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[Cute] A Collection of Popular and Famous Anime-Style Songs [J-Pop]
A high-pitched, slightly lisping, utterly enchanting voice that makes your heart flutter—that’s what we call an “anime voice.” With the recent boom in live streaming, streamers with anime-like voices are really thriving! Once you get hooked, there’s no getting out—it’s that kind of world, don’t you think? In this article, we’ve rounded up popular Japanese songs featuring anime-style vocals.
We’ve included not only anime songs, but also picks from the broader J-pop scene! It’s a playlist that’s also great for choosing songs at karaoke!
[Cute] Collection of Popular and Famous Songs with Anime-Style Vocals [J-Pop] (1–10)
Love CirculationKana Hanazawa
For anime lovers, this has to be a classic cute anime song! “Ren’ai Circulation,” sung by voice actress Kana Hanazawa, was used as the opening theme for the anime Bakemonogatari.
It’s an adorable track with hip-hop elements.
The melody, her vocals, and the love-struck lyrics all make your heart skip a beat.
Hanazawa has released many recordings, but this remains one of the most beloved anime songs among fans.
Take It! Sailor UniformKonata Izumi (CV: Aya Hirano), Kagami Hiiragi (CV: Emiri Katō), Tsukasa Hiiragi (CV: Kaori Fukuhara), Miyuki Takara (CV: Aya Endo)
It’s an addictive song that represents the 2000s anisong scene! This track was used as the opening theme for the anime Lucky Star, sung by the main characters’ voice actors.
The rapid-fire, ever-shifting composition is overwhelming, isn’t it? First-time listeners will probably be shocked.
But before you know it, you’re hitting the repeat button… That’s how incredibly compelling this piece is.
If you’re looking for a song to sing with multiple people at karaoke, be sure to give it a try!
Chika-chika Chika Chika ♡Chika Fujiwara (VA: Konomi Kohara)
It’s the ending theme of the anime “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.” It’s sung by Kohara Konomi, who plays Chika Fujiwara.
It also became a hot topic for its ending video that moves unbelievably smoothly.
The lyrics, overflowing with cuteness, match the slightly quirky melody, perfectly capturing Chika Fujiwara’s somewhat airheaded personality.
If you learn this dance and perform it when singing at karaoke, it’s sure to get everyone super hyped!
Innovative☆Metamur-fo~ze!Umaru Doma (CV: Aimi Tanaka)
From the intro alone, it feels like it sweeps you away.
This track was used as the opening theme for the anime “Himouto! Umaru-chan” and sparked a boom online.
It’s sung by Aimi Tanaka, who plays the protagonist, Umaru Doma.
It’s what you’d call a “denpa song,” an anime tune that unfolds at high speed in unpredictable ways.
Listen just once and it’ll be stuck in your head, guaranteed.
The call-and-response parts are fun to hear, too.
Please savor Umaru-chan’s cuteness to the fullest!
Love Song of LumYuko Matsuya
I think this song is packed to the brim with the characters’ cuteness! It’s the opening theme of the popular anime Urusei Yatsura, based on Rumiko Takahashi’s manga.
Not that it needs any introduction—everyone probably knows it, it’s that famous.
The lyrics capture Lum’s single-minded feelings for Ataru Moroboshi, and even after all this time since its release, they still make my heart flutter.
Being able to care about someone this much is truly wonderful.
Unknown World MapEtsuko Yakushimaru
Why not let yourself be carried away by a buoyant, electric sound? This piece by Etsuko Yakushimaru—who also performs as the vocalist for the music project SOUTAISEIRIRON—was released in 2019 as her 12th single.
It served as the ending theme for the anime Hi Score Girl II.
Her soft voice, with its subtly mysterious nuance, is seriously addictive.
The game-themed lyrics perfectly match her vocal work.
Song of LoveStrawberry Flower
This song makes you sway your shoulders to its bucolic vibe.
Chosen as the commercial theme for the 2001 game Pikmin, Ai no Uta became a runaway hit.
Its lullaby-like tone is truly relaxing, but the lyrics have an unexpected eeriness.
They draw on the Pikmin’s in-game habits and how they’re treated, and that contrast with the gentle sound grabbed listeners’ hearts.
Give it a listen and you might feel like picking up Pikmin yourself.