Anime BGM compilation: background music and insert songs that color the story
When you watch anime, you hear all kinds of music in addition to the opening and ending themes.
These are what we generally call BGM and insert songs, and I bet many of you love the BGM and insert songs from certain shows—like, “I love the BGM in that series!”
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended tracks from the BGM and insert songs that play within popular anime series.
Many of these tracks are included on each show’s official soundtrack, so if you find something you like, be sure to check out the soundtrack as well.
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Compilation of anime background music: BGM and insert songs that color the story (91–100)
K-ON! ORIGINAL SOUND TRACKHyakusekigen
From the late 2000s into the early 2010s, the TV anime and films of K-ON! sparked a social movement that even inspired viewers to pick up guitars.
While gently depicting everyday life, Kyoto Animation’s outstanding work was also highly praised for recreating powerful live performance scenes in animation.
As a music-themed series, one of K-ON!’s standout aspects is that many popular songs were created under the conceit that they were produced by the in-story band.
This time, however, we’re not introducing songs by Ho-kago Tea Time, but the soundtrack.
Composed by Hajime Hyakkoku—who has worked on music for idols, voice actors, and various anison-related projects—the score comically captures K-ON!’s loose, fun, fluffy world by weaving in elements of fusion and techno.
Just by listening, you can picture the five members of Ho-kago Tea Time chatting about nothing in particular or getting into a little mischief!
The world that was transparentHata Motohiro
A heart-touching song that resonates with Motohiro Hata’s delicate vocals.
Released in August 2010 as the 7th opening theme for the TV anime Naruto Shippuden.
The lyrics are striking in the way they use the word “transparent” to express time gone by and ever-changing surroundings.
Hata’s signature guitar work and warm vocals are deeply entwined with the song’s theme.
The track peaked at No.
13 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
Its lyrics, depicting nostalgia for what’s been lost and a dialogue with oneself amid the flow of time, will leave a deep impression on listeners.
It’s a recommended song for moments when you want to rediscover the value of the important things we tend to overlook in everyday life.
Original Soundtrack of the TV Anime ‘Kemono Friends’Tateyama Akihiro
Speaking of Kemono Friends, its theme song Welcome to Japari Park became a huge sensation! The soundtrack for the series was handled by Akiyuki Tateyama, who is active not only as a composer but also as a musician.
He has also worked on the soundtrack for the anime Laid-Back Camp (Yuru Camp△).
In this work, from tracks with powerful rhythms that evoke a vast savanna to beautiful pieces that conjure images of serene waters, the nature-inspired music sparked conversation among fans as being soothing to listen to.
Of course, the iconic Welcome to Japari Park is included as well!
“Macross F” O.S.T. 2 Nyan Tora.Kanno Yōko
Macross Frontier, the third anime installment in the Macross series that began with The Super Dimension Fortress Macross broadcast in 1982, carries on the franchise’s hallmark love triangle.
It portrays the romance and lives of a young male protagonist and two songstresses.
The songs featured in the series are all very popular—especially one of the opening themes, Lion, which has become a karaoke staple.
This second soundtrack includes not only the popular theme songs but also insert songs, making it irresistible for fans.
TV anime “Love Live!” Original Soundtrack ‘Notes of School Idol Days’Fujisawa Yoshimasa
The original soundtrack “Notes of School idol days” from the popular anime Love Live!, which portrays the youth of an idol group.
It’s a must-have for fans, featuring not only the main theme songs sung by the protagonist group μ’s and the in-anime background music, but also tracks by the idol group A-RISE that appears in the series! Immerse yourself in the world of Love Live! while listening to this soundtrack packed with sparkle and excitement!
Serious LOVE 1000%ST☆RISH
This is the opening theme song from the anime adaptation of a game that’s hugely popular among women.
The voice actors actually perform the song, and in the OP, ST☆RISH sing and dance.
Be sure to learn not only the lyrics but the choreography too and have fun with it.
It’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped.
An Fukuhara, Yū Serizawa, Maaya Uchida
This song was used as an insert song in the TV anime Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live.
Since it’s a children’s anime, the song is bright and cute.
It is included in Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live Prism☆Music Collection DX.