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

Asked middle schoolers! A collection of popular anime songs! This time, we selected tracks that middle schoolers think are cool or moving.

There are a lot of anime opening themes.

The real charm of anime songs is listening while picturing the visuals in your mind! Goosebumps guaranteed.

Be sure to check them out.

Playlist

[2026] Recommended Anisongs for Middle Schoolers: Theme Songs and Insert Songs from Popular Anime
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1eastIgnis -Ignis-Nishikawa Takanori
Ignis -Ignis-Nishikawa Takanoriplay_arrow
Takanori Nishikawa’s anime opening theme song
2eastCurtain callYuuri
Curtain callYuuriplay_arrow
Yuri will perform the opening theme song for My Hero Academia Season 7.
3eastShine in a commonplace waykessoku bando
Shine in a commonplace waykessoku bandoplay_arrow
A coming-of-age rock story where a lonely girl finds hope
4eastPlan ADISH//
Plan ADISH//play_arrow
Paving my own path with Japanese-style rock
5eastIllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE
IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDEplay_arrow
Introduction to the opening theme song of Demon Slayer
6eastBlue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
An anime theme song that sings of a fleeting youth like cherry blossoms
7east5TELLAFLOW
5TELLAFLOWplay_arrow
Gundam theme songs by FLOW
8eastCold NightHANA
Cold NightHANAplay_arrow
A song of resolve to take a step toward the dream
9eastReweaveSuzuki Konomi
ReweaveSuzuki Konomiplay_arrow
A powerful song that expresses an anime world
10eastSerenadenatori
Serenadenatoriplay_arrow
Natori’s anime songs are striking.
11eastFiancé-kkyunano
Fiancé-kkyunanoplay_arrow
The Ranma 1/2 anime opening theme has been released
12eastTAIDADAzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
TAIDADAzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.play_arrow
Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni's songs capture the hearts of middle schoolers.
13eastPROVANTSawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Jean-Ken Johnny & TAKUMA
PROVANTSawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Jean-Ken Johnny & TAKUMAplay_arrow
New song from Hiroyuki Sawano's vocal project
14eastCharisma of ArroganceUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Charisma of ArroganceUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
A rock song shakes the heart of a junior high school student
15eastabsolute zeronatori
absolute zeronatoriplay_arrow
Natori, a song of encouragement with determination
16eastfootprint(s)the peggies
footprint(s)the peggiesplay_arrow
A fast-paced, driving rock sound from the peggies that gives you a push on the back
17eastTurn It UpA-ko
Turn It Upa childplay_arrow
Ending theme song of the anime “Darwin’s Incident”
18eastBling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Celebrate self-affirmation and a spirit of challenge with an empowering song
19eastTEST MEchanmina
TEST MEchanminaplay_arrow
The intense opening theme of Oshi no Ko Season 3
20eastOtonokeCreepy Nuts
OtonokeCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Dandadan opening theme song, Creepy Nuts’ new release
21eastDeer-Colored DaysShikabu
Deer-Colored DaysShikabuplay_arrow
A bright pop song by the Deer Club for an anime opening
22eastKill the NoiseSPYAIR
Kill the NoiseSPYAIRplay_arrow
Cutting through my doubts and moving forward
23eastPicaresque heroano
Picaresque heroanoplay_arrow
Anime theme song that showcases ano’s unique individuality
24eastDangerous Memories feat. Aoi KogaSuzuki Masayuki
Dangerous Memories feat. Aoi KogaSuzuki Masayukiplay_arrow
A duet song by Masayuki Suzuki and Aoi Koga
25eastto clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
Yorushika’s new song expresses hope
26eastSKETCHAkiyama KiiroAkiyama Kiro composed an anime theme song.
