[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!

Playlist

[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Anime Songs That Pump You Up
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Wanna beteddyloid		Anime with electronic music at its core…
2	ImaginationSPYAIR		Haikyuu!!’s fiery theme song, sprinting through youth
3	SPARK-AGAINAimer		Aimer’s song from the anime Fire Force—blazing hot rock
4	KICKBACKKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu: a genre-crossing musicality
5	Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina the End		Aina the End’s fiery anime theme song
6	kaiju (giant monster)Sakanaction		A song that sings of the passion for pursuing truth
7	Catch the MomentLiSA		A fiery rock song by LiSA for a movie’s theme
8	Zankyo SankaAimer		Demon Slayer opening theme, smash hit song
9	Butter-FlyKoji Wada		Iconic Digimon song, Koji Wada’s signature track
10	Get WildTM NETWORK		TM NETWORK’s iconic anime song classic
11	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A legendary, fast-paced anime ending theme
12	TOMORROWBiSH		A cool rock tune by BiSH
13	scabHidenori Chiwata		The famous song from the anime Zatch Bell!
14	Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR		SPYAIR's Gintama opening song
15	Kaikai KitanEVE		Jujutsu Kaisen OP song by Internet-born Eve
16	GO!!!FLOW		The famous song from the anime NARUTO, Courage to Move Forward
17	Ready toMichiru Kagemori (CV: Sumire Morohoshi)		The opening theme of the anime BNA is an uplifting song.
18	D-tecnoLifeUVERworld		An early masterpiece by UVERworld, the theme song of BLEACH
19	Cry BabyOfficial HIGE DANDism		Anison 'Pretender' — music that stirs the fighting spirit
20	Q-vismWho-ya Extended		The opening theme of the anime 'Psycho-Pass'
21	READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc-en-Ciel’s opening theme song for Fullmetal Alchemist
22	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		Your Name, a song of fate sung by RADWIMPS
23	Getta BanbanTomohisa Sako		The bright opening theme of Pokémon XY
24	monsterYOASOBI		YOASOBI, narrative-style songs for anime theme music
25	Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon		The opening theme of Attack on Titan, a moving piece of music.
26	99.9MOB CHOIR feat. sajou no hana		The high-speed, exhilarating OP song of Mob Psycho 100
27	THE HERO !!JAM Project		JAM Project singing the theme song of a hero anime
28	The Everlasting Guilty CrownEGOIST		The fiery opening theme of Guilty Crown
29	A Slice of PeachKensuke Ushio		The memorable music of the anime “Dandadan”
30	only my railgunfripSide		A thrilling, fast-paced classic from the flipside
31	Genesis of AquarionAKINO		Aquarion, a masterpiece with an impressive melody
32	For this planetLyrics: Hideki Kuroda / Music: Tatsuro Kondo / Performed by: Kazami		A pseudo commercial jingle with a nostalgic melody
33	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		An anime theme song—an iconic track brimming with an occult vibe
34	Rhapsody of the Blue Skyfhána		A cheerful everyday tune of a maid of humans and dragons
35	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		The power to move forward with the rock of youth
36	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		The power to move forward with the rock of youth
37	Battle FrontierAkina Takaya		Courage to face difficulties with an upbeat singing voice
38	OVER THE TOPHiroshi Kitadani		The Wano Country arc’s opening theme, a song of courage and hope!
39	CatalrismOLDCODEX		A rousing ending song from a basketball movie
40	DREAMIN’ ONDa-iCE		Theme song of ONE PIECE: a song of courage and challenge
41	DREAMIN’ ONDa-iCE		Theme song of ONE PIECE: a song of courage and challenge
42	ChallengerRika Matsumoto		A powerful song by Rica Matsumoto that sings of a challenger’s spirit
43	A Sign of Courage ~Regain Theme~Ushiwakamaru Saburota		An anthem for overcoming hardships, a song that energizes the heart.
44	Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku		Okazaki Taiiku’s Pokémon anime theme song
45	Hare Hare YukaiAya Hirano, Minori Chihara, Yuko Goto		Voice actors dance in the ending of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
46	Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani		“Aono Sumika” portrays the emotions of youth.
47	Crazy RainbowTackey & Tsubasa		ONE PIECE theme song, a tour de force by Tackey & Tsubasa
48	flameLiSA		Demon Slayer movie theme song: a soul-stirring, moving masterpiece
49	flameLiSA		Demon Slayer movie theme song: a soul-stirring, moving masterpiece
50	Share The WorldTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)		The theme song of One Piece is exhilarating and moving.
