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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!

Playlist

[Hot & Cool] Up-tempo, hype-inducing anime song
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1eastmonsterYOASOBI
monsterYOASOBIplay_arrow
The genius duo YOASOBI, who turn novels into music
2eastGod knows…Haruhi Suzumiya (Aya Hirano)
God knows...Haruhi Suzumiya (Aya Hirano)play_arrow
Haruhi’s “God knows…” is a masterpiece.
3eastonly my railgunfripSide
only my railgunfripSideplay_arrow
A music unit that carries on the legacy of digital J-POP
4eastfatalGEMN
fatalGEMNplay_arrow
The subtle nuances of a heart where anxiety and anticipation intersect
5eastmixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism
mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism’s new song, the anime’s theme song.
6eastPride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks
Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
CHiCO with HoneyWorks' hot rock
7eastReady to RockBAND-MAID
Ready to RockBAND-MAIDplay_arrow
A passionate performance by an all-female rock band in maid outfits
8eastChaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Chaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
A high-tone-voiced three-piece rock band's fiery track
9eastIRIS OUTKenshi Yonezu
IRIS OUTKenshi Yonezuplay_arrow
Chainsaw Man movie theme song, a tour de force by Kenshi Yonezu.
10eastSpin! Snow, Moon, and FlowersSong Troupe Snow, Moon, and Flowers
Spin! Snow, Moon, and FlowersSong Troupe Snow, Moon, and Flowersplay_arrow
The theme song of the anime 'Unbreakable Machine-Doll' is captivating.
11eastKICKBACKKenshi Yonezu
KICKBACKKenshi Yonezuplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu “KICK BACK” anime theme song
12north_eastHyadain’s Kakakata☆Kataomoi-CHyadain
Hyadain's Kakakata☆Kataomoi-CHyadainplay_arrow
The captivating music and personality of Hyadain
13south_eastZankyo SankaAimer
Zankyo SankaAimerplay_arrow
Aimer, who is popular for the opening theme of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
14eastKaikai KitanEVE
Kaikai KitanEVEplay_arrow
Eve’s “Kaikai Kitan” is a rock tune that conveys its worldbuilding.
15eastWelcome to Japari ParkAnimal Biscuits × PPP
Welcome to Japari ParkAnimal Biscuits × PPPplay_arrow
The captivating theme song of Kemono Friends
16eastWithout putting it into wordsSIX LOUNGE
Without putting it into wordsSIX LOUNGEplay_arrow
Emotional rock that shakes the soul!
17eastCOLORSFLOW
COLORSFLOWplay_arrow
A fast-paced rock track brimming with the drive of synths and guitar
18eastReweaveKonomi Suzuki
ReweaveKonomi Suzukiplay_arrow
Konomi Suzuki, Re:Zero opening theme, a powerful song
19eastBOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezu
BOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezuplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s passionate melody echoes in my heart.
20eastWanna beTeddyLoid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki & TOPHAMHAT-KYO
Wanna beTeddyLoid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki & TOPHAMHAT-KYOplay_arrow
A shocking dance tune from an unexpected collaboration!
21eastSugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
Popular anime songs by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
22eastTower of FlowersSayuri
Tower of FlowersSayuriplay_arrow
Gained popularity from street performances, made waves with anime songs
23eastDon’t say “lazy”Sakuragaoka High School Light Music Club
Don't say "lazy"Sakuragaoka High School Light Music Clubplay_arrow
K-On!’s famous song “Don’t say lazy”
24eastHunting SoulHAYASii
Hunting SoulHAYASiiplay_arrow
Ultra high-speed power metal that wards off the evil eye
25eastREADY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
READY STEADY GOL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s comeback single, a track of pure frenzy
26eastDAYSFLOW
DAYSFLOWplay_arrow
A moving rock ballad that conveys feelings that transcend the seasons
27eastabsolute zeroNatori
absolute zeroNatoriplay_arrow
Natori’s anime theme song, Courage and Hope
28eastPreserved RosesT.M.Revolution × Nana Mizuki
Preserved RosesT.M.Revolution × Nana Mizukiplay_arrow
A lavish collaboration song by T.M.Revolution and Nana Mizuki
29eastHopeNamie Amuro
HopeNamie Amuroplay_arrow
A hopeful song about the bonds with friends, sung by Namie Amuro
30eastignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution
ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolutionplay_arrow
A powerful song depicting the fate of battle and unwavering resolve
31eastsilhouetteKANA-BOON
silhouetteKANA-BOONplay_arrow
A NARUTO theme song that portrays growth and resolve
32eastScarlet BalletMay’n
Scarlet BalletMay’nplay_arrow
An inspiring track from the anime, “Beyond the Deer’s Pass.”
33eastRewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
A rock tune that depicts self-transformation and hope
34eastBack to backAliA
Back to backAliAplay_arrow
AliA's fast-paced rock song is captivating.
35eastwhite noiseOfficial HIGE DANDism
white noiseOfficial HIGE DANDismplay_arrow
Moved by the anime theme song 'White Noise'
36eastRHYTHM EMOTIONTWO-MIX
RHYTHM EMOTIONTWO-MIXplay_arrow
A song of aching longing and hope for someone far away
37eastA Slice of PeachKensuke Ushio
A Slice of PeachKensuke Ushioplay_arrow
The memorable music of the anime “Dandadan”
38eastCHANGEUVERworld
CHANGEUVERworldplay_arrow
A powerful rock number from UVERworld! Singing about growth and hope
39eastTAIDADAI wish it could stay midnight forever.
TAIDADAI wish it could stay midnight forever.play_arrow
One-of-a-kind music, a warm feeling of happiness
40eastexceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]
exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]play_arrow
Rock song by [Alexandros], anime theme song
41eastAll’s well that ends well.Kent on this side
All’s well that ends well.Kent on this sideplay_arrow
The opening theme song of the anime “Vigilante”
42eastUN-APEXTK from Ling tosite sigure
UN-APEXTK from Ling tosite sigureplay_arrow
Anime ending theme, a powerful song
43eastFor this planetLyrics: Hideki Kuroda / Music: Tatsuro Kondo / Performed by: Kazami
For this planetLyrics: Hideki Kuroda / Music: Tatsuro Kondo / Performed by: Kazamiplay_arrow
A pseudo commercial jingle with a nostalgic melody
44eastJungle P5050
Jungle P5050play_arrow
A theme song that sings of seafaring adventures and the bonds of comrades
45eastBACK ON THE ROCKSMEGA NRG MAN
BACK ON THE ROCKSMEGA NRG MANplay_arrow
Legendary songs from Initial D—tracks brimming with a sense of speed.
46eastDREAMIN’ ONDa-iCE
DREAMIN' ONDa-iCEplay_arrow
Theme song of ONE PIECE: a song of courage and challenge
47eastOVER THE TOPHiroshi Kitadani
OVER THE TOPHiroshi Kitadaniplay_arrow
The Wano Country arc’s opening theme, a song of courage and hope!
48eastBlue HabitatTatsuya Kitani
Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitaniplay_arrow
“Aono Sumika” portrays the emotions of youth.
49eastShare The WorldTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)
Share The WorldTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)play_arrow
The theme song of One Piece is exhilarating and moving.
50eastUtakata LullabyAdo
Utakata LullabyAdoplay_arrow
Ado’s stunning song from the movie RED
51eastCrazy RainbowTackey & Tsubasa
Crazy RainbowTackey & Tsubasaplay_arrow
ONE PIECE theme song, a tour de force by Tackey & Tsubasa
52eastFlamequeen bee
Flamequeen beeplay_arrow
The innovative songs of QUEEN BEE, a cry from a burning soul
53eastsingle-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER
single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
SUPER BEAVER's passionate support song
54eastACTION！Kairi Yagi ⚡ Electronic Sound Game
ACTION！Kairi Yagi ⚡ Electronic Sound Gameplay_arrow
Kairi Yagi’s electrifying, fast-paced electro-play anthem
55eastI am the strongest.Ado
I am the strongest.Adoplay_arrow
A cheer song that believes in friends and the future
56eastCurtain callYuri
Curtain callYuriplay_arrow
A song of hope for heroes, sung by Yuuri
57eastUNFAIRMika Nakashima
UNFAIRMika Nakashimaplay_arrow
Anime theme song, rock that depicts the complexity of society
58eastThe world that was transparentMotohiro Hata
The world that was transparentMotohiro Hataplay_arrow
Hata Motohiro’s heartwarming NARUTO theme song
59eastGrowing UpMachico
Growing UpMachicoplay_arrow
A masterpiece that delivers courage and hope with positive lyrics
60eastAceCHiCO
AceCHiCOplay_arrow
CHiCO’s song from the ending of the anime “Shan”
61eastIllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE
IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDEplay_arrow
Demon Slayer theme song: the powerful intensity of passionate rock
62eastEndless Happy-EndingTHE RAMPAGE
Endless Happy-EndingTHE RAMPAGEplay_arrow
Anime theme song, a rock number of hope and moving forward
63eastOh! RivalPorno Graffitti
Oh! RivalPorno Graffittiplay_arrow
Spanish guitar and accordion interweave...
64eastOrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of youthful hope and bittersweet longing
65eastZipsT.M.Revolution
ZipsT.M.Revolutionplay_arrow
Depict space battles with fast-paced, energetic rock
66eastFly HighAtarashii Gakko no Leaders
Fly HighAtarashii Gakko no Leadersplay_arrow
A cheer song that gives courage and confidence, toward a new challenge
67eastRondo – revolutionMasami Okui
Rondo - revolutionMasami Okuiplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays the courage for self-transformation and growth
68eastGO!!!FLOW
GO!!!FLOWplay_arrow
...where soul-stirring twin vocals explode onto the scene.
69eastGGReoNa
GGReoNaplay_arrow
A powerful song that depicts ReoNa’s world of games
70eastFREEDOMTakanori Nishikawa with T. Komuro
FREEDOMTakanori Nishikawa with T. Komuroplay_arrow
The film’s theme song by Nishikawa and Komuro, Courage and Hope
71eastSPACE BOYDave Rodgers
SPACE BOYDave Rodgersplay_arrow
A classic song by DAVE RODGERS from Italy
72eastNew EraAdo
New EraAdoplay_arrow
Theme song of the ONE PIECE movie, a track brimming with a sense of speed
73eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Boukyaku Battery OP, The Brilliance of Youth
74eastBURNyama✕WurtS
BURNyama✕WurtSplay_arrow
Music of the soul where passion and fighting spirit intersect
75eastBling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
A popular song that expresses a free spirit
76eastRun, SAKAMOTOVaundy
Run, SAKAMOTOVaundyplay_arrow
The powerful melody and courage of anime theme songs
77eastRaran RhapsodyWANIMA
Raran RhapsodyWANIMAplay_arrow
A fast-paced WANIMA track brimming with passionate feelings
78eastflash[Alexandros]
flash[Alexandros]play_arrow
A powerful cheer song that portrays growth and determination
79eastKinnikuman HeroMasaaki Endo
Kinnikuman HeroMasaaki Endoplay_arrow
Masaaki Endoh’s passionate soul songs, depicting courage and friendship
80eastPlazmaKenshi Yonezu
PlazmaKenshi Yonezuplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu pens the theme song for the G Gundam movie
81eastunnecessary thingsTatsuya Kitani × Natori
unnecessary thingsTatsuya Kitani × Natoriplay_arrow
A powerful song about the determination and resolve to stay true to one’s beliefs.
82eastSKILLAWAKEPassCode
SKILLAWAKEPassCodeplay_arrow
PassCode’s anime opening theme is powerful and captivating.
83eastover the topHiroji Miyamoto
over the topHiroji Miyamotoplay_arrow
An anthem of encouragement whose rock sound resonates with the heart
84eastZenBAND-MAID
ZenBAND-MAIDplay_arrow
A powerful song that portrays a challenge into new territory.
85eastUp StartHeavenly Moon
Up StartHeavenly Moonplay_arrow
Anime theme song: a new track by Amatsuki has arrived!
86eastidolYOASOBI
idolYOASOBIplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays an idol’s inner struggles
87eastDefeat Galactor!Columbia Cradle Society
Defeat Galactor!Columbia Cradle Societyplay_arrow
The theme song for the Science Ninja Team that protects peace
88eastI don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suisei
I don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suiseiplay_arrow
An insert song that sings of courage in a Gundam movie
89eastA hundred flowers in full bloomLila Ikuta
A hundred flowers in full bloomLila Ikutaplay_arrow
An inspiring song that sings of hope and inner strength
90eastDan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW
Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEWplay_arrow
A song of fresh young love and youth
91eastSaint Seiya Myth ~Soldier Dream~Hironobu Kageyama & BROADWAY
Saint Seiya Myth ~Soldier Dream~Hironobu Kageyama & BROADWAYplay_arrow
A monumental anime song, the fiery anthem of warriors
92eastBurning HeroHiroyuki Okita
Burning HeroHiroyuki Okitaplay_arrow
A classic theme song from a soccer anime, singing of fiery dreams
93eastInfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An upbeat song from the Fire Force ending theme!
94eastStoryDa-iCE
StoryDa-iCEplay_arrow
Da-iCE's new song, the anime's theme song
95eastPlan ADISH//
Plan ADISH//play_arrow
DISH//'s anime opening theme—an inspiring, fiery rock track
96eastShouted SerenadeLiSA
Shouted SerenadeLiSAplay_arrow
A song of strong will and hope in the face of adversity
97eastNOX LUXMYTH & ROID
NOX LUXMYTH & ROIDplay_arrow
Anime theme songs sing of hope and courage.
98eastCrimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
Homura by LiSA: The heart-stirring theme song of Demon Slayer
99eastOtonokeCreepy Nuts
OtonokeCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Creepy Nuts' anime theme song stirs the soul