Moving and iconic anime songs, popular tracks

I want to shout that I love youBAAD

I want to shout that I love you – BAAD (Full)

The opening theme song of the long-beloved anime Slam Dunk.

It’s a famous track that many people know.

Even those who haven’t seen the anime may have heard this song.

It’s a love song that expresses the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love, so please give it a listen.

Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako

Unchanging Things

Resonating deeply with the heart, this song is known as an insert track from the animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.

Hanako Oku’s gentle voice expresses the protagonist’s aching feelings, tightening the listener’s chest.

Included on the 2006 single Garnet, it has garnered strong support alongside the film.

It’s a piano-centered ballad, characterized by a simple yet emotionally rich arrangement.

Highly recommended for those who want to cherish memories with a loved one and unchanging feelings.

Its poignant lyrics and Hanako Oku’s vocals are sure to bring tears to your eyes.

A bouquet of astersASCA

ASCA "Bouquet of Asters" (TV Anime "The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3: Ancient City Insurrection Arc" Ending Theme) Music Video

A moving song created as the ending theme for season 3 of the anime The Irregular at Magic High School.

ASCA’s powerful vocals and the grand sound leave a strong impression.

Centered on themes of longing for a lost loved one and eternal love, it conveys deep sorrow and heartfelt gratitude.

Released in June 2024, the CD also includes additional tracks, and the Blu-ray features the music video.

It’s recommended for those who have experienced parting or who want to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.

Each listen resonates with the heart, offering a one-of-a-kind world of sound.

kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon

Sakanaction / Kaiju -Music Video-

This track, which also drew attention as the opening theme for the anime “Chi: About the Movement of the Earth,” marks Sakanakution’s first new song in about three years.

Released in February 2025, it has captured many hearts, topping Billboard JAPAN’s Rising Songs chart, among other achievements.

From the lyrics, you can feel a powerful will—like that of a solitary “kaiju”—to pursue the truth even if it means defying common sense.

The interplay between a pure passion to explore precisely because the world is unfinished, and the poignant helplessness that the cry may never reach anyone, tightens the listener’s chest.

For those struggling toward a big goal or trying to stay true to their convictions, this is surely a song that will become a source of strength.

The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell

Bakemonogatari ED – The Story You Don’t Know

It’s a renowned song that played as the ending theme for a popular anime series and quickly became a hit on video sites like Niconico and YouTube.

The lyrics themselves tell a story and are connected to the anime’s plot, so listening to it after finishing the show leaves you with a faintly bittersweet feeling.

While the song is popular among teens and people in their twenties, I think it’s actually even more moving—enough to make you cry—when you listen to it as an adult.