Anirap

Breaking out of Brazil’s anime-rap/nerdcore wave, AniRap began issuing character-driven singles on streaming services by 2020, with early cuts like “Eu Sou a Cura” signaling a mix of trap drums, dense references, and melodic hooks. Through 2023 and 2024 he expanded his catalog on major platforms with a steady cadence of anime-inspired tracks that refined his formula—tight, hard-hitting beats paired with choruses built for crowd chant-backs—while building a loyal audience on YouTube. The pace accelerated in 2025 with a run of standalone releases, including “Guerra,” “Business (Aniverse),” and “Absoluta Destruição,” which consolidated his presence in Brazil’s rap-geek ecosystem. Collaboration widened the palette: “Cosmic Monster” with Okabe and “Parceria Formada (Noah e Kaleb)” with Shiny_sz brought contrasting flows and textures, pointing to a more varied, feature-friendly approach. The breakthrough arrived with “BASTARD X UBERS,” inspired by Blue Lock and released on September 29, 2025, a high-energy single amplified by a tightly edited video drop and strong short-form promotion. Follow-ups extended the Blue Lock thread—among them “BASTARD X MANSHINE CITY” and sequel cuts—tracing a clear chronology from early streaming experiments to a 2025 surge marked by precise production, chant-ready refrains, and deep anime lore.