27eastEye’s SentryUVERworld
Eye’s SentryUVERworldplay_arrow
The importance of accepting your true self and being loved
28eastShouted SerenadeLiSA
Shouted SerenadeLiSAplay_arrow
LiSA’s new song expresses the courage to face adversity
29eastProtect the Lightsupittsu
Protect the Lightsupittsuplay_arrow
Anime OP theme, a song of heartache and hope
30eastioliteEVE
ioliteEVEplay_arrow
New Pokémon anime opening theme, Light of Hope
31eastSailor, Sail Onatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
Sailor, Sail Onatarashii gakkou no rīdāzuplay_arrow
Theme song of Atarashii Gakko! (ATARASHII GAKKO!)’s movie
32eastMidnight ReflectionNOMELON NOLEMON
Midnight ReflectionNOMELON NOLEMONplay_arrow
A grand insert song imbued with feelings for the cosmos
33eastA bouquet of astersASCA
A bouquet of astersASCAplay_arrow
ASCA’s song that sings about the pain of parting
34eastWithout putting it into wordsSIX LOUNGE
Without putting it into wordsSIX LOUNGEplay_arrow
SIX LOUNGE’s song of courage and bonds
35eastLEveLSawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:TOMORROW X TOGETHER
LEveLSawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:TOMORROW X TOGETHERplay_arrow
A powerful cheering song with the theme of growth and challenge
36eastFly Highatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
Fly Highatarashii gakkou no rīdāzuplay_arrow
Anime OP theme song: an anthem that encourages living true to yourself
37eastActorIkuta Rira
ActorIkuta Riraplay_arrow
Lilas Ikuta’s SPY×FAMILY Season 3 ending theme
38eastAmidakuji (Japanese lottery method)chōgakusei
Amidakuji (Japanese lottery method)chōgakuseiplay_arrow
A powerful rock song that portrays fate and justice
39eastRevolutionary JourneyAiNA THE END
Revolutionary JourneyAiNA THE ENDplay_arrow
Opening theme song of an occult × youth anime
40eastMAGICAdo
MAGICAdoplay_arrow
Cat’s Eye new opening theme fuses retro vibes with modern music
41eastI love youSuiyōbi no Campanella
I love youSuiyōbi no Campanellaplay_arrow
A song that likens the course of love to mahjong hands
42eastGet No Satisfied !JAM Project feat.BABYMETAL
Get No Satisfied !JAM Project feat.BABYMETALplay_arrow
Opening song fusing the anisong world and metal
43eastPlease let me pass.Touyama Nao
Please let me pass.Touyama Naoplay_arrow
Theme song of the anime “Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits”
44eastA world where the sun does not riseAimer
A world where the sun does not riseAimerplay_arrow
Demon Slayer theme song: the will to confront despair
45eastAmadeusGalileo Galilei
AmadeusGalileo Galileiplay_arrow
An epic musical work that depicts the emotions of youth
46eastLittle BouquetAimer
Little BouquetAimerplay_arrow
Aimer’s movie theme songs are moving masterpieces that resonate with the heart.
47eastLET’S JUST CRASHMori Calliope
LET'S JUST CRASHMori Calliopeplay_arrow
Hololive MC conveys a sense of strength through an anime theme song.
48eastSpurt syndromer10-FEET
Spurt syndromer10-FEETplay_arrow
10-FEET’s Uma Musume theme song expresses a fiery challenge through music.
49eastIBUMP OF CHICKEN
IBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
TV anime ending theme, Song of Hope
50eastBlade length: 200,000,000 centimetersMakishimamu Za Horumon
Blade length: 200,000,000 centimetersMakishimamu Za Horumonplay_arrow
Impressive songs from Chainsaw Man
51eastIt tickles.CHiCO with HoneyWorks
It tickles.CHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
CHiCO’s youth theme expresses the feelings of first love.
52eastPlatformUru
PlatformUruplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays the essence of “love” in an anime theme song
53eastnumber; turn; order; editionkaranoa
number; turn; order; editionkaranoaplay_arrow
Ending theme of the anime “Gachiakuta,” experimental sound
54eastJANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaru
JANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaruplay_arrow
Moving songs by Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada
55eastQueen’s illusionanipani (Rinu feat. Bāu & Chigusa-kun)
Queen's illusionanipani (Rinu feat. Bāu & Chigusa-kun)play_arrow
The theme song for the theatrical anime is thrilling and glamorous.
56eastBlue MagicChōkyūmei
Blue MagicChōkyūmeiplay_arrow
The band’s blue magic depicts hope and bittersweetness.
