[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
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	monsterYOASOBI		A song by YOASOBI that set a novel to music
2	God knows…suzumiya haruhi (hirano aya)		Haruhi’s in-story song “God knows…” is a god-tier track.
3	only my railgunfripSide		Signature songs by fripSide that are anime theme songs
4	Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A fiery rock tune by CHiCO with HoneyWorks
5	Chaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A high-tone-voiced three-piece rock band's fiery track
6	mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism announces a new song for the anime SPY×FAMILY
7	fatalGEMN		The subtle nuances of a heart where anxiety and anticipation intersect
8	KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu to produce the theme song for Chainsaw Man
9	Speak of the Devil feat. MasatoSurvive Said The Prophet		Expressing a sense of apocalypse with a dark number
10	Spin! Snow, Moon, and Flowersutagumi setsugekka		A highly addictive anime ending theme from the 'Utazumi Setsugekka' series
11	Zankyo SankaAimer		Aimer’s “Zankyo Sanka” is the opening theme for the Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc
12	Hyadain’s Kakakata☆Kataomoi-CHyadain		Hyadain's songs brimming with pop sensibility
13	Kaikai KitanEVE		Eve’s Kaikai Kitan is a cool, fast-paced rock song
14	Ignis -Ignis-Nishikawa Takanori		A rock track where energy and beats fuse
15	Bright Burning ShoutNishikawa Takanori		Boost your spirit with a fast-paced rock number
16	Welcome to Japari Parkdōbutsu bisuketsu × PPP		Introduction to the theme song of Kemono Friends
17	READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc~en~Ciel’s comeback single
18	HEROESNishikawa Takanori		A hot rock song by Takanori Nishikawa as an anime theme
19	IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi		Chainsaw Man movie theme song, a tour de force by Kenshi Yonezu.
20	Tower of FlowersSayuri		Sayuri's “Hana no Tou” is a refreshing, exhilarating song that gets you hyped.
21	Ready to RockBAND-MAID		A passionate performance by an all-female rock band in maid outfits
22	Don’t say “lazy”Sakurakou Keionbu		Popular songs from K-On!
23	COLORSFLOW		A fast-paced rock track brimming with the drive of synths and guitar
24	FanfareSCANDAL		SCANDAL’s anime ending theme is a high-energy, fast-paced cheer song
25	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		Popular anime songs by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
26	What is justice?BAND-MAID		A passionate song by a rock band in maid outfits
27	absolute zeronatori		Anime OP song, a piece about courage and hope
28	Hunting SoulHAYASii		Ultra high-speed power metal that wards off the evil eye
29	DAYSFLOW		A moving rock ballad that conveys feelings that transcend the seasons
30	Without putting it into wordsSIX LOUNGE		Emotional rock that shakes the soul!
31	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s passionate melody echoes in my heart.
32	ReweaveSuzuki Konomi		Konomi Suzuki, Re:Zero opening theme, a powerful song
33	Back to backAliA		AliA's rock song, anime opening theme
34	Preserved RosesT.M.Revolution × Mizuki Nana		A lavish collaboration song by T.M.Revolution and Nana Mizuki
35	Wanna beTeddyLoid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki & TOPHAMHAT-KYO		A shocking dance tune from an unexpected collaboration!
36	white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism		Moved by the anime theme song 'White Noise'
37	HopeAmuro Namie		A hopeful song about the bonds with friends, sung by Namie Amuro
38	silhouetteKANA-BOON		A NARUTO theme song that portrays growth and resolve
39	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A rock song that encourages self-transformation
40	exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]		A rock number for an anime theme song
41	ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution		A powerful song depicting the fate of battle and unwavering resolve
