Only famous artists! Anime songs that energize the Reiwa era
When it comes to anime songs, in the Showa era there were many child-oriented tracks made specifically for each anime, while in the Heisei era there were many tie-in songs that often had little to do with the anime’s storyline.
In contrast, these days there are more and more songs written for anime that have also become signature hits for the artists themselves.
This may well be because Japanese anime has gained popularity overseas.
So this time, we’ll be introducing songs that serve as theme songs for some of Japan’s most iconic anime works!
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All-star artists! Anime songs that energize the Reiwa era (21–30)
IRIS OUTKenshi Yonezu
This is a fast-paced, impassioned track written specifically for the theatrical film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, set for release in September 2025.
According to Kenshi Yonezu, he composed it while watching Reze’s introduction scene in the original manga.
The lyrics, which capture the sway between fleeting happiness and an inevitable tragic fate, are utterly captivating.
Why not immerse yourself in it while reflecting on the characters’ inner emotions?
One Last KissHikaru Utada
Hikaru Utada’s song, written as the theme for the film Evangelion: 3.
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0 Thrice Upon a Time, is marked by profound lyricism centered on loss and growth.
Its hyperpop-influenced sound blends beautifully with Utada’s delicate vocals.
Released as a digital-only single on March 9, 2021, it was followed by an EP the next day.
For Utada, this work serves as the culmination of their contributions to the Neon Genesis Evangelion series.
Created with a deep understanding of the film’s world and careful reading of the script, it’s the perfect track for those who want to linger in the afterglow of the work.
Only famous artists! Anime songs that enliven the Reiwa era (31–40)
You're crazy.WurtS
It’s an ending theme that aligns perfectly with the world of the anime Dandadan, where the occult and youth collide at a dizzying pace.
Crafted by singer-songwriter WurtS, the song gives voice to characters bewildered by sudden blossoming feelings and driven by impulses that defy reason.
Its sound layers a pop rhythm with electronic beats and breezy guitars, as if packing the sparkle and confusion of adolescence into music.
The creative background—resonating deeply with the original work while telling its own story—adds further depth to the track.
Released in July 2025, this song colors the ending of Dandadan Season 2.
It captures the raw heat of a romance just beginning, when you can’t help but be fixated on someone.
proof of existenceKID PHENOMENON from EXILE TRIBE
This track is packed with everything that makes KID PHENOMENON so compelling.
The lyrics, which portray young people searching for the meaning of their existence, inspire the courage to face hardship.
Its driving melody and powerful beat seize listeners’ hearts and don’t let go.
Chosen as the ending theme for the second cour of the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, it was released in November 2023 and quickly became a hot topic among fans.
It’s a must-listen not only for anime fans but also for anyone determined to carve out their own path.
Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani
Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who is active as a Vocaloid producer and also stands out as a bassist.
His song “Ao no Sumika,” released in July 2023, was chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc.
It sets conflicting emotions—the end of youthful days once believed to go on forever and the radiant memories that linger in the heart—against a refreshing, fast-paced sound.
The lyrics, where the ache for an irretrievable past intersects with the brilliance of time spent with friends, align beautifully with the relationships among the characters.
It’s a rock tune you’ll want to listen to when you feel like reflecting on days gone by.
TAIDADAI wish it could stay midnight forever.
Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.
, a music unit that captivates listeners with their one-of-a-kind worldview, crafted this piece, which was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Dandadan.
Inspired by the clumsy words of the characters, it’s a song that conveys a quiet, heartwarming sense of happiness—like the kind you feel in a small four-and-a-half-tatami room.
Within a meticulously woven ensemble where funky grooves and rock intertwine, ACA-ne’s delicate yet energetic vocals come alive.
Released in October 2024, the track is included on the mini-album “Koke no Ichinen Kaiba ni Takusu.” It’s the kind of song you’ll want to sink into when you want to savor the tenderness of everyday life that follows an occult uproar.
Chu, diversity.ano
A wildly in-demand presence on television, Ano-chan.
She also performs as a singer under the name ano, consistently turning out hit songs thanks to her highly original musical style and distinctive voice.
Her signature track “Chu, Diversity.” was used as the ending theme for episode 7 of the anime Chainsaw Man.
The song has a great groove with a melody that even hints at Chinese pop.
While it features relatively few high notes or dramatic breaks overall, its vocal range is quite narrow—mid2 A# to hi C#—making it exceptionally easy to sing.