[2026] Recommended Anisongs for Middle Schoolers: Theme Songs and Insert Songs from Popular Anime

UmitsukiClariS

ClariS 'Umitsuki' Music Video [TV Anime 'Rent-A-Girlfriend' Season 4 Opening Theme]

This dreamy song likens the unique wistfulness and fragility of summer to a moon floating over the sea and drifting jellyfish.

Chosen as the opening theme for Season 4 of the TV anime “Rent-A-Girlfriend,” it will be released as a single in August 2025.

The lyrics were written after the members repeatedly read the original manga, crafting them to closely reflect the protagonist’s wavering feelings of love.

The frustration of not being able to be honest about your emotions and the aching longing for someone you care about perfectly mirror Kazuya Kinoshita’s state of mind.

If you’re struggling with your feelings for someone you like, listening to this track will surely give you the courage to face your own heart.

snowdropConton Candy

snowdrop

Set to a fast-paced, exhilarating rock sound, this Conton Candy track gives voice to the complex emotions unique to adolescence.

Written as the opening theme for the TV anime Rascal Does Not Dream of a Santa Claus, it builds on the keyword “Adolescence Syndrome” to vividly portray the protagonists’ wavering hearts.

It’s a song of encouragement that pushes you forward—struggling through imperfect realities yet still trying to face ahead.

Perfect for immersing yourself in the anime’s world, and just right for the moments you need courage.

HelloFurui Riho

Hello

Furui Riho’s songs embrace the sparkle and uncertainty of those moments—dreaming of reunions with friends, feeling your heart leap as you take a step toward the future.

Written as the opening theme for the TV anime “CITY THE ANIMATION,” this pop track’s lively, dramatic sound and shimmering, warm vocals align perfectly with the show’s blissful worldview.

Listen to it when you’re stepping into a new environment or when you want to reaffirm your bonds with friends, and your heart is sure to feel lighter.

End of DaysReoNa

ReoNa “End of Days” Official Music Video – TV Anime ‘Arknights: Rise from Ember’ Opening Theme

This is a soul-stirring track that seeks light from within despair.

Showcasing the true essence of ReoNa, known as a “despair-style anisong singer,” the song sets anguished cries and prayers of resistance in an apocalyptic world against a weighty symphonic rock soundscape.

Created as the opening theme for the TV anime “Arknights: Rise from Ember,” it will be released as her 11th single in August 2025.

The lyrics paint the image of a protagonist who strives to protect what’s precious, even as everything seems fated to end.

When you need courage to face adversity or want to immerse yourself in a grand narrative, ReoNa’s voice may resonate deeply with your heart.

OVERNIGHTTHE ORAL CIGARETTES

THE ORAL CIGARETTES “OVERNIGHT” Music Video (TV anime “Togen Anki” opening theme)

This is a song by THE ORAL CIGARETTES whose dynamic rock sound stirs a heart that’s come to a standstill! Released in July 2025, it was also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Togen Anki.” The track is packed to the brim with the protagonist’s inner turmoil and resolve.

You can almost hear vocalist Takuya Yamanaka shouting, “Don’t end your life with nothing but regrets!” When you want to change yourself but can’t quite take that final step, this song is sure to give you a push forward.

Youth is eternalShōnan no Kaze feat. Atarashii Gakkō no Leaders

Seishun Towa (TV Size Edit)

A collaboration that transcends generations and genres has produced the most powerful cheer song! This work, a team-up between Shonan no Kaze and ATARASHII GAKKO!, will be released in July 2025 and has been chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Grand Blue.

The lyrics—saying that youth is all about moving forward because “the present is always in season”—give you a strong push from behind.

As you listen, your heart starts to blaze more and more.

Perfect for when you want to take on something new or make the best memories with your friends!

Your planetNOMELON NOLEMON

Your planet

This is a NOMELON NOLEMON song that movingly captures the pure hope of reunting with someone who has grown distant.

Featured as an insert song in the TV anime “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX,” it appears on the EP HALO-EP.

While aligning with the anime’s world, it stands on its own as a bittersweet love story.

Its airy electronic sound and warm vocals seem to seep deep into the heart.

Give it a listen on nights when you miss someone special, or when you want to quietly lose yourself in thought.