Moving and iconic anime songs, popular tracks

Unchanging ThingsHanako Oku

Unchanging Things

Resonating deeply with the heart, this song is known as an insert track from the animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.

Hanako Oku’s gentle voice expresses the protagonist’s aching feelings, tightening the listener’s chest.

Included on the 2006 single Garnet, it has garnered strong support alongside the film.

It’s a piano-centered ballad, characterized by a simple yet emotionally rich arrangement.

Highly recommended for those who want to cherish memories with a loved one and unchanging feelings.

Its poignant lyrics and Hanako Oku’s vocals are sure to bring tears to your eyes.

Type: WildRika Matsumoto

Type: Wild

Here is a classic song that captures the world of Pokémon.

Its lyrics, depicting a journey of adventure and growth, resonate deeply with listeners.

You can practically see the protagonist setting out from Pallet Town and gaining experience along the way.

Rica Matsumoto’s powerful vocals further elevate the song’s appeal.

Released in February 1999, it was also used as an ending theme for the anime Pokémon.

It’s a perfect track not only for Pokémon fans but also for anyone striving toward their dreams.

It’s a song with a mysterious power that fills you with energy when you listen.

SparkleRADWIMPS

Sparkle [original ver.] -Your Name. Music Video edition- Trailer from the new album “Ningen Kaika” First Press Limited Edition DVD

This song portrays the flow of time and the crossroads of fate.

It was created for the soundtrack of the 2016 film “Your Name.” and was used in the climactic scene.

It is characterized by a structure that begins with a quiet piano and unfolds into a grand band sound.

RADWIMPS’s poetic lyrics merge beautifully with the film’s world, moving the hearts of many.

Singing of the feelings of two people in love, this piece is perfect for moments when you want to look back on memories with someone special or when you’re excited about a new encounter.

Together with the WindSachiko Kobayashi

Pokémon: Together with the Wind

Created as the ending theme for Pokémon: The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back, this piece is a moving duet by Sachiko Kobayashi and Shoko Nakagawa.

Its lyrics, which depict walking the path of life guided by the wind, give listeners courage and hope.

A remake of a song originally performed solo by Sachiko Kobayashi in 1998, it was released in June 2019 and reached No.

1 on the Oricon weekly anime singles chart.

Paired with the world of Pokémon, it’s a wonderful song that lingers in your heart even after watching the film.

It’s a recommended track when you need the courage to chase your dreams or to take a new step forward.

The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

Bakemonogatari ED – The Story You Don’t Know

It’s a renowned song that played as the ending theme for a popular anime series and quickly became a hit on video sites like Niconico and YouTube.

The lyrics themselves tell a story and are connected to the anime’s plot, so listening to it after finishing the show leaves you with a faintly bittersweet feeling.

While the song is popular among teens and people in their twenties, I think it’s actually even more moving—enough to make you cry—when you listen to it as an adult.

OrangeRie Kugimiya, Yui Horie, Eri Kitamura

Orange

Used as the ending theme of Toradora!, it may seem like a bright, cheerful song at first glance, but the lyrics actually portray a bittersweet love.

It’s sung by the three voice actors who play the main characters, and you can tell they put a lot of emotion into their performance because they understand the characters’ feelings so well.

My greatest treasureLiSA

My Most Precious Treasure ~Yui final ver.~

It was used as an insert song in Angel Beats! during a moving scene where a disappearing female character is confessed to.

There are two versions of this song with different lyrics, and both successfully express the characters’ emotions, making it a very touching piece.