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[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Anime Songs That Pump You Up

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.
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.

Anime songs, now even considered a music genre in their own right, enjoy immense popularity.

Many people got hooked on anime by watching shows tied to their favorite musicians—and the reverse is true as well!

From among these inseparable companions to anime, this article will introduce tracks that are sure to get you pumped up when you listen to them.

They’re all certified classics, and before you know it, you might find yourself wanting to watch the anime they’re from.

Use this list in all sorts of situations: when you’re feeling low, when you want to boost your mood, or when you’re searching for anime songs that will get the crowd going at karaoke!

[Get Fired Up!] Anime Songs to Boost Your Hype (61–70)

Rousing! Imperial Assault ForceSakura Shinguji (Chisa Yokoyama) - Imperial Revue

Sakura Wars Theme Song “Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan” [FULL]

Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan Sakura Shinguji (Chisa Yokoyama) Imperial Revue

Watch “Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan – Sakura Shinguji (Chisa Yokoyama) – Teikoku Kagekidan” on YouTube

Even people who aren’t into anime or games might find the name or some of the visuals familiar.

It’s the theme song of the Sakura Wars series and is an extremely popular track.

There are many different versions, so please try finding the one you like best.

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a-gainYUI

Yui – Again (Kan/Rom/Eng Lyrics)

a-gainYUI

It’s the opening theme of the hugely popular anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

It features YUI’s signature emotional sound and lyrics that make you want to sing along.

The build-up before the chorus is irresistible.

I bet a lot of people sing it at karaoke.

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InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Inferno

Inferno Mrs. GREEN APPLE

A track whose scorching sound bursts into listeners’ hearts with overwhelming force! Released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in July 2019, this song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Fire Force.

Its fast-paced, exhilarating melody pairs perfectly with powerful lyrics, delivering uplifting energy to anyone who listens.

While it explores profound themes—life’s transience, the passage of time, and the meaning of living—it’s also marked by its positive message.

Give it a listen when you need a boost in motivation!

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FighterKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON 『Fighter』Music Video

FighterKANA-BOON

This song was chosen as the second season opening theme for Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.

It was released in 2017 as KANA-BOON’s 10th single.

With powerful, stoic lyrics, it’s a cool, danceable number.

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Fried Rice MUSICAlcala

Arukara – Fried Rice MUSIC MUSIC VIDEO (Short Ver.) / ARUKARA – Chaohan MUSIC

Fried Rice MUSIC by Arukara

This is a playful, love-packed number crafted by Arukara, known as the “eccentric maestro of the rock world.” Released in November 2016 as the band’s first major-label single, the song colored the story as an ending theme for the anime Dragon Ball Super.

It’s a humorous track with bilingual phrases centered on fried rice, while showcasing advanced musicianship behind the scenes, such as slap bass.

It also brims with deep respect for the Dragon Ball series, including fan-pleasing tricks like a reverse-playback gimmick reminiscent of “Detekoi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!” A perfect killer tune to lift your spirits.

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Saiyan BloodVegeta (Ryo Horikawa)

Saiyan Blood- Vegeta Kai Theme

Saiyan Blood Vegeta (Ryo Horikawa)

It’s a legendary track among fans that hurls the very soul of a solitary warrior right at you.

Ryo Horikawa’s powerful shouts fully convey the unshakable pride and blazing fighting spirit of a warrior race.

The song is included on the album “Dragon Ball Kai SONG COLLECTION,” released in November 2009.

In the anime Dragon Ball Kai, it was used as an insert song in Episode 41.

Listen to it when you’re pushing past your limits or heading into a battle you absolutely can’t lose—it’ll make strength surge up from deep within.

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We have arrived!! The Ginyu Force!!Yamazaki Yo

Here we come!! The Ginyu Force!! With Lyrics [MAD]

Behold!! The Ginyu Force!! Yo Yamazaki

It’s a uniquely catchy track from the anime Dragon Ball Kai that makes you want to strike a pose along with it.

It’s included on the album Dragon Ball Kai Song Collection.

The lyrics are striking, with self-proclaimed elite warriors—“the greatest in the universe”—announcing themselves one after another.

Their charm—brimming with confidence yet somehow comical—is brilliantly expressed over a rock sound.

Listen to it before taking on a challenge, and you might find yourself feeling as confident as they are.

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