Special Feature: Iconic Songs from Anime | Packed with Great Tracks!
Voice acting and animation are the charms of anime, but the music that supports them also makes anime even more captivating.
Everyone has some emotional attachment to an anime’s opening theme or insert song.
This time, we’ve picked out some true gems—songs that make you think, “What a great track!” among the many featured in anime.
Many of these pieces are moving, so if you want to savor the music more deeply, be sure to check out the anime as well.
Please take your time and enjoy!
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Special Feature: Famous Songs from Anime | Packed with Great Tracks! (1–10)
Butter-FlyKoji Wada
Digimon Adventure, a popular anime that continues to this day, was a cutting-edge work for its time with a theme centered on the virtual world.
Set in an alternate realm born from the link between the real and virtual worlds, it tells the story of boys and girls growing alongside digital monsters.
The anime, which began in 1999, enjoyed nationwide popularity.
This piece is the opening theme of Digimon Adventure, and its lyrics evoke the idea of growth that matches the anime’s content.
Full of dreamsYumiko Seki
This song, known as the opening theme for a beloved national anime that epitomizes the 1990s, features Yumiko Seki’s clear, translucent vocals that vividly evoke the joy of children’s summer vacations and the beauty of nature.
The lyrics, imbued with messages about cherishing dreams and hope, uplift the listener’s spirit.
Released in April 1990, it was used as the first opening theme for the TV anime Chibi Maruko-chan.
Additionally, it was selected as the ending theme for the theatrical film released in December of the same year.
It’s perfect for times when you want to feel bright and positive, or when you want to revisit nostalgic memories.
Until the World Ends…WANDS
This WANDS track, with its moving melody and distinctive vocal phrasing, captivates countless listeners.
It’s well known as the ending theme of the TV anime SLAM DUNK.
Marked by WANDS’ signature passionate performance, the song powerfully conveys the anime’s worldview and is etched into the memories of many.
Its lyrics, where the sweetness and heat of youth intersect, are well worth a listen.
Thanks to this classic, the anime’s scenes shine even brighter—just hearing it brings iconic moments to mind.
Enjoy it alongside the anime to experience the full impact.
Featured Masterpieces from Anime: Packed with Great Songs! (11–20)
The Fateful Day ~Soul vs. Soul~Hironobu Kageyama
I bet many of you have tried mimicking the act of releasing ki! The globally popular anime Dragon Ball Z featured the insert song “Day of Destiny ~Spirit vs.
Spirit~.” It played during the Cell arc when Gohan awakened into Super Saiyan 2.
After Android 16 was destroyed by Cell, Gohan’s anger peaked and he powered up beyond his limits… The song, blending intensity with a touch of sorrow, fit that development perfectly.
Hiroshi Kageyama’s powerful vocals shake both the chest and the heart.
Zankyo SankaAimer
Released in January 2022 as Aimer’s 20th single, this song was selected as the opening theme for the popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc.
It topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks, surpassed 200 million streams, and received a Special Award at the Japan Record Awards.
Masahiro Tobinai’s bold arrangement features resplendent brass and strings that brilliantly capture both the opulence of the red-light district and the tension of battle.
The lyrics, imbued with a powerful resolve to overcome past pain and resound into the future, embody the very determination of characters who confront their fate.
Performed even in cheering scenes at Koshien, it’s a song cherished not only by anime fans but also by many listeners running through their youth.
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
Aqua Timez was a band active from the late 2000s until their disbandment in 2018.
With lyrics and melodies that resonated deeply, they captivated many fans and performed at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen in 2006 and 2008.
This work, their major-label debut single, was released in July 2006 and was used as the theme song for the animated film Brave Story.
The lyrics convey a message of accepting one’s own weaknesses while still moving forward in life.
The CD sold over 200,000 copies, and ringtone downloads surpassed 1.
2 million, making it a major hit.
Thank you!!HOME MADE Family
This track rose to prominence even more dramatically than fhána, who were suddenly tapped for an ending theme.
While it isn’t HOME MADE Kazoku’s debut song, when it was released in March 2005 it was selected as an ending theme for the anime BLEACH.
The melody is a catchy, easy-to-listen-to pop tune with a hip-hop flavor, and its bright tone is sure to lift your spirits.
The lyrics, filled with gratitude, are easy for anyone to relate to and will add color to everyday life.
It meshes well with BLEACH’s worldview and exudes a unique charm.
When you listen, it’s a song you’ll want to enjoy for its synergy with the TV Tokyo anime broadcast as well.