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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Anime BGM Collection: Background Music and Insert Songs That Color the Story (71–80)
Ranking of Kings Original Soundtrackmayuko
Ranking of Kings is an anime whose picture-book-like art style, tense storytelling, and the coming-of-age of its young protagonist move the heart.
Centered on Bojji, who strives to become a king, and his best friend Kage, the story has deeply moved many viewers.
Ranking of Kings often features scenes that express the characters’ inner feelings, and what gives those moments greater depth is the music.
The composer is MAYUKO, who has also worked on drama soundtracks such as Cheer☆Dan and Yamikin Ushijima-kun.
No Boy, No CrySTANCE PUNKS
A track whose scorching punk rock sound and powerful lyrics pierce the heart.
Released by STANCE PUNKS in June 2005, this song drew major attention when it was chosen as the sixth opening theme for the anime Naruto.
Its lyrics, which seem to speak for young people, carry a message to society: “Value your own voice” and “Take action,” a strikingly positive call.
It’s perfect not only for anime fans but for anyone striving toward dreams and goals.
Belt it out at karaoke and turn it into energy for tomorrow.
Shangri-La AlienSerial TV Drama
It was included on their third major-label single and used as the opening theme for episodes 202 through 227! The song’s catchphrase, “Japanese-style rock ’n’ roll,” matches the anime’s vibe perfectly!
Turn sorrow into kindnesslittle by little
This is a song by little by little that was used as the third opening theme for the anime Naruto.
It carries a message about the strength to turn sadness into kindness and transforming your true self into power.
It’s a track that stays close to the listener’s heart and gives the courage to look forward.
Released in December 2003, it reached the top 10 on the Oricon charts.
It’s also included on the album Sweet Noodle Pop.
Recommended for times when you’re feeling down or want to reflect on yourself.
Why not face yourself while being soothed by Hideco’s sweet, charming vocals?
You MAGICmonobright
It was included on monobright’s fifth single and used as the opening theme for episodes 126 to 150.
This song was the band’s first tie-in, and thanks to it they even broke into the Oricon Top 10!