[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.
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[Comprehensive Summary] Special Feature on Anime Song Ending Themes (31–40)
Evil Angel and Righteous DemonThe Collectors
A power rock tune by THE COLLECTORS that makes you think deeply about what justice really is.
Released in December 2016, it was used as an ending theme for Dragon Ball Super.
From the passionate intro riff, the hard-hitting guitar rock pulls you in all at once.
The song’s standout feature is its philosophical theme: using angels and demons as metaphors to express that good and evil are two sides of the same coin.
When you want to reflect on the path you believe in, it’s sure to resonate with your heart.
LUCKYTOMOO
This is a song by TOMOO that was chosen as the ending theme for the Kyoto Animation-produced TV anime “CITY THE ANIMATION.” Released in July 2025, the song’s chorus melody was reportedly born from the mixed feelings of laughter and bittersweetness she experienced when reading the original work.
The lyrics, which capture the thrill of an encounter that instantly feels “interesting” and a warm gaze toward people living in the city, gently warm the heart.
Its pop, joy-filled sound also meshes perfectly with the world of the show.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to bask in happiness!
Getchu! Love-love?!Mayumi Gojo
This is the ending theme of the anime Futari wa Pretty Cure, overflowing with cute charm.
Sung by Mayumi Gojo, it’s a single released in 2004 that beautifully captures the sparkle of teenage feelings.
Its positive, adorable message—choosing romance over stress and hugging over fighting—resonates over a lively pop sound.
Give it a listen when you want to feel happy.
Premium salted grilled Kuroge Wagyu tongue 680 yenAi Otsuka
This is a song about pure love for someone special.
Created by Ai Otsuka, this number was released in February 2005 as her seventh single.
It was chosen as the ending theme for the anime Black Jack and became a hot topic.
It’s a love song with an intriguingly unusual title, and its heartwarming lyrics and gentle melody are truly wonderful.
It reminds you that the ordinary moments of everyday life are the real treasures.
Brimming with that kind of charm, this piece will surely bring you a sense of calm when you listen to it!
will be fine feat.AnlyThe Gospellers
A ballad whose beautiful harmonies resonate in the heart.
Adorned with a splendid vocal ensemble, this piece has been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “Takaoka Taka’s Medical Mystery Case Files,” airing from January 2025.
The Gospellers and singer-songwriter Anly gently convey, with their exquisite voices, the journey of walking alongside someone dear and the importance of supporting one another.
It’s a song that stays close when you want to gaze toward the future with someone.
[Complete Compilation] Special Feature on Anime Ending Themes (41–50)
reverse dreamKing Gnu
This is a beautiful ballad that begins with delicate piano melodies and builds into a grand string arrangement.
Written as the ending theme for the anime film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, it explores the themes of love and curses between two people, portraying profound human emotions and inner conflict.
Iguchi’s warm falsetto delivers an evocative vocal performance that conveys both sorrow and hope.
Created by King Gnu and released in December 2021, the song beautifully adorns the film’s climax and ending.
It’s a track that resonates deeply not only with movie fans, but also with those who love bittersweet love songs or feel like reminiscing about cherished memories with someone special.
For karaoke, it’s recommended for singers with a gentle, nuanced expressive style.
lampSoshi Sakiyama
Starting with the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar and expanding into a majestic sound, Soushi Sakiyama’s song was released in July 2023 as the ending theme for the second season of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen.
The piece weaves together the protagonist’s inner conflict, regrets, and longing for lost ideals with a tranquil melody, delicately portraying emotions swaying between ideal and reality.
In August 2023, it was also included on the album “i Fureru SAD UFO,” capturing the hearts of many listeners.
The intertwining of tenderness and poignancy in the vocals, along with the beautiful melodic lines, has the power to evoke deep emotion and empathy, making it a recommended choice to sing in a calm karaoke setting.