51	Share The WorldTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)		The theme song of One Piece is exhilarating and moving.
52	Black BulletfripSide		fripSide's anime tracks are intense and cool.
53	idolYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s masterpiece that portrays the light and shadow of idols
54	idolYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s masterpiece that portrays the light and shadow of idols
55	V.I.PSid		An inspiring song that gives you the courage to face forward and keep walking
56	This gameKonomi Suzuki		An inspiring theme song that portrays games and life
57	MatryoshkaNICO Touches the Walls		A hot track that sings the truth like a matryoshka
58	Ta-da☆Zedd feat. C&K		The opening of Dragon Ball DAIMA is moving.
59	peace signKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s opening theme for My Hero Academia
60	GO CRY GOOxT		The maniacal worldview of Overlord
61	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		The Demon Slayer opening theme and LiSA’s powerful vocals
62	If I sing to the skyamazarashi		Anime theme song, an emotional rock ballad
63	AwakeningSuperfly		The fiery theme song of Promare stirs the soul.
64	Rousing! Imperial Assault ForceSakura Shinguji (Chisa Yokoyama) – Imperial Revue		The theme song of Sakura Wars is a popular track.
65	a-gainYUI		YUI's song from Fullmetal Alchemist is moving
66	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		An upbeat song from the Fire Force ending theme!
67	FighterKANA-BOON		The opening theme of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans—a powerful song
68	Fried Rice MUSICAlcala		Alcala’s “Dragon Ball” ending
69	Saiyan BloodVegeta (Ryo Horikawa)		Warrior's spirit, Ryo's powerful shout
70	We have arrived!! The Ginyu Force!!Yamazaki Yo		Impressive Warrior Song from Dragon Ball Kai
71	Ultra☆Super Dragon SoulTakayoshi Tanimoto		Takayoshi Tanimoto’s fiery cheer song, Toward Breaking the Limits
72	I want to be friends.School Living Club		The song of girls surviving in a world of zombies
73	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		Summer Love Song: 'The Story You Don't Know'
74	Paradise LostMinori Mehara		Anime theme song of Ga-Rei: Zero — intense and moving
75	DREAM SOLISTERTRUE		The refreshing theme song of the youth anime “Sound! Euphonium.”
76	Hyadain’s Kakakaka☆Unrequited Love -CHyadain		Anisong! Hyadain’s awe-inspiring track
77	Shining in the StormChihiro Yonekura		The famous song from Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team is gradually gaining popularity.
78	Oh! RivalPorno Graffitti		Passion of rivals who respect each other, painted in Latin rhythms
79	KEMURIKUSAnano		An upbeat and exhilarating song themed around life
80	Hacking to the GateKanako Itou		The anime OP of 'STEINS;GATE' is full of a sense of speed.
81	single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER		A song about believing in yourself and having the courage to take on challenges
82	Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy		The powerful melody and courage of anime theme songs
83	HYDRAMYTH & ROID		Overlord ending, a passionate love song
84	If it shinesGoose house		A song from an anime theme that moves the heart
85	Bird’s PoemLia		Deeply moved by the anime song masterpiece 'Tori no Uta' (Bird's Song).
86	TrianglerMaaya Sakamoto		The popular song “Triangler” from anime music (anisong)
87	modern strange cowboyGRANRODEO		Powerful opening theme song of the anime NEEDLESS
88	POP TEAM EPICSumire Uesaka		An innovative theme song from a surreal-style anime
89	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A rock tune that depicts self-transformation and hope
90	Hyadain’s Jōjō YūjōKenichi Maeyamada		An outrageously cheerful everyday-life OP song
91	Leave it to the Colors Power!Colors☆Slash		A cute theme song by close elementary school friends
92	GO! GO! MANIACAfter School Tea Time		The songs from K-On! are incredibly cute.
93	I am the strongest.Ado		A cheer song that believes in friends and the future
94	ETERNAL BLAZENana Mizuki		Nana Mizuki’s signature song, the opening theme of a magical girl anime
95	Boy’s HeartHOME MADE Family		The exhilarating theme song of Eureka Seven
96	single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu		King Gnu's passionate theme song, a deep love story
97	Sacred Girl DomainALI PROJECT		The captivating musical world of ALI PROJECT
98	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		Theme song of muscle battles in a magical world, a globally popular track
99	Just be yourselfWa-Suta		Cherish the idol dream and the present moment
100	absolute zeroNatori		Natori’s powerful singing resonates in my heart.
