Anime Anthem Bangers That Hype Up Karaoke [Gather, Anime Fans!]

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Where Our Blue Is / Tatsuya Kitani

The opening theme used for the anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death, based on a manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, is Aono Sumika (Where Our Blue Is).

It’s an original song written by Tatsuya Kitani, who is also known as a member of sajou no hana.

The anime tells a story of students’ struggles and growth, and in line with that, the song expresses the fleeting nature of youth.

Since many of the lyrics tie directly into the anime, the more you know about the story, the more you’ll appreciate the song.

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TV anime Dorohedoro non-credit opening video (K)NoW_NAME “Welcome to Chaos”

It’s a highly distinctive track.

It suits the chaotic world of Dorohedoro, blending a sludgy, muddy groove with a lively band sound to create a song with many faces.

If you haven’t heard it yet, just give it a listen at least once.

You’ll feel a powerful charm that makes you want to say, “Those who love it really, truly love it!”

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Yamiyo – Eve MV “Dark Night”

The ending theme for season 2 of the TV anime Dororo.

It’s a staple male ballad! The key is subtly tricky, making pitch a bit hard to catch.

But once you sing it a few times, you quickly get the hang of it.

Even people who don’t usually sing might find it easy to try.

The cover art was created by Mah, who previously worked on “Bunka” and “Otogi.” It captures the dark and distinctive world of “Yamiyo.”

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King Gnu – Ichizu

A song I’d recommend even to people who don’t usually listen to anime tracks is Ichizu.

It’s a 2021 release by King Gnu, the rock band that keeps surprising the J-pop scene with their diverse musicality, and its stylish performance sticks in your ears.

Chosen as the theme song for the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, its lyrics—evoking the characters in the story—drew a huge response.

With its strong rock sound, great sense of rhythm, and easy-to-follow melody, it really makes you want to sing it at karaoke!

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Eureka – Sakura

The opening theme from the TV anime Eureka Seven, sung as part of Maiko Horisawa’s mashup of Amazing Grace.

The melody gives the impression of sprinting forward and is remarkably beautiful.

The phrase repeated in the chorus is beautiful and pierces our hearts with sharp precision.

It’s also an interesting track that blends elements from various musical genres—pop, techno, and rock.

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ReoNa “Nai Nai” - Music Video -

If you want the people you go to karaoke with to think, “Wow, you know such a stylish song!”, I recommend Nainai.

It’s a track by ReoNa, a singer who rose to fame through her online activities, released in 2021.

The song was used as the ending theme for the anime Shadow House, and its arrangement, which reflects the work’s gothic mood and distinctive worldview, is captivating.

The key to singing it is balancing calm and intensity: up to the pre-chorus, try to sing as gently as possible.

Then open up your emotions in the chorus—doing so makes it easier to convey where the song really soars to everyone listening!

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fhána – Supreme of Love! (TV Anime “Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S” Opening Theme) – Official Music Video

It’s a funky, hip-hop-style anime song! This track was used as the opening theme for the anime Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S.

Created by the music group fhána, it was released in 2021 as their 16th single.

The bouncy rhythm and flow, along with the crisp, popping horn section, feel great! The lyrics convey a sweet “I’m crazy about you” sentiment, giving it a cute finish.

Since it’s a duet, it’s perfect for anime-loving couples to sing at karaoke!