Masterpieces of poignant anime songs. Recommended popular tracks.

The Last Petal (The Meaning of Love)EGOIST

The Last Petal (The Meaning of Love)

A song by EGOIST that tenderly sings of a bittersweet yet warm bond, as if overlaying the true meaning of love upon the last petal as it falls.

With its otherworldly piano melody and Chelly’s delicate yet resolute vocals, it portrays the preciousness of love that shines precisely because it has an end.

Released in April 2020 to celebrate vocalist Chelly’s birthday, this track also showcases a new side of the unit through a collaboration with Korean creator M2U.

On a night when you want to reflect on your relationship with someone important, listening to this piece may quietly lead you to recognize a steadfast form 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.

monologueOmoinotake

monologue

It’s a mid-tempo ballad with an oriental atmosphere, created by the band Omoinotake and released digitally in April 2025.

It was selected as the ending theme for the second cour of season 2 of the anime The Apothecary Diaries.

With its beautiful sound arrangement and Leo Fujii’s soaring vocals, it conveys sorrow and a sense of loss for one’s dearest person.

It’s a song I especially recommend to those who cherish the feelings they keep in their hearts.

RainMotohiro Hata

Rain

It’s a song whose sound of rain seeps into the heart.

Sung powerfully by Motohiro Hata, this piece was originally a masterpiece released to the world by Senri Oe on his 1988 album “1234,” with Hata’s version included on his May 2013 single “Kotonoha.” It graced the ending of the animated film “The Garden of Words,” captivating fans.

The ineffable pangs of sorrow and the subtleties of the heart are delicately portrayed alongside rainy scenes, and that frustrating sense of longing tightens the chest.

Perfect for gazing at a summer downpour lost in thought, or for nights when you want to shed tears over a love that has passed.

Boogie BackMiyu Inoue

Miyu Inoue 'Boogie Back'

This is the ending theme of the Universe Survival Arc from the 2017 broadcast of the anime Dragon Ball Super, which became a hot topic thanks to the major breakthrough of then-newcomer Miyu Inoue.

Released in April of the same year as her memorable debut single, it sings of a bittersweet love set against the backdrop of the city streets.

The strong desire to see the one you love once more rides on her voice and reaches straight to the heart.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re looking back on the past yet hoping for the courage to step into tomorrow.

Life is Like a BoatRie fu

Rie fu　『Life is Like a Boat』

The gentle piano melody and warm acoustic guitar tones seem to softly nestle up to the listener’s heart.

This work by Rie fu is a song that richly expresses the journey of pressing forward with hope alongside someone precious, even as we face rough waves on the voyage called life.

The interplay of English and Japanese in the lyrics is truly beautiful.

Released as a single in September 2004, it captured the hearts of many fans as the very first ending theme for the anime BLEACH.

Give it a listen when you’re feeling a touch nostalgic or when you need the courage to take a new step forward.

WALTZRyūgū-jō (Dragon Palace)

WALTZ

Guided by a waltz-like, otherworldly melody, this is a fleeting yet beautiful song.

As the first installment of Ryūgū-jō’s anime tie-in projects, it will be released in April 2025.

It has been chosen as the ending theme for the anime Black Butler: The Green Witch Arc.

Its poetic, multilayered worldbuilding and dramatically unfolding soundscape are all captivating and immersive.

Producer Ave-chan’s deft touch truly shines here.

It’s a track that makes you feel as if you’ve slipped into a different world from the one you know.