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

Please let me pass.Touyama Nao

Nao Toyama “Tōryanse” Music Video (TV anime Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Season 2 opening theme song)

Sung by Nao Toyama, this is the opening theme for the TV anime Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi II.

Released in November 2025, the song was written and composed by Masayoshi Oishi.

It’s a fast-paced pop tune with a Japanese flair that musically depicts human connections and a sense of belonging, set in the otherworld of Kakuriyo.

A lively, celebratory anisong!

A world where the sun does not riseAimer

A World Where the Sun Never Rises – A World Where the Sun Never Rises

This is a song by Aimer, written as the theme for the anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc Part 1: Akaza Returns.

The dual-theme arrangement with LiSA also drew attention.

The song portrays a steadfast will and heartfelt prayer to keep fighting for what one wants to protect, even in a lightless, desperate situation.

Aimer’s uniquely resonant vocals intertwine with the sweeping strings to grip the listener’s heart.

It’s sure to resonate not only with Demon Slayer fans but also with anyone seeking the strength to face forward in the midst of adversity.

AmadeusGalileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei – Amadeus (Official Music Video)

Released in October 2025, this work was written as the opening theme for the NHK E-TV anime Blue Orchestra Season 2.

Set to a grand ensemble that fuses frenzied strings with a full band sound, it portrays the emotions of adolescence—jealousy of talent, inner conflict, and more.

Its dramatic sonic landscape naturally stirs your feelings as you listen.

It’s a bold rock tune with music itself as its theme.

Little BouquetAimer

Aimer “Little Bouquet” Music Video (Japanese theme song for the film “The Legend of Hei 2”)

Singer Aimer, whose one-of-a-kind husky voice captivates countless fans.

One of the title tracks from her 27th single, “Little Bouquet / Pastoral,” was selected as the Japanese theme song for the feature film The Legend of Hei 2: The Future We Seek.

The lyrics, which wrap feelings for the future we want to protect in the metaphor of a bouquet, carry a deep emotion that lingers alongside the film’s afterglow.

Hiroaki Yokoyama’s expansive arrangement and the cinematic sound woven by piano and strings evoke warmth and poignancy at once.

It’s a dramatic ballad you’ll want to listen to when you’re thinking about the bonds you share with someone precious.

LET’S JUST CRASHMori Calliope

【MV】LET’S JUST CRASH – Mori Calliope (GACHIAKUTA TV Anime 2nd Opening )

Mori Calliope, a VTuber from hololive English.

Selected as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime “Gachiakuta,” which began airing in October 2025, this track is a hybrid number that fuses rock and rap.

Its aggressive guitar riffs and tight beats, paired with provocative rap delivered in a mix of English and Japanese, are stunning.

You can clearly feel the strong will to push forward without fearing conflict that’s embedded in the lyrics.

It’s a piece that gives you strength when you want to break through the status quo.

Spurt syndromer10-FEET

10-FEET – Spurt Syndrome (Anime 'Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray' Cour 2 Opening Theme)

This song, released in October 2025 by 10-FEET, a three-piece rock band from Kyoto, was written as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray.

Crafted with the image of characters stepping into battle, the track features exhilarating, fast-paced guitar riffs and a dynamic arrangement that plays with tension and release.

The lyrics express—through music—the mental strength and sharpened focus needed to surpass one’s own training records, resonating with anyone sprinting full-speed toward their goals.

It’s a fiery rock tune highly recommended for those who continue to take on new challenges.

IBUMP OF CHICKEN

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON ED Creditless Video / ED Theme: “I” by BUMP OF CHICKEN / MHA ED

Written as the ending theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, this song was released in October 2025.

BUMP OF CHICKEN, whose members are all fans of MHA, crafted a track that respects the world of the series while infusing it with their own interpretation.

Within its exhilarating, fast-paced sound, hope and urgency intersect, embedding themes that mirror the protagonists’ conflicts and choices.

It’s a song that gives courage to everyone who, despite their struggles, is trying to move forward.