[Hot & Cool] Up-tempo, hype-inducing anime song

Scarlet BalletMay’n

May’n「Scarlet Ballet」Music Video

This is the familiar number used as the opening theme for the anime Aria the Scarlet Ammo.

The singer is May’n, also known for her role as Sheryl Nome in Macross Frontier.

It was released in May 2011 as May’n’s fourth single.

Crafted by Daisuke Asakura, the track delivers an exhilarating digital rock sound that’s incredibly cool.

The lyrics, filled with a resolve to fight for what one wants to protect while carrying unwavering conviction, sync perfectly with her powerful yet heartrending high-tone vocals.

You can practically feel that surge of excitement you get the moment it plays in a pachinko parlor just by listening to the song!

Preserved RosesT.M.Revolution × Nana Mizuki

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

A lavish collaboration between T.

M.

Revolution’s Takanori Nishikawa—renowned for his overwhelming vocal power—and Nana Mizuki, who also enjoys immense popularity as a voice actress! Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Valvrave the Liberator, it created a huge buzz.

This song gives voice to a bittersweet yet beautiful worldview, depicting the loneliness of lives trapped for eternity and fleeting dreams.

Released in May 2013, it became a major hit, selling 115,000 copies in its first week.

The moment this track kicks in, your hype is guaranteed to skyrocket—a truly powerful number.

Hunting SoulHAYASii

TV anime “Dandadan” HAYASii ‘Hunting Soul’ [lyric video]

This is a track by the in-story band HAYASii that amps up the music of the anime Dandadan.

It’s truly “exorcism metal,” embodying the band’s role in the show of warding off evil eyes.

Just like its soul-stirring title suggests, ultra-fast drums and razor-sharp guitar riffs deliver a blistering power metal sound.

Vocalist Kishō Taniyama’s high-tone shouts are seriously cool, too.

The song was used as an insert track in Season 2, Episode 18, which aired in August 2025.

The creators’ playful spirit—goofing around with total commitment—produces the ultimate catharsis.

It’s the perfect song for reliving the excitement of the series.

Hyadain's Kakakata☆Kataomoi-CHyadain

[PV] Hyadain’s Kakakat☆Kataomoi-C [Hyadain]

Hyadain is the stage name Kenichi Maeyamada—who has provided songs for numerous artists as a music producer—uses when performing as a singer and TV personality.

His debut single “Hyadain no Kakakata☆Kataomoi-C,” chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Nichijou, is a track where a catchy melody fuses with cute lyrics.

The rapid-fire call-and-response over a brisk, fast-paced arrangement is guaranteed to hype up any karaoke session.

It’s an uplifting, high-energy tune that reaffirms Maeyamada’s contemporary pop sensibilities and boosts your mood just by listening.

HopeNamie Amuro

One Piece Opening 20 – Hope (HD 1080p)

A hopeful, up-tempo track by Namie Amuro, the songstress who blazed through the Heisei-era music scene.

Since it was used as the opening theme for the national-hit anime ONE PIECE starting in October 2017, many listeners may be reminded of the beginning of a grand adventure.

The song conveys a message that unshakable bonds with your companions become a guiding light of hope for the future.

Her powerful vocals align perfectly with the Straw Hat crew setting sail across the vast seas! The track was included on the classic album Finally to commemorate the anime’s 20th anniversary on air.

When you hit a wall or are chasing dreams with your precious friends, listening to this song will surely make boundless strength well up inside you.

Welcome to Japari ParkAnimal Biscuits × PPP

TV anime 'Kemono Friends' theme song: 'Welcome to Japari Park' / Doubutsu Biscuits × PPP

This is a song performed by the characters in the anime Kemono Friends as the series’ main theme.

While incorporating melodies that evoke Africa and the savannah, its dense arrangement conveys the show’s lively atmosphere, which is quite striking.

The large number of vocalists—and the packed-in call-outs that highlight that fact—are key points to note.

Its appeal lies in a sense of unity, as if diverse personalities are facing the same direction together, making it the kind of track that makes you want to join voices as one in a powerful chorus with a big group.

Kaikai KitanEVE

Kaikai Kitan – Eve MV

Eve, who is also active as a singer and Vocaloid producer, is gaining attention as a new-generation singer-songwriter.

His major 4th digital single Kaikai Kitan, chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, is a track whose dramatically unfolding arrangement ramps up the excitement.

The melody, spanning a wide vocal range from the verse to the chorus, creates a contrast that resonates with the anime’s worldbuilding.

It’s a cool rock tune with a sense of speed and exhilaration—one you’ll definitely want to try at karaoke.