[Summer Anisongs] Iconic and Popular Anime Tracks That Feel Like Summer

Interstellar FlightMegumi Nakajima

Interstellar Flight

It’s an insert song from Macross Frontier.

It’s used as the heroine’s song, performed by Megumi Nakajima.

With a bright, cute vibe, the lyrics weave together starlit skies and feelings of love.

You can see the stars well in the summer night sky, right? It might be nice to look up at the night sky while listening to this sparkling track.

Kagerou DaysJin ft. Shoichi Taguchi (Sentimental Vector)

Mekakucity Actors “Kagerou Daze” / Jin ft. Shoichi Taguchi (Sensuous Vector)

This is an insert song from Episode 4 of Mekakucity Actors, an anime adaptation of the world of the song ‘Kagerou Daze’ that was released on Niconico Douga.

As the song that sets the story in motion, it’s very popular among fans, and the scene where it plays is a memorable climax in the series.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

Theme song of the film “Your Name.” As the theme for a blockbuster feature-length animated work, its driving melody and lyrics captivated many people of all ages.

The crisp guitar sound evokes youth whenever you listen, making it a classic imbued with a summery atmosphere.

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” Live Music Video

Wouldn’t it be perfect as background music for a lively summer night barbecue party with friends? It’s a song by the three-piece rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront, and became a hot topic along with the ending sequence featuring the characters dancing.

A bouncy rhythm, razor-sharp guitar, a throbbing bass, and soaring high vocals—every slice is delicious in this highly addictive track.

Ghost of the SeaKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Spirits of the Sea

This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu, written as the theme for the animated film Children of the Sea, released on June 7, 2019.

The lyrics evoke precious memories of summers past, and while the sound carries a certain wistfulness, listening to it gently warms the heart.

With your eyes closed, it feels as if you’re floating in a vast ocean.

Pursuing My True SelfShihoko Hirata

Pursuing My True Self (FULL w/ lyrics)

The opening theme song of the TV anime Persona 4.

The anime tells the story of a protagonist who moves from the city due to family circumstances and spends his days in a peaceful rural town with a group of unique friends, while unraveling the rumors of the “Midnight Channel” and the truth behind them.

The song is an upbeat house tune that carries a detective-suspense vibe.

Its lyrics depict swimming through the sea of the unconscious while pursuing one’s own “truth” and pressing forward.

It’s a track that conveys the exhilarating feel of summer and the vastness of the ocean!

dramaticBase Ball Bear

Base Ball Bear – Dramatic

The opening theme of the anime “Big Windup!,” which delicately portrays the youth of high school baseball players.

It’s a song themed around summer and youth that perfectly matches the story of a high school baseball team aiming for Koshien.

Just listening to it conjures up images of team members practicing on the field.