42	Curtain callYuuri		Yuri passionately sings a hero support song
43	UN-APEXTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		Ending song of Solo Leveling
44	Scarlet BalletMay’n		An inspiring track from the anime, “Beyond the Deer’s Pass.”
45	CHANGEUVERworld		A powerful rock number from UVERworld! Singing about growth and hope
46	All’s well that ends well.kocchi no kento		Vigilante opening theme song to be released in April 2025
47	RHYTHM EMOTIONTWO-MIX		A song of aching longing and hope for someone far away
48	BACK ON THE ROCKSMEGA NRG MAN		Legendary songs from Initial D—tracks brimming with a sense of speed.
49	IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE		A collaboration song by MY FIRST STORY and HYDE
50	Growing UpMachico		Machico’s upbeat cheer song, a track that gives you courage
51	For this planetSakushi: Kuroda Hideki / Sakkyoku: Kondou Tatsurou / Ensou: Kazami		A pseudo commercial jingle with a nostalgic melody
52	AceCHiCO		CHiCO is in charge of the ending theme for Shangri-La Frontier
53	Kinnikuman HeroEndō Masaaki		Masaaki Endoh’s soul-stirring cry: a burning hero’s anthem of justice and friendship
54	Endless Happy-EndingTHE RAMPAGE		A rock song about the courage to overcome hardships and move toward the future
55	I am the strongest.Ado		A cheer song that sings of dreams and hope
56	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A support song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
57	A Slice of PeachKensuke Ushio		The memorable music of the anime “Dandadan”
58	OVER THE TOPkitadani hiroshi		The Wano Country arc’s opening theme, a song of courage and hope!
59	single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER		Support song by SUPER BEAVER
60	Flamejoōbachi		The powerful songs of Queen Bee stir the heart.
61	OrangeSPYAIR		A classic song that sings of youthful hope and bittersweet longing
62	New EraAdo		Theme song of the ONE PIECE movie, a track brimming with a sense of speed
63	UNFAIRNakajima Mika		Anime theme song, rock that depicts the complexity of society
64	TAIDADAzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		One-of-a-kind music, a warm feeling of happiness
65	ACTION！Yagi Kairi Denon Yugi		Kairi Yagi’s electrifying, fast-paced electro-play anthem
66	The world that was transparentHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s heartwarming NARUTO theme song
67	Rondo – revolutionOkui Masami		Masami Okui’s Song of Self-Transformation
68	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		A free-spirited song that advocates the importance of self-expression
69	Fly Highatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		Cheer Song of the New School Leaders
70	idolYOASOBI		A song that portrays an idol’s inner struggles in a gothic rock style
71	Jungle P5050		A theme song that sings of seafaring adventures and the bonds of comrades
72	Utakata LullabyAdo		Ado’s stunning song from the movie RED
73	DREAMIN’ ONDa-iCE		Theme song of ONE PIECE: a song of courage and challenge
74	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		“Aono Sumika” portrays the emotions of youth.
75	Crazy RainbowTakkī & Tsubasa		ONE PIECE theme song, a tour de force by Tackey & Tsubasa
76	Share The WorldTōhōshinki		The theme song of One Piece is exhilarating and moving.
77	Oh! RivalPorunogurafiti		An anthem of rivals with passionate Latin rhythms
78	GO!!!FLOW		It’s a thrilling, fiery rock sound that gives you courage!
79	ZipsT.M.Revolution		Depict space battles with fast-paced, energetic rock
80	ZenBAND-MAID		BAND-MAID's new song, anime theme song
81	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		An upbeat song from the Fire Force ending theme!
82	Raran RhapsodyWANIMA		A fast-paced WANIMA track brimming with passionate feelings
83	PlazmaYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu pens the theme song for the G Gundam movie
84	SPACE BOYDave Rodgers		A classic song by DAVE RODGERS from Italy
85	Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy		The powerful melody and courage of anime theme songs
86	unnecessary thingsKitanitatsuya ✕ Natori		Expressing the suffering of parting and firm resolve through rock vocals
87	BURNyama✕WurtS		Music of the soul where passion and fighting spirit intersect
88	over the topMiyamoto Hiroji		A rock song that gives you courage and the strength to move forward
89	FREEDOMNishikawa Takanori with t.komuro		Gundam theme song by Takanori Nishikawa and Tetsuya Komuro
90	Shouted SerenadeLiSA		LiSA’s powerful songs express the resolve to face hardship.
91	NOX LUXMYTH & ROID		Re:Zero Season 3 ED, a song of hope and courage
92	StoryDa-iCE		Da-iCE’s anime theme song, Hope and Friendship
93	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		Creepy Nuts’ Dandadan theme song
94	Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW		A refreshing song filled with young love and courage
95	SKILLAWAKEPassCode		PassCode's new song becomes an anime opening
96	GGReoNa		A powerful song that depicts ReoNa’s world of games
97	flash[Alexandros]		A powerful cheer song by [Alexandros]
98	Defeat Galactor!Koromubia Yurikago-kai		Gatchaman ending theme song
99	A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira		A song that sings of flower-like hope and gives me courage
100	Saint Seiya Myth ~Soldier Dream~Kageyama Hironobu & BROADWAY		A monumental anime song, the fiery anthem of warriors
101	Burning HeroOkita Hiroyuki		A classic theme song from a soccer anime, singing of fiery dreams
102	Plan ADISH//		A fiery rock number by DISH//
103	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		LiSA’s signature song, the Demon Slayer opening theme
104	I don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suisei		Suisei Hoshimachi’s Gundam insert song
105	Up StartAmatsuki		Amatsuki’s sixth single. A song about courage and taking on challenges.