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 |
| 1 | Moonlight’s GuidepostSTEREOPONY |  play_arrow | Anime 'DARKER THAN BLACK… |
| 2 | akane-iro (madder red; deep crimson; sunset red)Mr. Sato and Suzuki |  play_arrow | There are many people for whom this song has stayed in their hearts, so… |
| 3 | Stars swimMacaroni Enpitsu |  play_arrow | The theme song of the anime “Summer Time Rendering” |
| 4 | chocolate insomniaTsubasa Hanekawa (Yui Horie) |  play_arrow | On a Valentine’s Day filled with anxious excitement, Hori… |
| 5 | Time after time ~In the town where flowers dance~Mai Kuraki |  play_arrow | Anime themes sung by the same artist… |
| 6 | Seeking TomorrowXAI |  play_arrow | The insert song in episode 9 of the anime “The Apothecary Diaries”… |
| 7 | Katsushika RhapsodyKohei Dojima |  play_arrow | A manga that was serialized for a long time in Weekly Shonen Jump... |
| 8 | Shower of energyAki Maeda |  play_arrow | Aki Maeda’s song “Genki no Shower” (Shower of Energy) is … |
| 9 | The world that was transparentMotohiro Hata |  play_arrow | Hata Motohiro’s heartwarming NARUTO theme song |
| 10 | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | A rock tune that depicts self-transformation and hope |
| 11 | Stain on one kneeLAST ALLIANCE |  play_arrow | A melody brimming with a sense of speed and delicate lyrics that touch the heart... |
| 12 | Wonderful LifeMikio Sakai |  play_arrow | This work explores the wonder of life and the meaning of living... |
| 13 | Round & LaundryCAROLE & TUESDAY (Nai Br.XX & Celeina Ann) |  play_arrow | A thirst for dreams, the hardships along the way, and then… that |
| 14 | ContrastTOMOO |  play_arrow | Expressing the bittersweetness of youth and the emotions of love |
| 15 | Me, just as I amTHE SPIN |  play_arrow | An energetic rock song that fires you up... |
| 16 | canta per meYuriko Kaida |  play_arrow | Skillfully interweaving deep emotions and nostalgia for the past… |
| 17 | God knows…Aya Hirano |  play_arrow | Despite being a late-night anime, it became a hit and sparked conversation... |
| 18 | Beautiful WorldHikaru Utada |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of the Evangelion Rebuild films |
| 19 | LOVE INFINITYHinano |  play_arrow | The opening the… of the anime “Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts” |
| 20 | Winding RoadMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | A passionate message forging ahead powerfully through the twists and turns |
| 21 | Rondo – revolutionMasami Okui |  play_arrow | An electric ch... that conveys a majestic atmosphere |
| 22 | Baka SurvivorUlfuls |  play_arrow | “Baka Survivor,” which was released in 2004… |
| 23 | First KissICHIKO |  play_arrow | The opening, which begins with a distinctive chorus, is in... |
| 24 | ironyClariS |  play_arrow | A glittering synthesizer phrase leaves an impres… |
| 25 | No buts!Mami Kawada |  play_arrow | Energetic sound and powerful vocals… |
| 26 | Love poemSoko ni naru |  play_arrow | ‘Sokoninaru,’ a band whose appeal lies in their high-level musicianship, is … |
| 27 | Mosaic FragmentSun Set Swish |  play_arrow | The 2007 anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion... |
| 28 | Someday, reach the skyMegumi Shiina |  play_arrow | A song passionately supported by hardcore Gundam fans... |
| 29 | Moon Bewitched, Wind ShadowedMika Arisaka |  play_arrow | Anime 'The Twelve Kingdoms' ending theme. Moon... |
| 30 | The radiance is within you.Yume Suzuki |  play_arrow | Anime “NINKU ~Ninku~” opening… |
| 31 | The Biggest DreamerKoji Wada |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the anime Digimon Tamers |
| 32 | I SAY YESICHIKO |  play_arrow | Passionately singing, “I’ll always be by your side from now on, forever…” |
| 33 | Get WildTM NETWORK |  play_arrow | It's a hard-boiled classic! Late '80s, maybe… |
| 34 | Ballad of the Wind and the HillReal Paladin |  play_arrow | The anime Nodame Can… which aired in 2010 |
| 35 | Shining in the StormChihiro Yonekura |  play_arrow | The anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team… |
| 36 | Great Magic PassPunie Tanaka (Rina Satō) |  play_arrow | Don't judge based on the tone alone—be sure to... |
| 37 | glowing madder-redAimer |  play_arrow | The ending the… of the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends Go (Season 5) |
| 38 | mysteryMiho Komatsu |  play_arrow | Handled songs for the TV anime Detective Conan and... |
| 39 | HemisophiaMaaya Sakamoto |  play_arrow | A gem of a song that portrays self-exploration and growth. 200... |
| 40 | I amhitomi |  play_arrow | If you listen, that Monday night might come back... |
| 41 | Give me an unbalanced kissHiro Takahashi |  play_arrow | It’s cool with a 90s-style rugged charm... |
| 42 | Get OverDream |  play_arrow | The anime based on the manga about the game of Go, 'Hikaru no Go'... |
| 43 | Scarlet BalletMay’n |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the anime Aria the Scarlet Ammo... |
