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

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts

TV anime MASHLE: Magic and Muscles Season 2 Non-Credit Opening Movie | Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” #BBBB Dance

With their powerful beats and fierce flow that draw listeners in, Creepy Nuts’ tracks are a perfect fit for high school students.

The self-affirming lyrics and addictive sound are sure to resonate with young people living in the here and now.

Released in January 2024, this song was chosen as the opening theme for Season 2 of the popular anime “Mashle: MAGIC AND MUSCLES.” It has also gained overwhelming support on TikTok and sparked major buzz both in Japan and abroad, including reaching No.

8 on the Billboard Global 200 weekly chart.

For high schoolers working hard on entrance exams and club activities, this song will be a powerful ally that gives you the courage to believe in yourself.

IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE

MY FIRST STORY × HYDE – “MUGEN” (from Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”) Official Music Video

This is a collaborative song by the rock band MY FIRST STORY and HYDE, the vocalist of L’Arc〜en〜Ciel.

It was released in May 2024 and chosen as the opening theme for the hugely popular anime Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc.

Featuring powerful vocals and an energetic sound, the track delivers an epic feel that perfectly matches the anime’s world.

Hiro from MY FIRST STORY commented, “I’m honored to be able to contribute to the work alongside a great senior.” The lyrics, which depict the struggles and passion of the Demon Slayer Corps, are sure to resonate with students preparing for exams.

It’s a must-listen for high school students as well.

CAT’S EYEAdo

【Ado】CAT’S EYE（Official Audio）

Singer Ado captivates listeners with her powerful vocals and richly emotive delivery.

Released in September 2025, this work is a cover of the classic hit that Anri sang to great success in 1983.

It was selected as the ending theme for the completely new 2025 anime series Cat’s Eye.

Yuki Hayashi brilliantly reconstructs the original’s glamorous 1980s city-pop sound with a modern arrangement.

Paying respect to the original, Ado channels the vocal style of the era while fusing it with her own signature sharpness and expressive power.

Her voice renders the image of a phantom thief prowling the night city as both thrilling and glamorous.

It’s a superb pop tune where nostalgia and novelty intersect.

I love youNEW!Wednesday Campanella

Wednesday Campanella “Wo Ai Ni”

This is a playful song with lyrics that liken the course of love to mahjong hands.

It’s a track by Wednesday Campanella, included on the EP “Kawaii Joshi,” released in September 2025.

The song was written as the opening theme for season 2 of the TV anime Ranma 1/2.

Its up-tempo sound, wrapped in a mélange of pan-Asian imagery, contrasts with a love story that dives into risk on a wave of momentum—an expression only this unit could pull off.

Utaha’s vocals, shifting in tone from section to section, further enrich the song’s storytelling.

It’s an addictive number that lifts your spirits the moment you listen.

Deer-Colored DaysShika-bu [Kanoko Nonoko (CV: Megumi Han), Koshikoshi Torako (CV: Saki Fujita), Koshian Anko (CV: Rui Tanabe), Bashame Meme (CV: Fuka Izumi)]

TV anime “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan” OP theme “Shika-iro Days” Special Anime MV

Songs by Shika-bu are characterized by pop, catchy melodies with avant-garde elements.

Their unpredictable twists and deer-related humorous phrases put listeners in a joyful mood.

Scheduled for CD release on August 28, 2024, the track is used as the opening theme for the TV anime “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan.” It’s a perfect match for the anime’s world, which depicts the encounter between a former delinquent girl and a deer.

For high school students, it’s sure to become a common topic among classmates.

It’s the perfect song when you want to feel bright and energetic or get hyped with friends.

budOmoinotake

My Hero Academia Season 7 Ending Non-Credit Video / Ending Theme: “Tsubomi” by Omoinotake / My Hero Academia 7th Season Ending Movie

A song by Omoinotake about overcoming differences in values with others and striving to truly understand one another.

Released in May 2024 as the ending theme for Season 7 of the anime My Hero Academia.

Carried by a sound influenced by soul and R&B, Reo Fujii’s expansive vocals resonate deeply.

The lyrics convey a strong will to overcome hardship, sure to encourage high school students struggling with exams or future paths.

It’s a perfect track for moments when you want to feel the bonds of friendship and hope for your dreams.

Also recommended as background music for a drive.

Life TransmutationReoNa

"Arknights" TV Anime Series Completion Commemorative Video | ReoNa "Life Transplant"

This song was specially written as the ending theme for the final episode of the TV anime Arknights [RISE FROM EMBER].

It sings of the heavy themes of loss and legacy, carried by a melody like a prayer.

The ensemble woven from ReoNa’s transparent, crystalline vocals and the magnificent string arrangement by Sachiko Miyano resonates deeply with listeners.

It’s an emotional ballad that mourns the lives lost and powerfully conveys the resolve to carry their will into the future.