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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-Inducing Anime Songs (91–100)

GO! GO! MANIACAfter School Tea Time

GO! GO! MANIAC

GO! GO! MANIAC After-School Tea Time

Every song sung by After-School Tea Time from the anime K-On! is ridiculously cute—downright swoon-worthy.

This track, with its bursting energy and adorable vocals, is an absolute heart-thumper that’s guaranteed to hype up any anime fan.

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I am the strongest.Ado

[Ado] I’m the Strongest (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

I am the strongest, Ado.

A rousing anthem that powerfully sings of one’s dreams and hopes! Riding on a melody created by Motoki Omori of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, Ado’s commanding vocals surge forward, carrying heartfelt wishes from deep within.

Messages like “overcoming fear and moving ahead” and “a shining future with your companions” resound alongside an aggressive rock sound, gently giving listeners a push from behind.

Featured as an insert song in the June 2022 film ONE PIECE FILM RED, this track brought theaters to life and reached No.

2 on the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100.

It’s sure to instantly ignite the atmosphere at sports days and school festivals as well.

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ETERNAL BLAZENana Mizuki

Nana Mizuki “ETERNAL BLAZE” (NANA MIZUKI LIVE CIRCUS 2013 at Seibu Dome)

ETERNAL BLAZE Nana Mizuki

This song is practically synonymous with Nana Mizuki, who is both a voice actress and an anisong singer.

It’s the biggest crowd-pleaser at her concerts, turning the entire venue into a sea of orange penlights.

It also served as the opening theme for the anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A’s, in which she appeared as a voice actress.

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Boy's HeartHOME MADE Family

HOME MADE Kazoku 'Shonen Heart'

Boy's Heart HOME MADE Kazoku

This is the song used as the opening theme for the anime Eureka Seven.

It’s the fifth single released in 2005 by the hip-hop group HOME MADE Kazoku, and its catchy club sound and bright, positive lyrics will have you moving to the beat before you know it.

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single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu

King Gnu – Ichizu

Ichizu King Gnu

This is a King Gnu song characterized by a sound that conveys intense passion and energy.

It portrays pure, powerful love that deeply moves listeners.

Released in December 2021 as the theme song for the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, it received high acclaim across many music charts.

In December 2022, it ranked first in the Oricon Yearly Combined Singles Ranking for the 55th Annual Rankings.

The lyrics express a resolve to devote everything to a loved one and a determination to overcome suffering.

It’s a recommended track when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important or need the courage to face difficulties.

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Sacred Girl DomainALI PROJECT

Seishoujo Ryouiki (with lyrics)

Holy Maiden Territory ALI PROJECT

As the opening theme of the popular anime Rozen Maiden, this song epitomizes ALI PROJECT.

With its gothic lyrics and melody, complex progression, and a flawlessly delivered worldview, it’s a masterpiece that draws you into the ALI PROJECT universe in an instant.

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Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts

Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” × TV Anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Collaboration Music Video #BBBB Dance

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts

A powerful track by Creepy Nuts that vividly portrays the story of a protagonist who fights with brute strength in a world where magic is the norm! With an addictive, hard-hitting chorus rhythm and a Jersey club sound that showcases turntable techniques, it’s an irresistibly compelling song.

Written as the opening theme for the second season of the anime Mashle: Magic and Muscles—Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc, which began airing in January 2024, this ambitious piece was crafted by R-Shitei and DJ Matsunaga over the course of about nine months.

The “BBBB Dance” went viral on social media worldwide, and the song topped the iTunes Hip-Hop charts in more than 10 countries, including Taiwan and the Czech Republic.

It’s also perfect for keeping your motivation up when you’re working toward goals, whether in sports, studying, or anything else.

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