Anime songs recommended for college students: theme songs and insert songs from popular anime.

MelissaPorno Graffitti

PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Melissa (Short ver.)' / PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Melissa (Short Ver.)'

It’s the opening song of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

Both the anime and the artist are very well-known, so I think many people are familiar with this track.

I especially recommend its refreshing melody and the cool guitar parts.

I’d say it’s one of Porno Graffitti’s masterpieces.

After-School Clockwork Dancerunt of the litter

Hebotto! Opening Theme ♪ “After-School Screw-Winding Dance” by Misokkasu

At first glance, “Heybot!” looks like a children’s anime, but its content is quite surreal and packed with parodies that kids likely wouldn’t understand, so I think even college students could enjoy it without any problem.

The song is performed by the rock band Misokkasu.

Curtain callYuri

My Hero Academia Season 7, Cour 2 OP Non-Credit Video / OP Theme: “Curtain Call” by Yuuri

Released in July 2024, this song is striking for its passionate vocals and powerful melody.

Chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of Season 7 of the TV anime My Hero Academia, Yuuri’s emotionally rich singing perfectly matches the anime’s world.

The lyrics convey a hero’s resolve and determination, as well as hope for the future, and are sure to inspire courage in your heart.

It’s a powerful anthem that resonates with everyone facing daily hardships and trials.

Why not listen to it when stepping into a new environment or confronting a major obstacle? It will surely give you the courage to keep moving forward!

recallKairi Yagi

Kairi Yagi 'recall'

A number whose translucent, crystalline vocals strike straight to the heart.

Written and composed by Kairi Yagi, the song was released in April 2024.

Chosen as the ending theme for Season 3 of the anime The Irregular at Magic High School, it chronicles a strong resolve to face one’s own shortcomings yet live true to oneself.

The lyrics carefully weave together the struggles and growth born of youth, and are sure to capture the hearts of listeners in the same generation.

It’s an empowering anthem that can become nourishment for life.

During campus life, you may sometimes worry about your individuality or how you differ from those around you.

Precisely at such times, why not listen to this song and draw some courage from it?

Fluttering FutureKitako Literature Club Girls' Gathering

The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan OP “Fure Fure Mirai”

The opening theme of The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan, a spinoff of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, is performed by the “Kitakou Literature Club Girls’ Gathering,” featuring the voice actors from the series.

The lyrics and composition are by Aki Hata, who has worked on many other Haruhi-related songs.

It reached 53rd place on the Oricon charts.

Butter-FlyKoji Wada

Butter-Fly – Kouji Wada (Full) (Digimon Adventure OP)

Digimon Adventure, the first series in the Digimon anime franchise, remains a beloved work even today.

Its opening theme, ‘Butter-Fly,’ is also known as a classic.

It’s sure to be a hit when sung at karaoke and the like.

01Queen Bee

TV Anime 'Undead Unluck' Non-Credit Opening Movie / Opening Theme: QUEEN BEE '01' | Undead Unluck Noncredit Opening Movie

“01,” chosen as the opening theme for the anime Undead Unluck, was released in 2023 by Queen Bee, a rock band drawing attention across music, dance, fashion, and more.

The song depicts the protagonists—who bear the traits of immortality and misfortune—struggling to live while confronting their own destinies.

It opens with tribal-tinged guitar and choral elements, unfolding into a fast-paced band performance.

Paired with Avu-chan’s passionate yet cool vocals, it’s a rock number that sparks anticipation for the start of new days.