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

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Queen Bee 'KaeN (FIRE)' Official MV

This is a song by the rock band Queen Bee that made a powerful impact as the opening theme for the TV anime Dororo.

Many listeners were likely captivated by its innovative sound, which shifts from the alluring phrases of a Japanese flute to a fusion of heavy guitars and a dance beat.

The track is said to center on a fiery cry of the soul—defying fate and pushing forward even if it means destroying everything.

Avu-chan’s commanding vocals express that passion to the fullest.

Released in January 2019, the album Ju that features this song debuted at No.

5 on the Oricon charts.

When you’re seized by helpless anger or the urge to change your circumstances, listening to it will surely give you a push forward.

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[Fullmetal Alchemist] Opening 4 “Rewrite” 4K

This rock tune delivers a hopeful message centered on positive self-transformation.

It powerfully portrays the feelings of those wrestling with conflict and uncertainty, gently giving listeners a push forward.

Released as a single by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION in August 2004, it was also included on the album Sol-fa.

Chosen as the opening theme for Season 4 of the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist, it earned high popularity among anime fans.

In 2024, it was also featured in promotional footage for the M-1 Grand Prix.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking to take a new step or to find their own path.

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TV anime “WIND BREAKER” non-credit opening video ‘Absolute Zero’ by Natori | On Air 2024.04.04

A song chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime WIND BREAKER.

Released in April 2024 by singer-songwriter Natori, known for a distinctive vocal style.

Brimming with courage and hope, it portrays a strong will to face an uncertain reality.

The bold vocal approach riding on a powerful rhythm is captivating.

It carries a resolve to forge the future by drawing on past experiences.

Natori’s passionate message is sure to move you.

Perfect for moments when you want to boost your mood, like a school sports day exit scene or a drive.

Why not enjoy it together with friends or a loved one?

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A grand rock number by UVERworld themed around change and evolution! Created as the image song for the 2010 theatrical release Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer, it was released to the world as the B-side to the single “GOLD.” Powerfully singing of personal growth and hope for the future, the track is marked by its emotional sound and exhilarating, fast-paced rhythm.

The lyrics, infused with TAKUYA∞’s wish for listeners to move forward without fearing change in themselves, are sure to gently encourage those standing at a turning point in life or embarking on a new challenge.

exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]

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An energetic rock number that begins with a distorted guitar.

It’s a track released from [Alexandros]’s album “PROVOKE,” selected as the opening theme for the first cour of the TV anime “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray.” The lyrics, themed around battling oneself and transcending one’s limits, align perfectly with the anime’s worldview, creating a powerful, inspiring message that stirs the listener’s heart.

It’s highly effective when you feel on the verge of breaking or need to psyche yourself up.

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T.M.Revolution “ignited” (TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY opening theme song)

A powerful number that fuses electronic sounds with hard rock, depicting the resolve and inner conflict of a protagonist swept up by the fate of battle! The heavy sound woven by synthesizers and fierce guitar riffs captures the very tension of an interstellar war.

Released in November 2004, this song was selected as the first opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, and it claimed the top spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart for the first time in about six years.

The lyrics, imbued with a strong will to uphold one’s beliefs on the battlefield and a pure desire to protect the ones you love, are sure to push you forward when you face major life decisions.

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Kairi Yagi ⚡ Electro Play 'ACTION!' (TV Anime 'True Samurai Legend YAIBA' Ending Theme)

A powerful track by Kairi Yagi ⚡ Deneon Yugi that fuses a driving, exhilarating synth sound with her soaring vocals.

Released in June 2025, the song gained attention as the ending theme for the second cour of the anime “Shin Samurai Legend YAIBA.” With lyrics written by Kairi Yagi herself, it delivers an unwaveringly positive message that gives you the courage to take a step forward and overcome obstacles.

If you listen when you want to lift your spirits and move ahead, you’re sure to kick off with the best possible start!