Lovely anime song

Uplifting anime songs: a collection of masterpieces that blow away the blues

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.

Do you have any anime you love so much you want to rewatch them over and over?

When you fall for a series, the music becomes a lifelong treasure, doesn’t it?Before you know it, just hearing the intro of a song can naturally fire you up.

So this time, we’re featuring anime songs that give you strength when you’re feeling down or struggling.

We’ve got not only fiery, high-energy tracks but also refreshing tunes and laid-back ones.

Plus, we’ve put together a wide selection—from recent titles to nostalgic classics.

See if you can find the song that best fits your mood right now—stick with us to the end!

Uplifting Anime Songs: A Collection of Masterpieces to Blow Away the Blues (71–80)

Smile BombMasako Mawatari

Masako Maeda – Smile Bomb (theme song of Yu Yu Hakusho)

Smile Bomb by Matsuko Mawatari

This is the opening theme of Yu Yu Hakusho.

It was released in 1992 as Matsuko Mawatari’s second single.

Her powerful, bright vocals are a pleasure to listen to.

Were any of you copying the main character Yusuke Urameshi’s Spirit Gun pose?

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Butter-FlyKoji Wada

Butter-Fly / Koji Wada [Animelo Summer Live 2014 -ONENESS- Day 1]

Butter-Fly Wada Kouji

Digimon Adventure, a popular anime that continues to this day, was a cutting-edge work for its time with a theme centered on the virtual world.

Set in an alternate realm born from the link between the real and virtual worlds, it tells the story of boys and girls growing alongside digital monsters.

The anime, which began in 1999, enjoyed nationwide popularity.

This piece is the opening theme of Digimon Adventure, and its lyrics evoke the idea of growth that matches the anime’s content.

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The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks

The World Is Falling in Love / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

The world is falling in love — CHiCO with HoneyWorks

This is a song by the singer CHiCO and the creator unit HoneyWorks.

It was selected as the opening theme for the anime Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride).

Not only has it resonated with many as a bittersweet unrequited love song, but it has also given courage to countless girls.

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Uplifting anime songs: A collection of masterpieces to blow away the blues (81–90)

Big-faced!Funta

Fanta (Funta) – Big-Faced

Big-faced Funta

It’s the opening theme of Dr.

Slump.

Dr.

Slump was a completely new anime produced for the first time in 11 years since Dr.

Slump Arale-chan, which aired from 1981 to 1986.

The humorous lyrics and catchy melody are memorable.

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Trace OrionUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN "Trace the Orion" Short Ver.

Tracing Orion - UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

This is a song by the rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.

It was released in 2011 as their fifth single.

It’s an original track written as the opening theme for the anime TIGER & BUNNY.

The sound arrangement is an exhilarating burst of speed that’s absolutely irresistible.

Kosuke Saito’s clear, soaring vocals are cool and feel great to listen to.

The lyrics, which feel like they’re speaking directly to you, are striking and encouraging.

If you’re feeling weighed down by worries, let this song blow that stress away.

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Don’t say “lazy”Sakuragaoka High School Light Music Club

Don’t say “lazy”

Don’t say “lazy” Sakuragaoka Light Music Club

This is a song used as the ending theme for the anime K-ON!.

It was released in 2009 as the second single by the band Sakura High Light Music Club, formed by the characters in the series.

Yoko Hikasa, who plays Mio Akiyama, serves as the main vocalist.

The powerful band sound is really cool! The melody is sleek and fits the overall vibe perfectly.

Incidentally, it’s easy to play, so it’s also a popular choice for beginner bands to cover.

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Flying DeityAyase × R-Shitei

Flying Deity

Hiten Ayase × R-Shitei

Hiten, a digital single chosen as the opening theme for the newly remade 2023 TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.

Created by R-Shitei—known from Creepy Nuts and Umeda Cipher—and Ayase, active as a Vocaloid producer and a member of YOASOBI, the track’s breakneck call-and-response creates a thrilling ensemble that really amps you up.

The lyrics, which link to the anime’s story, evoke a universal theme: even in doubt, you can only keep moving forward.

It’s a track that lingers with the striking contrast between aggressive rap and lyrical melody.

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