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

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Started performing in bands in junior high school. Influenced by Japanese rock and UK rock, spent over 10 years continuing band activities while creating original songs. Later began producing Vocaloid tracks using Hatsune Miku, with total plays of released songs surpassing 10,000. Has five years of experience writing for music magazines. Currently works as a music writer, director, and composer, keeping a ground-level perspective on the scene by attending live shows across Japan. Now performs at live houses in Tokyo, showcasing guitar playing centered on acoustic guitar and informed by knowledge of chord analysis and guitar scales. Also writes leveraging a broad knowledge of music genres.

Anime songs, now indispensable when talking about Japan’s music scene, are popular across generations.

From rock bands to solo singers, countless artists are delivering tracks that bring animation to life.

In this article, we’ve rounded up the anime songs that gained popularity in 2022.

It’s also a great idea to rewatch your favorite titles while enjoying music that matches the story and characters.

Be sure to check out these Reiwa-era tracks that shine in a variety of situations—from karaoke to road trips.

Anime songs that drew attention in 2022. [Popular Songs / Hit Songs] (21–30)

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Queen Bee 'VIOLENCE' Official MV

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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.

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

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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.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced anime songs that have gained popularity across a wide range of audiences, whether through watching anime or discovering them on social media.

Many artists rose to fame thanks to tracks that matched the themes of their works and became hot topics.

You can experience sounds that define the Reiwa era’s music scene, from fast-paced rock numbers to dance music that makes use of electronic elements.

Why not give them a listen alongside the anime that were popular in 2022?