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

Grand Escape (Movie edit) feat. Toko MiuraRADWIMPS

Grand Escape (Movie Edit)

It’s a grand and beautiful song that makes you want to soar into the sky.

Created by the rock band RADWIMPS and sung by vocalist Toko Miura, it was produced as the theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “Weathering With You” and included on the album “Weathering With You,” released in July 2019.

The lyrics express a strong resolve to break free from the stifling feeling of everyday life and carve out a future together with someone precious.

From its quiet beginning to a chorus that bursts open like a release, the song grips the listener’s heart and doesn’t let go.

If you listen while gazing up at the vast sky, you’ll surely feel courage welling up inside.

I love you soooo much!HY

TV Anime “The Girl I Like in Okinawa Is Too Dialect-Heavy, It’s Painful” Non-Credit OP | HY “Dai Dai Daisuki”

It’s a song by HY that feels like a pleasant Okinawan breeze blowing through! The cheerful tones of the sanshin blend beautifully with a lively rock sound, and just listening to it lifts your spirits.

It’s the opening theme for the TV anime “The Girl I Like in Okinawa Speaks Too Much Dialect, It’s Tough,” and is included on the album “TIME,” released in January 2025.

The melody and lyrics capture the sweet-and-sour flavor of youth and those fleeting moments of poignancy, and the straightforward “I love you!” feelings toward a special someone come through clearly.

Perfect for a refreshing mood boost on a summer drive!

Islanders' TreasureHiina (CV: Akari Kito), Kaana (CV: Fairouz Ai)

Islanders' Treasure

It’s a moving song filled with deep love for Okinawa’s beautiful nature and culture.

A cover of a classic by the Okinawa-born band BEGIN, delivered with a clear, translucent voice.

The sound of the sanshin and the rhythm of Eisa are comforting and evoke a gentle nostalgia.

This work is the ending theme for the TV anime “The Girl I Like in Okinawa Is Too Dialect-Heavy, It’s Painful,” airing in January 2025.

Listening to it when you’re reminiscing about your hometown may gently warm your heart.

Summer Dream NoisyAsaka

TV anime 'Summer Time Rendering' non-credit 2nd opening video [♪ Asaka 'Natsuyume Noisy']

This track dynamically captures the fleeting brilliance of summer and the tension lurking beneath it! Released as a single in August 2022, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Summertime Rendering.

Asaka’s soulful vocals seem to mirror the protagonist’s determination to carve out a future.

Set to a fast-paced rock sound, it delivers the struggles within a time loop and the earnest longing for a glimmer of hope.

If you love thrilling songs, this one’s irresistible—guaranteed to set your heart ablaze!

Beautiful finSpitz

Spitz / Beautiful Fin

Released in April 2023 as the theme song for the film Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine, this track is a transparent, sea-themed work.

Masamune Kusano’s delicate vocals, through the symbolic phrase “Beautiful Fin,” spread a sense of fragility interwoven with hope.

As Spitz’s first tie-in with the Conan series, the song debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and won the love of many fans.

It’s recommended for seaside drives or for quiet nights when you want to calm your mind.

Heart’s Whim (feat. Kopi)Kobasolo

Heart’s Whim feat. Kopi / Kobasolo (Collab MV with “Chi’s Sweet Adventure: Pon Pon Raa Summer Vacation”)

A buoyant, lively melody that feels like it’s inviting you on a summer adventure.

Crafted by Kobasolo and Kopi, this song was released in August 2024 as the opening theme for the anime “Chi’s Sweet Summer Vacation.” It’s a sparkling track that turns the little thrills hidden in everyday life into sound, wrapping you in a floating sensation as if your heart were going out for a stroll.

If you’re looking for music that makes an ordinary day feel special, this is for you.

Lapis-Lazuli EarthNazuna Oikawa (CV: Suzu Hirose)

Lapis-Lazuli Earth

This is an insert song from the animated film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”.

The song was originally included on Seiko Matsuda’s 1986 album “SUPREME,” and this version is a cover.

Suzu Hirose, who plays the heroine Nazuna Oikawa, delivers vocals that blend beautifully with the gentle interplay of piano and strings, quietly resonating in the listener’s heart.

The lyrics carry a sense of hope beyond hardship and a tenderness toward the Earth, leaving you with a warm feeling.

It’s a perfect track for those summer nights when you want to soothe your soul.