[Popular] A compilation of anime songs that were hits in 2020
People say that the things you fall in love with in your teens will stay with you for life—does that ring true for you? We all probably have special works—films, novels, music, anime—that feel like “this is it” for us.
In this article, we’re introducing anime songs that were popular in 2020! Just listening to them brings those unforgettable scenes from their respective anime flooding back.
Be sure to read to the end and experience the synergy between anime and music!
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[Popular] Compilation of Anime Songs That Hit in 2020 (1–10)
PHOENIXBURNOUT SYNDROMES
An emotional guitar rock track that conveys a burning passion.
It’s a song by BURNOUT SYNDROMES, released as their fifth single in February 2020.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.
Carried by a powerful performance, it delivers a message: push past your limits and move forward.
I especially recommend it to those who are experiencing setbacks right now or feeling down after a failure.
The lyrics perfectly match the world of Haikyu!!, so listening after watching the anime might give you a different impression.
This work will particularly resonate with young people dedicated to sports.
No.7Jibaku Shōnen Band
No.
7, which also made waves for its star-studded collaboration, was created as the opening theme for the anime Toilet-bound Hanako-kun.
The track is performed by Jibaku Shonen Band, a special unit formed for this work by Takashi Ikuta, the vocalist of PENGUIN RESEARCH, singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi, and the creator unit ZiNG.
That’s quite a lineup, isn’t it? What’s more, members of the idol group ZOC joined in for the chorus.
Turing Love feat. SouNanawo Akari
A cute and poppy duet that tickles the hearts of anime fans! A collaboration between Akaneya Nana (Nanawo Akari) and Sou, it was released as a single in February 2020.
The song was used as the ending theme for the anime “Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It.” Lyrics and composition are by the popular Vocaloid producer Nayutan Seijin.
With lyrics that try to solve romantic feelings using formulas, this track portrays love from a science-minded perspective.
It’s an up-tempo tune, perfect for cranking up the energy at a venue! It also gained popularity on TikTok, so it’s recommended for social media lovers too.
[Popular] Compilation of Anime Songs That Hit in 2020 (11–20)
Black CatcherVickeblanka
It’s a rock number with a distinctive atmosphere, highlighted by its striking piano tone.
Created by singer-songwriter Vickeblanka from Aichi Prefecture, it was released digitally in January 2020.
It serves as the opening theme for cour 10 of the anime Black Clover.
As you’d expect from a pianist, one of its charms is a musicality that blends style and coolness.
It’s highly addictive.
Carrying messages like “facing hardship” and “never giving up,” it’s a cool-feeling anime song that perfectly suits a fantasy battle series.
rainbowMasaki Suda
This song was chosen as the theme for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.
It’s sung by Masaki Suda, who is also very active as an actor, and was released in November 2020.
The lyrics and music were written by singer-songwriter Huwie Ishizaki.
The down-to-earth lyrics and warm melody really resonate.
It expresses gratitude to a loved one and the resolve to walk forward together, and just listening to it makes your heart swell.
The track is so popular that it has surpassed 100 million streams.
It’s recommended to listen to it with your partner or family—you’ll be reminded of how precious the person beside you is.
A bird in a cageYourness
Songs that portray delicate emotions and introspection are capturing the hearts of anime fans.
The ending theme for “Sing Yesterday for Me,” created by yourness, is a piece that layers the changing seasons with inner conflict.
Yuji Kurokawa’s gentle vocals softly envelop listeners.
Released digitally in April 2020, it was later included on the December 2020 album “6 case.” Alongside its wistful melody, the lyrics that encourage dialogue with oneself leave a strong impression.
Universal themes—such as the aching feeling of caring for someone important and lingering attachments to the past—resonate with many.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in warm, heart-touching music.
Placation-and-coaxing negotiationKano
This is a song by Kano, a singer who rose to popularity through her activities as a vocalist on video-sharing sites.
It was released in 2020 as her sixth single and was used as the opening theme for the anime “Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!” The lively sound arrangement, which carries a touch of funk, pairs wonderfully with the bright melody line.
Kano’s bouncy vocals are delightful as well! The lyrics, themed around the push and pull of human relationships, are also striking.
It’s an anime song I recommend when you want to boost your energy.