15 Fast Anime Songs For Drummers (+Tabs)

Are you a drummer who loves anime and Japanese music? Looking for songs to increase your speed? Maybe you just want a challenge?

I’ll keep this intro short. Down below, I have 15 anime songs that have a BPM of 190+ if it sticks to 1/4 and 1/8 notes, or 120+ if it contains 1/16 and 1/32 notes.

If you’re a beginner, I got 20 Easy Drum Songs for you. If speed isn’t your goal, I also got an article with Cool & Challenging Anime Songs for Drums.

Without further ado, let’s get to it!

Jiyuu no Tsubasa

Attack on Titan

Tabs | BPM = 135

I think out of all the first AOT openings, this one definitely goes hard with the drums. You may even need a double bass pedal, but if you’re up for the challenge, I say go for it!

Abnormalize

Psychopass

Tabs | BPM = 175

This is a great drum heavy song with a lot of variation to keep you on your toes, literally. Thankfully, you’ll get a couple places to rest, and some slow parts now and then.

Inkya Impulse

Asobi Asobase

Tabs | BPM = 140

If you’re looking for a bass heavy song with a few new patterns for you to add to your collection, this may be your song of choice.

What’s up People

Death Note

Tabs | BPM = 165

if you love metal, you’ll love this song. Every section has a new rhythm. Some are bass drum heavy, others have 16th beat cymbals. A good variety with a speed.

Utauyo Miracle

K-ON!!

Tabs | BPM = 164

All K-ON!! songs are great learning material, but this is definitely one of their fasted songs.

Küsö Mesorogiwi

Mirai Nikki

Tabs | BPM = 230

This song definitely has one of the higher BPMs, but thankfully, it sticks to quarter and eighth notes. If you’re looking for simpler drum patterns with more repetitive sections to build your speed, this may be the one!

This Game

No Game No Life

Tabs | BPM = 147

This song is not only fast, but it has a lot of variety, various fills, and even some triplets thrown into the mix. Definitely a song for an advanced drummer.

Distance

Naruto Shippuden

Tabs | BPM = 198

Very very fast song with some 16ths. Some parts are repetitive and there are some sections with basic beats, but you’ll definitely need a double bass pedal and speedy hands to keep up with those fills!

Sacrifice

Berserk

Tabs | BPM = 200

For those who don’t have a double bass pedal, but also don’t want to be doing 16th notes on their cymbals for half a song, this may be the perfect pick for you. There’s a lot of chill sections, and lots of parts to play around with your toms as well!

Stand Proud

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

Tabs | BPM = 165

Double bass pedal definitely required for this one during the chorus. Lots of fast snare fills as well.

Go Go Maniac

K-ON!!

Tabs | BPM = 250

Had to put this K-ON!! song on the list as well. This is probably their most hyper song on the list, and the drums go crazy. Test your endurance with this hit. If you’re a big fan of fills, especially ones that last 2, 4 or even more bars, I’m sure you’ll love this song!

You Say Run

My Hero Academia

Tabs | BPM = 175

If you’re still getting used to playing fast and want more consistent patterns, maybe try out this song.

Ichirin No Hana

Bleach

Tabs | BPM = 100

Yes, I saw the BPM. If you know, you know. If not, well, I’m sure one listen will make it obvious. It’s filled with 16th and 32th notes. Good luck out there soldier. Double bass pedal definitely required. Maybe triple even, grow another leg or something.

Strike The Blood

Strike The Blood

Tabs | BPM = 208

If you have the speed and skills and just want a hardcore headbanging song, check out this track. One thing you’ll get to work on a lot is the anticipation by resting on the 1st beat. Not to mention, the extra long snare fills!

Kyouran Hey Kids

Noragami

Tabs | BPM = 147

If you’re looking for a fast song that’s a well known classic in the anime community, you definitely gotta try out this song. If you don’t care much for fills and just want to work on your rhythm and consistency, this is also a great one to work on.

Giri Giri Chop

Detective Conan

Tabs | BPM = 117

Looking for a hard rock song with that classic feel? You’ll love this song. Don’t let the BPM fool you! You’ll be playing 16ths the majority of the time. There’s triplets and…sixtuplets? All in all, just a energetic song with lots of tricks up its sleeve.

Hunting For Your Dreams

Hunter x Hunter

Tabs | BPM = 178

All the Hunter x Hunter songs are great for drummers and lead guitarists, but out of all them, I think this one definitely had a hard and fast drum beat that advanced drummers could have fun with.

Tomorrow

Konosuba

Tabs | BPM = 134

If you like cuter or happier sound songs like K-ON!!, here’s a choice from outside the series you can definitely work on.

Unravel

Tokyo Ghoul

Tabs | BPM = 135

I think this is a great song for those who love to drum to the pace of the melodies and riffs. While this song is fast, you also get to enjoy some breaks and slower sections.

InfErno

Berserk

Tabs | BPM = 192

This song has a lot of sections with it’s own parts you can learn from. There are quite a few variations of rhythms, there are some sections with a bar or so of rests to work on your internal timing, and some anticipation (no 1 beat) as well.

Conclusion

So that’s all I have for now. Hope you found a few fast songs to challenge you or increase your BPM limits. If you enjoyed this list, definitely check out my other anime posts on my Japanese Music Resources page.

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