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

Revolutionary JourneyAiNA THE END

AiNA THE END / On the Road of Revolution – On The Way × TV Anime 'Dandadan' [Collaboration Music Video]

The opening theme for season 2 of the popular TV anime Dandadan, known for its unique “occult × youth” world.

Written and composed by Aina The End, who, after her activities with BiSH, has shown a wide range of expression as a solo artist.

The interplay of high-velocity sound and mysterious melody is superb, perfectly matching the atmosphere of the work.

Centered on the theme of fighting to protect what’s precious while harboring a sentimental love, the song, paired with Aina The End’s edgy vocals, stirs the listener’s heart.

Released digitally in July 2025 and later issued on CD as her second single in September of the same year, it’s an upper-tune that will surely give you strength when you need courage to face something.

Hunting SoulHAYASii

TV anime “Dandadan” HAYASii ‘Hunting Soul’ [lyric video]

This is a track by the in-story band HAYASii that amps up the music of the anime Dandadan.

It’s truly “exorcism metal,” embodying the band’s role in the show of warding off evil eyes.

Just like its soul-stirring title suggests, ultra-fast drums and razor-sharp guitar riffs deliver a blistering power metal sound.

Vocalist Kishō Taniyama’s high-tone shouts are seriously cool, too.

The song was used as an insert track in Season 2, Episode 18, which aired in August 2025.

The creators’ playful spirit—goofing around with total commitment—produces the ultimate catharsis.

It’s the perfect song for reliving the excitement of the series.

You're crazy.WurtS

WurtS – I'm Going Crazy (Official Audio)

It’s an ending theme that aligns perfectly with the world of the anime Dandadan, where the occult and youth collide at a dizzying pace.

Crafted by singer-songwriter WurtS, the song gives voice to characters bewildered by sudden blossoming feelings and driven by impulses that defy reason.

Its sound layers a pop rhythm with electronic beats and breezy guitars, as if packing the sparkle and confusion of adolescence into music.

The creative background—resonating deeply with the original work while telling its own story—adds further depth to the track.

Released in July 2025, this song colors the ending of Dandadan Season 2.

It captures the raw heat of a romance just beginning, when you can’t help but be fixated on someone.

TAIDADAI wish it could stay midnight forever.

ZUTOMAYO – TAIDADA (Audio Track)

Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.

, a music unit that captivates listeners with their one-of-a-kind worldview, crafted this piece, which was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Dandadan.

Inspired by the clumsy words of the characters, it’s a song that conveys a quiet, heartwarming sense of happiness—like the kind you feel in a small four-and-a-half-tatami room.

Within a meticulously woven ensemble where funky grooves and rock intertwine, ACA-ne’s delicate yet energetic vocals come alive.

Released in October 2024, the track is included on the mini-album “Koke no Ichinen Kaiba ni Takusu.” It’s the kind of song you’ll want to sink into when you want to savor the tenderness of everyday life that follows an occult uproar.

I love you soooo much!HY

TV Anime “The Girl I Like in Okinawa Is Too Dialect-Heavy, It’s Painful” Non-Credit OP | HY “Dai Dai Daisuki”

It’s a song by HY that feels like a pleasant Okinawan breeze blowing through! The cheerful tones of the sanshin blend beautifully with a lively rock sound, and just listening to it lifts your spirits.

It’s the opening theme for the TV anime “The Girl I Like in Okinawa Speaks Too Much Dialect, It’s Tough,” and is included on the album “TIME,” released in January 2025.

The melody and lyrics capture the sweet-and-sour flavor of youth and those fleeting moments of poignancy, and the straightforward “I love you!” feelings toward a special someone come through clearly.

Perfect for a refreshing mood boost on a summer drive!

Summertime GhostWednesday Campanella

Wednesday Campanella "Summertime Ghost"

A beat-driven track intertwined with Shiha’s vocals unfolds into a highly addictive sound.

Released in April 2025, this song was written as the opening theme for the TV anime Kowloon Generic Romance, based on Jun Mayuzuki’s original work.

It wraps you in a slightly mysterious feeling, as if blending the sweltering heat of a midsummer night with a mirage that appears in a fleeting moment.

Items like iced coffee and electric fans that appear in the lyrics vividly color scenes of summer, leaving a nostalgic aftertaste.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a summer night when you feel like getting a little lost in thought.

Cannon at Dusk feat. “Yuika”small gift

Soshina – Evening Canon feat. “Yuika”

The glittering sound conjures up scenes of dusk—it’s wonderful! This song was written and composed by the comedian Soshina and performed by Yuika.

Released in April 2023, it was used as the ending theme for the anime The Blue Orchestra.

It brilliantly captures a dazzling moment of youth, burning with passion for music alongside irreplaceable friends.

The sound—where beautiful classical melodies blend seamlessly with pop—and the overlapping, crystal-clear vocals make my heart race as I listen.

It’s a track that reminds you of what truly matters.