Autumn anime songs: iconic tracks for the deepening fall

TAIDADAI wish it could stay midnight forever.

ZUTOMAYO – TAIDADA (Audio Track)

Released as a single in October 2024.

It was chosen as the ending theme for the anime “Dandadan.” ACA-ne’s punkish vocals pair perfectly with the rhythmic, high-energy sound.

The lyrics carry a strong message that feels like a bold slap on the back to shake off apathy.

Give it a listen when you want to boost your mood.

Setting SunYorushika

TV anime “The Dangers in My Heart” Non-Credit OP Video | Yorushika “Setting Sun”

This song is marked by a melody line that evokes an autumn twilight.

Released in May 2023, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Dangers in My Heart.” Through scenes bathed in the setting sun, it delicately portrays unreachable feelings of love and shifts in self-esteem.

In the quiet evening calm, it feels as if time has stopped… Listening to it makes your chest tighten.

It’s a track I recommend for those early evenings on your way home from work or school, when you suddenly feel like stopping to look up at the sky.

AlchemillaLegal Lily

Legal Lily – “Alchemilla” Music Video

If you want to savor the autumn of the arts, try this avant‑garde rock number.

It’s a 2021 release by Regal Lily, the rock band known for hits like “Rickenbacker” and “1997.” The track served as the ending theme for the anime 86—Eighty-Six—, which portrays the stories of boys and girls living amid war.

Even without a fast tempo, it brims with tension, and both the lyrics and melody slip seamlessly into your mind, piece by piece.

It’s music only they could create.

Still far away.Maaya Sakamoto

Maaya Sakamoto "Still Far Away" Music Video (Short Ver.)

Maaya Sakamoto, who is active in many fields as an actress, voice actress, and singer, created “Mada Tooku ni Iru” as the ending theme for the anime The Fire Hunter.

The unusual ring of this phrase—combining two words that normally wouldn’t be paired—naturally piques your interest.

The song’s A and B sections are arranged in an operatic style, then shift dramatically into a rock-like sound for the chorus.

Also pay close attention to the lyrics and the instrumental interlude, which evoke the anime’s grand sense of scale.

The same feeling.Kiyono Yasuno

Restaurant to Another World 2 Non-Credit OP

Since it’s the season of hearty appetites in autumn, how about some anime songs that make your stomach growl? This track was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Restaurant to Another World 2, which is based on a light novel, and it’s sung by voice actress Kiyono Yasuno.

It was released in 2021 as her fourth single.

One of its charms is the cheerful rhythm that makes your body sway on its own.

The lyrics are filled with quirky words that make listening to it a delight.

Why not think about your dinner menu while listening to this song?

Never LoseTomohisa Yamashita

(Tomohisa Yamashita) Yamashita Tomohisa – Never Lose [translation/subtitled]

This song was used as the opening theme for the anime Ace Attorney: Season 2.

It’s performed by Tomohisa Yamashita, a popular singer from Johnny’s Entertainment.

Released in 2019 as a double A-side single titled “Reason/Never Lose,” it’s a stylish electronic number that pairs perfectly with Yamashita’s smooth, sweet vocals.

It has a mature, cool vibe, and its sleek finish makes it a perfect match for the crisp air of autumn.

WindAkeboshi

Akeboshi – “Wind” (Studio Session)

It’s an anime song that somehow puts you in a nostalgic mood.

It was the first ending theme of the hugely popular anime NARUTO, which has fans all over the world, sung by Akeboshi, a singer-songwriter from Kanagawa Prefecture.

It’s included on his first mini-album, STONED TOWN, released in 2002.

The song’s appeal lies in its wistful tone centered around the piano.

It also gives the impression of overseas folk music.

The lyrics carry an encouraging message to keep moving straight toward your goals.

It’s a song I recommend listening to while feeling the autumn breeze on your skin.