Anime songs that get you hyped just by listening. Recommended classics and popular tracks.

Hiromi Konno, Minoru Shiraishi

Lucky☆Channel OP Theme “Aimai Net Darling”

This song is the theme for the radio show Lucky☆Channel, a program related to the anime Lucky☆Star.

It’s a high-energy track with a distinctly anime-song vibe, and it features a back-and-forth dialogue between two performers during the instrumental break.

On the Oricon charts, it reached a weekly peak position of 10th.

Smile BombMasako Mawatari

Masako Maeda – Smile Bomb (theme song of Yu Yu Hakusho)

This is the hit song that was used as the theme when Yoshihiro Togashi’s work Yu Yu Hakusho was adapted into a TV anime.

It was an anime that became popular with both men and women—so popular that there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know it.

Masako Makuwari’s androgynous vocals match it perfectly, making it a really cool song.

Aya Endo, Takahiro Sakurai, Yuichi Nakamura, Hiroshi Kamiya, Jun Fukuyama, Daisuke Ono, Miyu IrinoTotoko feat. Osomatsu × Karamatsu × Choromatsu × Ichimatsu × Jyushimatsu × Todomatsu (Aya Endo, Takahiro Sakurai, Yuichi Nakamura, Hiroshi Kamiya, Jun Fukuyama, Daisuke Ono, Miyu Irino)

[Osomatsu-san ED All-Matsu ver] SIX SAME FACES ~Tonight Is the Best!!!!!!~ [Excerpt from Radio]

It’s the ending theme of the second season of the TV anime “Osomatsu-san.” The lyrics are like a slightly unusual love song.

There are several versions, and the CD featuring this track includes a total of 10 different versions.

L’oNMasayoshi Oishi

Masayoshi Oishi – L’oN [Official Video]

The deeply introspective lyrics, which question the meaning of life, leave a strong impression.

The song released by Masayoshi Oishi in January 2025 is the opening theme for the TV anime Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2.

Themes like “fate” and “time” are skillfully interwoven, faithfully reflecting the anime’s story.

The loud rock sound further reinforces the lyrical worldview.

Be sure to add this dynamic anime song to your playlist.

If it shinesGoose house

[MV] If It Shines (Short ver.) / Goose house

Released as Goose house’s second single, it was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime Your Lie in April.

It’s a male–female vocal duet with a youthful feel.

The song was written specifically for the anime.

Endless Happy-EndingTHE RAMPAGE

THE RAMPAGE / Endless Happy-Ending (MUSIC VIDEO)

Set to a bold rock sound, this song by THE RAMPAGE delivers a message full of hope.

It was released in October 2024 as the opening theme for the TV anime FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest.

With powerful vocals and dynamic sound arrangements, it inspires courage in listeners.

The lyrics convey a positive determination to overcome any hardship and move forward into the future.

This track is perfect not only for anime fans but also for anyone striving in their daily life.

When you’re tired or feeling down, listening to it is sure to lift your spirits!

Shangri-Laangela

angela「Shangri-La」（Live ver.）

It’s from Fafner in the Azure and has been used in a wide range of contexts, including anime and pachinko.

angela is a musical duo consisting of atsuko and KATSU.

Apparently, before forming the unit they were rivals… atsuko’s powerful vocals feel great.