[2025] A roundup of popular anime songs recommended for high school students
Even if you’re not someone who’s super into anime in the Reiwa era, it’s pretty normal to at least keep up with the buzzy shows, right?
For high school students, anime probably takes up a big spot among the topics you chat about with classmates.
And when it comes to talking about anime, there’s one thing you can’t leave out… that’s right, anime songs!
Whether you get into anime because you like the band or artist singing the opening or ending theme—or the other way around—anime and anison (anime songs) are inseparable.
Here, we’ve rounded up the latest masterpieces and hit tracks among anison that we recommend especially for current high school students.
Enjoy!
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[2025] Popular Anime Songs Recommended for High School Students (11–20)
PrologueNEW!Nornis
Nornis, a unit formed by Nijisanji virtual livers Toko Inui and Chima Machita, released their 3rd single in October 2025.
It was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Material Collector’s Another World Travelogue.” This medium-tempo rock ballad is based on a band sound, sprinkled with the refreshing tones of folk instruments.
Its warm arrangement, where gentleness and strength coexist, evokes anticipation for a new world.
It’s an anime song that gives a supportive push to those about to embark on something new.
Protect the LightNEW!Spitz
Released in October 2025 as a digital single—the first in about two and a half years—it serves as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY Season 3.
Masamune Kusano commented, “While it’s a work whose comical and cute depictions are fun, I wanted the song to face the sorrow that flows at the root of the story rather than run from it,” and true to his words, the sound beautifully captures a world where poignancy and hope intersect.
The rich arrangement, co-produced with Seiji Kameda, is also a highlight, with horn sections and organ adding vivid color.
It gently gives a push to the courage to protect what matters most.
Blue MagicNEW!Chou Kyumei
The four-piece band Chokyuumei released “Blue Magic” in October 2025, which serves as the ending theme for the TV anime Blue Orchestra Season 2.
It’s a song woven by Rei around the theme of love that stays close to one’s struggles and loneliness.
Distinctive violin phrases are intricately interlaced, and over its dynamic sonic landscape, the small moments of everyday life overlap and grow into a story—that process is what the song portrays.
Its emotional sound, where sorrow and hope intersect, may resonate deeply when you look back on time spent with someone dear.
Raise your level and beat it with raw physical power.NEW!Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets
Released in October 2025, this track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “A Wild Last Boss Appeared!”.
As the title suggests, it unfolds a hard rock sound that pushes raw power to the forefront.
As Kishida himself put it, “the world of the work and my own ideas resonated,” and both the sound and lyrics carry a simple yet utterly convincing message.
Give it a listen when you need the courage to face adversity.
Flower of the battlefieldNEW!CHiCO with HoneyWorks
“Senjō no Hana” (“Flower of the Battlefield”) was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “May I Ask for Just One Last Thing?”.
Its lyrics vividly depict inner impulses and conflicts, along with a strong determination to break free, and it stands out as a fiery rock number that differs from CHiCO with HoneyWorks’ usual heart-throbbing pop sound.
The guitar-driven, full-bodied production and CHiCO’s powerful vocals convey passion and defiance directly.
If you’re gearing up to face challenges, be sure to give it a listen!
POP LIFENEW!FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
A song by FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE released in October 2025 as the opening theme for the anime “Yano-kun’s Ordinary Days.” It’s a refreshing pop tune that captures the small joys and subtle emotional shifts of everyday life.
Set to a bright, poppy melody, it delivers those casual moments—like unexpected bits of luck hiding in an otherwise trivial day.
With vocals that balance sweetness and coolness, the track has a buoyant, light-footed feel.
Give it a listen when you’re looking to add a little color to your daily routine.
[2025] Recommended Popular Anime Songs for High School Students (21–30)
Shall we stay together?NEW!HOKUTO
A song released under the solo name of Hokuto Yoshino, who is also active as a member of THE RAMPAGE.
Selected as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Futari Solo Camp, this work brims with warmth as it depicts peaceful moments spent in nature.
Its acoustic sound, tinged with country flavor, blends with R&B elements to evoke the sense of freedom of the outdoors.
It’s a perfect track for a calm weekend or for spending unhurried time with someone special.