[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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[Complete Compilation] Special Feature on Anime Ending Themes (41–50)
Getchu! Love-love?!Gojō Mayumi
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.
[Comprehensive Summary] Special Feature on Anime Song Ending Themes (51–60)
DESTINYnegoto
Negoto, a four-piece rock band that had been performing energetically since their high school days, unfortunately disbanded in 2019.
Their 9th single “DESTINY,” which was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Gintama°, features an ear-catching synth sound and a clear, airy vocal that shape the song’s atmosphere.
The exhilarating chorus melody and ensemble have a uniquely pleasant quality that makes you want to listen on repeat.
It’s an emotional pop tune where a sense of weightless float is balanced by the tightness of its rock sound.
UN-APEXTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE
This track has been selected as the ending theme for the anime Solo Leveling Season 2.
The song is characterized by a tone that conveys heated coldness, showcasing a distinctive musicality that syncs seamlessly with the anime’s worldview.
Scheduled for digital release on January 5, 2025, the piece reflects TK’s delicate yet passionate approach and has a compelling power that draws listeners in.
The lyrics portray complex emotions and inner conflict, and the emotional vocals leave a strong impression.
It’s a recommended listen not only for anime fans but also for those seeking inventive music.
Red:birthmarkAina ji Endo
This track was chosen as the ending theme for Season 2 of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.
It’s sung by Aina The End, who is also known as a member of the idol group BiSH.
Released in April 2023 as her tenth solo single, the song was written and composed by TK, the frontman of the rock band Ling tosite sigure.
Its rich, immersive sound paints a grand world with just the music and vocals.
The dynamic sound is sure to pierce your heart.
EndrollKamiyama Yagi
Singer-songwriter Yoh Kamiyama, who began his music career as a Vocaloid producer under the name “Yuki Acid” and made his major-label debut in 2020.
His seventh digital-only single, “Endroll,” which was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation, also drew attention for featuring members of the band Hitorie in the recording.
The hysteric rock ensemble creates a thrilling atmosphere that links with the anime’s world, doesn’t it? It’s a powerful rock tune with an aggressive arrangement that amps up the tension.
Mephistojoōbachi
Mephisto has been drawing attention as the ending theme for the anime Oshi no Ko.
The track is by the rock band Queen Bee and is said to express the darker aspects of the work.
Its scream-like, intense vocals and deep, heavy sound are sure to shake listeners to the core.
Also, pay attention to the lyrics that link with the story and the elements that serve as a counterpart to the opening theme, Idol.
Listening while watching the ending sequence will likely help you understand the lyrics even more.
HeartacheUchida Yūma
A rock track where exhilarating, fast-paced sound and delicate emotional expression blend beautifully.
It’s a song by Yuma Uchida, who is also active as a voice actor, and it served as the ending theme for the TV anime “#Compass 2.0,” which aired starting in April 2025.
The lyrics and composition were handled by Balloon, a Vocaloid producer.
The lyrics are captivating, conveying a strong will—despite carrying regret, the singer declares, “I won’t leave you alone.” An emotional and cool anisong.