Anime songs that drew attention in 2022. [Popular Songs / Hit Songs]

CHAINSAW BLOODVaundy

CHAINSAW BLOOD / Vaundy：MUSIC VIDEO

This piece, chosen as the ending theme for Episode 1 of Chainsaw Man, is a song that Vaundy—who has read the original manga many times—created with deep respect for its world.

Upon its release in October 2022, it became a hit, surpassing 100 million streams.

Its sound—featuring a weighty rhythm section, compressed bass, and a pop-leaning melody coexisting within a dark atmosphere—brilliantly captures the work’s themes of destruction and impulse.

The sonic impact that unfolds from the spoken-like phrases in the interlude is overwhelming.

It’s a track I’d recommend not only to anime fans but also to anyone who enjoys modern rock sounds.

In the Backroomssyudou

[syudou] In the Backroom

This song is striking for its dark atmosphere, where feelings of entrapment and inner conflict swirl.

Created by syudou, it was selected as the ending theme for Episode 5 of Chainsaw Man in November 2022.

Inspired by the internet urban legend “The Backrooms,” it portrays the protagonist’s exposed emotions in an inescapable space.

This aligns closely with Episode 5’s plot, where Denji and the others are trapped in a hotel, resulting in a highly compatible pairing with the series.

The track is also included on the 2023 album Rokotsu.

Give it a careful listen when you want to confront inner turmoil.

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ZUTOMAYO - “Time Left” Music Video (‘Zanki’)

This is the song used as the ending theme for episode 2 of Chainsaw Man.

It’s a work by ZUTOMAYO (ZUTOMAYO: Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni), released in October 2022 as their 17th digital single.

The aggressive bassline explodes relentlessly, and the acceleration toward the latter half is breathtaking.

It meshes perfectly with the series’ intense storytelling.

Highly recommended when you want to immerse yourself in a tense, gripping sound.

Blade length: 200,000,000 centimetersMaximum the Hormone

Chainsaw Man Episode 3 Non-Credit Ending / CHAINSAW MAN #3 Ending | Maximum the Hormone “2-Hundred-Million-Centimeter Blade Length”

Featured as the ending theme and an insert song for episode 3 of Chainsaw Man, this track delivers an intense, tightly packed experience—despite its brief length of roughly 90 seconds—where ferocious shouts collide with exhilarating melodies.

Released as a digital single in October 2022, it was later reused as an insert song in a new version, including previously unreleased sections, for the theatrical film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, which premiered in September 2025.

Why not lend an ear to their uniquely blended sound, marked by a striking contrast between stillness and motion?

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Queen Bee 'VIOLENCE' Official MV

Released by QUEEN BEE in December 2022 as the ending theme for episode 11 of Chainsaw Man, this track stands out for its lyrics swirling with impulsiveness and passion, and for its structure that fuses rock sensibilities with a strong sense of groove.

It shot to No.

1 on the Oricon Daily Digital Singles ranking on its release day, garnering a huge response from fans and anime viewers alike.

Interweaving ferocity and beauty, the song leaves a lasting impression as the story reaches an emotional climax.

Highly recommended for those who want to experience the shock of the narrative hand in hand with the music.

Stars swimMacaroni Enpitsu

TV anime “Summer Time Rendering” Non-credit 1st Opening Video [♪ Macaroni Enpitsu ‘The Stars Swim’]

The song created by Macaroni Enpitsu as the opening theme for the TV anime “Summer Time Rendering” is a track that sings of a fleeting yet beautiful story, like fireworks coloring a summer night sky.

From the protagonist’s perspective, it portrays resolve, the grief of losing someone precious, and memories growing distant, all carried by an exhilarating rock sound.

Included on their major-label 2nd EP “Tama-shii no Ibasho” (A Place for the Soul), the song was released digitally in April 2022 and was crafted with the image of summer’s restlessness and a fate that fades like scattered sparks.

Seamlessly harmonizing with the anime’s worldview, it’s a perfect choice for those who want to delve deeper into the story or feel the bittersweet ache of summer.