What does Hero (Kibō no Uta) / Cha-La Head-Cha-La sound like?

FLOW’s punchy rock turns Dragon Ball’s airborne optimism into a rush of guitars and shared vocals. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock. Start with "HERO 〜希望の歌〜".

Is Hero (Kibō no Uta) / Cha-La Head-Cha-La a good place to start with Flow?

Yes, Hero (Kibō no Uta) / Cha-La Head-Cha-La is recommended as a starting point for new Flow listeners. FLOW’s punchy rock turns Dragon Ball’s airborne optimism into a rush of guitars and shared vocals. Released in 2013, this double A-side single followed FLOW’s 2012 album Black & White. By then, the Japanese rock band had already built an audience through anime themes including Naruto’s opening song GO!!!.

Who is Hero (Kibō no Uta) / Cha-La Head-Cha-La for?

Hero (Kibō no Uta) / Cha-La Head-Cha-La works well if you're into quick bursts of high energy, adventurous spirit in every track and sing-along moments with friends.

How many songs are on Hero (Kibō no Uta) / Cha-La Head-Cha-La?

Hero (Kibō no Uta) / Cha-La Head-Cha-La has 6 tracks, running approximately 21 minutes.

Hero (Kibō no Uta) / Cha-La Head-Cha-La

Flow · 2013

21 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock

FLOW’s punchy rock turns Dragon Ball’s airborne optimism into a rush of guitars and shared vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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HERO 〜希望の歌〜 Start here — The original song brings FLOW’s anthemic rock approach to Battle of Gods, matching its heroic subject with a forceful band arrangement.
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CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA — FLOW recasts the well-known Dragon Ball Z opening as a guitar-driven band performance, linking the film to the earlier television series.
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CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA -Official English Ver.- — The English-language version offers a different vocal route through the same theme, making it useful to compare with the Japanese recording.
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HERO 〜希望の歌〜 -Instrumental- — Without the lead vocals, the backing arrangement comes forward and makes the song’s rhythmic drive easier to follow.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 6% of albums we've rated

The single blends energetic rock with pop-punk elements, but its cohesion suffers from multiple versions of the same tracks.

What we noticed

The first two tracks are high-energy anthems that maintain a consistent tempo, while the following remixes and instrumental versions provide a contrast in style.
The remix of 'RISING DRAGON' introduces electronic elements that shift the sound palette, diverging from the rock-centric approach of the main tracks.
The inclusion of both English and instrumental versions of the main songs expands accessibility and showcases versatility.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

quick bursts of high energy
adventurous spirit in every track
sing-along moments with friends
uplifting anthems for motivation

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer, immersive albums
seek deep introspective experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — Features reimagined iconic anime themes, loved by dedicated fans of the genre.
Themes: anime soundtrack legacy· heroic perseverance· vibrant adventure spirit
Career context: Released in 2013, this double A-side single followed FLOW’s 2012 album Black & White. By then, the Japanese rock band had already built an audience through anime themes including Naruto’s opening song GO!!!.
Stylistic neighbors: Paramore· PVRIS· Tonight Alive