Moving and iconic anime songs, popular tracks

FIND THE WAYNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'FIND THE WAY' MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

It’s the ending theme of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny.

I originally liked the singer, and watched the anime later.

I especially like this song.

I was drawn to the gentle, clear vocals.

It carries the sadness and emptiness of war, yet it’s a song that brings peace to the heart.

Passing down through storytellingHajime Chitose

Passing Down Live

It’s the ending theme of Blood+.

Perhaps because Chitose Hajime, the singer, once won a folk song award, her voice is not only clear but also has a calming quality.

The lyrics are gentle and warm as well, making it soothing to listen to.

ninaSakamoto Maaya

Maaya Sakamoto “nina” Music Video (Full Ver.)

This song is striking for Maaya Sakamoto’s clear, expansive vocals.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Nina the Starry Bride,” it was released digitally in October 2024.

The lyrics, penned by Sakamoto herself, seem to depict the growth of the anime’s protagonist.

Coupled with its dramatic melodic lines, the track inspires hope and courage in listeners.

As Sakamoto’s 35th single, it also symbolizes the breadth of her musical endeavors.

It’s a recommended listen when you want to feel optimistic about the future or take time to reflect on yourself.

YUME WeatherShimatani Hitomi

Hitomi Shimatani / “YUME Biyori” [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

It’s the theme song from a Doraemon movie.

I was an elementary school student at the time and watched the film when it came out, and I remember bawling during the ending.

Shimatani’s gentle vocals and the wonderful lyrics really touched my heart and made me feel warm.

The lyrics are very straightforward, so I think it’s a song people of all ages, from children to the elderly, can enjoy.

Teru’s SongTeshima Aoi

Teru's Song [Tales from Earthsea] (’06-07-28)

It’s an insert song from Studio Ghibli’s film Tales from Earthsea.

The lyrics were written by the film’s director, Goro Miyazaki, inspired by Sakutaro Hagiwara’s poem “Kokoro” (Heart).

Teshima also voiced the character Therru in the same work.

With a bell-like, beautiful voice, the song creates a world that feels like reading a fairy-tale story.

I touched an angel!Hōkago Tī Taimu

Tried performing K-On!'s 'Touched by an Angel!' with the band [Gestalt Collapse] [Anime Song] [Ho-kago Tea Time]

It’s an insert song from K-On!!.

In the final episode, the upperclassmen, including Yui, dedicate it to their junior, Azusa, and it’s a very adorable graduation song that’s truly moving.

Each member has their own solo part, and it really resonates with the heart.

It’s one of those songs I want to listen to every graduation season.

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.