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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)

Just be yourselfWa-Suta

WASUTA “Just be yourself” Music Video

Just be yourself - Wasuta

This is the theme song of the anime Idol Time PriPara, which depicts the story of girls aiming to become legendary idols.

It carries a positive message about cherishing the present moment.

The glittering melody makes it a very cute track.

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absolute zeroNatori

TV anime “WIND BREAKER” non-credit opening video ‘Absolute Zero’ by Natori | On Air 2024.04.04

Absolute Zero Bird

This song, chosen as the opening theme for the anime “WIND BREAKER,” is striking for Natori’s distinctive vocals.

The heartfelt delivery of a resolve to live strongly amid the clamor of a rusted city is deeply moving.

With its passionate message and powerful sound, just listening to it fills you with courage! Released in April 2024, the track features a rhythmic, bold beat that feels like a push on your back.

It’s perfect for an exit scene at a sports day or whenever you need a boost.

Be sure to give it a listen and experience all of Natori’s charm packed into one song!

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[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Hype Anime Songs (101–110)

ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution

T.M.Revolution “ignited” (TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY opening theme song)

ignited -Ignited- T.M.Revolution

A powerful number that fuses electronic sounds with hard rock, depicting the resolve and inner conflict of a protagonist swept up by the fate of battle! The heavy sound woven by synthesizers and fierce guitar riffs captures the very tension of an interstellar war.

Released in November 2004, this song was selected as the first opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, and it claimed the top spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart for the first time in about six years.

The lyrics, imbued with a strong will to uphold one’s beliefs on the battlefield and a pure desire to protect the ones you love, are sure to push you forward when you face major life decisions.

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Hanamaru Pippi is only for good kidsAOP (Anime Ouen Project)

TV Anime Osomatsu-san OP 'Hanamaru Pippi wa Yoiko Dake / A応P' MV Making (Dance Version)

Hanamaru Pippi wa Yoiko Dake - AŌP

It’s the opening theme of the first season of the anime Osomatsu-san, which is based on Fujio Akatsuka’s gag manga Osomatsu-kun.

It’s sung by the idol group AŌP, formed under the theme of the “Anime ‘On Our Own’ Support Project.” The melody has a somewhat nostalgic feel that makes it really addictive.

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Over meRosalina

Rosalina 'Over me' Music Video (Anime ver.)

Over me Rosarina

This is a song chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime adaptation of the enduringly popular Karakuri Circus.

Despite its lively and cool melody, the message embedded within is extremely heavy.

This single track captures the deeply serious nature of Karakuri Circus—be sure to enjoy it alongside the work itself.

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Boy, return to yourself.Etsuko Yakushimaru Metro Orchestra

Yakushimaru Etsuko Metro Orchestra “Boys, Come Back to Me” (short ver.)

Boy, return to me - Etsuko Yakushimaru Metro Orchestra

The opening theme for the second cour of the anime “Mawaru Penguindrum.” Its orchestral performance and whispery vocals are addictive.

The lyrics are also thought-provoking and open to interpretation.

Etsuko Yakushimaru is also active as the vocalist of the popular band Soutaiseiriron (Relativity Theory).

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Monochrome KissSid

Sid - Monochrome Kiss

Monochrome KISSID

Lately, I feel like visual kei bands like SID have been taking on anime theme songs more often.

Mao, the vocalist, makes great use of his higher voice to sing across various genres.

He also has a lot of fans thanks to his sweet looks.

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