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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Only famous artists! Anime songs that enliven the Reiwa era (31–40)
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The hugely popular anime series Demon Slayer has captivated audiences from young children to adults.
This song by LiSA was chosen as the theme for its film adaptation, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.
Released in 2020, it won the Grand Prize at the 62nd Japan Record Awards.
It’s a grand ballad whose soul-stirring vocals are deeply moving, aligning perfectly with the film’s emotional story.
The piece conveys a strong resolve to embrace all the sorrow and pain of losing someone dear and to carry the feelings entrusted to us into the future.
If you’ve seen the movie, the worldview expressed in the lyrics will resonate deeply.
It’s a message song that gives you the courage to face forward after overcoming a painful farewell.
flameLiSA
The hugely popular anime series Demon Slayer has captivated audiences from young children to adults.
This song by LiSA was chosen as the theme for its film adaptation, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.
Released in 2020, it won the Grand Prize at the 62nd Japan Record Awards.
It’s a grand ballad whose soul-stirring vocals are deeply moving, aligning perfectly with the film’s emotional story.
The piece conveys a strong resolve to embrace all the sorrow and pain of losing someone dear and to carry the feelings entrusted to us into the future.
If you’ve seen the movie, the worldview expressed in the lyrics will resonate deeply.
It’s a message song that gives you the courage to face forward after overcoming a painful farewell.
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A song released by GANG PARADE as the opening theme for the anime “Debu to Love to Ayamachi to!” The lyrics were written by Yumeno Yua, capturing the positivity and cuteness of the anime’s protagonist, Yumeko.
The track’s catchy melody and the dramatic mid-song shift keep listeners engaged, and the more you listen, the more addictive it becomes.
Give it a listen when you want to feel positive or need an energy boost.
For this planetSakushi: Kuroda Hideki / Sakkyoku: Kondou Tatsurou / Ensou: Kazami
This song, with a melody reminiscent of a nostalgic TV commercial jingle, was used as an in-anime track for Dandadan.
It delivers a passionate, forward-looking message, like that of a corporate warrior fighting for this planet.
Lyricist Hideki Kuroda and composer Tatsuro Kondo are the duo behind a 1989 commercial song that became a social phenomenon.
In episode 10, which aired in December 2024, the track played as a faux commercial jingle that propelled the story’s momentum.
Combined with the sprightly performance by DaizyStripper’s Kazami, the result is a sound that fuses nostalgia with a contemporary rock feel.
Paired with the anime’s comical scenes, it’s a track that doubles the work’s playful spirit.
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This is a song by Official HIGE DANDism with a warm, comforting Black music vibe.
Released as a single in February 2021, it was created as the theme song for the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Little Star Wars 2021.
The track is also included on the acclaimed album Editorial.
Its grand, gospel-inspired arrangement paired with Satoshi Fujihara’s clear, transparent vocals creates a soothing sense of reassurance that gently envelops the listener.
The message that even if each person is small, connecting with others can become a great strength is part of the song’s appeal.
It’s a track I hope you’ll listen to when taking a new step forward or when your heart feels a little tired.
Only famous artists! Anime songs that enliven the Reiwa era (41–50)
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A song by Yoshino released in October 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime “I Want to Eat You, Inhuman.” It portrays searing emotions that waver between loneliness and obsession, between devouring and being devoured, set to a theatrical rock sound.
Yoshino’s vocals move between edgy power and delicate nuance, highlighting the work’s beautiful worldview.
I imagine many listeners will relate to the bittersweet feeling of yearning for someone even while carrying loneliness.
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An aggressive track by Da-iCE where their heavy sound and explosive vocals take center stage.
Released in October 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime “Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded,” this self-produced song features lyrics and composition contributions from members Tetsuya Iwaoka and Hayate Wada.
Its dynamic arrangement fuses a pop melody with hip-hop and electronic beats, perfectly matching the anime’s worldview.
The lyrics, themed around inner ambition and impulse, are sure to resonate with anyone striving to break through their limits.
Be sure to check out this energetic dance number.