I can’t become a princessNEW!Yuika

I Can’t Be a Princess / “Yuika” [Official Audio]

YUIKA, who first drew attention in 2021 with songs that took off on social media and recently released her first album “Yearning for Indigo” in June 2024, is still fresh in our minds.

Released digitally in February 2026, this new track was written as the ending theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “It’s Time for ‘Torture,’ Princess,” and its down-to-earth lyrics paired with a refreshing sound feel so good.

While longing for dazzling ideals, the lyrics also wish to learn to love one’s real self and everyday life—something that may warm the hearts of those feeling worn out by daily routines.

It’s a positive pop tune whose straightforward vocals give you energy for tomorrow.

Ignis -Ignis-NEW!Nishikawa Takanori

Takanori Nishikawa – Ignis | Official Music Video (TV Anime “Fire Force” Season 3, Cour 2 Opening Theme)

Also known for his work as T.M.Revolution, Takanori Nishikawa continues to captivate fans with his overwhelming vocal power and energetic performances.

Released as his 8th single on February 18, 2026, this track drew attention for being written as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Fire Force Season 3.

The production team is impressive as well, with TeddyLoid handling composition and arrangement, and TOPHAMHAT-KYO writing the lyrics.

The powerful vocals—where despair and hope seem to coexist—ride atop an aggressive track that fuses digital sounds with rock, seemingly aligning with the anime’s worldview as it heads toward its climax.

It’s a high-energy number that stirs your fighting spirit just by listening.

ENDROLLNEW!Kawakami Yohei [Alexandros]×SennaRin

Yohei Kawakami [Alexandros] × SennaRin “ENDROLL” Music Video

ENDROLL is a collaboration between Yohei Kawakami, frontman of the rock band [Alexandros], and rising singer SennaRin, produced by Hiroyuki Sawano.

It was included on the CONCEPT EP LOSTandFOUND, released in February 2026, and was featured as an insert song in the film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Witch of Circe.

The lyrics, which depict the signs of a story’s end and inner conflict, tightly grip the listener’s heart.

The overwhelming arrangement, where the two voices intersect over a grand soundscape, is also stunning.

to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Non-Credit Opening (Cour 2) / Opening Theme: Yorushika — Haru

This is a perfect song for the opening theme of a TV anime set in a fantasy world.

Yorushika’s clear, transparent vocals and the lyrics that resonate deeply are especially striking.

Released in January 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

With Yorushika’s signature poetic lyrics and refreshing melody, it’s sure to speak to high school students.

The lyrics convey the importance of holding on to hope even in tough times, and will surely encourage high schoolers facing various challenges like entrance exams or club activities.

It’s also a great song to hum along to with friends and to encourage one another.

Ex-OtogibanashiNEW!ryo (supercell) & tsukimi yachiyo (hayami saori)

Ex-Otogibanashi

A song written by ryo (supercell) and voice actor Saori Hayami as the theme for the Netflix film “Ultra Princess Kaguya!” True to its world set in the neon-lit virtual space “Tsukuyomi,” it creates a soundscape that fuses traditional Japanese sentiment with futuristic digital sounds.

ryo’s signature, story-rich melodies intertwine with Hayami’s noble, clear vocals in character as Yachiyo Tsukimi, drawing listeners into a fantastical tale.

Released in January 2026, it’s ryo (supercell)’s first work under that name in about three years and nine months since the single “Takt.” It’s a track you’ll want to hear not only when lingering in the afterglow of the film, but also if you’re seeking a dramatic musical experience.

ENDROLLNEW!Kawakami Yohei

ENDROLL

This piece was created as an insert song for the film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway’s Flash: Witch of Circe.

It’s a collaboration between Yohei Kawakami of [Alexandros] and SennaRin, produced by Hiroyuki Sawano, released digitally in January 2026.

While the previous work’s theme was “impulse,” the theme this time is plainly “fragility.” Kawakami’s powerful vocals layer with SennaRin’s wistful tone, as if amplifying the story’s poignancy and tension.

The expansive, cinematic sound that’s so characteristic of Sawano is also captivating.

It’s perfect for lingering in the film’s afterglow, and perhaps best enjoyed on a quiet night when you can listen closely.

Deer-Colored DaysShika-bu [Kanoko Noko (CV: Pan Megumi), Koshiko Ko (CV: Fujita Saki), Koshian Ko (CV: Tanabe Rui), Bashame Meme (CV: Izumi Fuka)

TV anime “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan” OP theme “Shika-iro Days” Special Anime MV

Songs by Shika-bu are characterized by pop, catchy melodies with avant-garde elements.

Their unpredictable twists and deer-related humorous phrases put listeners in a joyful mood.

Scheduled for CD release on August 28, 2024, the track is used as the opening theme for the TV anime “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan.” It’s a perfect match for the anime’s world, which depicts the encounter between a former delinquent girl and a deer.

For high school students, it’s sure to become a common topic among classmates.

It’s the perfect song when you want to feel bright and energetic or get hyped with friends.