[2026] Recommended Anime Songs for Work and Study BGM

ComedyNEW!Gen Hoshino

Gen Hoshino – Comedy (Official Video)

It’s a masterpiece that blends a refined sound evoking 1990s neo-soul and R&B with the warm theme of family.

Released in April 2022, it’s a song by Gen Hoshino written as the ending theme for the hugely popular TV anime SPYxFAMILY.

The track features a laid-back beat and soothing falsetto that gently loosens the listener’s heart.

It’s no surprise it continues to be loved across borders, even being performed at the Taipei show in August 2025.

The lyrics’ affirming view of everyday life carries a quiet kindness that stays with you in unguarded moments.

Its stylish, chill vibe also makes it perfect for focused study sessions or late-night desk work.

Be sure to add it to your playlist.

more than wordsNEW!Hitsujibungaku

Hitsujibungaku – more than words (Official Music Video) [TV Anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” Shibuya Incident Arc Ending Theme]

Its cozy four-on-the-floor beat and crystal-clear vocals keep you company on quiet nights.

More than words by the alternative rock band Hitsujibungaku was released in 2023 as the ending theme for Season 2 of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen (Shibuya Incident arc).

It’s also included on the album 12 hugs (like butterflies) and drew attention for surpassing 100 million streams.

The light, dance music–inspired rhythm blends exquisitely with Moeka Shiotsuka’s delicate vocals, making it incredibly easy on the ears.

The lyrics carry a determination to move forward while unsure, staying true to oneself, gently giving listeners a push.

Add it to your playlist as BGM for late-night studying or when you want to focus on steady work.

DuvetNEW!bôa

Bôa – Duvet (Official Video)

It’s the kind of sound that blends the languor and clarity typical of ’90s UK rock, and it feels cleansing to the soul.

The song is by the London-based band Bôa.

Jasmine Rodgers’s soaring vocals gently embrace those inexpressible ripples of emotion and bittersweetness.

Released as a single in July 1998, it also appears on the album The Race of a Thousand Camels and its later reworked version, Twilight.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime serial experiments lain, it remains a beloved classic worldwide.

Rediscovered by younger generations on platforms like TikTok in the 2020s, it enjoyed a revival hit and was certified Platinum by the RIAA in October 2024—proof of its cross-generational acclaim.

It’s the perfect track for quiet nights when you want to focus alone, or when you’re in an introspective mood.

Finishing Blow (feat. Cory Wong)NEW!Vaundy

Finishing Blow feat. Cory Wong (TV Anime 'SPY×FAMILY' Season 2 Ending Theme) / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Vaundy is a singer-songwriter with multifaceted talent—handling everything from songwriting and composition to artwork—who enjoys overwhelming support.

Featuring American guitarist Cory Wong, “Todome no Ichigeki (feat.

Cory Wong)” was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY Season 2 in October 2023.

Also included on his second album, “replica,” the track gently supports and aligns with Yor’s inner struggles in the story.

Its refined funk sound and sharp yet buoyant guitar cutting offer a soothing refresh for a tired mind during studying or work.

With a wistful melody and an urbane groove in perfect balance, it’s a pop tune ideal for a sophisticated moment of rest.

Gaze ☆ DaydreamNEW!Sakai Yuu

Yu Sakai / Manazashi☆Daydream

With silky vocals and refined piano melodies, this track stylishly colors your workspace as you work.

Created by singer-songwriter Yu Sakai, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Nodame Cantabile Finale.

Released as a single in February 2010, it was later included on the album Yes!!.

Blending classical elements—including an homage to Bach—with an R&B groove, the sound pairs perfectly with the anime’s music-college setting.

Its depiction of the sweet, bittersweet flutter of first love is sure to gently soothe you in unguarded moments.

It’s a number you’ll want to add to your playlist if you’d like to study or do desk work in a relaxed, café-like mood.

Summer MirageNEW!Kanako Wada

Natsu No Mirage

Kanako Wada is a singer known for her sophisticated, urban sound and airy, transparent voice.

Released as a single in May 1987, this track was used as the first ending theme for the TV anime Kimagure Orange Road.

Set to a melody steeped in city pop essence, it paints a picture of dreamy summer scenery and the bittersweetness of love.

Its slightly mysterious, cooling vibe makes you feel as if you’re relaxing at a summer retreat just by listening.

The song is also included on the album Esquisse, a record still highly regarded today as a classic.

It’s perfect for taking a short break to unwind or for focusing on your studies while feeling like you’re in a café.

Give this timeless masterpiece a listen.

Sunny Shiny MorningNEW!Kiyonori Matsuo

[Maison Ikkoku 45th Anniversary] Sunny Shiny Morning – Kiyonori Matsuo MV / Sunny Shiny Morning – KIYONORI MATSUO / “MAISON IKKOKU” 45TH

Just listening to it lifts your spirits—it’s an exquisite pop tune.

It’s a signature work by Kiyonori Matsuo, where a British flavor blends with an urban sensibility, released in March 1987.

It’s also famous as the opening theme for the anime Maison Ikkoku, based on Rumiko Takahashi’s original work.

Ryomei Shirai’s arrangement sparkles, and the horn tones evoke the light of morning.

While carrying the loneliness of night, the lyrics step forward into a new dawn—a worldview that hits even harder now that we’re adults.

You can enjoy it as stylish city pop, perfect for slipping into a café-working mood.

When your studying or work stalls and you need a refresh, definitely give it a listen.