Moving and iconic anime songs, popular tracks

My greatest treasureLiSA

My Most Precious Treasure ~Yui final ver.~

It was used as an insert song in Angel Beats! during a moving scene where a disappearing female character is confessed to.

There are two versions of this song with different lyrics, and both successfully express the characters’ emotions, making it a very touching piece.

If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – If Wrapped in Kindness (THE LAST WEDNESDAY TOUR 2006 ~HERE COMES THE WAVE~)

This is the theme song from Kiki’s Delivery Service, one of the most popular Studio Ghibli films by Hayao Miyazaki.

The sight of the young heroine working so earnestly likely moved many viewers deeply.

Just listening to it brings the film back to mind and stirs the emotions.

Grand Escape (Movie edit) feat. Toko MiuraRADWIMPS

Grand Escape (Movie Edit)

It’s a grand and beautiful song that makes you want to soar into the sky.

Created by the rock band RADWIMPS and sung by vocalist Toko Miura, it was produced as the theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “Weathering With You” and included on the album “Weathering With You,” released in July 2019.

The lyrics express a strong resolve to break free from the stifling feeling of everyday life and carve out a future together with someone precious.

From its quiet beginning to a chorus that bursts open like a release, the song grips the listener’s heart and doesn’t let go.

If you listen while gazing up at the vast sky, you’ll surely feel courage welling up inside.

ConnectClariS

Connect / ClariS (Cover)

It’s a popular song as the opening theme for Puella Magi Madoka Magica, and because the lyrics are deeply connected to the story of the anime, it’s especially moving for those who know the main plot.

The lyrics skillfully express the feelings of the other protagonist, depicting a resolve to keep moving forward without giving up, even in the midst of despair.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

It became a hot topic as an insert song in the smash-hit animated film “Your Name.” As the film enjoyed a long run of success, this song’s sales also grew.

The lyrics, which tie in with the movie’s story, are likely to move you when you listen to them.