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Popular anime songs you often hear on YouTube Shorts

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.

Japanese anime is hugely popular around the world, and its momentum is truly incredible.

The opening and ending theme songs have also grown globally popular thanks to this synergy.

So this time, we’ll introduce a bunch of anime songs that are trending on YouTube Shorts all at once!

From those dances that went viral on YouTube to anime songs that are widely used as background music.

If you often watch short videos, you’ll probably recognize many of these tracks—so be sure to check them out to the end!

Let’s get started!

Popular anime songs you often hear on YouTube Shorts (21–30)

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” MV

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

A uniquely catchy pop-rock tune with an irresistibly memorable melody and a dash of irony about modern society.

This message song from UNISON SQUARE GARDEN vividly portrays contrasts between sweet and bitter, the subtle discomforts lurking in everyday life, and the tension between individuality and equality.

The more you listen, the more you discover, and its charm will have you humming along again and again.

Released from the album “Ninth Peel,” recorded in May 2015, it was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.

It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone trying to keep moving forward, even while feeling lost amid hectic days.

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KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – KICKBACK

KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi

A track where the fierce beats woven by electrorock and drum’n’bass unfold into a soundscape brimming with raw energy, pulling in listeners one after another.

Kenshi Yonezu masterfully fuses emotionally stirring sound with lyrics that pierce the heart.

Musically, it portrays a protagonist who, despite grappling with desire and inner conflict, longs to live freely, and it vividly depicts a sense of emptiness through the repetition of plain, matter-of-fact words.

Released in November 2022, this piece was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Chainsaw Man, further amplifying the show’s distinctive worldview.

It expresses emotional highs and lows through music, drawing you into the story with its addictive rhythms and melodies.

Highly recommended for those seeking energetic music.

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PlazmaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Plazma

PlazmaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu’s powerful vocals and grand, cinematic compositions blend perfectly, coloring an epic drama set in space.

Themes of “bonds” and “hope” found amid loneliness and conflict are portrayed through his distinctive poetic lyrics and sweeping sound.

Written as the theme song for the theatrical release Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- premiering in January 2025, this track marks Yonezu’s first-ever contribution to the Gundam series—a milestone work.

With its dynamic developments intertwined with delicate melodies, it’s perfect for a drive or whenever you want to fire yourself up.

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UNDEADYOASOBI

YOASOBI “UNDEAD” Official Music Video / Theme song for ‘Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season’

UNDEADYOASOBI

What matters most is living the present to the fullest—without being bound by the past or halted by fears of the future.

The powerful message conveyed by YOASOBI resonates deeply.

Released in July 2024, this work is based on an original short story written by NISIOISIN.

It drew attention as the theme song for the anime “Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season.” Its bright, EDM-inspired sound and versatile vocals are captivating.

It’s a song for those who want to live true to themselves and keep looking forward.

On YouTube Shorts, it’s mainly used in dance and cover-singing videos.

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In conclusion

We introduced some popular anime songs you often hear on YouTube Shorts! What did you think? There were many anime songs that are hugely popular on Shorts and other social media platforms.

Thanks to the synergy between anime and music, both the songs and the shows gain much wider recognition, which really highlights the power of anime and music as part of Japanese culture.

Keep these in mind when you post videos on YouTube Shorts! Thank you for watching until the end.