Moving and iconic anime songs, popular tracks

And nowSeto Asami

Chihayafuru: And Now FULL

It’s the ending theme of Chihayafuru.

I can’t help but hear the two people in the lyrics as overlapping with Chihaya and Arata.

The lyrics feel like friends from our youth taking flight on their own different paths, and it really gives a strong sense of youth.

It’s a gentle, soulful song that I think sinks into the heart.

Come meet me through the secret doorTamura Yukari

No-Rin OP: Coming to Meet You Through the Secret Door / Yukari Tamura

The opening theme of No-Rin.

It’s a cute, poppy song by Yukari Tamura, evoking the image of a girl in love.

I like the upbeat feel of the chorus.

Once you hear it, it sticks in your head and boosts your mood.

The lyrics for this song are also by Aki Hata.

Sailor Star SongHanazawa Kae

Sailor Star Song

This is the opening theme of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon.

Unlike the previous songs, it’s a bright, upbeat track.

Since the manga’s author was involved in the lyrics, it evokes the anime.

It’s a cheerful and positive song, so it’s one I want to listen to when I’m feeling down.

It’s my personal cheer-up song.

paradise lostChihara Minori

[Official Video] Minori Chihara – Paradise Lost – 茅原実里

The opening theme of Ga-Rei: Zero.

It’s sung by the voice actors.

The song is uptempo, cool, and powerful.

The lyrics are by Aki Hata, who has written many songs, so they’re especially moving.

After watching the anime, I sometimes listen to this track and it gives me goosebumps.

Even if you break tomorrowWANDS

Even if you break tomorrow Yu-Gi-Oh WANDS

Used as an ending theme for Yu-Gi-Oh!, this song is among the most popular in the series.

With its poignant lyrics and powerful vocals, it’s a highly polished track that resonates with listeners.

Even those unfamiliar with Yu-Gi-Oh! can be gently moved by it, so why not listen to it once while reading the lyrics?

Galaxy Express 999Godaigo

Galaxy Express 999

This is the theme song of the feature-length animated film Galaxy Express 999.

It was released in 1979.

The song carries a message aiming for a bright future, and the chorus evokes the image of the flying train from the anime.

For its time, it was an unusual style of anime song (before pop and rock influences), and it’s a track that makes you feel like taking on a challenge with a spirit of adventure.

Unwavering WishTamura Naomi

Naomi Tamura - Unyielding Wish

It’s the opening theme of Magic Knight Rayearth.

It was Naomi Tamura’s fourth single, released in 1994, with lyrics written by Tamura herself.

A massive hit with over 1.2 million copies sold, it has been covered by artists and voice actors such as Shoko Nakagawa and Mikuni Shimokawa.

It’s an uplifting, empowering song about a protagonist who aims for the future—strong enough to withstand adversity and loneliness, yet also aware of her own weaknesses.