[Topic] A roundup of anime popular among high school students

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Non-Credit Opening (Cour 1) / Opening Theme: YOASOBI - 'The Brave'

The anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, based on a manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday, tells the story that unfolds after the Hero’s party defeats the Demon King—a premise irresistible to fantasy lovers.

The protagonist Frieren’s long journey and her heartwarming interactions with humans captivate viewers from start to finish.

You’ll be drawn into the beautiful animation by MADHOUSE and the immersive world crafted by director Keiichiro Saito and series composer Tomohiro Suzuki.

The star-studded voice cast is another major highlight of this work.

Not only high school students but many anime fans have been deeply moved by its story!

Explosion in This Wonderful World!

TV anime “KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!” Non-credit OP

As a spin-off, KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! is incredibly appealing.

Centered on the friendship between Megumin and Yunyun, who radiate a unique charm, it unfolds a daily life brimming with passion for Explosion Magic and humor.

As you go along, you’ll find it fun to watch the characters grow! Their rivalry in particular captivates the audience.

It’s a unique work that clearly earns the support it gets from high school students.

Haikyu!!

SPYAIR “Imagination” TV anime “Haikyu!!” opening theme

When it comes to sports anime that are exploding in popularity, you can’t leave out Haikyuu!! This series, which passionately portrays a high school volleyball team, captivates you with the fiery friendship and rivalry between Hinata and Kageyama.

The intense match scenes are a highlight, of course, but the characters’ growth arcs also draw a lot of attention.

Each team has its own unique personality and charm—that’s another big point to watch.

Whether you’ve played volleyball or not, it’s packed with emotions you can relate to!

SPY×FAMILY

SPY×FAMILY Season 2 opening theme song Ado “Kura Kura” anime video (non-credit) / On Air from 2023.10.07 23:00

Heart-pounding secrets behind those friendly smiles!? You can’t help but grin at the charm of SPY×FAMILY.

A spy, an assassin, and a telepathic girl play the roles of a fake family, deepening their bonds like a real one even as they each keep their own secrets.

The anime’s first season, aired in 2022, was a massive hit.

In 2023, it won the 52nd Japan Cartoonists Association Award in the Comics category, and its momentum shows no signs of stopping.

It’s nonstop entertainment loved by high schoolers and audiences of all ages!

A Girl and Her Love with Yamada at Lv999

TV anime “My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999” non-credit opening video | KANA-BOON “Gradation feat. Yuuho Kitazawa”

The anime currently causing a buzz, based on a hit romance manga, is My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.

The protagonists are Akane, a college student, and Yamada, a high school pro gamer.

While the heartbroken Akane seeks comfort in an online game, Yamada appears—and events take an unexpected turn! His true nature is sure to surprise everyone.

The anime aired in 2023 and shines in its portrayal of romance and human relationships.

It’s a heartwarming story that has won support not only among high school students but across a wide audience.

Oshi no Ko

[Oshi no Ko] Non-Credit Opening | YOASOBI “Idol”

Oshi no Ko, which fuses idols and suspense, is popular among high school students as an anime that captures a page of youth! Created by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, the original work vividly portrays both the light and shadow of the entertainment industry.

The protagonist’s struggle to uncover the mystery behind Ai Hoshino’s death lies at the heart of the story and powerfully shakes the viewer’s emotions—as if we ourselves were chasing the glow of our own oshi.

The opening theme’s massive hit is still fresh in our minds! It’s an outstanding series that I’d absolutely recommend to everyone from kids to adults.

Big Bro is finished!

TV anime “ONIICHAN wa Oshimai!” (‘ONIMAI’) OP movie (creditless) / OP theme ‘Identity Tei-Tei Meltdown’ by Enako feat. P Maru-sama.

With its fresh, humor-packed premise, Onimai: I’m Now Your Sister! is an anime that follows the school life of a former shut-in who suddenly finds himself in the body of a middle school girl.

A cast of distinctive characters brings color to each unpredictable day.

The everyday moments of Mahiro—formerly male—navigating life as a girl are laugh-out-loud funny, while intertwining with a coming-of-age story about reassessing identity, making it a new kind of comedy.

The anime’s colorful world is rendered even more vibrantly on screen, gripping viewers’ hearts and never letting go!