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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.

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Summary of Anime Songs That Were Popular in 2021 [Buzzed-About & Hit Tracks]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1eastmorning starLiSA
morning starLiSAplay_arrow
An emotionally moving anime tie-in song that captivates the heart
2eastGrandeurSnow Man
GrandeurSnow Manplay_arrow
An encouraging song that sings of courage by Snow Man
3eastCry BabyOfficial HIGE DANDism
Cry BabyOfficial HIGE DANDismplay_arrow
A popular band that captivates with diverse music
4eastmonsterYOASOBI
monsterYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI's popular songs are gaining attention worldwide.
5eastflash[Alexandros]
flash[Alexandros]play_arrow
Gundam Movie Theme Song, A Song of Hope
6eastUmillennium parade
Umillennium paradeplay_arrow
The millennium parade theme song from Belle (Ryū to Sobakasu no Hime)
7eastOz.yama
Oz.yamaplay_arrow
Ranking of Kings ED, a moving song that resonates with the heart
8eastMy WarShinsei Kamattechan
My WarShinsei Kamattechanplay_arrow
“My War” is a song with a grand, expansive worldview.
9eastreverse dreamKing Gnu
reverse dreamKing Gnuplay_arrow
King Gnu’s movie ending theme is rich in emotion.
10eastOne Last KissHikaru Utada
One Last KissHikaru Utadaplay_arrow
Utada's movie theme song, a heartbreaking classic
11eastLike FlamesMindaRyn
Like FlamesMindaRynplay_arrow
Anime “Slime” OP singer MindaRyn
12eastVIVID VICEWho-ya Extended
VIVID VICEWho-ya Extendedplay_arrow
Who-ya Extended, Jujutsu Kaisen opening theme
13eastChasing Dreams!Special Week (CV: Azumi Waki), Silence Suzuka (CV: Marika Kouno), Tokai Teio (CV: Machico), Vodka (CV: Ayaka Ohashi), Daiwa Scarlet (CV: Chisaki Kimura), Gold Ship (CV: Hitomi Ueda), Mejiro McQueen (CV: Saori Ohnishi)
Chasing Dreams!Special Week (CV: Azumi Waki), Silence Suzuka (CV: Marika Kouno), Tokai Teio (CV: Machico), Vodka (CV: Ayaka Ohashi), Daiwa Scarlet (CV: Chisaki Kimura), Gold Ship (CV: Hitomi Ueda), Mejiro McQueen (CV: Saori Ohnishi)play_arrow
An inspiring song about keep on running toward your dreams
14eastProof of Eternal AbsenceTokyo Incidents
Proof of Eternal AbsenceTokyo Incidentsplay_arrow
Tokyo Jihen’s new song becomes a movie theme song
15eastSTONE OCEANichigo from Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets
STONE OCEANichigo from Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rocketsplay_arrow
Impressive theme songs from the JoJo original anime
16eastWadachi (Ruts)SPAYAIR
Wadachi (Ruts)SPAYAIRplay_arrow
The bond between Gintama and SPYAIR and the power of comrades
17eastsingle-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu
single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnuplay_arrow
A love song where fierce passion and aching longing intertwine