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

Until it disappearsHana Hope

Hana Hope – Until It Disappears

Hana Hope is a new-generation singer drawing attention for her emotional vocals.

She created “Kieru made” as the opening theme for the anime The Kingdoms of Ruin.

The song begins with a lo-fi hip-hop sound centered on piano and builds to a powerful climax in the chorus, effectively conveying the grandeur of the world it depicts.

Matching that, her breathtaking vocal control—rising and falling in pitch—is another major highlight.

LOVE INFINITYHinano

Hinano「LOVE INFINITY」Music Video

The opening theme for the anime Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts is “LOVE INFINITY.” It’s a track sung by the vocalist Hinano.

The song explores the frailty of the heart and the fleeting nature of life, conveying a message to live without regrets.

Its grand melody makes that message even more impactful.

Just listening to it is likely to fill you with courage and energy.

Also, be sure to pay attention to Hinano’s soulful vocals and how the song connects with the anime.

proof of existenceKID PHENOMENON

KID PHENOMENON | “Proof of Existence” Music Video

KID PHENOMENON from EXILE TRIBE is a dance and vocal group.

They created “Sonzai Shōmei” (“Proof of Existence”) as the ending theme for the second cour of the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.

It’s a fast-paced dance track with a message that conveys the beauty of life.

With a substantial number of rap sections, it leaves a very powerful impression.

The dance performance is also a highlight, so be sure to check out the music video.

spiralLONGMAN

LONGMAN 'Spiral' Music Video (TV Anime 'Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation' Opening Theme)

LONGMAN is a three-piece band with male-and-female twin vocals that made their major-label debut in 2019.

They’ve provided numerous anime theme and tie-in songs, and their track “spiral” is used as the opening theme for the anime Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation.

Stories about once having a dream that ultimately didn’t come true are everywhere.

This song resonates like a declaration from one’s present, grown-up self to their past self: the dream didn’t come true, but here’s how I’ll live and move forward from now on.

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

[Sports Day Dance] [Full Song Version] Demon Slayer - Gurenge | Easy Choreography (Kindergarten, Nursery, Elementary School, Recital)

The anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has become such a hit that its popularity and influence are now a social phenomenon.

The opening theme song Gurenge, sung by LiSA, also continues to be widely loved over time.

Why not try dancing to Gurenge, a hit song everyone has heard somewhere? With choreography arranged to be easy to dance—even small children can give it a try—you can perform it at sports days or school recitals.

You can go for moves that look cool, like the protagonist’s techniques, or energize the sports day with a lively dance that uses your whole body.

salviaNornis

Nornis – salvia [Music Video]

Nornis is a two-member vocal unit formed by Inui Toko and Machita Chima from the VTuber group NIJISANJI.

Their second single, “salvia,” was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Good Night World.

The lyrics evoke the pain of parting while hinting at hope for the future, inviting listeners to envision their own scenes.

It’s a grand piece whose ensemble—featuring rich, weighty strings—adds a sense of depth.

HappinessOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Happiness [Official Music Video]

Omoinotake is a three-piece band whose vocalist, Reo Fujii, delivers an emotional voice that tugs at your heart.

Their song “Shiawase” (Happiness) lives up to its title, overflowing with euphoria, and it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Horimiya -piece-.

Fujii’s vocals and the synthesizer tones are soothing to the ear, sweet-and-sour and youthful, stirring up a deeply emotional mood in this love song.

You can feel the full force of that straightforward yet aching “I love you.”