Masterpieces of poignant anime songs. Recommended popular tracks.

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.

RainHata Motohiro

Rain

It’s a song whose sound of rain seeps into the heart.

Sung powerfully by Motohiro Hata, this piece was originally a masterpiece released to the world by Senri Oe on his 1988 album “1234,” with Hata’s version included on his May 2013 single “Kotonoha.” It graced the ending of the animated film “The Garden of Words,” captivating fans.

The ineffable pangs of sorrow and the subtleties of the heart are delicately portrayed alongside rainy scenes, and that frustrating sense of longing tightens the chest.

Perfect for gazing at a summer downpour lost in thought, or for nights when you want to shed tears over a love that has passed.

Your Memorymao

Hakuoki: Your Memory [Recollection, Part Two] Hijikata × Chizuru YouTube via torchbrowser.com Monarudo

It’s a heart-wrenching number that blends pure love and heartbreak, singing, “No matter how much time passes, I’m thinking of you.” The song is by mao, a singer also known for performing “Yume o Kanaete Doraemon,” and it was released in 2010 as her third single.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime Hakuoki, which is based on a romance game.

The melody carries a traditional Japanese atmosphere that suits the work, and mao’s gentle vocals fit perfectly, stirring the emotions.

We all want to stay happily in love with the person we care about forever, don’t we…?

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Come here, Perman.Miwa Katsue

Come on, Perman — Katsue Miwa [Pāman]

The theme song of Fujiko Anime’s popular series Perman, “Come on, Perman,” is performed by Katsue Miwa.

Katsue Miwa also voices the character Perman.

It’s incredibly nostalgic—a song that makes you feel as if you’ve time-traveled back to the Showa era.

ContrastTOMOO

TOMOO – Contrast [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Woven together with a simple piano tone, this moving song showcases TOMOO’s delicate emotional expression.

It carefully depicts the uniquely adolescent swings of feeling, vividly portraying the interplay of conflicting emotions.

With an intimacy akin to reading a diary, it gently traces the subtleties of a heart in love.

Released in January 2024 and chosen as the ending theme for cour 2 of the TV anime Ao no Hako, the track aligns beautifully with the anime’s world, adding depth to the story.

It’s a recommended listen for those who want to empathize with the feeling of being in love or sink into memories of their youth.

Yulia… Foreverkurisutaru kingu

[High Quality Audio] Yuria... Forever (Subtitled).mp4

“Yuria… Forever” is the ending theme of the legendary anime Fist of the North Star, which continues to be loved by men everywhere.

It’s sung by Crystal King, known for their captivating twin vocals.

It’s an achingly beautiful classic, above all.

Cutie HoneyMaekawa Yōko

Cutie Honey / Yoko Maekawa

Yoko Maekawa’s “Cutie Honey” is just irresistibly cute.

The song’s charming blend of grown-up innocence has long been loved, leading to several cover versions over the years, but the original is in a league of its own.

It’s an anime song that exudes a mysterious allure.