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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)

Oh! RivalPorno Graffitti

Porno Graffitti “Oh! Rival” MUSIC VIDEO (Theme song for the film “Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno”)

Oh! Rival Porno Graffitti

This track stands out with its passionate Latin rhythms woven by Spanish guitar and accordion.

It portrays a tense, spark-sparking relationship between rivals who recognize each other as truly one-of-a-kind.

Even as they accept a fate that will never allow them to converge, their strong will to face each other head-on shakes the listener to the core.

The song was written as the theme for the film Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno and released in April 2015 as their 42nd single.

It was later included on PornoGraffitti’s acclaimed album RHINOCEROS.

Don’t you feel a surge of passion welling up from deep within when you listen to it while competing with a cherished rival or in moments when you want to overcome yourself?

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KEMURIKUSAnano

KEMURIKUSA / Nano Music Video (short ver.)

KEMURIKUSA Nano

This is a song written specifically for Kemurikusa, brought to you by director Tatsuki, who shot to fame with Kemono Friends.

True to Nano’s style, it’s an up-tempo, relentlessly cool track whose exhilarating feel is addictive.

It’s a piece that earnestly grapples with the chosen keyword, “life.”

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Hacking to the GateKanako Itou

Itou Kanako – Hacking to the Gate (Live)

Hacking to the Gate Kanako Itō

The opening theme of the anime Steins;Gate.

Its fast-paced rhythm feels great, making it a masterpiece.

Combined with the opening animation, it looks incredibly cool.

The lyrics also capture the anime’s atmosphere well, and listening to the song brings the memorable story back to life.

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[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Collection of Hype Anisongs (81–90)

single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Hitamuki” Music Video (TV Anime “My Hero Academia” Season 6 Opening Theme)

Single-minded SUPER BEAVER

This is a song by SUPER BEAVER that teaches the importance of believing in yourself and steadily moving forward.

The lyrics—“Even when your heart is about to break, take just one more step”—spur you on and give courage to anyone taking on a challenge.

Released in November 2022, the track was chosen as the opening theme for Season 6 of the TV anime My Hero Academia.

The heroes’ determination to hold onto hope even in desperate situations perfectly aligns with the song’s powerful message.

When you hit a wall and feel like giving up, why not let this song give you courage, trust in your resolve, and take the leap?

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Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy

Run, SAKAMOTO / Vaundy: Music Video

Run, SAKAMOTO Vaundy

This is an anime tie-in song that stirs the heart with an exhilarating melody and powerful beat.

Packed with Vaundy’s love for anime, the track powerfully conveys the protagonist’s determination and courage to keep moving forward.

Its richly layered sound—recorded in London—vividly depicts the struggles the protagonist faces while trying to live a normal life despite a past as an assassin, along with the strength to press on regardless.

Released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS, the song’s dynamic energy pairs perfectly with the action-packed series, making you feel as if you’re sprinting alongside the hero.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to take a new step or need the courage to face challenges.

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HYDRAMYTH & ROID

MYTH & ROID 'HYDRA' Music Clip Full ver.

HYDRAMYTH & ROID

It’s the ending theme of the TV anime Overlord II.

Centered on the work’s heroine and created with “mad love” as its motif, it’s a song with extremely strong emotions.

Since it’s a ballad, your first impression might not feel all that powerful.

But please take the time to really listen closely.

The emotions woven into it will surely move your heart.

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If it shinesGoose house

If It Shines / Goose house

Hikaru nara Goose house

This is a song written as the opening theme for the TV anime Your Lie in April.

It’s quintessentially Goosehouse: up-tempo, refreshing, and somehow warm.

Beautiful yet intense, it’s a track that gives you courage—perfect as the theme song for Your Lie in April, which portrays music, love, and life.

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