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

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

A song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that captures the thrill of mixed anxiety and anticipation, and that forward-leaning urge to discover something important, all through a driving, exhilarating sound! Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery,” airing from April 2024, this track shines with Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature emotional flair.

Listening to it makes you feel like a dazzling future is waiting—you’ll want to dash forward, riding a wave of exhilaration.

Perfect for anyone ready to step into a new world! It’s a spirited pep song that colorfully belts out the feelings of youth in full swing and is sure to hype up any school festival.

Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW

[Duet with the original artist] DAN DAN Kokoro Hikareteku / FIELD OF VIEW’s Yuya Asaoka & CHIAKI

This song is characterized by its refreshing melody and lyrics that gradually intensify the feeling of being in love.

Captivated by the other person’s smile, it conveys a positive determination to break free from the darkness and the courage to embark on a new adventure.

Released in March 1996 by FIELD OF VIEW, the track features a powerful performance by the band and emotive vocals in perfect harmony, and it also drew attention as the opening theme for the anime Dragon Ball GT.

With heartwarming lyrics by Izumi Sakai and a memorable melodic line by Tetsurō Oda, this is a highly recommended song for those who want to relate to the feelings of being in love or look back on memories of their youth.

OrangeSPYAIR

SPYAIR “Orange” Music Video (Theme Song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: The Movie)

This song beautifully captures the bittersweetness and freshness of youth.

Released in February 2024 as the theme for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, it emotionally sings of the passion and dreams of young people devoted to volleyball, as well as the bonds they share with their teammates.

Accompanied by an energetic band sound, it paints memories that are sweet and sour and the courage to move forward, carrying a compelling power that resonates deeply with listeners.

The track is the title song of the EP Orange and marks SPYAIR’s fourth collaboration with the Haikyu!! series.

It is highly popular as a theme for youth dramas and as a performance piece for school festivals, and it has also drawn attention as a support song for volleyball teams.

All’s well that ends well.Kent on this side

All’s well that ends well / MV of Kento Kocchi

A song selected as the opening theme for the anime “Vigilante: My Hero Academia Illegals,” released in April 2025.

The arrangement is by GRP, and the powerful vocals pair perfectly with the heavy, layered sound.

The lyrics convey an appealing message: “I’m going to pursue my goal in my own way.” This fiery track is perfect for those moments when you want to charge up your energy!

Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy

Run, SAKAMOTO / Vaundy: Music Video

This is an anime tie-in song that stirs the heart with an exhilarating melody and powerful beat.

Packed with Vaundy’s love for anime, the track powerfully conveys the protagonist’s determination and courage to keep moving forward.

Its richly layered sound—recorded in London—vividly depicts the struggles the protagonist faces while trying to live a normal life despite a past as an assassin, along with the strength to press on regardless.

Released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS, the song’s dynamic energy pairs perfectly with the action-packed series, making you feel as if you’re sprinting alongside the hero.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to take a new step or need the courage to face challenges.

Angel and DemonGRe4N BOYZ

<Full Opening Video> “Angel and Devil” by GRe4N BOYZ / TV Anime “ONE PIECE”

A grand, dramatic pop tune that accelerates all at once from a quiet intro of just piano and vocals.

Created by GRe4N BOYZ, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime ONE PIECE.

Energetic developments woven with an ethnic flair blend seamlessly with their signature, pleasing harmonies.

With its passionate message and meticulously crafted sound arrangement that grabs the heart, this is a song you should definitely listen to when you want to feel positive.

I don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suisei

I don’t care what happens anymore – Movie edition –

Set to a fast-paced, exhilarating digital dance sound, it delivers a message that hits straight to the heart.

It’s a track by Suisei Hoshimachi, featured as an insert song in the theatrical anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, released in February 2025.

Perfectly matching the world of the Mobile Suit Gundam series, the song brilliantly heightens the story’s excitement.

Pay attention to the lyrics, which evoke the courage to stay true to your beliefs and the strength to face adversity.

How about giving it a listen when you want to lift your spirits?