Anime BGM compilation: background music and insert songs that color the story

Street-corner Tangentshami momo

Street-corner Tangent

This is a recommended track for anyone who loves character-driven anisongs.

Released in August 2019 as the opening theme for The Demon Girl Next Door (Machikado Mazoku), it features the voices of the main cast, conveying the world of the magical girls.

Its pop sound and lively lyrics charmingly portray small adventures in everyday life.

With themes of friendship and growth, it’s a song that can energize you while you work.

At the same time, its highly polished, stylish production makes it great as background music, helping you focus comfortably on studying or tasks.

Lovers7!!

7!! – "Lovers" (Seven Oops – LOVERS) short ver.

A hit song by 7!! that served as an opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden.

While putting on a brave face, it sings about deep bonds and mutual support, featuring a refreshing sound that fuses pop and rock.

Released in March 2013, the track remains one of the band’s signature works, beloved by many fans.

With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, it gives listeners courage and hope.

The scene of looking up at the summer sky is especially memorable, making it a song that lifts your spirits.

It’s great as background music for work, but it might resonate even more when you listen to it with someone special.

BRAND NEW WORLDD-51

One Piece OP 6 HD

A powerful cheer song by D-51 that inspires the hearts of adventurers burning with ambition! Released in July 2005 as the sixth opening theme for the Fuji TV anime ONE PIECE.

The lyrics stand out for urging listeners to keep looking forward and pushing on without giving up, even when faced with difficulties in pursuit of their dreams.

Its sound evokes the refreshing breeze of Okinawa, and the boyish, pure vocals resonate deeply.

The song peaked at No.

15 on the Oricon charts and stayed on the charts for 11 weeks.

It’s a track that gives courage and hope to anyone trying to carve out their own path.

ContrastTOMOO

TOMOO – Contrast [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A heartwarming song that honestly weaves together the sweet, wistful emotions of youth.

Released in January 2024 by TOMOO as the ending theme for the second cour of the TV anime “Blue Box,” the piece beautifully captures the contrasting feelings in love—joy and melancholy, closeness and distance.

Its emotive vocals over a comfortable melody that fuses piano and pop leave a strong impression.

Created by layering teenage experiences with the artist’s current perspective, the song blends pure emotions with the reflections that come with adulthood.

It’s a perfect track for those who can’t quite be honest about their feelings of love or who struggle with the distance between themselves and someone important.

Stars swimmakaroni 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.

Genesis of AquarionAKINO

Sousei no Aquarion (Cover)

It’s a masterpiece in the anime music world, with a fantastical backing melody resonating with violins and a goddess-like, crystal-clear singing voice that lingers in your memory.

The profound lyrics strike deeply at the heart and rekindle an appreciation for the power of music.

It’s a very affectionate love song that stays with you.

Golden LifeAKINO with bless4

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This song was created by the sibling group bless4, which includes the singer AKINO, who had a huge hit with Genesis of Aquarion.

The clear, satisfying vocals match perfectly with the fast-paced melody.

The singing is so powerful and impressive that it’s enough to give you goosebumps.