[Burning] A Collection of Hype, Hot Anime Songs

The Ultimate Holy WarAkira Kushida

Ultimate Holy War (Battle)

This is a soul-stirring track that makes you want to shout, “Now this is the ultimate battle BGM!” The powerful vocals of Akira Kushida, a legend in the anisong world, draw listeners into a fierce battle whose outcome not even the gods know.

The protagonist’s resolve to break through the wall called their own limits and aim even higher fuses perfectly with the weighty sound, setting your heart ablaze.

Released in 2018, this piece was used as an insert song for the Universe Survival Saga in the TV anime Dragon Ball Super.

It’s the perfect song to listen to when you’re facing a showdown you absolutely cannot lose!

breakthroughSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Toppakō” MV (TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP, 2nd cour opening theme)

SUPER BEAVER is a rock band known for lyrics that resonate and a refreshing sound.

Their song “Toppa Kō” (Breakthrough) was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.

The anime portrays a small-statured boy and his teammates pouring their youth into volleyball—a next-generation, classic sports series.

Accordingly, the song’s lyrics are peppered with words essential to sportsmanship, such as dignity and fairness.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear before a match if you live in the world of serious, high-stakes sports.

ETERNAL BLAZENana Mizuki

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

The opening theme of the anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A’s.

Sung by Nana Mizuki—now known as the queen of the anime song world and a performer at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen—this was one of the songs that sparked her breakthrough.

It’s also a track that keeps evolving in live performances, where it always brings the crowd to a fever pitch with flashy staging.

mind as JudgmentHiran

Faylan – Mind as Judgment

A signature song by Faylan, used as the opening theme for the anime CANNAN.

Even if you haven’t seen the anime, it’s a track you should listen to at least once, packed with Faylan’s charm.

The intro alone gets you hyped, and the chorus explodes with coolness.

far awayASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 'Haruka Kanata'

Among the many classic songs from the anime NARUTO, this is one of the most famous.

It was used around the time of the Chunin Exams arc, and its driving melody and energetic guitar sound—almost as if expressing the impatience of young ninjas—are really cool.

The RumblingSiM

SiM – The Rumbling (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

SiM is a rock band led by vocalist MAH, who can command growls and roaring shouts at will.

Their song “The Rumbling” was chosen as the opening theme for Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2.

MAH’s shouts perfectly match the thrilling world of Attack on Titan—it’s incredibly cool! Lately, more and more loud music that features shouting is being used as anime theme songs.

You can feel the times changing, and it’s fascinating.

Saiyan BloodVegeta (Ryo Horikawa)

Saiyan Blood- Vegeta Kai Theme

It’s a legendary track among fans that hurls the very soul of a solitary warrior right at you.

Ryo Horikawa’s powerful shouts fully convey the unshakable pride and blazing fighting spirit of a warrior race.

The song is included on the album “Dragon Ball Kai SONG COLLECTION,” released in November 2009.

In the anime Dragon Ball Kai, it was used as an insert song in Episode 41.

Listen to it when you’re pushing past your limits or heading into a battle you absolutely can’t lose—it’ll make strength surge up from deep within.