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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 Song Ending Themes (1–10)
AmbivalentNEW!Uru
Singer-songwriter Uru, whose enveloping voice captivates countless listeners.
Centered on the theme of two opposing emotions coexisting at once, this song’s exhilarating, fast-paced melody strikes the heart.
The words, inspired by the protagonist Maomao, brim with a powerful resolve to move forward even while carrying inner turmoil.
Chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries, it was released as a single in February 2024 and is also included on the album tone, released in February 2026.
It’s an uplifting number that gently gives you a push—perfect for moments when you want to think of someone you admire in everyday life, or when stepping into a new environment where anxiety and anticipation mix.
PasswordNEW!Aina ji Endo
A ballad sung by Aina The End, whose one-of-a-kind husky voice captivates listeners and who is also active in a wide range of acting roles.
Released digitally in October 2023, Aikotoba was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries.
The newly written melody by singer-songwriter Huwie Ishizaki intertwines with Aina The End’s expressively rich vocals to weave a world that is both heartrending and grand.
Lyrics imbued with prayers and determination deepen the lingering resonance of the story.
It’s a song with warmth and strength that gently stays by your side—when you have feelings you want to share with someone, or on a quiet night when you want to face your heart.
Shangri-LaChatto Monchī
Shangri-La by Chatmonchy, which was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Hataraki Man.
It features a simple structure befitting a three-piece band, with an easy-to-groove rhythm and a catchy melody.
Eriko Hashimoto’s straightforward, cute vocals leave a strong impression.
It’s Chatmonchy’s biggest hit.
WindAkeboshi
Akeboshi’s “Wind,” the ending theme of the anime Naruto.
It features technical rhythmic patterns, with the time signature changing at just the right moments throughout the song.
There’s no sense of awkwardness in the rhythm.
If you listen with the image of bouncing along to this distinctive groove, it feels really pleasant.
RoundaboutYES
The ending theme of the anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is “Roundabout” by Yes.
Released in 1971, it remains a timeless classic by Yes even after decades.
Although the song is over eight minutes long, you can feel the band’s exceptional musicianship repeatedly throughout, so it never gets boring to listen to.
You may have heard its memorable intro before.
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
This is supercell’s major-label debut single, used as the ending theme for Bakemonogatari.
It’s a bittersweet number that sings of joyful memories and unspoken feelings with a driving, fast-paced sound.
With clear, translucent vocals, it’s a refreshing track you can listen to at the end of the anime with a calm, gentle feeling.
Nameless MonsterEGOIST
This is EGOIST’s third single, used as the ending theme for PSYCHO-PASS.
With a rousing, high-impact intro that suddenly drops in the first verse before building a growing sense of speed toward the chorus, its dramatic shifts let you feel an unknowable presence not only through the lyrics but through the music itself.
It’s a track that leaves you buzzing with excitement, eager for the next episode as soon as you finish the anime.