Get the party started at karaoke! A roundup of popular and classic anime songs!

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

This song delicately captures the sparkle and bittersweetness of youth.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” it has deeply resonated with listeners.

The flower language of lilacs—often symbolic of youth—overlaps with the emotions of waiting to reunite with one’s past self or someone dear, all set to Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s characteristically refreshing melody.

Released as a digital-only single from EMI Records in April 2024, it has surpassed 300 million streams.

It also won the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards, marking a remarkable feat of back-to-back wins for the band.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to bask in the sweet-and-sour memories of their youth.

OrangeSPYAIR

SPYAIR “Orange” Music Video (Theme Song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: The Movie)

This song beautifully captures the bittersweetness and freshness of youth.

Released in February 2024 as the theme for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, it emotionally sings of the passion and dreams of young people devoted to volleyball, as well as the bonds they share with their teammates.

Accompanied by an energetic band sound, it paints memories that are sweet and sour and the courage to move forward, carrying a compelling power that resonates deeply with listeners.

The track is the title song of the EP Orange and marks SPYAIR’s fourth collaboration with the Haikyu!! series.

It is highly popular as a theme for youth dramas and as a performance piece for school festivals, and it has also drawn attention as a support song for volleyball teams.

Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES

Noragami ARAGOTO OP theme THE ORAL CIGARETTES “Kyouran Hey Kids!!” Music Video

This work has gained popularity for its overwhelming rock sound and lyrics that skillfully blend English and Japanese.

THE ORAL CIGARETTES’ powerful performance and Takuya Yamanaka’s soaring vocals leave a strong impression, and this track, released in November 2015, was also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Noragami ARAGOTO.

The song sparked a huge reaction, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube, and is included on the album FIXION.

With its intense, powerfully thrilling development, the track is perfect for blowing off steam at karaoke.

You can belt it out and savor the liberating feeling that makes you want to shout from the bottom of your heart.

It’s an energetic song in which the band’s expressive power and the anime’s worldview fuse beautifully.

UN-APEXTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE

Solo Leveling Season 2 Non-Credit Ending Movie | TK from Ling tosite sigure “UN-APEX”

This track has been selected as the ending theme for the anime Solo Leveling Season 2.

The song is characterized by a tone that conveys heated coldness, showcasing a distinctive musicality that syncs seamlessly with the anime’s worldview.

Scheduled for digital release on January 5, 2025, the piece reflects TK’s delicate yet passionate approach and has a compelling power that draws listeners in.

The lyrics portray complex emotions and inner conflict, and the emotional vocals leave a strong impression.

It’s a recommended listen not only for anime fans but also for those seeking inventive music.

machine; mechanical deviceTani Yuuki

Mechanical Thing – Tani Yuuki [MV]

Tani Yuuki, whose nomination for the 2022 Japan Record Award’s New Artist prize is still fresh in our minds, has released his 17th single, “Kaimono,” which also serves as the opening theme for the anime EDENS ZERO.

The standout vocals from the very beginning, the arrangement that stokes anticipation, and the lyrics that evoke the anime’s story depict the struggle of connecting to the real world.

For those who strongly associate him with his signature song “W/X/Y,” it may be surprising to hear how powerfully he can deliver this rock-tinged style.

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Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy

Run, SAKAMOTO – RUN SAKAMOTO RUN – Opening theme to SAKAMOTO DAYS

It’s a rock number with an overwhelming presence.

“Hashire SAKAMOTO,” produced by Vaundy, will be released in January 2025 and has been selected as the opening theme for the anime SAKAMOTO DAYS.

It features a heavy bassline and distorted guitar sound, delivering an intensely energetic soar.

The lyrics convey the strength to face any hardship.

It’s a power song that fuels you with the energy to live for tomorrow!

Shooting starWANDS

Detective Conan New Creditless Ending | WANDS “Shooting star” “DETECTIVE CONAN” New Ending Movie (2025)

WANDS’s new song is a track that evokes a sparkle like a shooting star.

The lyrics, as if making a wish upon the night sky, really resonate.

I hear it’s been used as the ending theme for Detective Conan since January 2025, and it seems like a great match for the anime’s world.

This is the kind of song that might be perfect to listen to while gazing at the stars.

How about looking up at the sky with someone special and picturing the wishes in your heart? It’s sure to become a wonderful memory.