics that voice a fighting spirit in search of answers and the resolve to face inescapable fate, the song offers encouragement to anyone standing at a crossroads in life.

It’s sure to resonate as the perfect soundtrack for forging your own path.

Endless Happy-EndingTHE RAMPAGE

THE RAMPAGE / Endless Happy-Ending (MUSIC VIDEO)

This track is marked by powerful vocals and a exhilarating, fast-paced melody.

It was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest.

Released by THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE in October 2024, the song sings of the courage to overcome hardships and move toward the future.

It delivers an energetic rock sound, and the lyrics convey a message of holding on to hope no matter the circumstances.

The music video features a strong performance in the rain.

It’s a perfect number not only for anime fans but also for anyone looking for a boost of positivity.

Oh! RivalPorno Graffitti

Porno Graffitti “Oh! Rival” MUSIC VIDEO (Theme song for the film “Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno”)

This track stands out with its passionate Latin rhythms woven by Spanish guitar and accordion.

It portrays a tense, spark-sparking relationship between rivals who recognize each other as truly one-of-a-kind.

Even as they accept a fate that will never allow them to converge, their strong will to face each other head-on shakes the listener to the core.

The song was written as the theme for the film Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno and released in April 2015 as their 42nd single.

It was later included on PornoGraffitti’s acclaimed album RHINOCEROS.

Don’t you feel a surge of passion welling up from deep within when you listen to it while competing with a cherished rival or in moments when you want to overcome yourself?