[2025] Recommended Anime Songs for Work and Study BGM

Allegro CantabileSUEMITSU & THE SUEMITH

SUEMITSU & THE SUEMITH Allegro Cantabile

It’s a classic masterpiece with a unique sound that fuses classical music and rock! It shot to fame when it was used as the opening theme for the hugely popular anime Nodame Cantabile, which aired in February 2007.

Atsushi Suemitsu, who leads SUEMITSU & THE SUEMITH, majored in classical piano at Nagoya College of Music.

The powerful, piano-centered rock sound is truly a gem that reflects Suemitsu’s musical background.

The lyrics, which depict passion for music and the struggle for self-realization, are also striking.

It’s a track I highly recommend not only to lovers of classical music but also to anyone seeking a fresh musical discovery.

With its stylish vibe, it’s perfect as background music when you want to focus.

FriendsYAWMIN

Ranma 1/2: Heat-Struggle Arc ED4 'Friends'

It’s a quintessential stylish anime song influenced by ’90s R&B and dance-pop.

The languid vocals and striking electronic production stand out, while the lyrics symbolically portray friendship and the struggles of youth in a way that really resonates.

Released in January 1991, it was used as the ending theme for the popular anime Ranma 1/2: Nettou-hen.

Its urban, chill vibe also makes it perfect as background music for work—great for when you want to focus or sink into a nostalgic mood.

As an aside, the artist “YAWMIN” is actually an alias of the one and only Yoko Takahashi.

Shadow and TruthONE Ⅲ NOTES

Shadow and Truth

A stylish, dark track where a heavy bassline, buoyant rap, and translucent vocals intertwine exquisitely! It was written as the opening theme for the TV anime ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.

, which began airing in January 2017, and many listeners say the song instantly brings back the show’s atmosphere.

The composer is Ryo Takahashi, known for his music that incorporates elements of jazz and acid jazz.

The track is by ONE Ⅲ NOTES, a special unit formed around Takahashi.

This theme exudes a chic vibe that evokes an urban night just by listening, and it’s perfect as late-night work BGM.

It’s highly recommended when you want to boost your concentration while soaking in a mysterious mood.

Blue MotionLegend of Honor

Blue Motion

This is a track by Meiyo Densetsu that was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Water-Attribute Magician.” Its pleasant rock sound and the warm vocals of Kotani-san leave a strong impression.

The straightforward message—“Don’t stay in the same place like an ornament; forge ahead without hesitation”—stirs the listener’s heart.

It’s the perfect song to hear when starting a new challenge, giving you the power to step into the future.

SCOPEAimer

TV anime “Takaoka Ameku’s Diagnostic Mystery Casebook” Opening Movie | Aimer “SCOPE”

This work, created by the rising female artist Aimer, beautifully captures the anime’s world with her distinctive husky voice and deeply expressive delivery.

Her powerful vocals convey both the tension of the medical mystery theme and the protagonist’s sense of duty.

Set for release in February 2025 as her 25th single, it also serves as the opening theme for the anime “Takaou Ameku’s Diagnostic Chart of Reasoning.” With its mysterious and dramatic atmosphere, this song resonates with viewers whose hearts race with the unfolding story.