[Latest & Greatest] A Special Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for Teens

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Magic Hour

Magic Hour is a youthful pop song that blends poignancy with power.

It serves as the opening theme for the TV anime Honey Lemon Soda and was released in January 2025.

Titled after the beautiful moments of the sky around sunset and just before sunrise, its melody strikingly symbolizes a special time.

The way the arrangement shifts toward the latter half seems to reflect the protagonist’s growth.

It’s a perfect pairing with the anime, and also recommended for anyone who wants to reminisce about their youth.

CASANOVA POSSEAli

ALI – CASANOVA POSSE

It’s a groove-driven track that blends a variety of elements—rock, funk, hip-hop, and Latin.

It’s a song by the band ALI, slated for release in January 2025, and it’s been selected as the opening theme for the anime Dr.

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The song carries a message of having the courage to break free from the past and forge your future, and listening to it really sets your heart on fire.

Why not give it a listen and recharge your energy for tomorrow?

TREASURE！DIALOGUE＋

DIALOGUE＋ 「TREASURE！」Music Video

This song is characterized by a positive, energetic sound.

It’s the 12th single by DIALOGUE+, slated for release in January 2025.

It was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Someday the Mightiest Alchemist?”.

The lyrics, centered on self-discovery, challenge, and growth, are striking in the way they encourage an attitude of taking on limitless possibilities.

A rock-influenced arrangement and catchy melody amplify the uplifting message.

When you need the courage to face difficulties, this track will lend you strength.

ContrastTOMOO

TOMOO – Contrast [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

TOMOO’s song “Contrast,” which skillfully portrays opposing emotional elements, was selected as the ending theme for the second cour of the anime “Blue Box” and was released digitally in January 2025.

The lyrics, where joy and loneliness, closeness and distance intersect, delicately depict the complex feelings involved in love.

This work carefully expresses emotions as they change with the passage of time.

It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone experiencing the bittersweetness and inner conflict of romance.

Twinkle Daysharmoe

[harmoe] “Twinkle Days” Music Video Full ver. [7th Single]

It’s a catchy anison that fuses a fantastical worldview with a driving, uptempo rhythm.

It’s a song by harmoe, released in January 2025, and it was selected as the ending theme for the anime “Someday the Strongest Alchemist?” The concept is inspired by “Peter Pan and Wendy,” giving the entire track a dreamy atmosphere.

That swelling feeling of anticipation for dreams and adventure—so irresistible.

When you want to do your best but can’t quite take the first step, this song gives you a gentle push forward.

EGOISTimase

【imase】EGOIST（MV）

Packed with imase’s charms, “EGOIST” is set for release in January 2025 and has been selected as the ending theme for cour 2 of the TV anime Trillion Game.

“Let’s do what we believe is right, let’s move forward with ambition…” The lyrics convey a striking sense of willpower.

Paired with a glamorous, funk-based sound, it captures listeners’ hearts.

When you want to charge toward the future, this song will give you strength.

Fantastic TimeHey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – Fantastic Time [Official Music Video]

Time Bokan 24 is a remake of Time Bokan, with Level-5—known for titles like Yo-kai Watch—providing the original character and mechanical design concepts.

The theme song performed by Hey! Say! JUMP ranked number one on the Oricon chart.