| 44 | scabIsao Chiwata |  play_arrow | The opening of the anime 'Zatch Bell!' |
| 45 | A night when the moonlight softly fallsNanao Ogawa |  play_arrow | The 9th opening theme of the anime Crayon Shin-chan… |
| 46 | River of TimeFENCE OF DEFENSE |  play_arrow | A cool, oriental vibe in the air... |
| 47 | UninstallChiaki Ishikawa |  play_arrow | You get drawn into its unique world. The sound… |
| 48 | cloverMeg Rock |  play_arrow | The generation that feels a deep attachment to 2000s anime... |
| 49 | Fairy Tale LabyrinthYukari Tamura |  play_arrow | Of course, she has solid skills as a voice actor, and to Shiina... |
| 50 | Rain that brings forth budsyanaginagi |  play_arrow | Anime 'My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected'... |
| 51 | Kokoro-eRoad of Major |  play_arrow | It might make me remember my youth. Lo… |
| 52 | Tanjiro Kamado’s SongGo Shiina featuring Nami Nakagawa |  play_arrow | Playing during a crucial scene in the anime Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)... |
| 53 | Lovely youRAZZ MA TAZZ |  play_arrow | RAZZ MA TAZZ's 'Suteki na Kimi' is... |
| 54 | unnecessary thingsTatsuya Kitani × Natori |  play_arrow | A powerful song about the determination and resolve to stay true to one’s beliefs. |
| 55 | Black CatcherVickeblanka |  play_arrow | A distinctive atmosphere with an impressive piano tone... |
| 56 | Please, MuscleHibiki Sakura (CV: Ai Fairouz) & Naruzo Machio (CV: Kaito Ishikawa) / Naruzo Machio (CV: Kaito Ishikawa) |  play_arrow | I got hooked on the song’s consistently high energy... |
| 57 | Bacchi DancerDOES |  play_arrow | It’s a song by the popular rock band DOES... |
| 58 | Brilliant road to tomorrowangela |  play_arrow | I want to move toward the future together with you... |
| 59 | Even if you break tomorrowWANDS |  play_arrow | The anime based on a Jump manga, Yu-Gi-Oh, e... |
| 60 | Two sides of the same coinyuzu |  play_arrow | A cool anime song with an impressive, light, catchy rhythm… |
| 61 | wish mensunbrain |  play_arrow | A pop-rock [track/song] that conveys a distinctive freshness... |
| 62 | I want to see your smileRie Hamada |  play_arrow | A singer who also works on music for children's programs... |
| 63 | VividFAIRY FORE |  play_arrow | Visual-kei rock band FAIRY FO... |
| 64 | HikariYui Horie |  play_arrow | This is the ending theme of “Inukami!” Da... |
| 65 | HeartbeatPrière |  play_arrow | The ending theme of the anime 'Di Gi Charat Nyo'... |
| 66 | Love Jump!!Minami Kuribayashi |  play_arrow | An upbeat, positive melody and lyrics that touch the heart are espe... |
| 67 | Plan ADISH// |  play_arrow | A Japanese-style rock song as an anime tie-in |
| 68 | Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy |  play_arrow | The powerful melody and courage of anime theme songs |
| 69 | The story so farSOS Brigade |  play_arrow | If you're looking for denpa songs, try this track. 0… |
| 70 | ninelieAimer with chelly (EGOIST) |  play_arrow | It really draws you into a fantastical atmosphere… |
| 71 | aporiaYorushika |  play_arrow | Curiosity and thirst for knowledge likened to a balloon journey |
| 72 | Marigoldorange pekoe |  play_arrow | With its gentle, heartwarming melody and lyrics, it has captivated many listeners... |
| 73 | Destiny -Sunflower-Hitomi Shimatani |  play_arrow | Sing straight and deep about 'love'... |
| 74 | Return to the Earth ~on the Earth~KOTOKO |  play_arrow | From the anime Starship Operators... |
| 75 | GHOST SWEEPER / with Marty FriedmanHiroko Moriguchi |  play_arrow | Hiroko Moriguchi, who has worked on many anime songs, sa... |
| 76 | Yellow Yellow VacationFirst-year Class C, Momotsuki Academy |  play_arrow | An upbeat rhythm and bright melody make a striking impression in this 1… |
| 77 | absolute zeroNatori |  play_arrow | Youth portrayed with a fast-paced rock sound... |
| 78 | REALISMELISA |  play_arrow | Fighting against fate, seeking the truth... A vast worldview... |
| 79 | Take this! Telepathy!Maharajan |  play_arrow | Maharajan's anime theme song |
| 80 | calendrierAki Okui |  play_arrow | This work is the TV anime "Dusk Maiden of Amnesia"… |
| 81 | Thank you!!HOME MADE Family |  play_arrow | Suddenly chosen for the ending theme f... |
| 82 | GarnetHanako Oku |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that paints memories of youth |
| 83 | You are not aloneDEEN |  play_arrow | Capturing the hearts of a wide range of generations, from children to adults… |
| 84 | No, noReoNa |  play_arrow | A mix of coolness, eeriness, and cuteness… |
| 85 | lives remainingI wish it could stay midnight forever. |  play_arrow | A captivating intro unfolds into a breathta— |
| 86 | kiokuAo |  play_arrow | An anime series available on Netflix… |
| 87 | Dream Labyrinth: Dance of Light and DarknessYoko |  play_arrow | A piece themed around the eternal conflict and harmony between light and darkness, … |