[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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[Comprehensive Summary] Special Feature on Anime Song Ending Themes (31–40)
Fried Rice MUSICAlcala
This is a playful, love-packed number crafted by Arukara, known as the “eccentric maestro of the rock world.” Released in November 2016 as the band’s first major-label single, the song colored the story as an ending theme for the anime Dragon Ball Super.
It’s a humorous track with bilingual phrases centered on fried rice, while showcasing advanced musicianship behind the scenes, such as slap bass.
It also brims with deep respect for the Dragon Ball series, including fan-pleasing tricks like a reverse-playback gimmick reminiscent of “Detekoi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!” A perfect killer tune to lift your spirits.
Evil Angel and Righteous DemonThe Collectors
A power rock tune by THE COLLECTORS that makes you think deeply about what justice really is.
Released in December 2016, it was used as an ending theme for Dragon Ball Super.
From the passionate intro riff, the hard-hitting guitar rock pulls you in all at once.
The song’s standout feature is its philosophical theme: using angels and demons as metaphors to express that good and evil are two sides of the same coin.
When you want to reflect on the path you believe in, it’s sure to resonate with your heart.
NAKAMAZedd feat. AI
A much-talked-about track born from a dream collaboration between a world-renowned producer and a powerhouse Japanese singer.
It serves as the ending theme for the anime Dragon Ball DAIMA.
Zedd’s gentle yet grand electronic sound blends beautifully with AI’s soulful vocals, resulting in a moving piece.
The lyrics, which sing of unshakable bonds with friends and hope for the future, warmly embrace the listener’s heart.
It’s the kind of song that will set your heart ablaze when you need the courage to take a step forward.
lanthanoidfish tank
It’s a song that blends a sense of freshness with a touch of poignancy.
Suisou handled the lyrics, composition, and arrangement, and advance streaming began in April 2024.
Chosen as the ending theme for the anime “Dragon Raja -The Blazing Dawn-,” it deepens the afterglow of the story.
It also serves as an anthem cheering on the protagonist, with striking lyrics that explore inner conflict and personal growth.
With its dramatic development, the track features a cool sound that reflects the anime’s worldview.
It’s the kind of piece that can move you to your core.
Why not enjoy it alongside the anime?
will be fine feat.AnlyThe Gospellers
A ballad whose beautiful harmonies resonate in the heart.
Adorned with a splendid vocal ensemble, this piece has been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “Takaoka Taka’s Medical Mystery Case Files,” airing from January 2025.
The Gospellers and singer-songwriter Anly gently convey, with their exquisite voices, the journey of walking alongside someone dear and the importance of supporting one another.
It’s a song that stays close when you want to gaze toward the future with someone.
[Complete Compilation] Special Feature on Anime Ending Themes (41–50)
Beyond the timbreKitauji Quartet
A crossover piece where classical and pop intersect, this is the ending theme of the anime Sound! Euphonium 3.
Sung by the Kitauji Quartet, it was released in April 2024.
The song balances a refreshing feel with a relaxed atmosphere, depicting how past experiences shape who we are and the depth of bonds with friends.
Known as a beautiful orchestral work that highlights the harmony of strings and woodwinds, it features a gentle, soothing melody.
Capturing a slice of youth through wind ensemble music, it’s sure to resonate with listeners.
If you’re familiar with concert band music, be sure to give it a listen!
Getchu! Love-love?!Mayumi Gojo
This is the ending theme of the anime Futari wa Pretty Cure, overflowing with cute charm.
Sung by Mayumi Gojo, it’s a single released in 2004 that beautifully captures the sparkle of teenage feelings.
Its positive, adorable message—choosing romance over stress and hugging over fighting—resonates over a lively pop sound.
Give it a listen when you want to feel happy.