[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)
reverse dreamKing Gnu
This is a beautiful ballad that begins with delicate piano melodies and builds into a grand string arrangement.
Written as the ending theme for the anime film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, it explores the themes of love and curses between two people, portraying profound human emotions and inner conflict.
Iguchi’s warm falsetto delivers an evocative vocal performance that conveys both sorrow and hope.
Created by King Gnu and released in December 2021, the song beautifully adorns the film’s climax and ending.
It’s a track that resonates deeply not only with movie fans, but also with those who love bittersweet love songs or feel like reminiscing about cherished memories with someone special.
For karaoke, it’s recommended for singers with a gentle, nuanced expressive style.
lampSakiyama Soshi
Starting with the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar and expanding into a majestic sound, Soushi Sakiyama’s song was released in July 2023 as the ending theme for the second season of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen.
The piece weaves together the protagonist’s inner conflict, regrets, and longing for lost ideals with a tranquil melody, delicately portraying emotions swaying between ideal and reality.
In August 2023, it was also included on the album “i Fureru SAD UFO,” capturing the hearts of many listeners.
The intertwining of tenderness and poignancy in the vocals, along with the beautiful melodic lines, has the power to evoke deep emotion and empathy, making it a recommended choice to sing in a calm karaoke setting.
Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes
MAISONdes presents a heartwarming song that paints thunder heralding the arrival of spring and fluttering cherry blossoms.
Its melody evokes the feeling of strolling down a cherry-lined path bathed in gentle sunlight, layered with 9Lana’s translucent vocals to express the tender act of cherishing memories with someone dear.
The lyrics, which delicately depict the wish to treasure ordinary moments as well as the bittersweetness and joy felt with spring’s arrival, resonate deeply.
Chosen as the ending theme for the third cour of the anime Urusei Yatsura, currently airing on Fuji TV’s Noitamina block since January 2024, it matches the coming-of-age story beautifully.
It’s a wonderful track you’ll want to bring along on a springtime drive.
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.
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.
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.
