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

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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.

Blade length: 200,000,000 centimetersMakishimamu Za Horumon

Chainsaw Man Episode 3 Non-Credit Ending / CHAINSAW MAN #3 Ending | Maximum the Hormone “2-Hundred-Million-Centimeter Blade Length”

Featured as the ending theme and an insert song for episode 3 of Chainsaw Man, this track delivers an intense, tightly packed experience—despite its brief length of roughly 90 seconds—where ferocious shouts collide with exhilarating melodies.

Released as a digital single in October 2022, it was later reused as an insert song in a new version, including previously unreleased sections, for the theatrical film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, which premiered in September 2025.

Why not lend an ear to their uniquely blended sound, marked by a striking contrast between stillness and motion?

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!

MAGICAdo

【Ado】MAGIC

A streaming-only single by Ado, used as the opening theme for the anime Cat’s Eye that began airing in October 2025.

The track is produced by popular Vocaloid producer Tsumiki.

Set to a dance beat where the retro vibe of the 1980s original intersects with a Reiwa-era sound, the lyrics portray the dual nature of a phantom thief.

It’s a pop tune with an addictive melody and club-like texture—fun to listen to and sure to hype up a karaoke session.

Queen’s illusionanipani (Rinu feat. Bāu & Chigusa-kun)

[MV] Queen’s Illusion / Anipani (Rinu feat. Vau & Chigusa-kun)

A thrilling and glamorous track released in May 2025 as the theme song for the theatrical anime Phantom Thief Queen’s Elegant Vacation! It’s a song by the music unit Anipani, centered around Rinu from Strawberry Prince, with Vau and Chigusa-kun participating.

The bright, jazz-inspired arrangement is striking, evoking the excitement and heart-pounding adventure aboard a luxury cruise ship.

The vocal work, showcasing the individuality of all three, is also captivating—the powerful voice of Rinu, Vau’s resonant low tones, and Chigusa-kun’s soaring high notes blend together exquisitely.

It’s a number I recommend when you want to immerse yourself in an extraordinary world.

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.

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.