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!”
Playlist
| Listen More! A Collection of Hidden Gems in Anime Songs | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Moonlight’s GuidepostSTEREOPONY |  play_arrow | Anime 'DARKER THAN BLACK… |
| 2east | akane-iro (madder red; deep crimson; sunset red)Sato-san to Suzuki-kun |  play_arrow | There are many people for whom this song has stayed in their hearts, so… |
| 3east | Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | The theme song of the anime “Summer Time Rendering” |
| 4east | chocolate insomniaHanekawa Tsubasa (Horie Yui) |  play_arrow | On a Valentine’s Day filled with anxious excitement, Hori… |
| 5east | Katsushika RhapsodyDōjima Kōhei |  play_arrow | A manga that was serialized for a long time in Weekly Shonen Jump... |
| 6east | Time after time ~In the town where flowers dance~Kuraki Mai |  play_arrow | Anime themes sung by the same artist… |
| 7east | Seeking TomorrowXAI |  play_arrow | The insert song in episode 9 of the anime “The Apothecary Diaries”… |
| 8east | The world that was transparentHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Hata Motohiro’s heartwarming NARUTO theme song |
| 9east | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | A rock song that encourages self-transformation |
| 10east | Wonderful LifeSakai Mikio |  play_arrow | This work explores the wonder of life and the meaning of living... |
| 11east | Shower of energyMaeda Aki |  play_arrow | Aki Maeda’s song “Genki no Shower” (Shower of Energy) is … |
| 12east | Round & LaundryKyaroru & Chuuzudei (Nai Br.XX & Celeina Ann) |  play_arrow | A thirst for dreams, the hardships along the way, and then… that |
| 13east | Stain on one kneeLAST ALLIANCE |  play_arrow | A melody brimming with a sense of speed and delicate lyrics that touch the heart... |
| 14east | Beautiful WorldUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of the Evangelion Rebuild films |
| 15east | canta per meKaida Yuriko |  play_arrow | Skillfully interweaving deep emotions and nostalgia for the past… |
| 16east | God knows…Hirano Aya |  play_arrow | Despite being a late-night anime, it became a hit and sparked conversation... |
| 17east | ContrastTOMOO |  play_arrow | Expressing the bittersweetness of youth and the emotions of love |
| 18east | LOVE INFINITYHinano |  play_arrow | The opening the… of the anime “Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts” |
| 19east | Me, just as I amTHE SPIN |  play_arrow | An energetic rock song that fires you up... |
| 20east | Rondo – revolutionOkui Masami |  play_arrow | An electric ch... that conveys a majestic atmosphere |
| 21east | ironyClariS |  play_arrow | A glittering synthesizer phrase leaves an impres… |
| 22east | mysteryKomatsu Miho |  play_arrow | Handled songs for the TV anime Detective Conan and... |
| 23east | Love poemsoko ni naru |  play_arrow | ‘Sokoninaru,’ a band whose appeal lies in their high-level musicianship, is … |
| 24east | Mosaic FragmentSun Set Swish |  play_arrow | The 2007 anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion... |
| 25east | Winding RoadMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | A passionate message forging ahead powerfully through the twists and turns |
| 26east | First KissICHIKO |  play_arrow | The opening, which begins with a distinctive chorus, is in... |
| 27east | Someday, reach the skyShiina Megumi |  play_arrow | A song passionately supported by hardcore Gundam fans... |
| 28east | A night when the moonlight softly fallsOgawa Nao |  play_arrow | The 9th opening theme of the anime Crayon Shin-chan… |
| 29east | No buts!kawada mami |  play_arrow | Energetic sound and powerful vocals… |
| 30east | Get OverDream |  play_arrow | The anime based on the manga about the game of Go, 'Hikaru no Go'... |
| 31east | The radiance is within you.Suzuki Yume |  play_arrow | Anime “NINKU ~Ninku~” opening… |
| 32east | Baka SurvivorUrufuruzu |  play_arrow | “Baka Survivor,” which was released in 2004… |
| 33east | I SAY YESICHIKO |  play_arrow | Passionately singing, “I’ll always be by your side from now on, forever…” |
| 34east | Moon Bewitched, Wind Shadowedarisaka mika |  play_arrow | Anime 'The Twelve Kingdoms' ending theme. Moon... |
| 35east | Get WildTM NETWORK |  play_arrow | It's a hard-boiled classic! Late '80s, maybe… |
| 36east | glowing madder-redAimer |  play_arrow | The ending the… of the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends Go (Season 5) |
| 37east | Shining in the StormYonekura Chihiro |  play_arrow | The anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team… |
| 38east | HemisophiaSakamoto Maaya |  play_arrow | A gem of a song that portrays self-exploration and growth. 200... |
| 39east | The Biggest DreamerWada Kōji |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the anime Digimon Tamers |
| 40east | cloverMeg Rock |  play_arrow | The generation that feels a deep attachment to 2000s anime... |
| 41east | Give me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiro |  play_arrow | It’s cool with a 90s-style rugged charm... |
| 42east | Rain that brings forth budsyanaginagi |  play_arrow | Anime 'My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected'... |
