Masterpieces of poignant anime songs. Recommended popular tracks.

DearestHamasaki Ayumi

Inuyasha & Kikyo “Dearest”_ One Last Tribute to Kikyo

It’s the ending theme of the anime Inuyasha.

It features a weighty accompaniment and Ayumi Hamasaki’s resonant vocals.

The melody is sorrowful, and the lyrics are on the heavier side.

The song’s worldview seems to connect with the work itself, and it brings tears to your eyes.

By all means, watch the anime first and then give it a listen.

Liar MoonYorushika

Liar

It is a ballad marked by the quiet melody of the piano and Suis’s gentle vocals.

Through vivid depictions of scenes in the rain and the symbolic image of drinking down moonlight, it delicately portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they face loss and loneliness.

Produced in June 2020 as the ending song for the Netflix feature-length animated film A Whisker Away, the piece was composed by Yorushika’s n-buna to reflect the film’s worldview while capturing the atmosphere from spring to early summer.

It is a song that will deeply resonate with those who wish to relive a fragile yet beautiful page of youth, as well as those who have experienced parting with someone dear.

Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Hoshi ga Oyogu” MV

A gem of a ballad themed around the restlessness and transience of summer.

Released by Macaroni Empitsu in April 2022, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Summer Time Rendering.” Its bittersweet lyrics and exhilarating sound leave a strong impression, depicting the sense of loss after losing someone precious and the struggle against fate.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a summer night—perfect for times of heartbreak or parting from someone important.

As you listen, you’ll likely find yourself relating it to your own experiences.

Savor this masterpiece packed with everything that makes Macaroni Empitsu so compelling—you’re sure to be moved.

GeGeGe no KitaroYoshi Ikuzo

GeGeGe no Kitaro 80’s Ending Theme

Ikuzo Yoshi is now a leading enka singer.

His song “GeGeGe no Kitaro,” as the title suggests, is known as the ending theme for the anime GeGeGe no Kitaro.

It’s a classic, with Yoshi’s gentle vocals resonating in the heart.

If you haven’t heard it yet, please give it a listen.

Ninja Hattori-kunHori Ayako

Ninja Hatori Opening [JAPANESE]

Junko Hori’s “Ninja Hattori-kun” is the theme song of a popular anime.

For anyone who watched Ninja Hattori-kun in real time, it’s a song that evokes deep nostalgia and a bittersweet ache for childhood memories.

In the past, it was common for anime theme songs to be titled after the main character.

Aim for the Ace!Ōsugi Kumiko

Aim for the Ace OPED.wmv

Kumiko Osugi’s “Aim for the Ace” is the theme song of the well-known youth sports drama anime Aim for the Ace.

It’s incredibly nostalgic.

Listening to it makes me feel like I’m transported back to those Showa-era days.

The lyrics are amazing, the melody is amazing.

It brings me to tears when I listen to it.

TouchIwasaki Yoshimi

Touch – Yoshimi Iwasaki (Full)

Speaking of Yoshimi Iwasaki’s “Touch,” it gained popularity as the theme song for the beloved national baseball anime Touch.

Just like the anime, which portrays bittersweet youth, the theme song preserves that worldview and stands as a poignant coming-of-age song.