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Even if you’re not someone who’s super into anime in the Reiwa era, it’s pretty normal to at least keep up with the buzzy shows, right?
For high school students, anime probably takes up a big spot among the topics you chat about with classmates.
And when it comes to talking about anime, there’s one thing you can’t leave out… that’s right, anime songs!
Whether you get into anime because you like the band or artist singing the opening or ending theme—or the other way around—anime and anison (anime songs) are inseparable.
Here, we’ve rounded up the latest masterpieces and hit tracks among anison that we recommend especially for current high school students.
Enjoy!
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ShakenabeibeNEW!AKASAKI
This is a digital single released in April 2026 as the ending theme for the TV anime “Marriage Toxin.” It marks AKASAKI’s first tie-in with a terrestrial broadcast anime.
The lyrics, which convey the resolve to charge ahead in their own way even in a mistake-filled love, blend perfectly with the exhilarating retro-pop sound.
Be sure to check out this speedy, catchy track!
First Love MomentNEW!Faulieu.
This release by the four-piece girls’ rock band Faulieu., distributed in April 2026, was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Kanan-sama Is, After All, Easy to Sway.” It’s also included on their major-label first album, “MiX.” The pop sound—evoking bustle and cuteness—beautifully aligns with the world of a romantic comedy.
The flutter and emotional tremors of falling in love are conveyed through delicate arrangements that irresistibly draw you in.
Please enjoy its upbeat, lively tempo!
upside downNEW!Porukadotto Sutingurei
A thrilling rock tune packed with jazzy nuances and a catchy melody.
It’s a song by Polkadot Stingray, released in April 2026, and used as the ending theme for the TV anime “The Ice Wall.” The lyrics, marked by a shadowy tone, express themes like flipped emotions and mismatched perceptions.
It’s a dramatic piece that amplifies the story’s afterglow.
Give it a listen when you want a change of mood.
Glitch*NEW!eill
Singer-songwriter eill, known for her rich expressive range and genre-defying musicality, continues to win support.
Released in April 2026, “Glitch*” was selected as the opening theme for the anime Petals of Reincarnation, which began airing the same month.
While rooted in R&B and pop, it incorporates electronic elements to create a sharp, danceable track.
It carries an uplifting message that affirms individuality and encourages discovering a new self—just the push you need when you’re feeling stuck.
With its urban, stylish melody and exhilarating sense of speed, it’s a thoroughly invigorating number.
Vows with a flutter.NEW!HoneyWorks feat. Airi Suzuki
A straight-up pop tune that captures the rush of romance and fluttering hearts! This collaboration between the creator unit HoneyWorks and singer Airi Suzuki was released in April 2026.
It was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “The One That Got Away Was Big, But the One I Caught Was Way Too Big.” MARUMOCHI contributed to the lyrics and arrangement, and the catchy phrases and bright melody really stand out.
Airi Suzuki’s vocals, blending clarity and glamour, make the world of the song even more captivating.
It’s perfect for anyone who wants to feel like the protagonist of a story or is looking for a boost of positive energy.
Give it a listen!
LuminousNEW!Aina ji Endo
Aina the End, whose one-of-a-kind husky voice and powerful expressiveness captivate fans, is expanding her range as a solo artist.
Her digital single, released in April 2026, was written as the opening theme for the Elbaf arc of the TV anime ONE PIECE.
Co-written with Shin Sakiura, the song is an emotional power pop track that sings of the resolve to move forward despite doubt and vulnerability.
Its strong yet gentle vocals and driving sound color the beginning of a new adventure.
It’s recommended listening when you want to take on something new or need a push forward.
MONSTERNEW!Aoi Eiru
Eir Aoi continues to captivate the music scene with her overwhelming vocal prowess and presence.
Her song “MONSTER,” scheduled for CD release in April 2026, has been selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Year 2, First Semester.
The lyrics, which incisively delve into the work’s cold, tense atmosphere and the protagonist’s singular character—and which she penned herself—have also become a hot topic.
Its aggressive sound, infused with elements of digital rock, radiates a weight and sharpness befitting the dawn of a new chapter.
It’s a recommended track not only for fans of the anime, but also for times when you want to elevate your mood or draw courage from a powerful vocal performance.