Upbeat Anime Songs Special [Get Hyped]
It’s no longer unusual to see anime songs dominate the top spots on the music charts.
As an anime fan, I want to shout, “This is exactly the kind of culture Japan can proudly share with the world!”
What you’re about to see is a collection of upbeat, popular anime songs.
Every single one is guaranteed to get you pumped the moment you listen!
We’ve gathered so many that you’re sure to find the perfect track that hits your current vibe.
It’s also great as a reference for picking songs when you go to karaoke!
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Upbeat Anime Songs Special [Gets You Pumped] (11–20)
CinderellaCider Girl
Thunder Girl is a three-piece rock band whose members are all hugely popular on the internet, giving the group immeasurable potential.
Their fourth digital-only single, Cinderella—selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Komi Can’t Communicate—is a track that showcases the band’s trademark “sparkling, soda-pop” sound front and center.
Its dramatically unfolding arrangement reveals something new with every listen.
A refreshing, translucent pop tune that captures the breezy atmosphere of youth.
Preserved RosesT.M.Revolution × Nana Mizuki
A lavish collaboration between T.
M.
Revolution’s Takanori Nishikawa—renowned for his overwhelming vocal power—and Nana Mizuki, who also enjoys immense popularity as a voice actress! Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Valvrave the Liberator, it created a huge buzz.
This song gives voice to a bittersweet yet beautiful worldview, depicting the loneliness of lives trapped for eternity and fleeting dreams.
Released in May 2013, it became a major hit, selling 115,000 copies in its first week.
The moment this track kicks in, your hype is guaranteed to skyrocket—a truly powerful number.
Blue HorizonTRiDENT
A refreshingly exhilarating electropop sound that conjures up a boundless blue sky and vast ocean! This song, which captures the world of the anime Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-, is performed by the voice actress unit Trident.
Originally performed only once at their final live show in April 2016, it was later released the following year in response to passionate fan requests for an official recording—a moving backstory.
Knowing it represents the unit’s crowning achievement makes it all the more stirring when you listen again.
Welcome to Japari ParkAnimal Biscuits × PPP
“Welcome to Japari Park,” produced as the opening theme for the TV anime Kemono Friends.
Its fast-paced, poppy sound is pleasant—an upbeat, refreshing number.
The arrangement is sprinkled with classic J-POP chord progressions, and the ensemble carries that distinctive anime-song atmosphere, showcasing the quintessential appeal of an evolved anison.
While preserving the anime’s worldview, its catchy melody lifts your spirits—a cute, high-energy tune.
COLORSFLOW
From the striking intro woven by synths and guitar, this is a high-velocity rock tune that grabs you instantly.
Released in November 2006 and peaking at No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart, the song voices the determination to change oneself and the world, even while wrestling with the current state of things.
It’s well-known as the opening theme for the TV anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, and as a staple track that plays during jackpots in pachinko and pachislot.
A classic that sends spirits soaring—every gaming fan can’t help but get fired up.
Scarlet BalletMay’n
This is the familiar number used as the opening theme for the anime Aria the Scarlet Ammo.
The singer is May’n, also known for her role as Sheryl Nome in Macross Frontier.
It was released in May 2011 as May’n’s fourth single.
Crafted by Daisuke Asakura, the track delivers an exhilarating digital rock sound that’s incredibly cool.
The lyrics, filled with a resolve to fight for what one wants to protect while carrying unwavering conviction, sync perfectly with her powerful yet heartrending high-tone vocals.
You can practically feel that surge of excitement you get the moment it plays in a pachinko parlor just by listening to the song!
Upbeat Anime Songs Special [Hype Boost] (21–30)
Decisive Battle SpiritCHiCO with HoneyWorks
CHiCO with HoneyWorks’ “Kessen Spirit” pumps up your heartbeat with its catchy guitar lead and high-tension drum sound.
Released in 2020, the song was used as the ending theme for the anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.
Its lyrics, which depict charging straight toward your goals with all your might no matter what others say, are truly encouraging.
It’s a track where powerful words ride an upbeat melody, making your excitement soar.