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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!

[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Hype Anime Songs (71–80)

Ultra☆Super Dragon SoulTakayoshi Tanimoto

Super☆Ultra Dragon Soul

Super☆Ultra Dragon Soul Takayoshi Tanimoto

This is a song by Takayoshi Tanimoto, irresistible for its dynamic sound and powerful vocals.

Featured as an insert song in episode 41 of the anime Dragon Ball Kai, it serves as Son Goku’s theme song.

“Go beyond your limits and become stronger!”—it’s packed with a fiery message.

It ignites the listener’s fighting spirit and gives the courage to face any challenge.

It’s a motivational anthem that gives you a push when you need to take that one last step.

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I want to be friends.School Living Club

TV anime “School-Live!” OP theme “Friend Shitai” preview MV

Friend-Shitai School Life Club

This is the opening theme song of the anime “School-Live!” which depicts the everyday lives of girls barricaded in their school after zombies suddenly appear.

It’s sung by the voice actresses who play the main cast.

The bright melody and energetic lyrics are really cute, but behind them lie the hidden feelings of girls struggling to survive.

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The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

The Story You Don’t Know – supercell

The Story You Don’t Know — supercell

It’s “The Story You Don’t Know” by supercell, the ending theme of the anime Bakemonogatari.

The heroine’s feelings of love are expressed in the lyrics, and many people are reminded of the story and feel a pang of sadness every time they listen to it.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when summer comes.

Be sure to give it a listen as a couple!

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Paradise LostMinori Mehara

[Official Video] Minori Chihara – Paradise Lost – 茅原実里

Paradise Lost Minori Chihara

This is a song that was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Ga-Rei: Zero.

The up-tempo, heavy sound that launches into a fierce sprint right from the intro inevitably amps us up.

Then it shifts to a more conversational vocal style, followed by another explosive chorus, making it a track that keeps you engaged again and again.

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DREAM SOLISTERTRUE

[TRUE] TV Anime 'Sound! Euphonium' OP Theme Song 'DREAM SOLISTER' MV Short Ver.

DREAM SOLISTERTRUE

It’s the theme song of the anime Sound! Euphonium, which portrays the youth of a high school concert band.

The singer, Miho Karasawa, has been performing under the name TRUE for her anisong work since 2014.

It’s a refreshing, straightforward cheer song—perfect for a club-activity anime.

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Hyadain's Kakakaka☆Unrequited Love -CHyadain

[PV] Hyadain’s Kakakat☆Kataomoi-C [Hyadain]

Hyadain's Ka-ka-ka-ka☆Crush (C) Hyadain

It’s the opening theme of the anime “Nichijou.” With an upbeat, anime-style vibe, it naturally lifts your spirits.

It’s amazing that not only the lyrics, composition, and arrangement, but even the male and female vocal parts in the song were all handled by Hyadain alone.

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Shining in the StormChihiro Yonekura

[MAD/AMV] Live Audio: Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team Theme Song “Shine in the Storm” 4K High Quality

Chihiro Yonekura Shining in the Storm

It’s the theme song of Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.

Since it was the theme of an OVA, it didn’t have much recognition at first.

However, thanks to how great the song is, it gradually became better known, and today many people like this track even if they don’t know The 08th MS Team.

It can be called a beloved classic among fans.

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