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! (41–50)
GarnetOku Hanako
This is a wonderful song that etches each fleeting moment of youth into the heart.
It gently portrays school grounds, after-school scenes, and the everyday moments we tend to overlook, while weaving in feelings for a cherished person, resulting in a tender composition.
Okuda Hanako’s clear, translucent voice warmly sings of memories that never fade with time and emotions that remain unchanged, making this a particularly memorable track.
Released in July 2006 as her fourth single, it was selected as the theme song for the animated feature film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, peaking at No.
51 on the Oricon charts and staying on the charts for 19 weeks.
Accompanied by a simple piano tone that brings back nostalgic memories, this song is one you’ll want to hear if you’ve experienced parting with someone dear or are about to take a new step forward.
IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE
A stunning collaborative track by MY FIRST STORY and HYDE that fuses a passionate rock sound with a grand, expansive worldview.
Released in June 2024 as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc.
The strengths of both artists meld beautifully, delivering a powerful portrayal of a heart wavering between weakness and strength over a solid alternative rock foundation.
With lyrics that voice a fighting spirit in search of answers and the resolve to face inescapable fate, the song offers encouragement to anyone standing at a crossroads in life.
It’s sure to resonate as the perfect soundtrack for forging your own path.
absolute zeronatori
A song that stirs the heart with a youthful drama painted in a fast-paced rock sound.
It bursts with the passion of young people who, together with their cherished friends, face hardships and strive to carve out a future from scratch.
Riding energetic guitar riffs and rhythmic drums, Natori’s impassioned vocals resound powerfully.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime WIND BREAKER, which began airing in April 2024, the track enriches the world of the story.
It’s a supportive anthem that gently encourages anyone who keeps their burning resolve close to their heart and tries to keep moving forward.
unnecessary thingsKitanitatsuya ✕ Natori
An emotionally moving song by Tatsuya Kitani and Natori, where powerful rock sounds intertwine with delicate vocals.
Its stirring lyrics and melody convey the resolve to let go of a loved one and the strong determination to move forward while enduring the pain.
Driven by a self-righteous sense of morality, this work is saturated with the resolve to press on even if it means releasing what must be protected, and it has been selected as the opening theme for the first cour of the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Uprising, airing from October 2024.
A piece that brilliantly captures the protagonist’s feelings as he remains steadfast in his beliefs despite being caught in a bind, it’s a song that powerfully pushes the backs of those who strive to follow the path they’ve chosen.
Fight! Polymersasaki isao
This is a powerful, up-tempo track brimming with the spirit of 1970s hero anime.
A forceful rock-style performance pairs with fiery vocals reminiscent of steel-like strength, brilliantly conveying the protagonist’s courage and power.
The tense developments and high-velocity rhythm further heighten the realism of battle scenes, making it a superb piece.
Released in October 1974 as a tie-in song for the third installment of Tatsunoko Production’s sci-fi action hero TV anime series, it was later used in a live-action film as well.
Showcasing Isao Sasaki’s overwhelming vocal prowess, this track is perfect for moments when you want to stoke your fighting spirit or boost your motivation.