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 Lineup of Famous Artists! Anime Songs that Energize the Reiwa Era (51–60)
HEROESTakanori Nishikawa
Takanori Nishikawa has released a full-fledged rock tune that fuses a high-velocity band sound with an emotional melody.
The song was composed by Sojiro Oki and arranged by seasoned producer Seiji Kameda.
With a powerful message, it’s a track brimming with courage and hope.
Released in May 2025 as his seventh solo single, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “A Middle-Aged Man from the Countryside Becomes a Sword Saint.” The single comes in two editions: a regular edition and a limited-time production edition.
The regular edition includes one of eight random trading cards, while the limited-time production edition features a Blu-ray and a digipak with newly drawn artwork.
It’s an ambitious release recommended not only for anime fans but also for music listeners who love band-driven sounds.
Cry BabyOfficial HIGE DANDism
A song that celebrates the strength to face adversity, the bonds with comrades, and the desire to try again debuted in May 2021 as the opening theme for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers.
Created by Official HIGE DANDism, it features an innovative sound with ten key changes, expressing the protagonist’s indomitable spirit.
It peaked at No.
4 on Billboard JAPAN’s Japan Hot 100 and won the Composition Award at the Reiwa 3rd Anisong Taisho.
From August 2022, it was also used in DyDo Drinco’s DyDo Blend commercial.
Imbued with a strong will to keep moving forward despite repeated setbacks, it’s a perfect song to belt out at karaoke.
BOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezu
“BOW AND ARROW” is a song by Kenshi Yonezu, written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime Medalist.
Its striking sound blends passion with delicacy, echoing the story’s focus on figure skating.
The lyrics, which celebrate challenge, growth, and the importance of supporting one another, resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a track not only for athletes devoted to their sport, but for anyone striving toward their dreams.
breakthroughSUPER BEAVER
This song pierces the heart with its straightforward message and powerful melody.
It sings of a resolve to break through head-on and the importance of living fully in the present, with sincere emotions that stir the soul.
The lyrics probe deeply into the meaning of continuing to take on challenges without fearing failure, while the energetic sound gives you the courage to move forward—together forming a superb harmony.
Released as a single in October 2020, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the popular anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.
It perfectly matches the anime’s worldview, which depicts young people’s growth and challenges, and captured the hearts of many viewers.
It’s a song with the power to gently push the backs of those about to take a new step or facing hardships.
All Star Artists! Anime Songs That Energize the Reiwa Era (61–70)
Stars swimMacaroni Enpitsu
The song created by Macaroni Enpitsu as the opening theme for the TV anime “Summer Time Rendering” is a track that sings of a fleeting yet beautiful story, like fireworks coloring a summer night sky.
From the protagonist’s perspective, it portrays resolve, the grief of losing someone precious, and memories growing distant, all carried by an exhilarating rock sound.
Included on their major-label 2nd EP “Tama-shii no Ibasho” (A Place for the Soul), the song was released digitally in April 2022 and was crafted with the image of summer’s restlessness and a fate that fades like scattered sparks.
Seamlessly harmonizing with the anime’s worldview, it’s a perfect choice for those who want to delve deeper into the story or feel the bittersweet ache of summer.
UN-APEXTK from Ling tosite sigure
This track fuses the piercing intensity of razor-sharp sonic edges with delicate emotional expression.
Its distinctive guitar sound and complex rhythmic structure deftly portray a psyche that grows colder even as it heats up.
Showcasing the experimental approach unique to TK’s solo project, this piece was selected as the ending theme for Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow.
It’s a song I recommend when you want to confront the emotions hidden deep within your heart, or when you feel ready to push past your limits and grow.
UNDEADYOASOBI
Born from NISIOISIN’s popular novel series, this song is a striking work that advocates a powerful way of living free from the constraints of past and future.
Its strong message, carried by EDM sounds, blends perfectly with ikura’s shape-shifting vocals.
Released in July 2024 as the main theme for the anime “Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season,” it reached No.
10 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
This piece, which prompts deep reflection on the meaning of life, is sure to resonate with anyone who wants to move forward or is struggling with uncertainty.