Listen More! A Collection of Hidden Gems in Anime Songs
In anime songs, there are insert tracks that only play in a single episode, and sometimes special ending themes too, right?
I imagine many people love those kinds of songs because they let you feel the world of the work more deeply.
So in this article, we’ll be introducing a generous selection of must-hear anime songs—undeniable masterpieces that you wouldn’t want to miss out on.
We’ll cover main themes as well, picking from a wide range of eras.
This playlist is a must-listen for anyone who only knows the theme songs from popular anime!
And for anime lovers, it might have you thinking, “Yes, this is it!”
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Listen More! Hidden Gems of Anime Songs (61–70)
HikariYui Horie
It’s the ending theme of “Inukami!” Its sound is characterized by dance music based on trance.
Overall, it’s an up-tempo and easy-to-listen-to track.
The shakuhachi-like tones really stand out.
Yui Horie’s cute voice matches it perfectly, and I can’t help but listen to it over and over.
HeartbeatPrière
It’s the ending theme of the anime “Di Gi Charat Nyo.” The original song is by a Swedish rock group called Friends, and this is a cover version.
Even if you don’t know the original, it has a catchy, pop melody that feels familiar and is easy to listen to.
Love Jump!!Minami Kuribayashi
Characterized by a bright, positive melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart, this piece is a song that gives listeners energy and courage.
Minami Kuribayashi’s “Love Jump!!” was released as the opening theme for the anime Kure-nai and is also included on the albums dream link and stories.
The lyrics reflect themes such as hope and anxiety in love, anticipation, and personal growth.
Kuribayashi’s delicate emotional expression through her vocals is particularly striking.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone trying to face forward and move on, or to those about to take a new step.
Plan ADISH//
This is an anime tie-in track that stands out with a rock sound infused with traditional Japanese flavors.
It powerfully conveys the message that “sometimes you need to run from fate,” aligning closely with the protagonist’s inner turmoil and way of life set in the Kamakura period.
It’s an innovative song where DISH//’s dynamic band sound fuses with festival-like rhythms and the timbres of traditional Japanese instruments.
Released as a single in September 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime The Elusive Samurai.
All members took part in composing, and the lyrics were written by vocalist Takumi Kitamura, making it an ambitious work.
It’s a recommended track not only for fans of anime and manga, but also for music listeners interested in Japanese-style rock.
Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy
This is an anime tie-in song that stirs the heart with an exhilarating melody and powerful beat.
Packed with Vaundy’s love for anime, the track powerfully conveys the protagonist’s determination and courage to keep moving forward.
Its richly layered sound—recorded in London—vividly depicts the struggles the protagonist faces while trying to live a normal life despite a past as an assassin, along with the strength to press on regardless.
Released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS, the song’s dynamic energy pairs perfectly with the action-packed series, making you feel as if you’re sprinting alongside the hero.
It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to take a new step or need the courage to face challenges.
The story so farSOS Brigade
If you’re looking for a denpa song, try this one.
It’s the theme song for the YouTube anime “The Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya,” a spinoff of the quintessential 2000s anime “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.” It’s sung by the voice actors who play the main characters, and they talk nonstop throughout the track! Even if you want to focus on the singing, it’s hard to do so.
But for Haruhi fans and voice-actor fans, a song like this is probably a real treat.
It’s an anime song that’s fun and guaranteed to make you smile.
ninelieAimer with chelly (EGOIST)
It really draws you into a fantastical atmosphere.
This song was used as the ending theme for the anime Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, which depicts battles against immortal monsters.
It’s a collaboration between singer Aimer, who has performed numerous anime theme songs, and EGOIST’s vocalist, chelly.
It’s included on the single “ninelie EP,” released in 2016.
One of its charms is the profound lyrics that reflect the world of the work.