Anime songs recommended for college students: theme songs and insert songs from popular anime.

Flash of GHasegawa Daisuke

“Gundam Reconguista in G” Ending Theme PV

“Gundam Reconguista in G” garnered attention as a work in which Yoshiyuki Tomino returned as the overall director of a Gundam series after a long time.

Many people probably still have the line dance from the ending sequence etched in their minds.

The lyricist ‘Rin Iogi’ is an alternate pen name of Yoshiyuki Tomino.

sad and happyFurederikku

<TV Anime “Love and Lies” OP Theme> Frederic “Kanashii Ureshii” Music Video - 2nd Full Album “Frederhythm 2” Release on 2019/2/20 -

A Frederic track that vividly captures emotional highs and lows.

Released in June 2017 as the opening theme for the anime Love and Lies, it resonated especially with young listeners.

The lyrics skillfully express a state of mind where joy and sorrow intersect, and the energetic, catchy melody leaves a strong impression.

It conveys the importance of continuing to chase your dreams, even while carrying anxieties about the future.

Perfect for anyone wrestling with the complex feelings of youth.

It’s also great for getting hyped at karaoke with friends.

It’s sure to be a song that strikes a chord!

MelissaPorunogurafiti

PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Melissa (Short ver.)' / PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Melissa (Short Ver.)'

It’s the opening song of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

Both the anime and the artist are very well-known, so I think many people are familiar with this track.

I especially recommend its refreshing melody and the cool guitar parts.

I’d say it’s one of Porno Graffitti’s masterpieces.

In that casemakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Empitsu "Saraba" Music Video

It’s a love song that beautifully captures fresh memories of youth and the aching pain of unrequited love.

Created by Macaroni Enpitsu, the piece portrays unreturned feelings and longing for someone from a warm, gentle perspective.

Its sweet, wistful vocals and melodious sound tenderly embrace the complexities of being in love.

Released in January 2025, it serves as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Ao no Hako.

Seamlessly harmonizing with the anime’s worldview, it succeeds in expressing the vivid emotions of youth through music.

This heartwarming track resonates deeply not only with those currently in love but also with anyone who recalls a past romance.

After-School Clockwork Dancemisokkasu

Hebotto! Opening Theme ♪ “After-School Screw-Winding Dance” by Misokkasu

At first glance, “Heybot!” looks like a children’s anime, but its content is quite surreal and packed with parodies that kids likely wouldn’t understand, so I think even college students could enjoy it without any problem.

The song is performed by the rock band Misokkasu.

Curtain callYuuri

My Hero Academia Season 7, Cour 2 OP Non-Credit Video / OP Theme: “Curtain Call” by Yuuri

Released in July 2024, this song is striking for its passionate vocals and powerful melody.

Chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of Season 7 of the TV anime My Hero Academia, Yuuri’s emotionally rich singing perfectly matches the anime’s world.

The lyrics convey a hero’s resolve and determination, as well as hope for the future, and are sure to inspire courage in your heart.

It’s a powerful anthem that resonates with everyone facing daily hardships and trials.

Why not listen to it when stepping into a new environment or confronting a major obstacle? It will surely give you the courage to keep moving forward!

recallYagi Kairi

Kairi Yagi 'recall'

A number whose translucent, crystalline vocals strike straight to the heart.

Written and composed by Kairi Yagi, the song was released in April 2024.

Chosen as the ending theme for Season 3 of the anime The Irregular at Magic High School, it chronicles a strong resolve to face one’s own shortcomings yet live true to oneself.

The lyrics carefully weave together the struggles and growth born of youth, and are sure to capture the hearts of listeners in the same generation.

It’s an empowering anthem that can become nourishment for life.

During campus life, you may sometimes worry about your individuality or how you differ from those around you.

Precisely at such times, why not listen to this song and draw some courage from it?