Autumn anime songs: iconic tracks for the deepening fall

Secret StoryPurely Monster

Purely Monster "Secret Story" Music Clip Full Ver.

A song I especially want to recommend to students who are in love right now.

It’s the opening theme of the anime “I Want You to Make a Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Underwear” — actually, correction: the anime “My Sister, My Writer” (Japanese title: “Ore ga Suki nano wa Imouto dakedo Imouto ja nai”).

It’s a track by the idol group Purely Monster, released as their third single in 2018.

The sound, melody, vocals, and lyrics are all turned fully toward cuteness—no matter where you slice it, it’s adorable.

Autumn is packed with events like sports festivals, culture festivals, and Halloween.

Why not let this song give you a boost of courage to get closer to the person you like at just the right moment?

A night when the moonlight softly fallsNanao Ogawa

Crayon Shin Chan ED6

This song conjures up the image of a perfectly round moon floating in the night sky.

Nanao Ogawa’s “Tsukiakari Funwari Ochite Kuru Yoru” is the ending theme for the anime Crayon Shin-chan, released in 1997 as her debut single.

Its gentle arrangement and tender vocals warm the heart—a true classic.

The lyrics capture the bittersweet feeling of love, making your heart flutter.

The irresistibly singable melody is another charm of the track.

It’s the perfect number for a leisurely long autumn night.

Guidance and offeringJYOCHO

JYOCHO – Guidance, Devotion / Guide and Devote (Official Music Video/TV Anime “Banished from the Hero’s Party” Season 2 Ending Theme)

A song that evokes the rich ambience of autumn, woven from a profound worldview and evocative sound.

Released digitally in December 2023 by the band JYOCHO, it also served as the ending theme for the anime “Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside 2nd.” Marked by delicate yet emotional development, the arrangement is meticulously crafted.

The lyrics convey a state of searching for the meaning of life and a wish for a beautiful future, and together with JYOCHO’s signature gentle, melodious musicality, the track delivers a deep emotional impact.

Perfect for taking a breather amid a busy day.

AlchemillaLegal Lily

Legal Lily – “Alchemilla” Music Video

If you want to savor the autumn of the arts, try this avant‑garde rock number.

It’s a 2021 release by Regal Lily, the rock band known for hits like “Rickenbacker” and “1997.” The track served as the ending theme for the anime 86—Eighty-Six—, which portrays the stories of boys and girls living amid war.

Even without a fast tempo, it brims with tension, and both the lyrics and melody slip seamlessly into your mind, piece by piece.

It’s music only they could create.

Never LoseTomohisa Yamashita

(Tomohisa Yamashita) Yamashita Tomohisa – Never Lose [translation/subtitled]

This song was used as the opening theme for the anime Ace Attorney: Season 2.

It’s performed by Tomohisa Yamashita, a popular singer from Johnny’s Entertainment.

Released in 2019 as a double A-side single titled “Reason/Never Lose,” it’s a stylish electronic number that pairs perfectly with Yamashita’s smooth, sweet vocals.

It has a mature, cool vibe, and its sleek finish makes it a perfect match for the crisp air of autumn.

battlecryNujabes feat.Shing02

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Doesn’t its chill soundscape and breezy autumn vibe fit perfectly? This track, created by globally acclaimed producer Nujabes and hip-hop MC Shing02, was released in 2004.

It was chosen as the opening theme for director Shinichirō Watanabe’s anime Samurai Champloo.

If you love lo-fi music, this sound will be irresistible.

The comfort of that subtly noisy texture is just unbeatable.

The slightly off-center, behind-the-beat flow is another highlight of this classic.

To a place with lightMay’n

May’n / To the Place of Light Music Video (1 chorus) _ TV Animation “Izetta: The Last Witch” Ending Theme

It’s the ending theme of the TV anime “Izetta: The Last Witch.” May’n is also known for providing the singing voice for the character Sheryl Nome in “Macross Frontier.” Her overwhelming vocal power gives me goosebumps.