Lovely anime song

[Collection of Epic Songs] A compilation of cool anime songs chosen by anime fans

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
Freelance music writerTakashi Hoshino
I’m Takashi Hoshino, a freelance writer currently juggling work with parenting. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years since I first picked it up when I started high school, and I’m still active in a band today. Ever since I began playing, I’ve been drawn to hard rock and heavy metal, and I enjoy intense music, whether Japanese or Western. At the same time, I keep in mind something I was told long ago: “If you want to play rock, you should know more than just rock!” With that in my heart, I make a point of listening to a wide range of genres every day. My experience as a writer is still growing, but I’ll keep working hard to recommend all kinds of music to as many people as possible!

“Great anime comes with great anime songs.” If you’re an anime fan, you probably know exactly what I mean.

From dedicated anisong singers to musicians active in the J-pop scene, rock bands, and hip-hop units, artists across a wide range of genres have performed anime theme songs.

It’s not uncommon for landing a theme song to be the spark that leads to a big breakthrough.

This time, we’re featuring anime songs that are nothing short of cool and blazing hot.

We’ve included tracks spanning many eras, so be sure to check out every last one!

[Masterpiece Tracks Assembled] A Collection of Cool Anime Songs Chosen by Anime Fans (41–50)

A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi

A Cruel Angel's Thesis – Yoko Takahashi (Full)

A Cruel Angel's Thesis by Yoko Takahashi

It’s the opening theme of the anime “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” sung by Yoko Takahashi.

Even people who don’t watch much anime often know this song.

It’s a classic in the anime music world and consistently ranks high in karaoke charts.

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[Divine Tracks Assembled] A Collection of Cool Anime Songs Chosen by Anime Fans (51–60)

ANIMAReoNa

ReoNa『ANIMA』-Music Video-

ANIMAReoNa

A sharp-edged sound and vocal pierce straight into your ears.

It’s a song by ReoNa, a singer from Kagoshima Prefecture, released in 2020 as her fourth single.

It served as the opening theme for the anime Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld.

This grand number wraps its powerful, high-pressure sound image in the timbre of strings, and just listening to it is enough to move your heart.

The lyrics, which call on you to pursue your own truth and principles, are also undeniably cool.

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99.9MOB CHOIR feat. sajou no hana

TV anime “Mob Psycho 100 II” opening sequence

99.9MOB CHOIR feat. sajou no hana

Isn’t the bass in the intro just insanely cool? The four-on-the-floor rhythm is easy to groove to, too.

It’s the opening theme for the anime Mob Psycho 100 II.

The band sajou no hana released it in 2019 under the name MOB CHOIR feat.

sajou no hana.

Definitely try listening to this song together with the anime’s opening visuals.

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Bloom, oh bloomEGOIST

EGOIST “Bloom, Oh Bloom” Original Movie -Short Ver.-

Bloom, Bloom, EGOIST

It’s “Sakase ya Sakase” by EGOIST, the theme song for the Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress movie.

EGOIST was originally a fictional artist—a character from another anime—but they continued to perform as a music group after that series.

The vocals are outstanding, and every track draws you in.

EGOIST also did the opening theme for the TV anime version.

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Revolutionary DualismNana Mizuki × T.M.Revolution

Nana Mizuki × T.M.Revolution “Kakumei Dualism” Music Video (Full ver.)

Revolution Dualism Nana Mizuki × T.M.Revolution

A collaboration number between Nana Mizuki, the queen of the anison world, and the equally popular T.

M.

Revolution! It was used as the opening theme for the anime Valvrave the Liberator.

This dream collaboration was also performed at the 2013 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

Though both singers have very distinctive voices, they don’t clash; instead, they bring out each other’s individuality and create a beautiful harmony.

It’s just incredibly cool!

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scabIsao Chiwata

Kasabuta / Hidetaka Chi-wata

Kasabuta - Isao Chiwata

The first opening theme of the anime Konjiki no Gash Bell!!—the adaptation of Konjiki no Gash!!, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday—was this song, Kasabuta.

The story is packed with quintessential shonen elements like a boy’s growth, magic, and battles.

As the main theme, it’s a perfectly fitting, positive track that gives boys and girls alike motivation and courage.

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Kokoro-eRoad of Major

Road of Major / Kokoro-e

Kokoro-e Road of Major

The opening theme for the anime Major: 1st Season, based on Takuya Mitsuda’s baseball manga Major.

It’s a song by the four-member band Road of Major.

Road of Major also performed the opening themes for the second series and third season of the later broadcast of MAJOR.

It’s a track that seems to project the hot-blooded yet refreshing feel of the baseball manga directly into the music.

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