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

GarnetOku Hanako

Hanako Oku / Garnet (Solo Performance) [Music Video]

It’s a single released in 2006 and serves as the theme song for the film “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.” There are a standard version and an acoustic (voice-and-guitar) version, and the one used in the film is the standard version with added strings.

The staff requested that the impressions felt be freely reflected in the music, so it was reportedly produced after interpreting the story and the characters’ emotions.

Light Heading Toward YouNii Akino

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.

Super AffectionKuribayashi Minami, Hashimoto Miyuki, Feiran, Misato Aki, yozuca*, rino

Super☆Affection [Sūpā ☆ Afekushon] (Carnival Phantasm OP) Full Version (Video: CP + Fate/Zero)

This is the opening theme for Carnival Phantasm, an original animation video produced as TYPE-MOON’s 10th anniversary animation.

TYPE-MOON continues to create hugely popular works in anime and games.

As a festival-style crossover that brings together series like Fate and Tsukihime, the song has an upbeat, high-energy feel that’s perfect for summer.

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One Piece OP 6 – BRAND NEW WORLD (720p HD)

This is the opening theme of One Piece, which has been airing since 1999 and could be called the most famous anime in Japan.

All of One Piece’s songs have a refreshing, summery feel, but this one in particular brings to mind the exhilarating speed of ships racing across the sea and intense battle scenes.

Hyadain’s Kakakata☆Kataomoi-CHyadain

[PV] Hyadain’s Kakakat☆Kataomoi-C [Hyadain]

The opening theme of Nichijou, a popular gag manga adapted into an anime.

Contrary to the title, it’s a gag anime where seemingly absurd developments unfold that make you think, “Does something like this really happen in everyday life?” This song perfectly weaves that worldview into its lyrics.

Its high-energy, up-tempo progression exudes the zany vibe of a gag anime.

Brimming with a sense of speed, it delivers a refreshing feeling reminiscent of the breeziness of summer.

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Katsushika RhapsodyDōjima Kōhei

KochiKame Two Major Opening Theme Medley

It’s the opening theme song of the anime “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo.” Unlike the intense main episodes of “KochiKame,” the video leaves a strong impression with its leisurely depictions of scenes from Katsushika.

Even people who have never seen the real Katsushika can feel a certain nostalgia, and through the protagonist Ryō-san, you can savor the atmosphere of a Shōwa-era town.

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Yuzu “Muscat” Music Video

Kids love it! The anime Crayon Shin-chan—whose movie version is known for moving even adults—had its 16th opening theme handled by Yuzu.

Muscat is a brisk, refreshing track, complete with handclaps that lift your spirits just by listening.

It’s a staple summer anime song and a go-to dance number for children at events like sports days and school performances.

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