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[Burning] A Collection of Hype, Hot Anime Songs

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.

There are times when you watch an anime without thinking much of it, and it turns out to be unexpectedly hype and you get totally hooked, right?

And once that happens, just hearing the opening theme gets you pumped up, doesn’t it?

This time, we’re featuring a collection of fiery anime songs that will lift your spirits the moment you listen.

If you want to boost your motivation or blow away your worries and anxieties, definitely check out the tracks in this article!

We’ve included everything from the latest hits to nostalgic classics, so it’s something anyone can enjoy, regardless of age or gender!

[On Fire] A Collection of Hype, Heart-Pounding Anime Songs (101–110)

SiriusEir Aoi

Kill la Kill OP 'Sirius (full) -animation ver.-'

Sirius Eir Aoi

Kill la Kill is an anime about a girl named Ryuko Matoi, who transfers schools to uncover the mystery of her father’s death and gets caught up in all sorts of turmoil at her new school, Honnouji Academy.

Its opening theme is Sirius, sung by vocalist Eir Aoi.

The song feels wrapped in a dazzling, radiant strength throughout its lyrics.

It gives hope for tomorrow to those feeling down, and even if you’re not, it naturally fills you with energy.

It evokes the image of a strong, upbeat anime protagonist.

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Preserved RosesT.M.Revolution × Nana Mizuki

T.M.Revolution × Nana Mizuki 'Preserved Roses (Short Edit)'

Preserved Roses T.M.Revolution × Nana Mizuki

A spectacular collaboration between two artists who keep delivering cool anisongs! Takanori Nishikawa performs under his solo moniker T.

M.

Revolution, and Nana Mizuki—immensely popular as a voice actress as well—sings her heart out.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime Valvrave the Liberator, it became a hot topic.

The tempo and arrangement are great, of course, but the real reason this song burns so hot is their vocals.

Listening to it, you get the sense of a wall of sound flying straight at you.

If you want to fire yourself up, this is a must-listen.

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Eden through the roughTakanori Nishikawa

Takanori Nishikawa “Eden through the rough” Music Video (Short ver.) / Opening theme for the Nippon TV anime “EDENS ZERO”

Eden through the rough Takanori Nishikawa

The opening theme used for the popular sci-fi anime EDENS ZERO is Eden through the rough by the powerhouse singer Takanori Nishikawa.

Since the anime tells a story of traveling through a vast universe, Nishikawa’s expansive, deep vocals feel like they embody that immense cosmos, and it’s overwhelming in the best way.

The lyrics are also crafted to match the storyline, so it’s a track that fans of manga and anime will find irresistible.

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ReimeiSanketsu-girl Sayuri × MY FIRST STORY

Sanketsu-girl Sayuri × MY FIRST STORY “Reimei” MV (Full ver.) TV anime “Golden Kamuy” Season 2 Opening Theme

Sayuri, the hypoxic girl by Reimei × MY FIRST STORY

The song chosen as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime Golden Kamuy is Remain by Sayuri (Sanketsu Shoujo Sayuri) and MY FIRST STORY.

Sayuri, a charismatic artist who resonates with the restless emotions of teens and people in their twenties, and MY FIRST STORY, known for their solid rock sound with satisfying low-end—just seeing these big names together is enough to get your heart racing.

And of course, the song itself is insanely cool, with the two vocalists’ performances instantly cranking up the energy!

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Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES

Noragami ARAGOTO OP theme THE ORAL CIGARETTES “Kyouran Hey Kids!!” Music Video

Frenzy Hey Kids!! THE ORAL CIGARETTES

The band performing this track—which ramps up the energy from the very first bar with a tricky melody—is THE ORAL CIGARETTES! It was selected as the opening theme for the anime Noragami ARAGOTO, based on Adachitoka’s manga Noragami.

With its striking guitar phrases and vocalist Takuya Yamanaka’s crisp falsetto in the chorus, it’s an upbeat, feel-good number that really hits the spot.

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[Blazing] A Collection of Hype, Hot Anime Songs (111–120)

PlazmaKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Plazma

Plazma Kenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu has written an original song—its swiftly shifting tension and energy being its greatest appeal—as the theme for the feature film Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.

Carrying a message of “challenging beyond oneself” and “the energy to expand possibility,” its grand sound is sure to gently push forward those who feel impatient or anxious.

Released to the world alongside the film in January 2025, this work marks Yonezu’s first collaboration with the Gundam series.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear when you feel restless or when you want to believe in your own potential.

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Q-vismWho-ya Extended

Who-ya Extended “Q-vism” MUSIC VIDEO full ver. (TV anime “PSYCHO-PASS 3” opening theme)

Q-vismWho-ya Extended

This is a track by the creator unit Who-ya Extended.

It was released as a single in 2019 and served as the opening theme for the anime PSYCHO-PASS 3.

Combining chic flair, funkiness, and a modern sense of style, it’s an insanely cool piece.

It also matches the shadowy world of PSYCHO-PASS perfectly.

If you’re an anisong fan who wants more than just sheer intensity, definitely give it a listen.

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