| 43east | Scarlet BalletMay’n |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the anime Aria the Scarlet Ammo... |
| 44east | Great Magic Passtanaka punie (sato rina) |  play_arrow | Don't judge based on the tone alone—be sure to... |
| 45east | scabChiwata Hideo |  play_arrow | The opening of the anime 'Zatch Bell!' |
| 46east | Ballad of the Wind and the HillRearu Paradi |  play_arrow | The anime Nodame Can… which aired in 2010 |
| 47east | I amhitomi |  play_arrow | If you listen, that Monday night might come back... |
| 48east | Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | It might make me remember my youth. Lo… |
| 49east | Fairy Tale LabyrinthTamura Yukari |  play_arrow | Of course, she has solid skills as a voice actor, and to Shiina... |
| 50east | Two sides of the same coinyuzu |  play_arrow | A cool anime song with an impressive, light, catchy rhythm… |
| 51east | River of TimeFENCE OF DEFENSE |  play_arrow | A cool, oriental vibe in the air... |
| 52east | UninstallIshikawa Chiaki |  play_arrow | You get drawn into its unique world. The sound… |
| 53east | Tanjiro Kamado’s SongShiina Go featuring Nakagawa Nami |  play_arrow | Playing during a crucial scene in the anime Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)... |
| 54east | I want to see your smileHamada Rie |  play_arrow | A singer who also works on music for children's programs... |
| 55east | Bacchi DancerDOES |  play_arrow | It’s a song by the popular rock band DOES... |
| 56east | Brilliant road to tomorrowangela |  play_arrow | I want to move toward the future together with you... |
| 57east | Black CatcherBikkeburanka |  play_arrow | A distinctive atmosphere with an impressive piano tone... |
| 58east | Lovely youRAZZ MA TAZZ |  play_arrow | RAZZ MA TAZZ's 'Suteki na Kimi' is... |
| 59east | unnecessary thingsKitanitatsuya ✕ Natori |  play_arrow | Expressing the suffering of parting and firm resolve through rock vocals |
| 60east | Even if you break tomorrowWANDS |  play_arrow | The anime based on a Jump manga, Yu-Gi-Oh, e... |
| 61east | wish mensunbrain |  play_arrow | A pop-rock [track/song] that conveys a distinctive freshness... |
| 62east | VividFAIRY FORE |  play_arrow | Visual-kei rock band FAIRY FO... |
| 63east | Plan ADISH// |  play_arrow | A Japanese-style rock song as an anime tie-in |
| 64east | HikariHorie Yui |  play_arrow | This is the ending theme of “Inukami!” Da... |
| 65east | Please, MuscleSakura Hibiki (CV: Fairouz Ai) & Machio Naruzo (CV: Ishikawa Kaito) / Machio Naruzo (CV: Ishikawa Kaito) |  play_arrow | I got hooked on the song’s consistently high energy... |
| 66east | The story so faresuooesudan |  play_arrow | If you're looking for denpa songs, try this track. 0… |
| 67east | ninelieAimer with chelly (EGOIST) |  play_arrow | It really draws you into a fantastical atmosphere… |
| 68east | HeartbeatPrière |  play_arrow | The ending theme of the anime 'Di Gi Charat Nyo'... |
| 69east | Love Jump!!Kuribayashi Minami |  play_arrow | An upbeat, positive melody and lyrics that touch the heart are espe... |
| 70east | Marigoldorange pekoe |  play_arrow | With its gentle, heartwarming melody and lyrics, it has captivated many listeners... |
| 71east | Destiny -Sunflower-Shimatani Hitomi |  play_arrow | Sing straight and deep about 'love'... |
| 72east | aporiaYorushika |  play_arrow | Curiosity and thirst for knowledge likened to a balloon journey |
| 73east | calendrierOkui Aki |  play_arrow | This work is the TV anime "Dusk Maiden of Amnesia"… |
| 74east | Take this! Telepathy!maharājiyan |  play_arrow | Maharajan writes an anime theme song for the first time |
| 75east | REALISMELISA |  play_arrow | Fighting against fate, seeking the truth... A vast worldview... |
| 76east | Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy |  play_arrow | The powerful melody and courage of anime theme songs |
| 77east | GHOST SWEEPER / with Marty FriedmanMoriguchi Hiroko |  play_arrow | Hiroko Moriguchi, who has worked on many anime songs, sa... |
| 78east | Yellow Yellow VacationTōgetsugakuen 1-nen C-kumi |  play_arrow | An upbeat rhythm and bright melody make a striking impression in this 1… |
| 79east | Return to the Earth ~on the Earth~KOTOKO |  play_arrow | From the anime Starship Operators... |
| 80east | lives remainingzutto mayonaka de ii no ni. |  play_arrow | A captivating intro unfolds into a breathta— |
| 81east | GarnetOku Hanako |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that paints memories of youth |
| 82east | You are not aloneDEEN |  play_arrow | Capturing the hearts of a wide range of generations, from children to adults… |
| 83east | Thank you!!HOME MADE kazoku |  play_arrow | Suddenly chosen for the ending theme f... |
| 84east | absolute zeronatori |  play_arrow | Youth portrayed with a fast-paced rock sound... |
| 85east | No, noReoNa |  play_arrow | ReoNa’s ethereal dance number |
| 86east | kiokuAo |  play_arrow | An anime series available on Netflix… |
| 87east | Dream Labyrinth: Dance of Light and DarknessYoko |  play_arrow | A piece themed around the eternal conflict and harmony between light and darkness, … |