[2025] A roundup of popular anime songs recommended for high school students

GlideNEW!Myuk

Myuk – Glide (Music Video)

In the unchanging routine of everyday life, have you ever felt anxious about whether you’re really moving forward? Myuk’s song “Glide” is a number that stays close to those wavering feelings while urging you to keep taking one step at a time.

The arrangement, which starts with piano and gradually layers in a band sound, carries a rock edge yet wraps you in a gentle warmth.

Listen closely and let it fuel you for tomorrow.

It was the ending theme for the TV anime “Shūmatsu Touring” (Endo of the World Touring).

Chaos reaches its peakNEW!UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Chaos Reaches Its Peak” MV

This track captivates with its exhilarating rock sound and meticulous arrangements.

Created by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Blue Lock and released in October 2022 as their 18th single.

In sync with the story’s intense developments, the rapidly shifting structure and catchy melodies weave a distinctive catharsis that leaves a strong impression.

Perfectly matching the anime’s dynamism, the song has earned high praise, including the Creators’ Choice Award for Most Votes.

It’s an uplifting tune I recommend for moments when you want to raise your spirits or recharge your energy.

flashNEW!VESPERBELL

VESPERBELL “Flash” Official Music Video

VESPERBELL has built a solid track record as a virtual girl duo.

“Issen” is the opening theme for the anime released in October 2025, “My Assassin Stats Are Clearly Stronger Than the Hero’s,” and it’s a dramatic anison that shines with the contrasting vocals of Yomi and Kasuka.

Its grand worldview, themed around reincarnation, resonates as a message that conveys a strong will to face destiny.

It’s a track that will empower anyone striving to overcome hardship.

Latest episodeNEW!Japanese rice bran

Latest Episode / Wanuka [Music Video]

This song portrays the unique embarrassment and courage of adolescent love with true-to-life emotions.

It serves as the ending theme for the TV anime “A Star Brighter Than the Sun,” and it perfectly marries Wanuka’s distinctive word choice with the sound arrangement crafted together with Hyakkai Outo.

The lyrics delicately express the feelings of being unable to be honest precisely because you care about the other person, and they’re sure to resonate with many listeners.

Released in October 2025, this fresh and vibrant anime song is one you should definitely check out.

ActorNEW!Lila Ikuta

Actor

Released digitally in October 2025, this is the ending theme for season 3 of the TV anime SPY x FAMILY, performed by Lila Ikuta, who is also active as the vocalist of YOASOBI.

Colored by a warm jazz sound, the song gently portrays the roles we play in everyday life and the true feelings hidden behind them.

Its lyrics, which sing of the warmth of hands that connect beyond titles and positions, quietly accompany the Forger family’s story.

A comfortable pop tune that shines with Lila Ikuta’s own artistry.

Happy Yummy Lucky YummyNEW!GANG PARADE

GANG PARADE「Happy Yummy Lucky Yummy」Music Video

A song released by GANG PARADE as the opening theme for the anime “Debu to Love to Ayamachi to!” The lyrics were written by Yumeno Yua, capturing the positivity and cuteness of the anime’s protagonist, Yumeko.

The track’s catchy melody and the dramatic mid-song shift keep listeners engaged, and the more you listen, the more addictive it becomes.

Give it a listen when you want to feel positive or need an energy boost.

AmadeusNEW!Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei – Amadeus (Official Music Video)

Released in October 2025, this work was written as the opening theme for the NHK E-TV anime Blue Orchestra Season 2.

Set to a grand ensemble that fuses frenzied strings with a full band sound, it portrays the emotions of adolescence—jealousy of talent, inner conflict, and more.

Its dramatic sonic landscape naturally stirs your feelings as you listen.

It’s a bold rock tune with music itself as its theme.