[Complete Summary] Special Feature on Anime Song Ending Themes
When it comes to anime, opening themes and ending themes go hand in hand.
There are plenty of anime fans who are firmly in the “watch the ending and the next-episode preview” camp.
With that in mind, this article rounds up anime ending songs.
Is that ending theme that pierced your heart on the list?
We’ve gathered picks both old and new, so it should be a satisfying listen.
Be sure to check it out all the way to the end.
I hope it gives you a chance to fall even more in love with anime.
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Symphony from the New Worldsayonara poniiteeru
The ending theme of the anime Kill la Kill, “Shinsekai Symphony” by Sayonara Ponytail.
It’s a pop song notable for its beautiful string tones and glittering synthesizer sounds.
The cute vocals and the meticulously crafted arrangement are outstanding.
Even on your first listen, the off-beat rhythm should be easy to groove to!
Start it right awayHyadain
The ending theme of the anime Kuroko’s Basketball, Hyadain’s “Start it right away.” With slightly cheesy-sounding tones and an up-tempo rhythm, it’s a song that lifts your spirits.
The lyrics, which student athletes can relate to, are wonderful too.
It’s a cheer song for people who want to try their best but just can’t!
Come out, super ZENKAI power!MANNA
The ending theme of the anime Dragon Ball Z, MANNA’s “Detekoi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!” It’s a catchy pop song that matches the anime’s world, featuring the protagonist’s special move in the lyrics.
With a melody that sticks in your head after just one listen, many people were probably humming it when it first aired.
Its easy-to-remember lyrics also made it popular among children at the time.
Fight SongEVE
An emotional rock number by Eve, featured as the ending theme for episode 12 of the anime.
Released digitally in December 2022, it debuted at No.
26 on Billboard JAPAN’s JAPAN HOT 100.
The lyrics, depicting the conflicts and hopes found in everyday life, resonate deeply with listeners through Eve’s distinctive poetic expression.
Marked by driving guitar sounds and powerful vocals, the track meshes perfectly with the world of Chainsaw Man.
A fitting piece to cap off the final episode, it’s a song that fills you with the courage to look ahead and move forward.
Deep downAimer
Set against a heavy soundscape that captures the sensation of sinking into darkness, this track was featured as the ending theme for Episode 9 of Chainsaw Man.
Its deep introspection, which seems to symbolize the story’s serious turn, is especially compelling.
The lyrics were written by Aimer herself under the name aimerrhythm, with composition by Kazuma Nagasawa and arrangement by Kenji Tamai and Rui Momota.
Released in December 2022 as the title track of the mini-album Deep down, it blends a dreamy arrangement of strings and synthesizers with her husky, resonant vocals that truly strike a chord.
It’s a song that speaks to the depths of your emotions—one to listen to when you want to confront life and death, and the conflicts within.
tablet (pill)TOOBOE
A song by TOOBOE that was featured in episode 4 of an anime that drew attention for its innovative weekly-changing ending themes.
It’s the title track of the EP “Jōzai” released in November 2022.
The sound design blends raw intensity—interwoven with shouts and noise—with a perfectly balanced catchiness.
The music video by the visual unit “Gitaisuru Meta” is an experimental piece that juxtaposes extremity and comedy, using a tale of love and hate as its motif.
The track is also included on the album “Stupid dog” and is regarded as one of TOOBOE’s signature works.
Highly recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in the world of the piece.
moonlightRie fu
A bittersweet yet beautiful mid-tempo ballad you’ll want to listen to as the night deepens.
It’s a song by singer-songwriter Rie fu, released as a single in May 2007, and it served as the ending theme for the anime DARKER THAN BLACK.
What makes this track so compelling is its world that captures a pure feeling: gazing up at the moon and thinking of a loved one far away.
Rie fu’s translucent voice and the gentle tone of the piano seem to seep straight into your heart.
It’s perfect for this cooler time of year.