101	ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution		A powerful song depicting the fate of battle and unwavering resolve
102	Hanamaru Pippi is only for good kidsAOP (Anime Ouen Project)		The opening theme song of Osomatsu-san by AŌP
103	Over meRosalina		Deep lyrics of the Karakuri Circus opening theme
104	Boy, return to yourself.Etsuko Yakushimaru Metro Orchestra		Mawaru Penguindrum, second cours, opening theme
105	Monochrome KissSid		A visual kei band that sings anime songs
106	RealizeKonomi Suzuki		Anime theme song, Konomi Suzuki's powerful vocals
107	mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism		Dynamic hit songs and anime theme songs
108	Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei		An unforgettable, moving song from a youth anime
109	Never say NeverTakanori Nishikawa		Takanori Nishikawa’s “Never say Never” is awesome!
110	Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSION		The theme song of the anime “Iron-Blooded” is a track by MWAM.
111	LionMay’n Megumi Nakajima		Macross Frontier theme song, a duet by May’n and Megumi Nakajima
112	Northern CrossMay’n		The ending song of Macross F, an emotionally moving masterpiece
113	Re:Re:ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The emotional song from the anime 'ERASED'
114	Welcome to Chaos(K)NoW_NAME		“Dorohedoro” OP, a dark and captivating track
115	VENGEANCEcoldrain		Expressing revenge and redemption through intense rock
116	OrangeSPYAIR		A classic song that sings of youthful hope and bittersweet longing
117	Say My NameHEY-SMITH		Punk band HEY-SMITH does an anime theme song
118	Like FlamesMindaRyn		Anime “Slime” OP singer MindaRyn
119	Knock OutOkazaki Taiiku		An anime theme song with a sense of speed
120	Passion remembers.GRANRODEO		Baki’s opening theme conveys fighting spirit with fiery rock.
121	HOWLINGabingdon boys school		The theme song of the anime “Darker than Black”
122	Raran RhapsodyWANIMA		A fast-paced WANIMA track brimming with passionate feelings
123	flash[Alexandros]		A powerful cheer song that portrays growth and determination
124	PlazmaKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu pens the theme song for the G Gundam movie
125	ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA		A powerful cheer song by LiSA and Stray Kids
126	Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet		The moving theme song collaboration from the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
127	GOLDPEOPLE 1		The moving theme song of the anime “Ranking of Kings”
128	STARSw.o.d.		Rock band for the anime BLEACH theme song
129	Theater of LifeKonomi Suzuki		A powerful, passionate anison rock track!
130	Altern-ate-H-el-ical//		A rock number with moving strings
131	aranamitacica		tacica’s cheer song that conveys the importance of everyday life
132	Welcome to Japari ParkAnimal Biscuits × PPP		A famous song from Kemono Friends, passionately performed by PPP
133	UNDER THE TREESiM		Attack on Titan theme song, SiM’s new song link
134	Become a flowerGreen Yellow Society		The theme song of The Apothecary Diaries resonates with the heart.
135	RAISE INSIGHTWANDS		Conan opening theme: WANDS' youth rock
136	The BeastWagakki Band		Wagakki Band’s anime theme song ‘The Beast’
137	Iron CageGRANRODEO		GRANRODEO expresses fighting spirit with 'Iron Cage'
138	HyperKroi		Theme song of the anime “Under Ninja”
139	FAKEitSawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Laco		A collaboration song by Hiroyuki Sawano[nZk] and Laco
140	Touch offUVERworld		UVERworld's 'Touch off' is a passionate song.
141	SeventeenYOASOBI		A collaborative work between YOASOBI and a novel by Miyuki Miyabe
142	slashyama		The OP song of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, 'slash'
143	WithNightmare		Nightmare's 'With': a sense of speed and determination
144	01Queen Bee		Queen Bee's '01' becomes an anime theme song
145	Flying DeityAyase × R-Shitei		The new opening theme of Rurouni Kenshin, 'Hiten'.
146	Flying DeityAyase × R-Shitei		The opening theme of Rurouni Kenshin: a message of courage and hope
147	MAGICAL DESTROYERAimi		Aimi’s magical girl anime opening theme song, Chaotic
148	VIVID VICEWho-ya Extended		Who-ya Extended, Jujutsu Kaisen opening theme