Masterpieces of poignant anime songs. Recommended popular tracks.

WALTZRyūgū-jō (Dragon Palace)

WALTZ

Guided by a waltz-like, otherworldly melody, this is a fleeting yet beautiful song.

As the first installment of Ryūgū-jō’s anime tie-in projects, it will be released in April 2025.

It has been chosen as the ending theme for the anime Black Butler: The Green Witch Arc.

Its poetic, multilayered worldbuilding and dramatically unfolding soundscape are all captivating and immersive.

Producer Ave-chan’s deft touch truly shines here.

It’s a track that makes you feel as if you’ve slipped into a different world from the one you know.

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.

FIND THE WAYMika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima 'FIND THE WAY' HQ

This is the song that was used as the ending theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.

It’s a very popular track, beloved not only by anime fans but also by Mika Nakashima’s fans as a moving ballad.

It’s a song I especially want people who’ve experienced heartbreak to listen to.

Life is Like a BoatRie fu

Rie fu「Life is Like a Boat」Official Music Video

The gentle piano melody and warm acoustic guitar tones seem to softly nestle up to the listener’s heart.

This work by Rie fu is a song that richly expresses the journey of pressing forward with hope alongside someone precious, even as we face rough waves on the voyage called life.

The interplay of English and Japanese in the lyrics is truly beautiful.

Released as a single in September 2004, it captured the hearts of many fans as the very first ending theme for the anime BLEACH.

Give it a listen when you’re feeling a touch nostalgic or when you need the courage to take a new step forward.

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.

treasureKomuro Yui

Treasure (Full)

It’s a slow, ballad-style song inspired by family love.

This track is the ending theme of ‘Ojamajo Doremi: Mo~tto!’.

The warm, soothing vocals make you feel gentle.

Listening to this song brings tears to my eyes.

secret base ~What You Gave Me~Meiko Honma (Ai Kayano), Naruko Anjou (Haruka Tomatsu), Chiriko Tsurumi (Saori Hayami)

We Still Don’t Know the Name of the Flower We Saw That Day. ED “secret base ~What You Gave Me~” Vocal Materials by Meiko Honma, Anaru (Naruko Anjo), and Tsuruko (Chiriko Tsurumi) (CV: Ai Kayano, Haruka Tomatsu, and Saori Hayami)

A cover of ZONE’s hit song released in 2001.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime film “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.” The singers are Ai Kayano, Haruka Tomatsu, and Saori Hayami, who voice the characters Meiko Honma, Naruko Anjou, and Chiriko Tsurumi in the film.

The song portrays a faint childhood crush.

Even as children, experiencing a sudden farewell to a cherished love can leave deep, lasting scars.

But while wishing for the day you might meet again, for now, accept the hurt as it is.

It’s a heartbreak song that captures the delicate, bittersweet tremors of a young heart.