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!
Playlist
| Special Feature: Iconic Songs from Anime | Packed with Great Tracks! | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Yorozuya BluesHaizu Odeo |  play_arrow | A moving, blues-style melody used as an insert song in Gintama |
| 2 | You are not aloneDEEN |  play_arrow | A DEEN classic that resonates with the heart, a song of courage and hope |
| 3 | Genius BakabonIdol Four |  play_arrow | 70s anime opening: distinctive lyrics and music |
| 4 | Baka SurvivorUlfuls |  play_arrow | A cheering song that gives you courage and stirs your heart. |
| 5 | Good morningKeno |  play_arrow | Kenomori’s morning song, for a positive feeling |
| 6 | My First KissReassured Dad |  play_arrow | The moving ending theme song of “Kiteretsu Encyclopedia” |
| 7 | Butter-FlyKoji Wada |  play_arrow | Digimon Adventure has the virtual world as its main theme. |
| 8 | Full of dreamsYumiko Seki |  play_arrow | A classic 90s anime song, summer memories |
| 9 | Smile BombMasako Mawatari |  play_arrow | Iconic anime songs, unforgettable themes that touch the heart |
| 10 | Until the World Ends…WANDS |  | WANDS’s famous song from Slam Dunk |
| 11 | The Fateful Day ~Soul vs. Soul~Hironobu Kageyama |  play_arrow | An inspiring masterpiece from Dragon Ball Z |
| 12 | In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Major hits by Aqua Timez known for their heart-touching lyrics |
| 13 | Thank you!!HOME MADE Family |  play_arrow | BLEACH ending theme song, bright and grateful lyrics |
| 14 | One more time,One more chanceMasayoshi Yamazaki |  play_arrow | Masayoshi Yamazaki’s classic song expresses a heartrending love. |
| 15 | Northern lightsMegumi Hayashibara |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of Shaman King |
| 16 | Zankyo SankaAimer |  play_arrow | Demon Slayer opening theme, smash hit song |
| 17 | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | Trending on social media: popular anime opening songs |
| 18south_east | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts | play_arrow | Trending on social media: popular anime opening songs |
| 19 | Willive |  play_arrow | Pokemon opening theme, a moving song sung by IVE |
| 20 | Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | Okazaki Taiiku’s Pokémon anime theme song |
| 21 | SpiceSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A theme song that portrays a child's heart and an adult's growth |
| 22 | Revolutionary JourneyAiNA THE END |  play_arrow | Opening theme song of an occult × youth anime |
| 23 | OtonokeCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | An anime theme song—an iconic track brimming with an occult vibe |
| 24 | TAIDADAI wish it could stay midnight forever. |  play_arrow | One-of-a-kind music, a warm feeling of happiness |
| 25 | The song ChiquititaChiquitita (Naomi Ozora) |  play_arrow | Explosive fun with a cappella vocals! Heartwarming anime |
| 26 | For this planetLyrics: Hideki Kuroda / Music: Tatsuro Kondo / Performed by: Kazami |  play_arrow | A pseudo commercial jingle with a nostalgic melody |
| 27 | See youDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A classic that sings of farewells and the hope of reunion |
| 28 | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | The power to move forward with the rock of youth |
| 29south_east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | The power to move forward with the rock of youth |
| 30 | Mysterious EyesGARNET CROW |  play_arrow | GARNET CROW's major debut… |
| 31 | Spring SongIkimonogakari |  play_arrow | A classic that sings of the bittersweetness and hope of spring, an anthem of encouragement and courage |
| 32 | Oh! RivalPorno Graffitti |  play_arrow | Spanish guitar and accordion interweave... |
| 33 | Love is thrill, shock, and suspenseRina Aiuchi |  play_arrow | The exhilarating, fast-paced Eurobeat of Detective Conan... |
| 34 | HALONOMELON NOLEMON |  play_arrow | The hopeful insert song of the anime “GQuuuuuuX” |
| 35 | lampSoshi Sakiyama |  play_arrow | Soshi Sakiyama’s Jujutsu Kaisen ending theme, a deeply moving masterpiece |
| 36 | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | A rock tune that depicts self-transformation and hope |
| 37 | Plan ADISH// |  play_arrow | A Japanese-style rock song as an anime tie-in |
| 38 | Stars swimMacaroni Enpitsu |  play_arrow | The theme song of the anime “Summer Time Rendering” |
| 39 | aporiaYorushika |  play_arrow | Curiosity and thirst for knowledge likened to a balloon journey |
| 40 | GarnetHanako Oku |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that paints memories of youth |
| 41 | Winding RoadMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | A passionate message forging ahead powerfully through the twists and turns |
| 42 | IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE |  play_arrow | Demon Slayer theme song: the powerful intensity of passionate rock |
| 43 | absolute zeroNatori |  play_arrow | Fiery youth, the will to face hardship |
| 44 | unnecessary thingsTatsuya Kitani × Natori |  play_arrow | A powerful song about the determination and resolve to stay true to one’s beliefs. |
| 45 | Fight! PolymerIsao Sasaki |  play_arrow | A powerful theme song from a 1970s hero anime |
| 46 | Brave RaideenMasato Shimon |  play_arrow | Guardian of the great sky, the song of a hero of justice |
| 47 | Rondo – revolutionMasami Okui |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the courage for self-transformation and growth |
| 48 | Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | A song of fresh young love and youth |
| 49 | Beautiful WorldHikaru Utada |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of the Evangelion Rebuild films |