Even when we say “anisong” in a single breath, it’s become an era where it no longer fits neatly into any one genre.
Up to now, not only anisong singers and the voice actors appearing in the works, but also idol groups, rock bands, and many others active across different fields have each taken on anime theme songs with their own approaches.
Among them, there are plenty of rap tracks as well.
In this article, we’ll give you a comprehensive look at anisongs that incorporate hip-hop.
We’ve gathered everything from nostalgic picks to recent releases, so be sure to read to the end!
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Hip-Hop/Rap Anime Songs Compilation (1–10)
Hypnosis Microphone -Rhyme Anima-Division All Stars
When you hear “hip-hop anime songs,” I bet many of you think of them.
Hypnosis Mic, a rap project featuring popular male voice actors and developed across multiple media.
This is the track chosen as the opening theme for its anime adaptation, Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima.
It’s a cool hip-hop number that hits with weight and intensity you can really feel—enjoy.
battlecryNujabes feat.Shing02
“battlecry” is a work by Nujabes—an indispensable figure when discussing lo-fi hip hop, a genre that sparked a worldwide boom—released in 2004.
It serves as the opening theme for the TV anime Samurai Champloo, directed by Shinichirō Watanabe.
The track is characterized by production that emulates the noise you hear when playing an analog record, interwoven into the music.
The sound has a strangely soothing quality.
The more you listen closely, the more it reveals its flavor—truly one of the great masterpieces of anime songs.
Love Supreme!fhána
It’s a cute, poppy, and lighthearted track that’s a bit different from so-called hip-hop.
It’s a song by the music group fhána, released in 2021 as their 16th single.
It serves as the opening theme for the anime Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S.
The soaring horn section leaves a strong impression.
It’s bright, feel-good funky music.
The lyrics, which reflect the anime’s worldview, are adorable and positive.
A must-hear anison that will lift your spirits.
Heart Dancingnobobyknows̟+
Some of you might feel nostalgic for the buzz it created when it was first released.
It’s a signature track by nobodyknows+, a hip-hop group from Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, released as their third single in 2004.
It was featured in the robot anime SD Gundam Force.
From the very first bars, the energy is at max—an upbeat rap number that lifts your spirits whether you want it to or not.
Its positive message—live as you please—feels truly encouraging.
Diver’s HighSKY-HI
A collaboration between Mitsuhiro Hidaka’s solo project SKY-HI and Kosuke Saito of the rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, released as a single in 2018.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime Gundam Build Divers.
The mixed-genre sound approach is sharp and cool! The powerful message in the lyrics—“Let’s move forward toward our dreams together!”—is truly encouraging.
Give it a listen when you need a boost of motivation!
Love CirculationNadeko Sengoku (CV: Kana Hanazawa)
How about a super-cute rap number? It’s a song performed by the popular voice actress Kana Hanazawa, and it was used as the opening theme for the Monogatari series.
The horn section’s tone, which gives off a laid-back vibe, is especially memorable.
It’s the kind of track that makes you want to listen while taking a walk outside.
The bittersweet lyrics, brimming with feelings for a beloved person, are another charm.
There are plenty of cool hip-hop tracks out there, but you don’t often find one this adorable.
It’s a song that will lift you into a romantic mood.
Step Up LOVEDAOKO × Yasuyuki Okamura
It’s the ending theme of the anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront & BEYOND.” It’s a collaboration between rapper DAOKO and singer-songwriter Yasuyuki Okamura, released as a single in 2017.
The arrangement is striking—lively yet mature, evoking the vibe of a city at night.
And the back-and-forth between DAOKO and Okamura is so good! It’s fun how they switch vocals at a brisk pace.
Give it a listen when you want to boost your energy.