57eastRaise your level and beat it with raw physical power.Kishida Kyoudan & THE Myoujou Rockets
Raise your level and beat it with raw physical power.Kishida Kyoudan & THE Myoujou Rocketsplay_arrow
Anime theme song, powerful hard rock
58eastPastoralAimer
PastoralAimerplay_arrow
TV anime theme song depicting nature and bonds
59eastMad PulseMADKID
Mad PulseMADKIDplay_arrow
MADKID's powerful cheering song
60eastPrologueNornis
PrologueNornisplay_arrow
Theme song of the Nijisanji VTuber unit
61eastflashVESPERBELL
flashVESPERBELLplay_arrow
The opening theme song of the anime “Assassin,” with a powerful message
62eastFlower of the battlefieldCHiCO with HoneyWorks
Flower of the battlefieldCHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
A passionate rock song that embodies a soul challenging adversity
63eastPOP LIFEFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
POP LIFEFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBEplay_arrow
Anime theme song depicting the small joys of everyday life
64eastShall we stay together?HOKUTO
Shall we stay together?HOKUTOplay_arrow
Anime theme song sung by Hokuto Yoshino, in harmony with nature
65eastAsh[Alexandros]
Ash[Alexandros]play_arrow
The demon-like anime opening theme by [Alexandros] is powerful and grand.
66eastAdult Chick Childrenyama
Adult Chick Childrenyamaplay_arrow
An anime theme song that portrays growing pains and the search for adulthood
67eastTHE REVOPorunogurafiti
THE REVOPorunogurafitiplay_arrow
The final chapter’s passionate song, a tale of transformation and hope
68eastOffering (sacrificial victim) -nie-Yoshino
Offering (sacrificial victim) -nie-Yoshinoplay_arrow
TV anime theme song expressing feelings of loneliness and obsession
69eastLike GravityBONNIE PINK
Like GravityBONNIE PINKplay_arrow
A song of two people from different worlds, bound by a tie like gravity
70eastWe againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
A cheering song that overcomes parting and hopes for a reunion
71eastI love you soooo much!HY
I love you soooo much!HYplay_arrow
HY's Okinawan rock captures the feelings of youth.
72eastA hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira
A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Riraplay_arrow
A song that sings of flower-like hope and gives me courage
73eastCarmineELLEGARDEN
CarmineELLEGARDENplay_arrow
ELLEGARDEN, One Piece theme song
74eastGET BACKyuzu
GET BACKyuzuplay_arrow
New opening theme for the Pokémon anime: Yuzu’s powerful cheer song
75eastThe Impossible Evolution TheoryNanawo Akari
The Impossible Evolution TheoryNanawo Akariplay_arrow
An anthem that gives you the courage to change
76eastBLADEBLUE ENCOUNT
BLADEBLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
The theme song of Samurai Legend YAIBA, a track that conveys a strong will
77eastOsomatsu-san’s Bonbashé!DA PUMP
Osomatsu-san's Bonbashé!DA PUMPplay_arrow
A party tune that blows your worries away in a retro Showa-style disco
78eastSUPERNOVAKANA-BOON
SUPERNOVAKANA-BOONplay_arrow
KANA-BOON's anime theme song expresses the power of science
79eastYou’re crazy.WurtS
You're crazy.WurtSplay_arrow
A pop track that captures the impulses and bewilderment of love
80eastMr. Moonlightimase
Mr. Moonlightimaseplay_arrow
imase’s anime theme song, a hitman’s heartrending emotions
81eastIRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi
IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Chainsaw Man’s theme song, with rich emotion
82eastFeelHitsuji Bungaku
FeelHitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
Shishigakubun’s passionate anime theme song
83eastKusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE
KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song, theme song for The Apothecary Diaries
84eastMirageCreepy Nuts
MirageCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
The plaintive tone of the acoustic guitar stirs my heart.
85eastKagome KagomeŌishi Masayoshi
Kagome KagomeŌishi Masayoshiplay_arrow
Masayoshi Oishi’s theme song for Jibaku Shounen (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun)
86eastRecklessm-flo
Recklessm-floplay_arrow
Affirming contradictions, singing the courage to move forward
87eastLast lookSuda Keina
Last lookSuda Keinaplay_arrow
Break the norms and meet your true self
88eastWhat is justice?BAND-MAID
What is justice?BAND-MAIDplay_arrow
BAND-MAID's fiery rock resonates with anime
89eastScarSenchimirimentaruA tear-jerking song, Kizuato, composed by Centimillimental
90eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLEAn uplifting cheer song that blows away anxiety—a forward-looking track!
91eastrecallYagi KairiAn encouraging song about staying true to your individuality
92eastUmitsukiClariS
UmitsukiClariSplay_arrow
A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of summer and the emotions of love.
