[Summer Anisongs] Iconic and Popular Anime Tracks That Feel Like Summer

fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu

DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu 'Uchiage Hanabi' MUSIC VIDEO

It’s the theme song for the film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”.

The poignant lyrics, packed with memories of a single summer, leave a strong impression.

DAOKO’s clear, translucent vocals and Kenshi Yonezu’s rich, low-toned voice complement each other perfectly, creating an indescribably addictive masterpiece.

Light Heading Toward YouAkino Arai

Light Heading Toward You

This is the opening theme of the hidden gem Zegapain, where an “endless summer vacation” continues.

In the real world, the protagonists struggle to survive as humanity faces a crisis in a devastated space environment.

I felt the theme perfectly matches the idea of transferring memories to a server and spending a utopian summer school life in a virtual world.

At the time, there were extremely few anime openings with an electronica or ambient touch, making it quite unconventional.

It’s a delicate, beautiful song that showcases Akino Arai’s unique artistry.

Beyond the skySora Yuzuki

Beyond the sky, high resolution, high quality sound

This is the ending theme included in the original Higurashi When They Cry game.

Although the work has a strong impression of horror and suspense, it also portrays the importance of friendship and everyday life with your companions, and this song captures that side with a refreshing feel.

It gives the image of looking up at the summer sky together with friends.

Until the world endsWANDS

Until the World Ends... – WANDS (Full)

This song, which was used as the ending theme for the anime SLAM DUNK and can be considered one of WANDS’ signature works, was a million-selling hit.

The ending theme—playing calmly as the intense game scenes from SLAM DUNK flowed by—left a strong impression.

For many people, this is the song that immediately comes to mind when they think of SLAM DUNK.

EuterpeEGOIST

Egoist – Euterpe(official video)[Full]

It’s the coupling track to the 2011 single “Departures ~Anata ni Okuru Ai no Uta~,” and an insert song from Guilty Crown.

At the very beginning of episode 1, many viewers were captivated by the story unfolding to this mysterious song.

It’s also a track for which many cover-singing videos have been posted.

dramaticBase Ball Bear

Base Ball Bear – Dramatic

The opening theme of the anime “Big Windup!,” which delicately portrays the youth of high school baseball players.

It’s a song themed around summer and youth that perfectly matches the story of a high school baseball team aiming for Koshien.

Just listening to it conjures up images of team members practicing on the field.

Interstellar FlightMegumi Nakajima

Interstellar Flight

It’s an insert song from Macross Frontier.

It’s used as the heroine’s song, performed by Megumi Nakajima.

With a bright, cute vibe, the lyrics weave together starlit skies and feelings of love.

You can see the stars well in the summer night sky, right? It might be nice to look up at the night sky while listening to this sparkling track.