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

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

This is the theme song of the 2016 film “Your Name,” which sparked a major movement upon its release.

The song expresses feelings toward one’s destined person.

RADWIMPS handled all the music in the film and released the soundtrack “Your Name” in the same year.

Getta BanbanTomohisa Sako

Pocket Monsters OP20 / XY OP3 – “Getta Banban” (Creditless V1) [SD]

This is the opening theme of the TV anime Pokémon XY, sung by Tomohisa Sako, who was hailed online as the “god of soothing voices.” Just listening to its irresistibly bright sound gives you energy, doesn’t it? The song carries a positive message of “Go out and grab your goals and dreams one after another!”—it feels like a powerful push to take action before overthinking.

Released in April 2015 as his 10th single, it was later included on the album “Boku kara Kimi e.” By the way, the coupling track was reportedly created at the director’s request with the theme “A letter from Clemont to Ash.” The love for the series really shines through! It’s a track packed with heart-stirring elements that we want everyone striving toward their dreams to hear!

monsterYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Monster” Official Music Video (YOASOBI – Monster)

This is the seventh digital-only single by YOASOBI, a duo consisting of Vocaloid producer Ayase and ikura, who also works under her real name as singer-songwriter Lilas Ikuta.

The song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime BEASTARS and was created based on the original short story “Press Your Ear Against Your Own Chest,” specially written by the author Paru Itagaki.

Beginning with a distinctive, undulating bassline and low-toned vocals that lead into a catchy chorus, the song’s structure preserves the anime’s worldview while delivering a melodious number that’s quintessentially YOASOBI.

It’s a track best enjoyed while immersing yourself in the anime’s story.

Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon

Linked Horizon / Guren no Yumiya with lyrics

This is the second single by Linked Horizon, the music unit led by sound creator Revo.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Attack on Titan—which became a social phenomenon and was even adapted into a live-action film—the song’s structure, beginning with goosebump-inducing choral vocals, heightens anticipation for the anime.

Its grand, martial-inspired arrangement and the tension that permeates the entire track align with the anime’s worldview, making it a number that boosts your excitement when experienced alongside the show.

99.9MOB CHOIR feat. sajou no hana

99.9

The bass slap at the very beginning pulls you in all at once! It’s the opening theme for season 2 of the anime Mob Psycho 100, which depicts battles between espers.

It was created by the rock band MOB CHOIR feat.

sajou no hana.

The aggressive sound arrangement really gets your energy up when you listen to it.

The song’s development is dizzying, and you never get tired of it no matter how many times you play it.

It’s perfect for when you want to get pumped up—like right before an important match.

THE HERO !!JAM Project

[Official Video] JAM Project – THE HERO !! – “One Punch Man” Opening Theme ワンパンマン

JAM Project is a music group formed by singers like Hironobu Kageyama who have long been responsible for many anime theme songs.

Their intensely passionate vocals are cool, and they have a large number of devoted fans.

This song is the theme for the hero anime One-Punch Man, whose protagonist is a man who can defeat any enemy with a single punch.

The Everlasting Guilty CrownEGOIST

Everlasting Guilty Crown – Guilty Crown~EGOIST HD Audio 720p

It’s the opening theme for the second cour of the popular anime Guilty Crown.

The driving tempo and the vocals that convey a sense of strong will are wonderful.

Even in sadness, the lyrics refuse to abandon hope, which brings back memories of the exciting climax toward the end of the anime.