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

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TV Anime “Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Upheaval” Season 2, 4th Trailer

The collaboration between yama and WurtS has finally happened! Centered on the theme of “inner passion,” it portrays the hidden feelings of anime characters and the clashes of their emotions.

Set against a tumultuous era, the song depicts the conflict between each character’s sense of justice.

It’s a compelling track that fuses their distinctive vocals and worldviews.

Chosen as the opening theme for Cour 2 of the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Inferno, it’s perfect not only for anime fans but also for anyone who wants to feel intense emotions and inner struggle.

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Anly – Do as You Like Official Video

Singer-songwriter Anly, who has worked on many drama and anime theme songs, wrote “Suki ni Shinayo” as the ending theme for the second cour of the anime Dr.

STONE NEW WORLD.

Repeating the title phrase, the song delivers a message of “freely choose your own path.” It also incorporates elements of folk music, helping to express the anime’s grand worldview—one of its key appeals.

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Takanori Nishikawa – Ama-no-Murakumo Sword -SKYBREAKER- | Official Music Video (Opening Theme for “Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels in the East 4”)

The music that colors this sweeping tale is brought back to life by Takanori Nishikawa’s vocals.

It’s a perfect fit for the world of wuxia fantasy, with powerful singing and a dynamic sound that grabs you from the start.

Released digitally in December 2024 as the opening theme for Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels in the East 4, the song also features Nishikawa as a character voice in the series, reflecting his deep connection to the work.

Expressing the grand world and the characters’ inner conflicts through music, this track is highly recommended listening before you watch the drama or film.

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From SHINSEKAI / ano × Rira Ikuta [Official Audio]

It’s a memorable rock number that weaves together a sense of speed and cuteness.

A collaboration between ano and Lila Ikuta, it was released digitally in November 2024 and chosen as the opening theme for the anime Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction.

The lyrics and composition were handled by the original creator, Inio Asano.

While depicting a sense of discomfort and loneliness in modern society, the lyrics also suggest a glimmer of hope beyond it.

It may especially resonate with those searching for a place where they belong.

Be sure to give it a careful listen.

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BAND-MAID / Shambles (Official Music Video)

This is a song by BAND-MAID, who perform worldwide armed with maid outfits and heavy hard rock, released on August 4, 2023.

Chosen as the ending theme for the anime Kengan Ashura, the track conveys a determination to move forward that matches the show’s atmosphere.

Its sound emphasizes not only heft but also speed, powerfully evoking a combative stance and a headlong drive.

Another notable point is the active use of four-character idioms in the lyrics, which reinforces the sense of strength through the words themselves.

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Ace / CHiCO

Singer CHiCO, known for her powerful vocals, is active on many fronts.

She’s widely recognized for her extensive work on anime songs and for forming a collaborative unit with HoneyWorks.

Her track Ace serves as the ending theme for the anime Shangri-La Frontier.

The song combines a sense of speed with a rich, weighty sound.

With its rousing, motivational message, it’s the kind of track that makes you feel empowered just by listening.

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Forget-me-not by GReeeeN

GReeeeN’s “Wasurenagusa,” written as the ending theme for the anime AI no Idenshi, captures the feelings of coexistence between AI and humans in the story and the experience of going through many “nice to meet you” moments—sentiments that, of course, resonate among humans as well.

And doesn’t that moving, expansive chorus—so characteristic of GReeeeN’s music—bring tears to your eyes? We encounter countless first-time emotions in life, but if you feel you’ve forgotten that sense lately, this is a song you should definitely listen to.