Uplifting anime songs: a collection of masterpieces that blow away the blues
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!
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Uplifting Anime Songs: A Collection of Masterpieces to Blow Away the Blues (41–50)
Jungle P5050
This is a song by the eight-member band 5050, used as the opening theme for the TV anime One Piece.
Its irresistibly bright, ska-based sound alone lifts your spirits and fills you with excitement for the grand adventure that’s about to begin.
The lyrics express the thrill of a sweeping journey across the world’s seas and a spirit of curiosity that drives one to challenge the unknown.
Released as a single in November 2007, the track accompanied episodes 326 through 372 of the anime.
You can practically picture Luffy and his crew confronting hardships with the strength of their bonds.
It’s a perfect song not only for boosting your mood on a drive, but also as an anthem to cheer you on when taking a new step forward.
Uplifting Anime Songs: A Collection of Classics to Blow Away the Blues (51–60)
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
This is a track by the hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts that sparked a worldwide dance-challenge craze on social media.
It was written as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “Mashle: Magic and Muscles,” the Divine Visionary Candidate Selection Exam arc.
The way the protagonist overturns the norms of the magic world using nothing but his own muscles is elevated into lyrics that mirror R-Shitei’s own life story—it’s the kind of thing that really fires you up.
Over an inventive track crafted by DJ Matsunaga, this song repeats spell-like phrases, making it incredibly addictive.
The explosive momentum is clear from the fact that the anime’s OP video, released in January 2024, surpassed 10 million views in just two weeks.
Belt out the chorus with your friends at karaoke and you’re guaranteed an absolute blast.
mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism
A jazzy pop tune brimming with momentum, kicking off with lively drums.
Official HIGE DANDism, now a national piano-pop band, wrote it specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.
Released in April 2022, the track became a major hit, reaching No.
1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
The lyrics are closely intertwined with the story of a makeshift family living together while hiding their true identities.
Set to a whirlwind of sound, it captures the characters’ delicate emotions as they nurture their bonds—bewildered by the gravity of a genuine presence within a fabricated everyday life.
An emotional number that’s a must-listen for anyone who loves thrilling yet heartwarming stories!
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
How about the rock number that was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and became a huge hit? It’s a song by LiSA, a popular singer from Gifu Prefecture who has performed many anime tracks, released in 2019 as her 15th single.
Its energetic sound and passionate vocals are a perfect match, and listening to it sets your heart ablaze.
Perhaps inspired by Demon Slayer, it also carries a distinctly Japanese flair.
It’s a masterpiece that will blow away the darkness inside you.
The Strongest, Number One, All-OutFEEL SO BAD
This is the opening theme of Hell Teacher Nube.
It’s a straightforward song that perfectly fits the story of Meisuke Nueno, a spirit-powered teacher with an Oni Hand who fights to protect his students, and it really fires you up.
It’s a classic, quintessential anime song that makes you want to shout, “This is anison!”
Please, MuscleHibiki Sakura (CV: Ai Fairouz) & Naruzo Machio (CV: Kaito Ishikawa)
It’s an irresistibly uplifting, fun song.
It’s the opening theme of the anime “How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?” performed by Ai Fairouz and Kaito Ishikawa, who voice the characters.
The groove is so good it makes you want to jump as you listen.
The call-and-response parts are full of humor and really entertaining.
It’s a hit at karaoke, too.
If you do your strength training with this song as your BGM, it might toughen both your mind and body.
Give it a try!
Sound sleep! Peaceful sleep! A Suyarist lifestylePrincess Syalis (VA: Inori Minase)
This is an anime song that, once you hear it, will stick in your head—it opened the TV anime Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle.
The lyrics portray a princess who, despite being held captive, single-mindedly pursues the most comfortable sleep.
Inori Minase’s cute, drowsy vocals will surely make many listeners feel their hearts grow lighter.
After its release in October 2020, the song stayed on the Oricon charts for 12 weeks.
On nights when you want to escape the noise and fatigue of everyday life, listen to this track under the covers, and you’ll surely set off to a wonderful dream world alongside the story’s heroine.