Autumn anime songs: iconic tracks for the deepening fall

Beyond obsessionMUG-MO

Anime “Let's Make a Mug Too: Season 2” Non-Credit OP | MUG-MO ‘Beyond the Thrill’

This is a very uplifting anime song that sings about the joy of spending time with cherished friends! Chosen as the opening theme for “Let’s Make a Mug Too: Niban Kama” (Season 2), this track is performed by the voice actors who play the main characters and was released as a single in 2021.

Its refreshing melody evokes a clear blue sky, perfectly matching the lyrics’ worldview that reflects the changing seasons.

Be sure to give it a listen while feeling the cool autumn breeze on your skin.

Same BlueOfficial HIGE DANDism

Official HIGE DANDism – Same Blue [Official Video]

Released in October 2024, this track serves as the opening theme for the TV anime Ao no Hako (Blue Box).

Created by Official HIGE DANDism, it features their signature blend of refreshing yet powerful sound.

Satoshi Fujihara’s clear, transparent vocals beautifully capture the changing seasons and the flutter of first love, while the emotional melody resonates deeply.

The lyrics evoke the joys and struggles of youth and the determination to keep moving toward the future—impossible not to relate to.

Perfect for an autumn evening walk.

Now On Stage!!nonet

Now On Stage!!nonet [Sayu Kagurazaka, Chloe Lemaire, Kokomi Shiina, Mutsumi Shigino, Fumio Murakami (CV: Minako Kotobuki, Sakura Tange, Satomi Satou, Minami Tsuda, Kaori Nazuka)]

This song was used as the opening theme for the web anime Girl Friend (♪), which is based on a smartphone game.

It’s performed by seven voice actresses who played the characters.

It’s a sparkly, girly piece.

ODDTAXISkirt and PUNPEE

Skirt and PUNPEE “ODDTAXI” Official Music Video (Opening Theme of the TV Anime ‘ODDTAXI’)

I think the stylish tone fits the slightly chilly autumn air.

It’s a collaboration between the band Skirt and hip-hop MC PUNPEE, released in 2021.

It’s the opening theme for the anime Odd Taxi, whose pop visuals and serious storyline became a hot topic.

That laid-back sound is irresistible.

As I listen, my body starts swaying on its own.

With its urban vibe, it might be perfect as background music for a nighttime drive.

Scorching SwitchSparrowgahara Junior High School Table Tennis Club

(Old ver) [Scorching Ping Pong Girls OP] Scorching Switch

This is the theme song of the anime Scorching Ping Pong Girls, which tells the story of junior high school girls passionate about table tennis.

It’s sung by the voice actors who play the main characters.

The sparkling melody is really cute, and the bass sounds great!

Madder-colored skyAsami Seto

Asami Seto “Akanezora”

Akanezora is the song selected as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime Chihayafuru 2.

It is sung by Asami Seto, who voices the anime’s protagonist, Chihaya Ayase.

The lyrics portray the world of high school students who, through competitive karuta, pursue their dreams with all their might and spend their youthful days to the fullest.

Though the melody is gentle, the song carries a powerful message: to keep moving forward without forgetting your dreams.

Aria of Autumn HuesNichi Keito (Ami Koshimizu)

[MAD] STAR DRIVER 'Autumn-colored Aria' [AMV]

This is an insert song from the anime STAR DRIVER: Kagayaki no Takuto.

It’s sung by Ami Koshimizu, the voice actress who played Nichi Kate.

It’s included on the soundtrack released in 2013.

The song is a pop tune with a slightly nostalgic feel, but the lyrics leave a bittersweet impression.

It makes you think about human connections.

And since it features words that evoke autumn, it’s unmistakably an autumn-themed anime song.

You can use it to lift your spirits or to sink into contemplation—enjoy the feeling of autumn in your own way.