93eastsnowdropConton Candy
snowdropConton Candyplay_arrow
An uplifting anthem about adolescent emotions—a song that gives you courage
94eastHelloFurui Riho
HelloFurui Rihoplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that supports a new step forward
95eastEnd of DaysReoNa
End of DaysReoNaplay_arrow
A cry of courage beyond despair, a song of hope
96eastOVERNIGHTTHE ORAL CIGARETTES
OVERNIGHTTHE ORAL CIGARETTESplay_arrow
A powerful song that stirs the heart with rock
97eastYouth is eternalShōnan no Kaze feat. Atarashii Gakkō no Leaders
Youth is eternalShōnan no Kaze feat. Atarashii Gakkō no Leadersplay_arrow
A youth anthem of cross-generational collaboration!
98eastYour planetNOMELON NOLEMON
Your planetNOMELON NOLEMONplay_arrow
A bittersweet song that longs for a reunion with someone far away
99eastConfirmation theoryRyokushen
Confirmation theoryRyokushenplay_arrow
Overcoming adversity and forging the future
100eastLUCKYTOMOO
LUCKYTOMOOplay_arrow
A song that portrays heartwarming encounters and the warmth of the town
101eastRevolutionary Journey – On the WayAina ji Endo
Revolutionary Journey - On the WayAina ji Endoplay_arrow
A sentimental love’s course painted over a heavy-hitting beat
102eastA gaze is lightKitanitatsuya
A gaze is lightKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
The appeal of anime theme songs and moving, emotionally stirring tracks
103eastKinnikuman HeroEndō Masaaki
Kinnikuman HeroEndō Masaakiplay_arrow
Masaaki Endoh’s soul-stirring cry: a burning hero’s anthem of justice and friendship
104eastyellow lightTomonari Sora
yellow lightTomonari Soraplay_arrow
Youth song, Assassination Classroom new opening theme
105eastMONTAGENakajima Kento
MONTAGENakajima Kentoplay_arrow
MONTAGE is a masterpiece of anime opening songs
106eastHALONOMELON NOLEMON
HALONOMELON NOLEMONplay_arrow
The hopeful insert song of the anime “GQuuuuuuX”
107eastCry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
The courage to face adversity and the bonds of comrades
108eastShe is now inside the labyrinth.HoneyWorks feat. KAF
She is now inside the labyrinth. HoneyWorks feat. Kafuplay_arrow
HoneyWorks × Kaf collaboration song
109eastOrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
A theme song that sings of youth and a passion for volleyball
110eastIf it’s not a dream, then what is it?Little Glee Monster
If it's not a dream, then what is it?Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster encouragement song
111eastUrusirenUmeda Saifā
UrusirenUmeda Saifāplay_arrow
Umeda Cypher chosen for an anime ending theme
112eastRun, SAKAMOTOVaundy
Run, SAKAMOTOVaundyplay_arrow
Vaundy announces new anime theme song release
113eastPlasmaYonezu Kenshi
PlasmaYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s new Gundam theme song
114eastBOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu to produce anime theme song
115eastinnocent arroganceBiSHA dark, hopeful opening theme sung by BiSH
116eastBE MEDoulIntroduction to the anime ED song “BE MEⅠ”
117eastCASANOVA POSSEAli
CASANOVA POSSEAliplay_arrow
ALI, the opening theme song of Dr. STONE
118eastEven if the world were to end tomorrowASCA
Even if the world were to end tomorrowASCAplay_arrow
ASCA's strong-willed love theme song
119eastCrimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
The opening song of Demon Slayer. It expresses a heart that doesn’t give up in the face of adversity.
120eastYOU GOTTA RUNL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
YOU GOTTA RUNL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
L’Arc~en~Ciel’s new song: a rock track themed around challenge
121eastBut no loveRainy。
But no loveRainy。play_arrow
A song that expresses the feelings of a 16-year-old through dance
122eastShooting starWANDS
Shooting starWANDSplay_arrow
WANDS’s new song like a shooting star
123eastL’oNŌishi Masayoshi
L’oNŌishi Masayoshiplay_arrow
Anison with profound lyrics that question the meaning of life
124eastoverlapshiyui
overlapshiyuiplay_arrow
Anime ED song, accepting weakness and moving forward
125eastsad and happyFurederikkuFrederic: Youthful Feelings of Love and Lies
126eastIn that casemakaroni enpitsu
In that casemakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
Macaroni Empitsu’s youthful love song
127eastPlazmaYonezu Kenshi
PlazmaYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu to perform the theme song for a Gundam film
128eastReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA
ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSAplay_arrow
Expressing challenge and growth in a collaboration song by LiSA and Felix
129eastpaper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call
paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Callplay_arrow
A warm story that connects hearts through letters