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

Snow WingsRedballoon

redballoon – Snow Wings

From Gintama, an anime adaptation of a popular Weekly Shonen Jump series, many opening and ending themes became hits.

This is one of those songs—the debut single by redbaloon, a band formed by a brother duo on guitar/vocals and bass.

Set in winter, it’s a rock tune that rides on a driving, exhilarating melody while singing of the bittersweet feelings between a man and a woman.

Like snow gently fallingSuara

Like snow gently falling

The ending theme of the anime WHITE ALBUM.

With lyrics brimming with bittersweet emotion and vocals that are gentle and translucent, like softly drifting snow, it’s a romantic, quintessential winter ballad.

The acoustic piano and guitar, along with the chime of tubular bells, heighten the Christmas atmosphere even more.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while thinking of someone special.

Winter BellsMai Kuraki

Winter Bells (from Detective Conan) (feat. Shiroku) (Vocal Version)

When it comes to the anime Detective Conan, many people strongly associate it with Mai Kuraki, don’t they? And for good reason: she has performed so many theme songs for Conan that she’s even recognized by Guinness World Records.

This song was her first opening theme for Detective Conan.

It’s a Christmas track with a touch of gospel, packed with the excitement of the holiday season.

Bell of MiraclesImperial Revue

Sakura Wars: The Bell of Miracles

For fans of Sakura Wars, when it comes to Christmas songs, many will surely think of “Kiseki no Kane” first.

In the games, it was used as an insert song in Sakura Wars 2, and in the 2001 feature film Sakura Wars: The Movie, it served as the opening theme.

Its lyrics, which depict a romance filled with a sense of wonder, are perfect for a Christmas you want to make special.

It has the power to make you believe in miracles, and it’s highly recommended for times when you want to spend the moment listening to a beautiful song.

Sung by the entire Flower Division, the affection in their voices resonates in your heart, making it a Christmas song that leaves you feeling refreshed.

WINTER WISHChihiro Yonekura

Love Hina – Winter Wish

“WINTER WISH” is a song you’ll want to listen to slowly during a dramatic white Christmas.

It was featured as an insert song in the romantic-comedy anime Love Hina Winter Special: Silent Eve, and it’s sung by the renowned Chihiro Yonekura, also known for Gundam anime songs.

The track is included on her 2001 album Little Voice.

The lyrics, which express a longing heart, seem to gently support the relationship the two have carefully nurtured and the feelings they’ve held inside.

It’s a slightly bittersweet yet heartwarming song, making it perfect to listen to when expressing gratitude to someone special.

Let It Go ~As I Am~Takako Matsu

Takako Matsu – Let It Go ~Ari no mama de~ (From “Frozen”)

A song distinguished by its heartwarming melody.

Released in March 2014 as a featured track in the Disney film Frozen, it became a major sensation.

It was a huge hit, holding the No.

1 spot on RecoChoku’s rankings for 28 days.

Its delicate piano lines, like snowflakes, convey the sparkle of winter.

And with Takako Matsu’s powerful vocals, Elsa’s self-affirming emotions are beautifully expressed.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to embrace your true self.

It will make the time you spend with family or a loved one shine even brighter.

Tokyo Winter SessionHONEY WORKS

HoneyWorks 'Tokyo Winter Session feat. Yu Setoguchi, Natsuki Enomoto, Sota Mochizuki, Akari Hayasaka, Haruki Serizawa, Mio Gouda (CV: Hiroshi Kamiya, Haruka Tomatsu, Yuki Kaji, Kana Asumi, Kenichi Suzumura, Aki Toyosaki)'}

“Tokyo Winter Session,” used as the ending theme for the anime Our Love Has Always Been 10 Centimeters Apart.

, is a track featuring dazzling choral work by the cast members who voiced the characters in the series.

The song unfolds as a dialogue-style story between a male-female pair, and in the soaring chorus, their vocals split into separate parts.

Its rhythmic band performance, brimming with a pop sensibility, perfectly matches the sparkling, exciting scenes of Christmas.

A romantic anime song, it portrays the fluttering emotions of a boy and girl on the cusp of winter events like Christmas and the first shrine visit of the New Year.