[2026] Recommended Anime Songs for Work and Study BGM
If you’re a fan of anime songs, there’s a good chance you enjoy creating your own personal playlists.
Some of you might also want to use them as background music for work or studying, but find yourself wondering which anime tracks would be best.
In this article, we’ve put together a selection of anime songs that we’d love for you to add to your work or study playlists—timeless picks with a stylish vibe influenced by Shibuya-kei and city pop, as well as tracks that make perfect chill BGM.
You might even discover, “I didn’t know there was an anime song like this!”
Enjoy!
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[2026] Recommended Anime Songs for Work/Study BGM (21–30)
ioliteEVE
A song by Eve, written as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon and set for digital release in October 2025.
Its title is the name of a mineral that means “a stone that shows the way,” and it was created from Eve’s desire—having been familiar with Pokémon since childhood—to deliver music that accompanies the protagonists on their journey.
It portrays the courage to step into questions without clear answers and the sense of solidarity with friends, overflowing with a warmth like a light that illuminates the first step into the unknown.
The soundscape opens up all at once in the chorus, as if the sky were clearing.
It’s a track we hope will be heard by anyone trying to take on something new.
AmadeusGalileo Galilei
Released in October 2025, this work was written as the opening theme for the NHK E-TV anime Blue Orchestra Season 2.
Set to a grand ensemble that fuses frenzied strings with a full band sound, it portrays the emotions of adolescence—jealousy of talent, inner conflict, and more.
Its dramatic sonic landscape naturally stirs your feelings as you listen.
It’s a bold rock tune with music itself as its theme.
THE REVOPorno Graffitti
Written as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, this song marks the band’s first time handling a series theme in about nine years since “THE DAY” for Season 1 in 2016.
The lyrics, built around the keyword “revolution in the mind,” depict a resolve to overturn one’s values, conveying a level of intensity befitting the story’s final chapter.
With powerful vocals and a solid, driving melody that pushes you forward, it’s a rock number that symbolizes change and hope.
Blue MotionLegend of Honor
This is a track by Meiyo Densetsu that was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Water-Attribute Magician.” Its pleasant rock sound and the warm vocals of Kotani-san leave a strong impression.
The straightforward message—“Don’t stay in the same place like an ornament; forge ahead without hesitation”—stirs the listener’s heart.
It’s the perfect song to hear when starting a new challenge, giving you the power to step into the future.
SCOPEAimer
This work, created by the rising female artist Aimer, beautifully captures the anime’s world with her distinctive husky voice and deeply expressive delivery.
Her powerful vocals convey both the tension of the medical mystery theme and the protagonist’s sense of duty.
Set for release in February 2025 as her 25th single, it also serves as the opening theme for the anime “Takaou Ameku’s Diagnostic Chart of Reasoning.” With its mysterious and dramatic atmosphere, this song resonates with viewers whose hearts race with the unfolding story.
Venus and JesusEtsuko Yakushimaru
A uniquely personal song by Etsuko Yakushimaru that fuses cosmic themes with comedic fantasy.
Released in May 2010, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Arakawa Under the Bridge.
Its sound—an exquisite blend of electronica and J-pop—together with her translucent vocals creates a mystical atmosphere that offers a pleasantly stimulating backdrop for work.
The music video, made with experimental techniques using a 3D camera, is visually captivating as well.
It’s perfect for those seeking a chill vibe or wanting to enjoy innovative sounds.
Highly recommended when you want to boost your concentration while immersing yourself in a stylish, original world.
PuzzleRound Table feat. Nino
This song by ROUND TABLE feat.
Nino charms with its pop, stylish vibe.
The melody rides a lively eight-beat, and Nino’s clear, airy vocals resonate pleasantly.
While the lyrics depict life’s imperfections and a sense of loneliness, they also convey a glimmer of hope.
Released in November 2006, the track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime “Welcome to the N.H.K.,” capturing the hearts of many fans.
It’s perfect as background music for work, especially for those who want to focus in a calm atmosphere.
It’s also great when you want to relax with a chill mood and savor the small joys of everyday life.