Anime Songs to Enjoy at Christmas: A Special Feature on Winter Classics

A flower that blooms in the snowKana Hanazawa

2 Flowers Blooming in the Snow

The ending theme “A Flower Blooming in the Snow” from the science-fantasy anime From the New World, set a thousand years in the future where humanity has gained psychokinetic powers.

Kana Hanazawa, who voices the character Maria Akitsuki, delivers a clear, crystalline vocal that seems to ring resolutely through the falling snow.

From the distinctive intro with its striking bass, to the chorus that swells quietly, and all the way to the finale after repeated, searching refrains—the song is full of highlights.

Santa is coming♪Akari Akaza (CV: Shiori Mikami)

Santa is coming♪

The insert song “Santa Is Coming♪” from Episode 8 of the second season of the anime YuruYuri, which depicts the everyday lives of middle school girls.

In the karaoke scene, Shiori Mikami, the voice actress for Akari Akaza, performs the vocals.

Set to a rhythm that captures the excitement of the eagerly awaited Christmas season, her soaring singing unfolds with energy.

Her lively, cute delivery perfectly matches the character.

It’s a track you’ll want to enjoy with children who believe in Santa or with someone special.

Mysterious JungleSister MAYO

[Haré+Guu] [OP Theme] [LOVE☆Tropicana] (Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu / Jungle is Always Haré Then Guu / Haré+Guu)

It’s the perfect song to liven up a Christmas party.

This track is included as the coupling song on Sister MAYO’s 2001 single “LOVE☆Tropicana,” and it’s related to the anime “Haré+Guu.” Its humorous lyrics are a major draw, featuring quirky ideas like Christmas coming four times a year and a scene where they try to catch a Santa Claus with chest hair.

You’ll be drawn into its delightfully surreal world.

Why not listen to this song and enjoy a mysterious Christmas all your own?

The Weeping AngelKaori Nazuka

The Weeping Angel

“Nageki no Tenshi” was the ending theme for episodes 21 to 24 of the 2011 anime Amagami SS! Sung by one of the heroines, Tsukasa Ayatsuji, it’s a slightly melancholic Christmas love song with a sorrowful tone.

It’s recommended for those whose love has finally come to fruition, or for anyone who wants to spend a quiet Christmas with their partner.

A white Christmas while gazing at the illuminations sounds wonderful, too.

Pure White SanctuaryMinori Chihara

[Official Video] Minori Chihara – Pure-White Sanctuary – 純白サンクチュアリィ

Theme song of the anime “Kiddy GiRL-AND Pilot DVD.” It was the first song Minori Chihara released after resuming her singing career.

The lyrics center on advancing toward a longed-for place—a “pure white sanctuary”—and Chihara reportedly recorded it while overlaying that theme with her own experience of being able to sing again.

A perfect pick for Christmas, it pairs her exquisitely clear vocals with a beautiful, tension-filled sound.

the passing yearJunko Iwao

Card captor Sakura – Ost 4 – Kureyuku Hitotose

“Kureyuku Hitotose” is a Christmas song included on the character song album Cardcaptor Sakura: Tomoeda Elementary School Chorus Club Christmas Concert from the anime Cardcaptor Sakura.

In the story, it’s performed by the chorus club at Tomoeda Elementary School, which the protagonist and Tomoyo Daidouji attend.

It’s a beautiful, hymn-like piece that’s perfect for Christmas.