Anime Songs to Enjoy at Christmas: A Special Feature on Winter Classics
As December’s chill settles in, Christmas songs begin to drift through the city.
And of course, the world of anime is full of heartwarming Christmas tunes and classic songs that capture the beauty of winter! In this article, we’ll introduce winter masterpieces unique to anime—perfect for a cozy Christmas Eve with someone special, or for enjoying the holiday all by yourself.
We’ve picked out everything from nostalgic anime themes to the latest tracks.
You might just find a song that becomes a cherished memory, so please read through to the end!
Anime songs to listen to at Christmas: Winter classics special (1–10)
Snowflakes in riotous profusionNEW!Princess Viola (VA: Akari Kito), Princess Neige (VA: Miku Itō)
From the TV anime “Princesssion Orchestra,” this is a battle track performed by Princess Viola and Princess Neige.
Released in December 2025.
In this piece, the two princesses, who weave their story as sisters, deliver a powerful duet.
It combines the dazzling flair of snow and flowers in full bloom with the exhilaration befitting a battle scene.
Composed and arranged by Yusuke Takeda, it brilliantly fuses symphonic richness with pop catchiness.
A number that will warm your heart in the cold season.
Snow, silent, by the window.Yuki Nagato
This is a character song for Yuki Nagato that depicts a winter scene wrapped in silence.
It was released in 2006 as the single “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Character Song Vol.
2.” With lyrics by Aki Hata, composition by Tomoaki Tashiro, and arrangement by Noriyasu Agematsu, the piece delicately expresses restrained emotions and a world of silence.
Its lyrics, which feel like quietly retracing memories by a window, highlight the nature of Yuki Nagato as a character who keeps her feelings inside.
It’s recommended listening for a quiet Christmas night.
DiaryNEW!Soshi Sakiyama
This is the ending theme for the TV anime SANDA, created by Soshi Sakiyama and starring descendants of Santa Claus.
Released in October 2025, the song gently echoes the feelings of characters in a work with a dark worldview.
The arrangement features kabanagu, yuigot, and kosamega from PASTASTA, blending multiple genres such as bossa nova and electro.
Its unique atmosphere—where warmth and cool-headedness coexist—softly envelops the lingering emotions of the story.
It’s a moving track that quietly gives you a push forward when you’re facing doubt and inner conflict.
Adult Chick ChildrenNEW!yama
Are growing older and becoming an adult really the same thing? Yama sings that universal question over a raw, band-driven sound.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “SANDA,” which follows the descendants of Santa Claus, it was released in October 2025.
The song portrays the inner turmoil of a heart wavering on the boundary between child and adult, paired with an addictive melody that pierces deeply into the listener.
It’s the perfect track for a December night when you want to face yourself.
Winter nightAfter School Tea Time
It gently paints budding feelings of love against a backdrop of swirling snow, using soft, tender words.
You can feel the honest wish to walk hand in hand with someone you like, and the warmth in your heart that makes you feel happy no matter how cold it is.
Included on the album “Hokago Tea Time II,” released in October 2010.
Yui Hirasawa’s lead vocals and Mio Akiyama’s chorus blend together so gently.
Why not give it a listen on Christmas Eve with your special someone, or when you need a little courage to confess your feelings?
TelepathYorushika
Here is the opening theme of the sci-fi anime Kaina of the Great Snow Sea, set in a world of silver.
It was released by Yorushika in January 2023.
The song is notable for its repetitive piano motif, and its lyrics depict a bond of souls that resonate beyond words, connecting heart to heart.
Empathy and gentle companionship are conveyed through suis’s clear, transparent vocals, warming the listener from within.
It’s a perfect track for a Christmas night spent with someone special, or for quiet moments of introspection.
Interstellar Eve (Interstellar Flight Christmas ver.)Ranka Lee = Megumi Nakajima / Sheryl Nome starring May’n
A duet by Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome from Macross Frontier.
It’s included on the album “cosmic cuune,” released in November 2010.
Arranged by Yoko Kanno, it retains the original version’s dynamism while adding a warm, sparkling Christmas flair.
The lyrics are captivating, expanding from a close, familiar crush to a romance on a cosmic scale.
And the harmonies of Megumi Nakajima and May’n overlap with a beauty that seems to race across the galaxy.
It’s sure to instantly lift your Christmas spirits!