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Many of you probably discovered a favorite artist through an anime theme song.
Even when you look at the music charts, it’s now rarer not to see anime-related tracks on them.
In this article, we’ll be showcasing plenty of anime songs that are perfect for winter listening!
Beyond classic wintery ballads, we’ve also handpicked from our editorial team a variety of cool tracks that evoke the chilly season.
We hope you’ll find a new favorite among them.
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[Classic Songs] Big Winter Anime Songs Special! (1–10)
sealLiSA
This is the song that was used as the second season ending theme for the TV anime Sword Art Online, which aired in 2014.
LiSA’s high-toned vocals bring out the song’s most moving moments even more, making it a grand ballad that can feel heartbreakingly poignant when listened to in winter.
Dream WorldHaruka Tomatsu
This song was used as the ending theme for the first season of the TV anime Sword Art Online, which aired in 2012.
With its beautiful, catchy melody line and clear, transparent sound, it’s a soothing anime song that feels wonderful to listen to—perfect for winter.
Snow WingsRedballoon
This song was used as the third ending theme for the TV Tokyo anime Gintama, and redballoon made their major-label debut with it.
The lyrics are filled with winter imagery, so as soon as you listen, you can feel the winter vibe—it’s a rock-style anime song.
Winter nightNEW!After School Tea Time
It gently paints budding feelings of love against a backdrop of swirling snow, using soft, tender words.
You can feel the honest wish to walk hand in hand with someone you like, and the warmth in your heart that makes you feel happy no matter how cold it is.
Included on the album “Hokago Tea Time II,” released in October 2010.
Yui Hirasawa’s lead vocals and Mio Akiyama’s chorus blend together so gently.
Why not give it a listen on Christmas Eve with your special someone, or when you need a little courage to confess your feelings?
Interstellar Eve (Interstellar Flight Christmas ver.)NEW!Ranka Lee = Megumi Nakajima / Sheryl Nome starring May’n
A duet by Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome from Macross Frontier.
It’s included on the album “cosmic cuune,” released in November 2010.
Arranged by Yoko Kanno, it retains the original version’s dynamism while adding a warm, sparkling Christmas flair.
The lyrics are captivating, expanding from a close, familiar crush to a romance on a cosmic scale.
And the harmonies of Megumi Nakajima and May’n overlap with a beauty that seems to race across the galaxy.
It’s sure to instantly lift your Christmas spirits!
History MakerNEW!DEAN FUJIOKA
This is the opening theme of the anime “Yuri!!! on ICE,” which centers on figure skating.
It’s a grand piece sung in English, featuring a distinctive fusion of waltz rhythms, orchestral elements, and EDM beats.
Its lyrics offer encouragement to those who continue to chase their dreams, making it perfect for winter as we renew our resolve for the new year.
It’s a track I’d recommend to anyone who wants to reflect on their past and take a step into the future.
orionKenshi Yonezu
A perfect song for the season when the cold seeps into your heart.
It was released in November 2017 as the sixth single.
Chosen as the ending theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion, it drew considerable attention.
Using the winter constellation Orion as a motif, it poetically expresses lost love and the wish for reunion.
The aching vocals and melody in the chorus tighten your chest.
This work shines with Kenshi Yonezu’s delicate sensibility.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on nights when you’re thinking of someone dear.