[Complete Summary] Special Feature on Anime Song Ending Themes

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Yorushika – Aporia (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A song that expresses philosophical themes through beautiful music.

It was selected as the ending theme for the anime “Chi.

: On the Movements of the Earth,” with n-buna from Yorushika in charge of the composition.

Released in October 2024, it portrays a powerful desire for knowledge and offers a fresh perspective, like a view from a great height.

It harmonizes perfectly with the anime’s worldview, and there’s no doubt you’ll be drawn into its intellectually stimulating content.

Highly recommended for those interested in philosophical questions or seeking lyrics that resonate with the heart.

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[Oshi no Ko] Non-Credit Ending | QUEEN BEE “MEPHISTO”

Mephisto has been drawing attention as the ending theme for the anime Oshi no Ko.

The track is by the rock band Queen Bee and is said to express the darker aspects of the work.

Its scream-like, intense vocals and deep, heavy sound are sure to shake listeners to the core.

Also, pay attention to the lyrics that link with the story and the elements that serve as a counterpart to the opening theme, Idol.

Listening while watching the ending sequence will likely help you understand the lyrics even more.

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Negoto – DESTINY [Official Music Video]

Negoto, a four-piece rock band that had been performing energetically since their high school days, unfortunately disbanded in 2019.

Their 9th single “DESTINY,” which was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Gintama°, features an ear-catching synth sound and a clear, airy vocal that shape the song’s atmosphere.

The exhilarating chorus melody and ensemble have a uniquely pleasant quality that makes you want to listen on repeat.

It’s an emotional pop tune where a sense of weightless float is balanced by the tightness of its rock sound.

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This song was chosen as the ending theme for the anime Dead Mount Death Play.

It’s a work by Inori Minase, who is also active as a voice actress, and it was released in April 2023.

With its strikingly bouncy piano tones, it’s an anison with a somewhat shadowy feel.

Minase’s composed vocal delivery meshes well with the arrangement, giving a sense of narrative depth.

The worldview of the lyrics—declaring that no matter how painful the experience, you’ll use it as fuel to move forward—is really cool.

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Yoh Kamiyama – End Roll [Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Yoh Kamiyama, who began his music career as a Vocaloid producer under the name “Yuki Acid” and made his major-label debut in 2020.

His seventh digital-only single, “Endroll,” which was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation, also drew attention for featuring members of the band Hitorie in the recording.

The hysteric rock ensemble creates a thrilling atmosphere that links with the anime’s world, doesn’t it? It’s a powerful rock tune with an aggressive arrangement that amps up the tension.

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Humbreaders “Matane (See You)” Music Video | Anime “BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS” Ending Theme

“Mata ne,” released in 2023 by the Osaka-born rock band Humbreaders, was written as the ending theme for the anime BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS.

Its guitar-driven pop-rock sound has a charming, nostalgic feel.

The music video, crafted with an ’80s aesthetic, amplifies that sense of nostalgia.

The lyrics, which sing about cherished companions and friends, really hit you in the heart as you listen.