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Summary of Anime Songs That Were Popular in 2021 [Buzzed-About & Hit Tracks]

2021 was a year when anime songs by a wide range of artists—such as music units and rock bands that enjoy overwhelming popularity, especially among young people—created a buzz.

Some of you may find yourselves replaying the opening and insert songs from your favorite anime.

In this article, we’ve curated a broad selection of tracks that gained popularity in 2021, from ballads that capture a sense of heartache to fiery, hype-inducing anthems.

You’re sure to discover anime songs whose lyrics, melodies, and overall musical worldview evoke the storylines and characters of their respective works.

Give a listen to these tracks where the artists’ musical styles intertwine beautifully with the anime.

Playlist

Summary of Anime Songs That Were Popular in 2021 [Buzzed-About & Hit Tracks]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1morning starLiSA
morning starLiSAplay_arrow
An emotionally moving anime tie-in song that captivates the heart
2GrandeurSnow Man
GrandeurSnow Manplay_arrow
An encouraging song that sings of courage by Snow Man
3Oz.yama
Oz.yamaplay_arrow
Ranking of Kings ED, a moving song that resonates with the heart
4My WarShinsei Kamattechan
My WarShinsei Kamattechanplay_arrow
“My War” is a song with a grand, expansive worldview.
5Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A popular band that captivates with diverse music
6monsterYOASOBI
monsterYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI's popular songs are gaining attention worldwide.
7flash[Alexandros]
flash[Alexandros]play_arrow
Gundam Movie Theme Song, A Song of Hope
8Umillennium parade
Umillennium paradeplay_arrow
The millennium parade theme song from Belle (Ryū to Sobakasu no Hime)
9reverse dreamKing Gnu
reverse dreamKing Gnuplay_arrow
King Gnu’s movie ending theme is rich in emotion.
10One Last KissUtada Hikaru
One Last KissUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Utada's movie theme song, a heartbreaking classic
11Chasing Dreams!Supesharu Uīku (CV. Waki Azumi), Sairensu Suzuka (CV. Takano Marika), Tōkai Teiō (CV. Machico), Uokka (CV. Ōhashi Ayaka), Daiwa Sukāretto (CV. Kimura Chisaki), Gōrudo Shippu (CV. Ueda Hitomi), Mejiro Makkuīn (CV. Ōnishi Saori)
Chasing Dreams!Supesharu Uīku (CV. Waki Azumi), Sairensu Suzuka (CV. Takano Marika), Tōkai Teiō (CV. Machico), Uokka (CV. Ōhashi Ayaka), Daiwa Sukāretto (CV. Kimura Chisaki), Gōrudo Shippu (CV. Ueda Hitomi), Mejiro Makkuīn (CV. Ōnishi Saori)play_arrow
An inspiring song about keep on running toward your dreams
12Proof of Eternal AbsenceToukyou Jihen
Proof of Eternal AbsenceToukyou Jihenplay_arrow
Tokyo Jihen’s new song becomes a movie theme song
13Like FlamesMindaRyn
Like FlamesMindaRynplay_arrow
Anime “Slime” OP singer MindaRyn
14VIVID VICEWho-ya Extended
VIVID VICEWho-ya Extendedplay_arrow
Who-ya Extended, Jujutsu Kaisen opening theme
15STONE OCEANichigo from Kishida Kyoudan & THE Akeboshi Rockets
STONE OCEANichigo from Kishida Kyoudan & THE Akeboshi Rocketsplay_arrow
Impressive theme songs from the JoJo original anime
16Wadachi (Ruts)SPAYAIR
Wadachi (Ruts)SPAYAIRplay_arrow
The bond between Gintama and SPYAIR and the power of comrades
17single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu
single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnuplay_arrow
A love song where fierce passion and aching longing intertwine