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

Interstellar FlightRanka Lee

STUDIO Live “Interstellar Flight” Ranka Lee = Megumi Nakajima 2012.10 [Subtitled]

It’s an in-universe song sung by Ranka Lee, a character from the anime Macross Frontier.

It’s a popular mecha anime created under the concept of stopping war through song.

The chorus pose became a hot topic when it aired because it was so cute—you can’t help but want to imitate it.

Hitagi Senjougahara (Chiwa Saito), Deishuu Kaiki (Shinichiro Miki)

Hitagi Senjougahara (voiced by Chiwa Saito) doing an impression of Koyomi Araragi (voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya) and confessing

It’s the opening theme of the TV anime “Monogatari Series Second Season,” specifically for “Koimonogatari.” It’s a duet song performed by Hitagi Senjougahara and Deishuu Kaiki, who appear in the story.

The visuals evoke anime from the 1980s–90s, giving it a somewhat nostalgic feel.

Go all out, more flashy!Haruka Tomatsu

Be more flashy☆!

It’s the opening theme of the anime “Kannagi.” It’s sung by Haruka Tomatsu, the popular voice actress who played the lead.

In the opening animation, there’s a super cute sequence where the protagonist looks like she’s performing live.

The simple hand choreography seems easy to pick up right away.

Don’t say “lazy”Sakuragaoka High School Light Music Club

Don’t say “lazy”

This is the song used as the opening theme for the hugely popular anime K-On!.

It has a very rock-oriented sound, and the chorus is so exciting that you wouldn’t even think it’s an anime song—truly a cool track.

Its up-tempo, easy-to-get-hyped feel makes it perfect for energizing a crowd.

My wish My loveYukari Tamura

♪ Yukari Tamura ♪ My wish My love {2014.01.15 Release From BD [Yukari Tamura LOVE♡LIVE 2013 *Cute’n♡Cute’n Heart*]}

The ending theme of the film “Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The MOVIE 1st,” featuring Yukari Tamura’s delicate vocals that resonate deeply in the heart.

With lyrics themed around dreams, wishes, and a longing for love, the song powerfully moves its listeners.

Released in January 2010, it peaked at No.

5 on the Oricon charts.

As Tamura’s 17th single, it enjoys great popularity among fans.

Characterized by its gentle singing and heartwarming melody, it’s also perfect as wedding background music.

It’s a highly recommended song when you want to express gratitude to someone special or are about to take a new step forward.

10 YEARS AFTERChihiro Yonekura

[High Quality Audio] Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team | Ending (10 YEARS AFTER)

Chihiro Yonekura’s debut work, used as the ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.

The lyrics, which portray bonds and love that transcend the passage of time, are deeply moving.

Reflecting on one’s future self and relationships with loved ones ten years down the line, the song expresses a wish to remain close, unchanged.

Released in April 2021, this piece marked the starting point of Yonekura’s music career.

Kyoko Asakura’s delicate lyrics and Ichinen Miura’s beautiful melody are elevated by Yonekura’s clear, transparent vocals.

It’s a perfect track for wedding BGM and is also recommended for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone special.

An Fukuhara, Yū Serizawa, Maaya Uchida

This song was used as an insert song in the TV anime Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live.

Since it’s a children’s anime, the song is bright and cute.

It is included in Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live Prism☆Music Collection DX.