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[Complete Summary] Special Feature on Anime Song Ending Themes
When it comes to anime, opening themes and ending themes go hand in hand.
There are plenty of anime fans who are firmly in the “watch the ending and the next-episode preview” camp.
With that in mind, this article rounds up anime ending songs.
Is that ending theme that pierced your heart on the list?
We’ve gathered picks both old and new, so it should be a satisfying listen.
Be sure to check it out all the way to the end.
I hope it gives you a chance to fall even more in love with anime.
[Complete Compilation] Special Feature on Anime Song Ending Themes (1–10)
Shangri-LaChatmonchy
Shangri-La by Chatmonchy, which was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Hataraki Man.
It features a simple structure befitting a three-piece band, with an easy-to-groove rhythm and a catchy melody.
Eriko Hashimoto’s straightforward, cute vocals leave a strong impression.
It’s Chatmonchy’s biggest hit.
RoundaboutYES
The ending theme of the anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is “Roundabout” by Yes.
Released in 1971, it remains a timeless classic by Yes even after decades.
Although the song is over eight minutes long, you can feel the band’s exceptional musicianship repeatedly throughout, so it never gets boring to listen to.
You may have heard its memorable intro before.
Nameless MonsterEGOIST
This is EGOIST’s third single, used as the ending theme for PSYCHO-PASS.
With a rousing, high-impact intro that suddenly drops in the first verse before building a growing sense of speed toward the chorus, its dramatic shifts let you feel an unknowable presence not only through the lyrics but through the music itself.
It’s a track that leaves you buzzing with excitement, eager for the next episode as soon as you finish the anime.
The Story You Don't Knowsupercell
This is supercell’s major-label debut single, used as the ending theme for Bakemonogatari.
It’s a bittersweet number that sings of joyful memories and unspoken feelings with a driving, fast-paced sound.
With clear, translucent vocals, it’s a refreshing track you can listen to at the end of the anime with a calm, gentle feeling.
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
This song was written by the rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN as the ending theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.
Their signature, quirky band arrangement feels great, and the more you listen, the more addictive it becomes.
The anime sequence with the characters dancing was captivating as well!
Deep downAimer
Set against a heavy soundscape that captures the sensation of sinking into darkness, this track was featured as the ending theme for Episode 9 of Chainsaw Man.
Its deep introspection, which seems to symbolize the story’s serious turn, is especially compelling.
The lyrics were written by Aimer herself under the name aimerrhythm, with composition by Kazuma Nagasawa and arrangement by Kenji Tamai and Rui Momota.
Released in December 2022 as the title track of the mini-album Deep down, it blends a dreamy arrangement of strings and synthesizers with her husky, resonant vocals that truly strike a chord.
It’s a song that speaks to the depths of your emotions—one to listen to when you want to confront life and death, and the conflicts within.
WindAkeboshi
Akeboshi’s “Wind,” the ending theme of the anime Naruto.
It features technical rhythmic patterns, with the time signature changing at just the right moments throughout the song.
There’s no sense of awkwardness in the rhythm.
If you listen with the image of bouncing along to this distinctive groove, it feels really pleasant.