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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 (81–90)

Limit-Break x SurvivorKiyoshi Hikawa

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Limit-Break x Survivor – from the DVD “Kiyoshi Hikawa Special Concert 2018: Kiyoshiko no Yoru Vol. 18” [Official]

Limit Break × Survivor Kiyoshi Hikawa

It’s an exhilarating piece where a vibrato-rich vocal style meshes perfectly with the fiery, quintessential anison sound.

The song was used as the opening theme for the anime Dragon Ball Super and is sung by the popular enka singer Kiyoshi Hikawa.

It was released in 2017 as his 31st single.

The lyrics brilliantly capture the world of Dragon Ball, winning over listeners’ hearts and making it a fan favorite.

But still—what can I say—Kiyoshi Hikawa is just an incredibly good singer, isn’t he?

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Starting Oversumika

sumika / Starting Over [Music Video] - TV Anime “MIX MEISEI STORY: The Second Summer, Beyond the Sky” Opening Theme

Starting Oversumika

Starting Over has been gaining support as a cheer song.

It’s a track by the rock band sumika, created as the opening theme for the anime MIX MEISEI STORY: Second Summer, Beyond the Sky.

The song passionately conveys the feelings of the baseball team’s protagonist as he enters his second summer.

With lyrics that powerfully push you forward, it’s something both viewers of the anime and those who haven’t seen it can relate to.

Its refreshing, summer-perfect sound is also a major draw.

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Moonlight LegendDALI

DALI – Moonlight Densetsu (Moonlight Legend) Sailor Moon

Moonlight Densetsu DALI

It’s the theme song from the anime Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, and among the series that aired from 1992 to 1997, it was the track used the longest.

Just hearing the intro brings that famous catchphrase to mind, doesn’t it? It’s been years since its release, but it remains a hugely popular karaoke favorite.

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true blueZONE

True Blue by Zone Lyrics (Astro Boy Opening)

true blueZONE

This is the opening theme of Astro Boy: Tetsuwan Atom, the third anime series adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s manga Astro Boy.

The poppy, refreshing melody is really pleasant.

It was released in 2003 as ZONE’s ninth single.

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ComedyGen Hoshino

Gen Hoshino – Comedy (Official Video)

Comedian Gen Hoshino

Gen Hoshino brings music that gently supports those on the verge of a new beginning.

Released in April 2022 as the ending theme for the anime SPY×FAMILY, this song warmly portrays the meaning of family and the preciousness of everyday life.

Feelings of loneliness and the hopeful search for a new place to belong are expressed through tender vocals and a groovy sound.

Hoshino also included the song on his album Orange, conveying the importance of embracing any hardship with a positive mindset through his unique style infused with funk and soul.

When you find yourself trying too hard alone, or feeling anxious about a new environment before a school entrance ceremony, give this song a listen.

Its gentle warmth is sure to reach your heart.

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CORE PRIDEUVERworld

UVERworld　『CORE PRIDE（LIVE at Avaco Studio）』

CORE PRIDEUVERworld

How about some energetic mixture hard rock? It’s a track by the band UVERworld, released in 2011 as their 19th single.

It drew attention when it was used as the opening theme for the anime Blue Exorcist.

The lyrics, which teach the importance of having pride, are really cool.

The heavy, weighty drums and distorted guitars are irresistible.

If you listen to it when you’re about to take on something new, it will definitely lift your spirits.

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Uplifting Anime Songs: A Collection of Classics to Blow Away the Blues (91–100)

Gamba's SongHiromasa Kawahara

Episode 1: Gamba’s Adventure “THE ADVENTURES OF GAMBA” (1975) | An immortal masterpiece depicting the adventures of mice | TMS 60th Anniversary

Gamba's Song, Hiroaki Kawahara

Hiroaki Kawahara delivers a powerful performance of a song that shines in the history of 1970s anime programs.

Riding an energetic melody, it’s a rousing anthem that calls for the courage to set off on an adventure and the importance of bonds with friends.

Its bright, cheerful rhythm conveys the excitement of an adventure that makes anyone’s heart leap.

Released as a single in January 1975, the song was used as the opening theme for a TV anime broadcast from April to September of the same year.

Like the anime’s story, it centers on friendship and bonds, expressing the determination to face hardships and a positive spirit.

It’s a track that gives you strength and courage when you’re feeling down or want to take on something new.

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