Special Feature: Iconic Songs from Anime | Packed with Great Tracks!
Voice acting and animation are the charms of anime, but the music that supports them also makes anime even more captivating.
Everyone has some emotional attachment to an anime’s opening theme or insert song.
This time, we’ve picked out some true gems—songs that make you think, “What a great track!” among the many featured in anime.
Many of these pieces are moving, so if you want to savor the music more deeply, be sure to check out the anime as well.
Please take your time and enjoy!
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Featured Masterpieces from Anime: Packed with Great Songs! (11–20)
Northern lightsMegumi Hayashibara
This song, used as the opening theme for the anime Shaman King, features vocals by Megumi Hayashibara, who is also active as a voice actress.
Its lyrics weave in themes of fate, rebirth, and hope, making it a message song that deeply moves listeners.
Her clear, translucent voice matches perfectly with the up-tempo arrangement, giving listeners courage and hope.
Released in March 2002, the track has since been included multiple times on Hayashibara’s albums.
It’s recommended for when you feel tired in your daily life—you’re sure to feel energized!
Zankyo SankaAimer
Released in January 2022 as Aimer’s 20th single, this song was selected as the opening theme for the popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc.
It topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks, surpassed 200 million streams, and received a Special Award at the Japan Record Awards.
Masahiro Tobinai’s bold arrangement features resplendent brass and strings that brilliantly capture both the opulence of the red-light district and the tension of battle.
The lyrics, imbued with a powerful resolve to overcome past pain and resound into the future, embody the very determination of characters who confront their fate.
Performed even in cheering scenes at Koshien, it’s a song cherished not only by anime fans but also by many listeners running through their youth.
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
This is a track by the hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts that sparked a worldwide dance-challenge craze on social media.
It was written as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “Mashle: Magic and Muscles,” the Divine Visionary Candidate Selection Exam arc.
The way the protagonist overturns the norms of the magic world using nothing but his own muscles is elevated into lyrics that mirror R-Shitei’s own life story—it’s the kind of thing that really fires you up.
Over an inventive track crafted by DJ Matsunaga, this song repeats spell-like phrases, making it incredibly addictive.
The explosive momentum is clear from the fact that the anime’s OP video, released in January 2024, surpassed 10 million views in just two weeks.
Belt out the chorus with your friends at karaoke and you’re guaranteed an absolute blast.
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
This is a track by the hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts that sparked a worldwide dance-challenge craze on social media.
It was written as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “Mashle: Magic and Muscles,” the Divine Visionary Candidate Selection Exam arc.
The way the protagonist overturns the norms of the magic world using nothing but his own muscles is elevated into lyrics that mirror R-Shitei’s own life story—it’s the kind of thing that really fires you up.
Over an inventive track crafted by DJ Matsunaga, this song repeats spell-like phrases, making it incredibly addictive.
The explosive momentum is clear from the fact that the anime’s OP video, released in January 2024, surpassed 10 million views in just two weeks.
Belt out the chorus with your friends at karaoke and you’re guaranteed an absolute blast.
Willive
This is the opening theme that plays in the new chapter “Terastal Debut” of the TV anime Pokémon.
It’s performed by the globally popular group IVE.
Wow—the positive, energetic vibe with themes of friendship and adventure is irresistible! The song conveys a strong will to move forward into the future with the bonds you share with your friends close to your heart.
Released in April 2024, this marks IVE’s first-ever anime tie-in.
The members have reportedly loved Pokémon since they were young, and that pure affection shines through in the sparkling sound and vocals.
If you listen to it when taking a new step or working toward a goal with your companions, it’ll surely give you a powerful push forward.
Later included on the mini-album “ALIVE,” it’s a perfect track for the start of an adventure!
Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku
This is the theme song for the anime Pokémon Sun & Moon by singer-songwriter Taiiku Okazaki.
It was used as the opening theme starting in October 2018, and Okazaki also performed the ending theme, which drew a lot of attention.
The classic, high-energy pop tune pairs perfectly with his familiar, easy-to-listen-to vocals.
The lyrics affirm that gaining experience—even getting sunburned or dirtying your clothes—becomes part of who you are, and they give you the courage to step into the unknown.
It’s a track brimming with positive energy that powerfully cheers on those who keep chasing their dreams, even if they’re clumsy or awkward.
It’s a hugely popular anime song that will surely give you a push when you’re starting a new challenge or feeling a bit down.
Featured Masterpieces from Anime | Packed with Great Songs! (21–30)
SpiceSaucy Dog
This is a song written as the theme for the 2025 film Crayon Shin-chan: Ultra Glamorous! Blazing Kasukabe Dancers.
The track was created by Saucy Dog, a rock band hugely popular among young listeners.
The piece features a refreshing, nostalgic sound that evokes a free-spirited heart unafraid of childhood mistakes, and brings back the scenery you saw while taking the long way around.
It gently affirms that even the hardships of life are precious spices that color who you are.
Vocalist Shinya Ishihara reportedly read the film’s script and drew on his own childhood while creating the song, and that straightforward sincerity really comes through.
It’s sure to resonate with every adult doing their best each day.