Only famous artists! Anime songs that energize the Reiwa era
When it comes to anime songs, in the Showa era there were many child-oriented tracks made specifically for each anime, while in the Heisei era there were many tie-in songs that often had little to do with the anime’s storyline.
In contrast, these days there are more and more songs written for anime that have also become signature hits for the artists themselves.
This may well be because Japanese anime has gained popularity overseas.
So this time, we’ll be introducing songs that serve as theme songs for some of Japan’s most iconic anime works!
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All-star artists! Anime songs that energize the Reiwa era (21–30)
Kagome KagomeŌishi Masayoshi
This is a song by Masayoshi Oishi that leaves a powerful impression with its unsettling, mysterious atmosphere.
The track was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2,” which began airing in July 2025.
Lyrics themed around the Seven Wonders unfold over a rhythmical yet somehow wistful, Japanese-style sound.
If you enjoy mysterious stories, be sure to check it out along with the anime!
Happy Lucky Chappyano
This is a piece specially written by ano as the opening theme for the anime “Guilty of Tacopii.” Despite its bouncy, poppy melody, the lyrics sing of pain, loneliness, and a sharp defiance toward society.
The sensation of a “colorless world,” which ano says she personally experienced, is projected onto the song, and the gap with the bright tune only serves to highlight the earnestness of the cry.
If you listen to it while burdened by an inescapable sense of stagnation, its powerful message will likely pierce you, as if speaking on your heart’s behalf.
Only famous artists! Anime songs that enliven the Reiwa era (31–40)
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Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who is active as a Vocaloid producer and also stands out as a bassist.
His song “Ao no Sumika,” released in July 2023, was chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc.
It sets conflicting emotions—the end of youthful days once believed to go on forever and the radiant memories that linger in the heart—against a refreshing, fast-paced sound.
The lyrics, where the ache for an irretrievable past intersects with the brilliance of time spent with friends, align beautifully with the relationships among the characters.
It’s a rock tune you’ll want to listen to when you feel like reflecting on days gone by.
BlessingYOASOBI
Released in October 2022, this song drew attention as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.
Based on Ichiro Okouchi’s original novella cradle planet, the lyrics reflect the bond between the protagonist Suletta and the Gundam Aerial.
Infused with determination for the future and a wish for coexistence, the lyrics convey a strength that says we can support each other no matter which path we choose.
The dramatic development woven by the driving sound and ikura’s clear, translucent vocals is sure to set your heart ablaze.
Featured on the album THE BOOK 3, the track peaked at No.
2 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube.
It’s an energetic number we highly recommend to fans of the Gundam series and anyone seeking a powerful, message-driven song.
You’re crazy.WurtS
It’s an ending theme that aligns perfectly with the world of the anime Dandadan, where the occult and youth collide at a dizzying pace.
Crafted by singer-songwriter WurtS, the song gives voice to characters bewildered by sudden blossoming feelings and driven by impulses that defy reason.
Its sound layers a pop rhythm with electronic beats and breezy guitars, as if packing the sparkle and confusion of adolescence into music.
The creative background—resonating deeply with the original work while telling its own story—adds further depth to the track.
Released in July 2025, this song colors the ending of Dandadan Season 2.
It captures the raw heat of a romance just beginning, when you can’t help but be fixated on someone.
Wanna beteddyloid
Producer TeddyLoid, known for electronic music and his work on anime and game soundtracks, has created this ambitious new track as the opening theme for the TV anime “Tōjima Tanzaburō Wants to Be Kamen Rider,” airing from October 2025.
Featuring Shigeru Matsuzaki and TOPHAMHAT-KYO, the song pairs a powerful four-on-the-floor beat—channeling the fervor of a hero-struck protagonist—with razor-sharp synth leads.
In the chorus, Matsuzaki’s soaring high notes explode, sonically amplifying the series’ central theme of transformation.
A must-listen for fans of hero stories!
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That legendary song, long celebrated as a classic of anime music, has been performed by ClariS in their new three-member formation.
It’s a self-cover of the track originally released in 2011 as the opening theme for the TV anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
The three-part harmonies preserve the original’s clarity while adding richer color and depth.
The lyrics, which sing of promises, hope, and resolve, perfectly match the timing of the unit’s fresh start.
I highly recommend it not only to those who were once moved by this song, but also to anyone who hasn’t heard it yet.