The latest anime anthem bangers that get everyone hyped at karaoke

Ame-no-Murakumo no Tsurugi - SKYBREAKER -Takanori Nishikawa

Takanori Nishikawa – Ama-no-Murakumo Sword -SKYBREAKER- | Official Music Video (Opening Theme for “Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels in the East 4”)

The music that colors this sweeping tale is brought back to life by Takanori Nishikawa’s vocals.

It’s a perfect fit for the world of wuxia fantasy, with powerful singing and a dynamic sound that grabs you from the start.

Released digitally in December 2024 as the opening theme for Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels in the East 4, the song also features Nishikawa as a character voice in the series, reflecting his deep connection to the work.

Expressing the grand world and the characters’ inner conflicts through music, this track is highly recommended listening before you watch the drama or film.

SailingBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Sailing -Official Audio- (「ONE PIECE LOG: FISH-MAN ISLAND SAGA」Ending Theme “Sailing”)

This piece was chosen as the ending theme for the Fish-Man Island arc of the anime ONE PIECE.

It’s a song by BE:FIRST, released digitally in November 2024.

The funky, danceable sound and melodious vocals leave a strong impression.

With lyrics that convey the message “Let’s turn any storm into a tailwind,” it radiates a positive spirit of overcoming challenges together with your companions.

Be sure to give it a listen—a track that showcases BE:FIRST’s energetic style to the fullest.

Genesis of AquarionAKINO

Sousei no Aquarion (Cover)

It’s known for the catchy chorus phrase that became famous through a commercial and its easy-to-get-pumped-up rhythm.

Interestingly, the full version’s lyrics give a different impression, making it a highly versatile song that works both as a fun, crowd-pleasing number or as a heartfelt piece to sing passionately.

New Era (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)Ado

[Ado] New Genesis (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

It’s a track marked by a driving sound and Ado’s powerful, sharply dynamic vocals.

Released as a digital-only single in June 2022, it served as the theme song for ONE PIECE FILM RED.

The lyrics are said to reflect the heroine Uta’s desire to “free people around the world from the real world.” When you’re feeling down or overwhelmed by anxiety, listening to it can inspire you to take a step forward, thinking, “A brighter future surely awaits!” Many people may have heard it in cover videos by popular creators or short clips by impressionist performers.

If you nail the choreography at year-end or New Year parties, it’s guaranteed to hype up the crowd even more.

Flying DeityAyase × R-Shitei

Flying Deity

Hiten, a digital single chosen as the opening theme for the newly remade 2023 TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.

Created by R-Shitei—known from Creepy Nuts and Umeda Cipher—and Ayase, active as a Vocaloid producer and a member of YOASOBI, the track’s breakneck call-and-response creates a thrilling ensemble that really amps you up.

The lyrics, which link to the anime’s story, evoke a universal theme: even in doubt, you can only keep moving forward.

It’s a track that lingers with the striking contrast between aggressive rap and lyrical melody.

KoisekaiClariS

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

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.

Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5

Yo-kai Watch: Yokai Exercise No. 1

This is the opening theme of Yo-kai Watch, which became a social phenomenon.

It got famous along with the dance, so many people probably know both the song and the moves.

Since it’s a kids’ song, it’s easy to sing and dance to—let’s all have fun together!