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

StoryDa-iCE

Da-iCE /「Story」Music Video

It’s a heartwarming song that blends gentleness with strength.

Released in July 2024, this track by Da-iCE was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest.

It matches the anime’s fantastical world perfectly, delivering a hopeful message over a driving, fast-paced rhythm.

It’s a quintessential Da-iCE dance number that speaks to adventure, growth, and the importance of friendship.

Perfect for when you need a boost or are ready to take a new step forward—it’s sure to give you that encouraging push.

TOUGH INTENTIONKOTOKO

2014-07-17_KOTOKO_TOUGH INTENTION_Live Footage Version PV_FULL

Argevollen (Shirogane no Ishi: Argevollen) is a mecha anime set in a world where climate change has rendered aircraft unusable.

The opening theme is TOUGH INTENTION sung by KOTOKO, which peaked at number 34 on the Oricon charts.

Rosé (Prod. TeddyLoid)Hikari Mitsushima

Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Ending Theme / Hikari Mitsushima "Rosé (Prod. TeddyLoid)"

This song incorporates elements of electropop and electronica, featuring a beautiful, emotionally resonant melody.

Hikari Mitsushima’s expressive vocals blend seamlessly with TeddyLoid’s forward-thinking production.

Released in June 2024, it was selected as the ending theme for the anime Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture.

Centered on themes of hope and conviction in the face of darkness, the lyrics carry a powerful message about overcoming adversity.

With heartfelt words and a gorgeous melody, this track is perfect for anyone seeking encouragement.

FOOL THE WORLDMinori Chihara

[Official Video] Minori Chihara – FOOL THE WORLD – 茅原実里

Nobunaga the Fool is a sci-fi anime featuring characters inspired by historical figures such as Oda Nobunaga and Joan of Arc.

The opening theme is “FOOL THE WORLD,” sung by Minori Chihara, which reached 17th on the Oricon chart.

In the future where we return to that skyChouCho

In the future where we return to that sky

“Buddy Complex” is a robot anime by Sunrise, and it also made waves for its April Fools’ collaboration with Gachapin.

The ending theme is “Ano Sora ni Kaeru Mirai de,” released by ChouCho in February 2014.

Schwarzer BogenHitomi Harada

Schwarzer Bogen / Hitomi Harada TV-size MV (Lord Marksman and Vanadis Ending)

The “Lord Marksman and Vanadis” series is a representative work by Tsukasa Kawaguchi, known for writing many fantasy novels, and it aired in 2014.

The ending theme is “Schwarzer Bogen,” sung by Hitomi Harada, who voices Valentina.

The title of the song means the black bow wielded by the protagonist.

Apocalypse of TruthEriko Oya

Apocalypse of Truth / Yoko Takahashi (Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and Dragons OP) Cover by Eriko Oya

Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and Dragons is an anime about a protagonist who is stripped of her status as a princess and eventually confronts the mastermind secretly manipulating the world.

The latter cour-opening theme is Yoko Takahashi’s “Apocalypse of Truth,” and this video is a cover version.