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Only famous artists! Anime songs that energize the Reiwa era

Freelance music writerTakashi Hoshino
I’m Takashi Hoshino, a freelance writer currently juggling work with parenting. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years since I first picked it up when I started high school, and I’m still active in a band today. Ever since I began playing, I’ve been drawn to hard rock and heavy metal, and I enjoy intense music, whether Japanese or Western. At the same time, I keep in mind something I was told long ago: “If you want to play rock, you should know more than just rock!” With that in my heart, I make a point of listening to a wide range of genres every day. My experience as a writer is still growing, but I’ll keep working hard to recommend all kinds of music to as many people as possible!

When it comes to anime songs, in the Showa era there were many child-oriented tracks made specifically for each anime, while in the Heisei era there were many tie-in songs that often had little to do with the anime’s storyline.

In contrast, these days there are more and more songs written for anime that have also become signature hits for the artists themselves.

This may well be because Japanese anime has gained popularity overseas.

So this time, we’ll be introducing songs that serve as theme songs for some of Japan’s most iconic anime works!

All-Star Artists Only! Anime Songs That Energize the Reiwa Era (71–80)

ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA

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ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA

An unconventional collaboration that fuses a powerful rock sound with electronic elements.

LiSA’s soaring vocals and Stray Kids’ Felix’s weighty rap blend in exquisite balance, weaving an epic story themed around rebirth and defying fate.

The dynamic sound crafted by Hiroyuki Sawano makes this a track that gives listeners a strong push forward.

The song has been selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-,” airing from January 2025.

Its energetic development and positive message are sure to resonate with those embarking on new challenges or wishing to change themselves.

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PlazmaKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Plazma

Plazma Kenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu’s powerful vocals and grand, cinematic compositions blend perfectly, coloring an epic drama set in space.

Themes of “bonds” and “hope” found amid loneliness and conflict are portrayed through his distinctive poetic lyrics and sweeping sound.

Written as the theme song for the theatrical release Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- premiering in January 2025, this track marks Yonezu’s first-ever contribution to the Gundam series—a milestone work.

With its dynamic developments intertwined with delicate melodies, it’s perfect for a drive or whenever you want to fire yourself up.

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unnecessary thingsTatsuya Kitani × Natori

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Unnecessary Things – Tatsuya Kitani × Natori

This song serves as the theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin.

The powerful melody and heartrending lyrics born from the collaboration between Tatsuya Kitani and Natori resonate deeply.

It portrays the protagonist’s resolve and inner turmoil as they confront past sins and strive to walk a new path.

Released digitally in October 2024, with a CD following in November, it also includes the coupling track “I Overwrote It.” The music video has been released as well, visually expressing the world of the song.

It’s a recommended track for when you want to face the complex emotions buried deep within.

Many listeners are likely to relate to its profound themes.

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In conclusion

How was it? This time, we introduced anime songs from the Reiwa era.

Every track we covered would be considered a masterpiece even without a tie-in, wouldn’t it? There are many more classic anime songs beyond the ones we featured, so why not go looking for others as well?