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

TRY UNITE!Nakajima Ai

TRY UNITE! / Megumi Nakajima (1 chorus ver.)

“Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne” is set in Kamogawa City, and it aired over two split cours.

The opening theme for the first cour is “TRY UNITE!” performed by Megumi Nakajima.

Notably, Megumi Nakajima also appears in the anime as the voice of Grania.

MaikazeYoshioka Aika

Hakuouki: Hekketsuroku OP (HD) [With Lyrics]

It’s the opening song of the anime Hakuoki: Hekketsuroku.

Hakuoki is an anime that’s particularly popular among women and is based on the Shinsengumi in the late Edo period.

This song, performed brilliantly by Aika Yoshioka, captures their fleeting yet beautiful, passionate, and heartrending way of life.

Pegasus Fantasy ver. ΩMAKE-UP feat.Nakagawa Shoko

Pegasus Fantasy ver. Ω shoko★nakagawa

Saint Seiya Omega is an anime that depicts the world after Saint Seiya, with Toru Furuya once again voicing Seiya.

It was broadcast not only in Japan but also in Taiwan and South Korea.

The opening theme is Pegasus Fantasy ver.

Ω, a collaboration between MAKE-UP and Shoko Nakagawa.

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fripSide LIVE TOUR 2014 – Only My Railgun

It’s the first opening theme of the anime A Certain Scientific Railgun.

The song is characterized by a sense of speed and exhilarating momentum.

Its steady high notes and fast tempo are sure to captivate you after just one listen.

Once you’ve listened to it enough to sing along, it’s guaranteed to hype up any crowd.

STAND PROUDHashimoto Jin

STAND PROUD

It’s the opening song of the anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders.

It’s a masterpiece that combines manly spirit with burning passion.

Also, the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure opening movie that plays with this track is very elaborately crafted and well worth a watch.

cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Sakuranbo (Short Ver.)

A song that’s popular not just with college students but across a wide range of ages.

I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t know it.

It’s upbeat and cute, so it’s sure to get everyone hyped! It’s more often sung with a big group, shouting call-and-response chants, rather than solo.

Revolutionary JourneyAiNA THE END

AiNA THE END / On the Road of Revolution – On The Way × TV Anime 'Dandadan' [Collaboration Music Video]

The opening theme for season 2 of the popular TV anime Dandadan, known for its unique “occult × youth” world.

Written and composed by Aina The End, who, after her activities with BiSH, has shown a wide range of expression as a solo artist.

The interplay of high-velocity sound and mysterious melody is superb, perfectly matching the atmosphere of the work.

Centered on the theme of fighting to protect what’s precious while harboring a sentimental love, the song, paired with Aina The End’s edgy vocals, stirs the listener’s heart.

Released digitally in July 2025 and later issued on CD as her second single in September of the same year, it’s an upper-tune that will surely give you strength when you need courage to face something.