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

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?

It tickles.CHiCO with HoneyWorks

Ticklish. / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

Released in October as CHiCO with HoneyWorks’ 19th single, this track serves as the opening theme for the TV anime “Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru.” Its lyrics, which candidly express the desire to reach out and the fluttering feelings that defy words, leave a strong impression.

The lines depicting a love that overflows beyond logic bring back the moment you first fell for someone.

It’s a highly recommended song for anyone who wants to rekindle those sweet and bittersweet memories of youth.

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[Official] Uru “Platform” TV anime “Eikyuu no Yuugure” OP theme

Singer-songwriter Uru, who has captivated many listeners with her mysterious presence.

Written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Eikyuu no Yuugure,” this piece features a light, pop-tinged ensemble that feels wonderfully comfortable.

The lyrics—conveying a message to someone dear that the essence of “love” never changes, no matter the form—are also compelling.

Set for digital release in October 2025, it’s an upbeat track whose refreshing melody gives you a gentle push forward.

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Karanoa – Ban (Official Music Video) [TV Anime “Gachiakuta” Cour 2 Ending Theme]

Released by Karanoa in October 2025, this track was produced as the ending theme for the second cour of the TV anime Gachi Akuta.

It features an experimental sound design that incorporates everyday noises such as the clanging of cans, the banging of a frying pan, and the crumpling of paper, expanding into a chaotic sonic landscape where programmed beats and live instruments blend seamlessly.

The lyrics depict the conflict between two people who come into opposition due to subtle differences in their environments and circumstances, closely linking with the anime’s worldview.

It’s the perfect number for those seeking stimulation in their everyday lives.

JANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaru

JANE DOE

A dreamlike collaboration where two talents leading Japan’s music scene intersect.

Written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu, with vocals by Yonezu and Hikaru Utada, this track was chosen as the ending theme for the anime film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc.

The lyrics portray a desperate wish so intense it hurts—to follow a path to a loved one, even if it means treading on shards of glass—gripping listeners’ hearts and never letting go.

Utada’s voice, which Yonezu described as “blowing through like the wind,” resonates deeply with the story’s fragile yet beautiful worldview.

It’s an emotional work that will speak to anyone who wants to linger in the film’s lingering afterglow.

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.

Blue MagicChōkyūmei

“Blue Magic” Music Video / ChoQ-May

The four-piece band Chokyuumei released “Blue Magic” in October 2025, which serves as the ending theme for the TV anime Blue Orchestra Season 2.

It’s a song woven by Rei around the theme of love that stays close to one’s struggles and loneliness.

Distinctive violin phrases are intricately interlaced, and over its dynamic sonic landscape, the small moments of everyday life overlap and grow into a story—that process is what the song portrays.

Its emotional sound, where sorrow and hope intersect, may resonate deeply when you look back on time spent with someone dear.