Masterpieces of poignant anime songs. Recommended popular tracks.

monologueOmoinotake

monologue

It’s a mid-tempo ballad with an oriental atmosphere, created by the band Omoinotake and released digitally in April 2025.

It was selected as the ending theme for the second cour of season 2 of the anime The Apothecary Diaries.

With its beautiful sound arrangement and Leo Fujii’s soaring vocals, it conveys sorrow and a sense of loss for one’s dearest person.

It’s a song I especially recommend to those who cherish the feelings they keep in their hearts.

GarnetOku Hanako

Hanako Oku / Garnet (Solo Performance) [Music Video]

It’s a very famous song as the theme for the animated feature film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.

It’s a moving piece loved by a wide audience.

Released in 2006 as Hanako Oku’s fourth single.

Hanako Oku’s voice is so captivating that just listening to it can bring tears to your eyes…

UninstallIshikawa Chiaki

Uninstall [with lyrics]

The opening song of Bokurano.

The lyrics are serious, centered on the theme of death.

Many words evoke that association.

The expressions are abstract and rendered in beautiful language.

The word “uninstall” appears repeatedly, carrying a strong message of wanting to escape, which makes the lyrics chilling.

The singer’s voice is also beautiful, almost like an enka singer.

MöbiusJanne Da Arc

Janne Da Arc – Möbius

This song portrays the emotions of a protagonist lost in an endless labyrinth of love.

The cosmic sweep of the synthesizer tones blends with Yasu’s heartrending vocals to vividly depict a love you can’t escape—like a Möbius strip.

The structure, which dramatically shifts from digital sound in the verse to a weighty band ensemble in the chorus, is sure to seize listeners’ hearts.

Released in May 2006, the track was also used as the opening theme for the anime Yo-kai Ninpōchō: Yōgyakumon (Ninpū Kamui Gaiden).

On nights when your heart is thrown into turmoil by feelings you can’t possibly sever, immerse yourself deeply in this work’s world.

Get WildTM NETWORK

TM NETWORK / Get Wild（TM NETWORK FINAL MISSION -START investigation-）

Speaking of TM NETWORK’s “Get Wild,” it’s the opening theme song for the popular anime City Hunter.

This track, which is a perfect match for the slightly mature tone of the anime, remains popular even today.

It’s truly a masterpiece that feels timeless.

The Last Petal (The Meaning of Love)EGOIST

The Last Petal (The Meaning of Love)

A song by EGOIST that tenderly sings of a bittersweet yet warm bond, as if overlaying the true meaning of love upon the last petal as it falls.

With its otherworldly piano melody and Chelly’s delicate yet resolute vocals, it portrays the preciousness of love that shines precisely because it has an end.

Released in April 2020 to celebrate vocalist Chelly’s birthday, this track also showcases a new side of the unit through a collaboration with Korean creator M2U.

On a night when you want to reflect on your relationship with someone important, listening to this piece may quietly lead you to recognize a steadfast form of love.

RE:I AMAimer

RE: I AM / Aimer covered by Inui Toko

A grand rock ballad chosen as the ending theme for episode 6 of the OVA Mobile Suit Gundam UC.

Its striking lyrics portray the feelings of people striving to move forward despite deep sorrow and loss caused by war, beginning with a heartfelt call to a loved one who has been lost and expressing a strong will to find hope.

Released in March 2013, it was also a milestone for Aimer, becoming her first single to enter the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart top 10.

This is a highly recommended song for those facing life’s hardships, conveying that the small hopes found in everyday life can serve as signposts to the future.