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 Compilation: Background Music and Insert Songs That Color the Story (21–30)
Moonlight LegendDALI
It’s the theme song of a beloved, era-defining anime from the ’90s.
I imagine many girls were inspired by this track.
Despite its cute lyrics, the melody feels mature, and the vocals retain a touch of youthful innocence, capturing the reality of adolescent love with striking authenticity.
Rain or ShineELISA
ELISA’s clear, transparent voice suits this fragile, mellow jazz-style ballad perfectly.
The first verse consists of humming the rhythm, and the song fully begins from the second verse, making for an unusual structure.
It is the ending theme of the anime 91 Days.
GO!!!FLOW
An up-tempo track with ringing guitar tunes.
Listening to the chorus sung by all the members, you can feel a sense of unity that brings back memories of close friends.
The lively groove of the latter-half guitar solo makes your body move along, and the song sticks in your ears even after it ends.
Galaxy Express 999Godiego
A resounding brass band seems to welcome you in, and the singing voice feels like it will carry you off to unknown adventures—a wonderful track brimming with hope.
Likes and dislikes, joy and sorrow—all of it becomes irrelevant before this song; let’s set out on the journey called life.
It’s a captivating masterpiece.
frecklesJUDY AND MARY
A classic with a catchy rhythm and an irresistibly singable melody.
The voice feels like it could reach anywhere, racing through your whole body.
The lyrics are a bit bittersweet, yet the delivery is so positive that it naturally brings a smile to your face.
PLASMIC FIREKOTOKO × ALTIMA
This is a signature work by Isao Kawahara, known as the author of the hugely popular series Sword Art Online.
This song was used as the opening theme when it was adapted into a film.
It also drew attention as a collaboration between KOTOKO, a popular anisong singer, and AKTIMA.
READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
A legendary anime song where the drums race at a high tempo while a sultry vocal captivates listeners one after another.
Its heart-penetrating tone—where instruments and voice fuse and meld beautifully—has won love from everyone and continues to be sung for years.