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[2026] A Must-See for Anime Fans! A Collection of Recommended Anime Songs for Weddings and Receptions

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

From sharing a love of anime and games to becoming a couple!

Among those of you finally celebrating your wedding, some might be thinking, “We want to use our favorite anime songs at the ceremony!”

In this article, we’ll introduce anime songs that are perfect for wedding scenes—highly recommended for couples like you.

We’ve gathered tracks that fit every moment, from the entrance to the exit, cake cutting, outfit changes, and even background music for your wedding videos.

We’ve also included timeless hits that will appeal to guests of all ages.

Be sure to use this as a reference!

[2026] A Must-See for Anime Fans! Recommended Anisong Collection for Weddings and Receptions (41–50)

Merry-Go-Round of LifeJoe Hisaishi

Howl’s Moving Castle – Main Theme Piano Solo | Leiki Ueda // arr. Kyle Landry Howl’s Moving Castle

Merry-Go-Round of Life by Joe Hisaishi

A piece by Joe Hisaishi composed as an in-film track for the Ghibli anime Howl’s Moving Castle.

Featuring Hisaishi’s characteristically memorable piano set to a light, waltz-like rhythm, it’s an exceptionally beautiful composition.

For weddings and receptions, using it as background music for the couple’s entrance or during the candle-lighting ceremony would create a truly lovely atmosphere.

If you’re confident in your piano skills, you might even perform it live as a gift to the couple during the reception!

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If it shinesGoose house

If It Shines / Goose house

Hikaru nara Goose house

It was selected as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime Noitamina slot, Your Lie in April.

Goose house is a true all-star supergroup—musicians who usually work separately gathering in one room to make music together.

What they deliver are songs that are simple, undeniably cool, and addictive enough to make you want to listen over and over.

The performance skill, powerful vocals, and harmonies combine to stir your emotions and go straight to your heart.

If it were played at a wedding or reception, it would surely elevate the mood even more.

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Name of LifeYumi Kimura

Name of Life – Yumi Kimura Spirited Away The River of That Day

Inochi no Namae Yumi Kimura

This is a well-known piece from the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away.

The instrumental version might actually be even more famous.

The beautiful piano tones resonate deeply.

If you play it as background music during a moving moment at a wedding ceremony or reception, it could really set the mood.

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Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata

Motohiro Hata / Promise of a Sunflower (Short Ver.)

Himawari no Yakusoku by Motohiro Hata

This was Motohiro Hata’s 17th single, created as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon.” The progression from the poignantly gentle intro to a chorus that powerfully sings of a bright future makes it a perfect choice to perform at a wedding—a true new beginning.

Hata himself has a very unadorned, sincere voice, so if you choose to sing this song, try delivering it warmly, filled with heartfelt feelings for the couple getting married.

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I...beautiful night

Atarayo - “I…” (Music Video) / TV Anime “The Dangers in My Heart” Season 2 Opening Theme

I am... Atarayo.

This heartwarming song by Atarayo portrays the wavering emotions and growth of adolescence, carried by a beautiful melody.

The lyrics, which delicately express changes everyone goes through and encounters with new feelings, resonate deeply with listeners.

Chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime “The Dangers in My Heart,” which began airing in January 2024, the song’s words depict how meeting someone special can make the world burst into color—making it a perfect fit for celebrating a couple embarking on a new chapter in life.

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smileIkimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari 'Smile' MUSIC VIDEO (Short ver.)

Smiling Ikimonogakari

It’s a perfect gift song from the groom to the bride, as it expresses the desire to become stronger in order to be with you forever.

It’s a track by the three-member music group Ikimono-gakari, released in 2013 as their 26th single.

It served as the theme song for the film Pokémon the Movie: Best Wishes! Genesect and the Legend Awakened (Mewtwo Awakens).

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Seven-colored SymphonyKoalamode

Coalamode. 'Nana-iro Symphony (Acoustic ver.)'

Seven-colored Symphony a la mode

It was selected as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime aired in the Noitamina block, Your Lie in April.

The richly joyful melody and the vocalist’s refreshing voice match perfectly, making it a pleasant and very soothing listen.

The occasional glimpse of an anxious side also feels like an inevitable part of the emotional range we experience in life, giving me the impression that it’s a deeply layered song.

At the same time, I also felt that this song carries a strength that helps you welcome spring safely.

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