Anime Songs to Enjoy at Christmas: A Special Feature on Winter Classics

Angels of the Holy NightDensetsu no Mahō Kishi

Magic Knight Rayearth - Angels of the Holy Night - (Magic Knight Rayearth)

This is one of the singles in a series released around 1995 as an image song for CLAMP’s fantasy work Magic Knight Rayearth.

With a soundscape that evokes a foreign atmosphere, it truly carries the aura of a sacred song.

The lyrics were written by Nanase Ohkawa, and the composition was handled by Hiroshi Sakamoto, known for his work with Junichi Inagaki and others.

The graceful tones alone give it a Christmas-like feel.

It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to quietly on a Christmas spent apart from someone dear to you.

Pay attention as well to the distinct character in the parts sung by the protagonists who become Magic Knights—Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki, and Fuu Hououji.

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A flower that blooms in the snowHanazawa Kana

2 Flowers Blooming in the Snow

The ending theme “A Flower Blooming in the Snow” from the science-fantasy anime From the New World, set a thousand years in the future where humanity has gained psychokinetic powers.

Kana Hanazawa, who voices the character Maria Akitsuki, delivers a clear, crystalline vocal that seems to ring resolutely through the falling snow.

From the distinctive intro with its striking bass, to the chorus that swells quietly, and all the way to the finale after repeated, searching refrains—the song is full of highlights.

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Snow WingsRedballoon

Snow Wings

From Gintama, an anime adaptation of a popular Weekly Shonen Jump series, many opening and ending themes became hits.

This is one of those songs—the debut single by redbaloon, a band formed by a brother duo on guitar/vocals and bass.

Set in winter, it’s a rock tune that rides on a driving, exhilarating melody while singing of the bittersweet feelings between a man and a woman.

It’s like a small light.Sayuri

Sayuri (Sanketsu Shoujo) “Like a Small Light” MV (full ver.), anime ERASED ending theme. “See You in the Next Life” MV (full) and a time-leap-themed MV.

Sayuri’s powerful vocals fuse with a dreamlike, delicate melody to deeply move listeners.

Released in February 2016, this song was used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Erased.” It links beautifully with the story’s theme of “hope and shadow,” embedding the resolve to find a single ray of light within the darkness.

The determination to keep moving forward while carrying both gentleness and fragility squeezes your heart.

It’s a perfect, resonant track to recommend for a Christmas night spent with someone special.

Winter BellsKuraki Mai

Winter Bells (from Detective Conan) (feat. Shiroku) (Vocal Version)

When it comes to the anime Detective Conan, many people strongly associate it with Mai Kuraki, don’t they? And for good reason: she has performed so many theme songs for Conan that she’s even recognized by Guinness World Records.

This song was her first opening theme for Detective Conan.

It’s a Christmas track with a touch of gospel, packed with the excitement of the holiday season.

Bell of Miraclesteikoku kagekidan

Sakura Wars: The Bell of Miracles

For fans of Sakura Wars, when it comes to Christmas songs, many will surely think of “Kiseki no Kane” first.

In the games, it was used as an insert song in Sakura Wars 2, and in the 2001 feature film Sakura Wars: The Movie, it served as the opening theme.

Its lyrics, which depict a romance filled with a sense of wonder, are perfect for a Christmas you want to make special.

It has the power to make you believe in miracles, and it’s highly recommended for times when you want to spend the moment listening to a beautiful song.

Sung by the entire Flower Division, the affection in their voices resonates in your heart, making it a Christmas song that leaves you feeling refreshed.

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WINTER WISHYonekura Chihiro

Love Hina – Winter Wish

“WINTER WISH” is a song you’ll want to listen to slowly during a dramatic white Christmas.

It was featured as an insert song in the romantic-comedy anime Love Hina Winter Special: Silent Eve, and it’s sung by the renowned Chihiro Yonekura, also known for Gundam anime songs.

The track is included on her 2001 album Little Voice.

The lyrics, which express a longing heart, seem to gently support the relationship the two have carefully nurtured and the feelings they’ve held inside.

It’s a slightly bittersweet yet heartwarming song, making it perfect to listen to when expressing gratitude to someone special.

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