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

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Among today’s music trends, one genre drawing a lot of attention is anime songs—“anisong.” It’s no longer uncommon for artists to break out after their track is chosen as an anime theme.

And there are so many you’ll want to try singing at karaoke! Still, you might find yourself thinking, “I don’t know which songs are popular,” or “I’m worried whether the songs I like will go over well…” That’s why this article introduces hype, crowd-pleasing picks from hugely popular anisong tracks.

If you check this when you’re unsure what to sing at karaoke, you’ll be able to pick a song that perfectly matches the vibe of the room!

Anime Theme Song Bangers That Hype Up Karaoke [Gather, Anime Fans] (211–220)

Do as you like.Anly

Anly – Do as You Like Official Video

Do as you like, Anly.

Singer-songwriter Anly, who has worked on many drama and anime theme songs, wrote “Suki ni Shinayo” as the ending theme for the second cour of the anime Dr.

STONE NEW WORLD.

Repeating the title phrase, the song delivers a message of “freely choose your own path.” It also incorporates elements of folk music, helping to express the anime’s grand worldview—one of its key appeals.

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AceCHiCO

Ace / CHiCO

Ace CHiCO

Singer CHiCO, known for her powerful vocals, is active on many fronts.

She’s widely recognized for her extensive work on anime songs and for forming a collaborative unit with HoneyWorks.

Her track Ace serves as the ending theme for the anime Shangri-La Frontier.

The song combines a sense of speed with a rich, weighty sound.

With its rousing, motivational message, it’s the kind of track that makes you feel empowered just by listening.

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KoisekaiClariS

ClariS “Koi Sekai” Music Video [TV Anime “The Saint’s Magic Power and the Black Priest” Opening Theme]

Koi Sekai ClariS

ClariS is a female duo known for numerous anime tie-in songs as their signature tracks.

Their song “Koi Sekai” is used as the opening theme for the anime “Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence.” As the title suggests, it’s a love song that sings about feelings related to romance.

You can sense the dilemma of one-way emotions—having so much in your heart but being unable to put it into words—yet thanks to ClariS’s cute and refreshing vocals, it comes across as a song brimming with the feelings of a charming girl.

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Anisong Bangers That Fire Up Karaoke [Gather, Anime Fans] (221–230)

Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet

MAN WITH A MISSION × milet “Kizuna no Kiseki” Music Video

Kizuna no Kiseki MAN WITH A MISSION × milet

Kizuna no Kiseki, which has been drawing attention as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc, is a collaboration between the rock band MAN WITH A MISSION and singer-songwriter milet.

While the song has a fast-paced, exhilarating rock sound, it weaves in traditional Japanese elements to capture the series’ world.

The lyrics are also compelling; some interpret the different vocal parts as portraying the story from separate perspectives.

Give it a careful listen and explore your own interpretations!

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Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI

The Peak

SEKAI NO OWARI at the highest point

SEKAI NO OWARI is a four-member co-ed band that has gained popularity for its one-of-a-kind, fantastical sound and lyrics that span a wide range of themes from the intimate to the global.

Their sixth digital-only single, “Saikou Toutatsuten” (Highest Point), was written as the opening theme for the TV anime ONE PIECE.

Its positive and powerful message connects with the anime’s story and heightens the sense of anticipation.

With an ensemble that evokes forward motion and lifts your spirits, it’s a dramatic pop tune.

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machine; mechanical deviceTani Yuuki

machine; mechanical device

Mechanical Thing Tani Yuuki

Singer-songwriter Tani Yuuki, whose fifth single “W/X/Y” gained buzz primarily on social media and earned him a nomination for the Best New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards in 2022.

His 17th digital-only single “Karakuri,” written as the opening theme for the TV anime EDENS ZERO, is a track with an arrangement brimming with anticipation from the very first vocal line that lifts your spirits.

The lyrics evoke the anime’s storyline while portraying inner conflicts that resonate with the real world.

It’s a cool, high-energy tune with a powerful rock ensemble that stirs the soul.

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Until the World Ends…WANDS

WANDS “Until the World Ends… [WANDS 5th Generation ver.]” MV

Until the World Ends… WANDS

WANDS is a three-member rock band that stood at the center of the Being artist boom in the 1990s and remains highly active today.

Their 8th single, “Until the World Ends…,” used as the ending theme for the TV anime Slam Dunk, became a million seller thanks in part to the anime’s popularity and is widely recognized as one of WANDS’s signature songs.

With verses sung more restrainedly in the A and B sections and a chorus that bursts open all at once, the melody line is a highlight that excites both singers and listeners.

It’s a timeless anime song beloved across generations, and one we’d love people to sing at karaoke even if they didn’t grow up with it.

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