Special Feature: Iconic Songs from Anime | Packed with Great Tracks!

Northern lightsMegumi Hayashibara

Northern lights

This song, used as the opening theme for the anime Shaman King, features vocals by Megumi Hayashibara, who is also active as a voice actress.

Its lyrics weave in themes of fate, rebirth, and hope, making it a message song that deeply moves listeners.

Her clear, translucent voice matches perfectly with the up-tempo arrangement, giving listeners courage and hope.

Released in March 2002, the track has since been included multiple times on Hayashibara’s albums.

It’s recommended for when you feel tired in your daily life—you’re sure to feel energized!

Mysterious EyesGARNET CROW

Detective Conan OP Mysterious Eyes

It’s a landmark song that marked GARNET CROW’s major-label debut and continues to captivate many fans to this day.

Yuri Nakamura’s lyrical, slightly wistful melodies blend beautifully with the poetic worldview of AZUKI Nana’s lyrics.

The profound theme—evoking partings with loved ones and the longing for reunion—resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in March 2000, the track was used as the opening theme for the anime Detective Conan and became a long-running hit, charting for 11 weeks.

Its mysterious atmosphere and bittersweet tone align perfectly with the enigmatic world of the story, making it ideal for moments when you want to immerse yourself in the narrative.

Spring SongIkimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Haru Uta” Music Video

A gem among Ikimono-gakari’s songs that blends the freshness and bittersweetness of spring! This work portrays nostalgia for the past and a powerful wish to reunite in the future, all through a crystalline, airy vocal performance.

Released in April 2012 as their 23rd single, it served as the theme song for the film Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker, adding a moving touch to the story.

Fans will love the anecdote that the songwriter kept the Conan universe in mind and wove the protagonist’s circumstances into the lyrics.

The single reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was later included on the classic album “I.” Perfect for the season of meetings and partings, this warm anthem of encouragement is sure to stay close to many hearts, giving the courage to move forward.

Oh! RivalPorno Graffitti

Porno Graffitti “Oh! Rival” MUSIC VIDEO (Theme song for the film “Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno”)

This track stands out with its passionate Latin rhythms woven by Spanish guitar and accordion.

It portrays a tense, spark-sparking relationship between rivals who recognize each other as truly one-of-a-kind.

Even as they accept a fate that will never allow them to converge, their strong will to face each other head-on shakes the listener to the core.

The song was written as the theme for the film Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno and released in April 2015 as their 42nd single.

It was later included on PornoGraffitti’s acclaimed album RHINOCEROS.

Don’t you feel a surge of passion welling up from deep within when you listen to it while competing with a cherished rival or in moments when you want to overcome yourself?

Love is thrill, shock, and suspenseRina Aiuchi

[Rina Songs] 20th Anniversary! I’ll sing all the singles! Vol. 1: “Koi wa Thrill, Shock, Suspense”

Brimming with a sense of speed, this Eurobeat track blends perfectly with the world of Detective Conan and stands as a signature song in Rina Aiuchi’s career.

Released in October 2000 as her fourth single, it became her first to reach No.

5 on the Oricon weekly chart and was also included on the classic album “Be Happy.” Its thrilling psychological portrayal of falling into paranoia because you can’t read the heart of the one you love links exquisitely with the story’s pursuit of a difficult case’s truth.

The para para dance performed by the protagonist also became a hot topic.

When you’re anxious about a love with no clear future, doesn’t listening to this song make you feel like you can even enjoy the thrill and find the energy to move forward?

HALONOMELON NOLEMON

NOMELON NOLEMON / HALO Official Music Video

This is an anisong that layers a danceable beat with a beautiful melody line.

Created by NOMELON NOLEMON and released in May 2025, it was written as an insert song for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.

Following Midnight Reflection and Kienai, it is the third insert song for the same series.

Its hope-filled lyrics leave a strong impression, and by the time it ends, your heart will feel gently warmed.

Listening to it together with your partner may help you reaffirm the importance of love.

lampSoshi Sakiyama

Soushi Sakiyama / Akari [Official Music Video]

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.