Autumn anime songs: iconic tracks for the deepening fall
Autumn is a busy season packed with work, school events, and activities.
You might feel like you don’t even have time to watch anime! If that’s you, how about enjoying some anime songs whenever you have a little free moment? In this article, we’ll introduce autumn-themed anime songs and opening/ending themes from fall-season anime.
It’s perfect for a quick mood boost when you’re tired, and for anyone looking for new anime to watch.
We’ve compiled works from a wide range of years, so you might even come across something nostalgic!
Autumn Anisongs: Iconic anime tracks as fall deepens (1–10)
The MoonSakura Fujiwara
This number sung by singer-songwriter Sakura Fujiwara was written as the theme song for the theatrical anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II — Handou.
It was released digitally in February 2018 and later included on the mini-album “green,” which came out in June of the same year.
Its airy sound blends with her smoky, gentle vocals to draw you into its world.
The lyrics, portraying the conflict and sorrow of people who miss each other and end up hurting one another for the sake of their own sense of justice, seem to transcend the story itself and pose deep questions to our hearts.
It’s a sentimental track that makes you want to listen closely.
lapis lazuliEir Aoi
Its grand, passionate sound pierces the heart.
This song was used as the ending theme for the anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan and is sung by Eir Aoi.
It was released in April 2015 as her 10th single.
The harmony between Eir Aoi’s soaring, powerful vocals and the worldview that depicts a strong will to defy fate and carve out the future is wonderful.
It feels as if it ignites the passion sleeping deep within one’s heart.
I recommend listening to it on the night you’ve made a resolution, while gazing up at the stars.
Crescendo in the color of withered leavesYasuhiro Mizushima
You can almost see a scene where the image of someone dear overlaps with the falling autumn leaves.
This song was created by lyricist Reo Rinoshita and composer TSUKASA, and sung by Yasuhiro Mizushima.
It served as the ending theme for the anime Marmalade Boy and was released as a single in November 1994.
Mizushima’s gentle, enveloping vocals further enhance the sentimental atmosphere of autumn.
The lyrics, which depict feelings for a loved one gradually growing stronger, harmonize beautifully with the sound.
In this season when we long for companionship, why not listen closely with a warm drink in hand?
Big Dango FamilyChata
This piece is one that fills you with a sense of nostalgia.
Sung by Chata, who is also active in the doujin music scene, it was used as the ending theme for the anime CLANNAD.
Released as a single in October 2007, it features a nursery rhyme-like melody and gentle vocals that softly envelop the heart.
As moon-viewing season arrives, why not warm your heart with this song?
A Story Floating on the MoonYURiKA
The emotional melody evokes the clear autumn sky.
It’s the ending theme of the final episode of the first season of the anime BEASTARS, sung by YURiKA, who is active as an anisong singer.
It was released as a digital single in December 2019.
YURiKA’s clear, transparent voice beautifully depicts a world that is both bittersweet and gentle.
The lyrics, which cherish warmth even while carrying pain and farewells, seem to mirror the characters’ complex emotions.
It’s a perfect song for a quiet autumn night when you want to be alone with your thoughts.
Moon Riverfhána
“Moon River” is a song used as the ending theme for the TV anime The Eccentric Family 2.
It was created by fhána, a band known for blending diverse musical styles, and released in April 2017 as their 11th single.
The lyrics are striking, weaving a bittersweet yet warm story of wandering under the moonlight in search of someone precious.
The grand, evolving sound arrangement is also a highlight.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to dwell on feelings that remain unchanged as the seasons turn.
moonlightAmamiya Sora
Its emotional atmosphere evokes the clear autumn night sky.
Sung by Sora Amamiya—also known for her voice acting and activities with the unit TrySail—it served as the ending theme for the TV anime Akame ga Kill! Released in November 2014 as her second single, it was later included on her best-of album AMAMIYA SORA BEST ALBUM – RED –.
The harmony between the dramatic sound arrangement and her transparent, pure voice is wonderful.
The lyrics, which convey both a will to move toward the future and a desire to cry just for now, truly resonate.
When loneliness leaves your heart chilled, give it a listen.