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

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.

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.

This world has been waiting for us.Chihara Minori

[Minori Chihara] The world has been waiting for us PV short ver.

It’s a single released in 2013 and serves as the opening theme for Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet.

The song captures strength and kindness in people and the bonds between them, resulting in a refreshing, fast-paced track.

The jacket design is said to evoke the start of an adventure, filled with hope and anticipation.

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.

DAYSFLOW

FLOW 『DAYS』(Music Video Short Ver.)

This song became a hit after being used as the first opening theme for the anime Eureka Seven.

It’s a work by the five-member rock band FLOW, released in 2005 as their 11th single.

Its grand sound, featuring string tones, perfectly matches the image of the anime, with robots flying through the sky.

It delivers both exhilaration and a floating sensation at the same time.

Summer can be nothing but heat, leaving you worn out.

Why not cool off by letting your ears feel the breezy imagery this song carries?

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Summer Has Come! (Diamond Head)joōsama

[Mikurele] Summer Has Come! (Diamond Head)

The opening theme of “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo.” It’s a song with lyrics added to “Diamond Head,” a track by the legendary American band The Ventures, and it is one piece in the medley “Nagi-sa no Joō-sama” (Queen of the Beach).

In the TV broadcast credits, it was listed as “Nagi-sa no Joō-sama,” not “Natsu ga Kita!”

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

Theme song of the film “Your Name.” As the theme for a blockbuster feature-length animated work, its driving melody and lyrics captivated many people of all ages.

The crisp guitar sound evokes youth whenever you listen, making it a classic imbued with a summery atmosphere.