Autumn anime songs: iconic tracks for the deepening fall

lapis lazuliEir Aoi

Eir Aoi “Lapis Lazuli” Music Video (TV Anime “The Heroic Legend of Arslan” Ending Theme)

Its grand, passionate sound pierces the heart.

This song was used as the ending theme for the anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan and is sung by Eir Aoi.

It was released in April 2015 as her 10th single.

The harmony between Eir Aoi’s soaring, powerful vocals and the worldview that depicts a strong will to defy fate and carve out the future is wonderful.

It feels as if it ignites the passion sleeping deep within one’s heart.

I recommend listening to it on the night you’ve made a resolution, while gazing up at the stars.

A Story Floating on the MoonYURiKA

A Story Floating on the Moon

The emotional melody evokes the clear autumn sky.

It’s the ending theme of the final episode of the first season of the anime BEASTARS, sung by YURiKA, who is active as an anisong singer.

It was released as a digital single in December 2019.

YURiKA’s clear, transparent voice beautifully depicts a world that is both bittersweet and gentle.

The lyrics, which cherish warmth even while carrying pain and farewells, seem to mirror the characters’ complex emotions.

It’s a perfect song for a quiet autumn night when you want to be alone with your thoughts.

PrologueKazu Manabe (CV: Chinatsu Fujitō)

Prologue

On an autumn evening when the fragrance of osmanthus drifts softly and the sky is dyed crimson, this is the song by Chinatsu Fujitō that makes you want to overlay your heart onto that scene.

It’s a character image song from the TV anime K-On!, expressing the straightforward anticipation for the future hidden within Nodoka Manabe’s calm demeanor.

It’s as if you can see her viewing the present as the prologue to the story that’s about to begin and believing in the person she’ll become.

Released in October 2009 as the single “K-On! Image Song: Nodoka Manabe.” Give it a listen when you want to reflect on your own future.

AUTUMN DREAMReiko Omori

I gathered all of Fancy Lala/Lala’s songs!

It’s an image song from the anime “Magical Stage Fancy Lala.” It’s sung by Reiko Omori, who voiced the protagonist, and is included on the album “Lala’s Music Canvas page.II ~ Autumn Dream,” released in September 1998.

The lyrics beautifully portray the sweet-and-sour feelings of love swaying amid autumn scenery.

The pop arrangement blends a light, breezy feel with a touch of sentimentality, which is wonderful as well.

Reiko Omori’s clear, translucent vocals further enhance the charm of the piece.

Give it a listen on a typically lonely autumn afternoon.

moonbowBUMP OF CHICKEN

TV Anime 'Karakuri Circus' Second Animation PV

This is a song released as the opening theme for the anime Karakuri Circus.

It has that signature BUMP OF CHICKEN feel—a cool, driving sense of speed.

The simple, straightforward band sound matches the anime’s atmosphere perfectly.

moonlightRie fu

Rie fu “Moonlight”

A bittersweet yet beautiful mid-tempo ballad you’ll want to listen to as the night deepens.

It’s a song by singer-songwriter Rie fu, released as a single in May 2007, and it served as the ending theme for the anime DARKER THAN BLACK.

What makes this track so compelling is its world that captures a pure feeling: gazing up at the moon and thinking of a loved one far away.

Rie fu’s translucent voice and the gentle tone of the piano seem to seep straight into your heart.

It’s perfect for this cooler time of year.

Love Autumn on a Moonlit NightChiaki Minami (CV: Minori Chihara)

Tsukiyo ni Aishu

I’m drawn to the nostalgic atmosphere of this song.

It’s a character song from the anime Minami-ke Okaeri, sung by Minori Chihara, who plays Chiaki Minami.

It’s one of the tracks included on the mini-album Haru Natsu Aki Tojo!!, released in December 2008.

Its gentle tone, perfect for long autumn nights, seeps into the heart.

Listening to it puts me in a relaxed mood.

If you want to soothe a tired heart after busy days, please give it a listen.