[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Anime Songs That Pump You Up
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!
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A Sign of Courage ~Regain Theme~Ushiwakamaru Saburota
This is the song I want you to listen to when you’re swamped with work or assignments and need one more push! We all have those moments when we want to fire ourselves up and think, “I’ve still got more in me.” At times like that, this track will surely energize your heart and give you a boost.
The lyrics carry a powerful message that asks whether you can keep running without rest, giving listeners an incredible surge of energy.
Released as a single in November 1989 by Ushiwakamaru Saburōta—also known as actor Saburō Tokitō—it gained attention as the theme for a nutritional drink commercial.
It’s featured as an in-story song in a memorable scene in the anime Dandadan.
If you’re looking for the kind of power to laugh off tough situations, this might be perfect for you.
With punchy synths and rousing chants that lift your spirits, it’s a powerful, high-energy tune.
Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku
This is the theme song for the anime Pokémon Sun & Moon by singer-songwriter Taiiku Okazaki.
It was used as the opening theme starting in October 2018, and Okazaki also performed the ending theme, which drew a lot of attention.
The classic, high-energy pop tune pairs perfectly with his familiar, easy-to-listen-to vocals.
The lyrics affirm that gaining experience—even getting sunburned or dirtying your clothes—becomes part of who you are, and they give you the courage to step into the unknown.
It’s a track brimming with positive energy that powerfully cheers on those who keep chasing their dreams, even if they’re clumsy or awkward.
It’s a hugely popular anime song that will surely give you a push when you’re starting a new challenge or feeling a bit down.
Hare Hare YukaiAya Hirano, Minori Chihara, Yuko Goto
For the ending theme of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, the vocals are performed by the voice actors who appeared in the anime: Aya Hirano, Minori Chihara, and Yuko Goto.
The ending depicts the characters dancing to this song, and that presentation became a hot topic at the time.
Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani
Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who is active as a Vocaloid producer and also stands out as a bassist.
His song “Ao no Sumika,” released in July 2023, was chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc.
It sets conflicting emotions—the end of youthful days once believed to go on forever and the radiant memories that linger in the heart—against a refreshing, fast-paced sound.
The lyrics, where the ache for an irretrievable past intersects with the brilliance of time spent with friends, align beautifully with the relationships among the characters.
It’s a rock tune you’ll want to listen to when you feel like reflecting on days gone by.
Crazy RainbowTackey & Tsubasa
It feels like the acceleration is painting a vivid rainbow! The duo Tackey & Tsubasa, formed by Hideaki Takizawa and Tsubasa Imai, released this song as their eighth single in 2007.
It was the opening theme for the beloved anime One Piece.
With a powerful message that makes you feel like you can break through even the reality before your eyes, and an up-tempo sound that signals the start of an adventure, it’s absolutely thrilling! The song reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, and in episode 303 of the anime, the two even make a humorous cameo within the story.
It’s the perfect number for taking a new step with your friends or when you want to lift your spirits.
flameLiSA
The hugely popular anime series Demon Slayer has captivated audiences from young children to adults.
This song by LiSA was chosen as the theme for its film adaptation, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.
Released in 2020, it won the Grand Prize at the 62nd Japan Record Awards.
It’s a grand ballad whose soul-stirring vocals are deeply moving, aligning perfectly with the film’s emotional story.
The piece conveys a strong resolve to embrace all the sorrow and pain of losing someone dear and to carry the feelings entrusted to us into the future.
If you’ve seen the movie, the worldview expressed in the lyrics will resonate deeply.
It’s a message song that gives you the courage to face forward after overcoming a painful farewell.
flameLiSA
The hugely popular anime series Demon Slayer has captivated audiences from young children to adults.
This song by LiSA was chosen as the theme for its film adaptation, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.
Released in 2020, it won the Grand Prize at the 62nd Japan Record Awards.
It’s a grand ballad whose soul-stirring vocals are deeply moving, aligning perfectly with the film’s emotional story.
The piece conveys a strong resolve to embrace all the sorrow and pain of losing someone dear and to carry the feelings entrusted to us into the future.
If you’ve seen the movie, the worldview expressed in the lyrics will resonate deeply.
It’s a message song that gives you the courage to face forward after overcoming a painful farewell.