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

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.

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” Live Music Video

Wouldn’t it be perfect as background music for a lively summer night barbecue party with friends? It’s a song by the three-piece rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront, and became a hot topic along with the ending sequence featuring the characters dancing.

A bouncy rhythm, razor-sharp guitar, a throbbing bass, and soaring high vocals—every slice is delicious in this highly addictive track.

Ghost of the SeaKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Spirits of the Sea

This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu, written as the theme for the animated film Children of the Sea, released on June 7, 2019.

The lyrics evoke precious memories of summers past, and while the sound carries a certain wistfulness, listening to it gently warms the heart.

With your eyes closed, it feels as if you’re floating in a vast ocean.

RUN! RUN! RUN!Maki Otsuki

One Piece Ed 2 / Run!Run!Run!

It’s a single released in 2000 and was used as an ending theme for One Piece.

At the time, she performed under the name Maki Otsuki (written as 大槻真希), but she has since changed the spelling to 大槻マキ.

The 2016 single “Destiny” includes an alternate version of the song titled “RUN! RUN! RUN! ~16 years after~.”

Pursuing My True SelfShihoko Hirata

Pursuing My True Self (FULL w/ lyrics)

The opening theme song of the TV anime Persona 4.

The anime tells the story of a protagonist who moves from the city due to family circumstances and spends his days in a peaceful rural town with a group of unique friends, while unraveling the rumors of the “Midnight Channel” and the truth behind them.

The song is an upbeat house tune that carries a detective-suspense vibe.

Its lyrics depict swimming through the sea of the unconscious while pursuing one’s own “truth” and pressing forward.

It’s a track that conveys the exhilarating feel of summer and the vastness of the ocean!

Innocent StarterNana Mizuki

Nana Mizuki “innocent starter” Music Clip

The opening song from the original season of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha.

It’s one of the most popular anime songs, and it had already gained strong popularity even before Nana Mizuki became a household name.

She has performed the themes throughout the series, and every song is very popular and still loved today.

It’s a driving, summer-perfect anison that conjures up a clear blue sky.

Incidentally, it’s also a track that has inspired many uploads on video-sharing sites, including karaoke and guitar cover videos.

The impact of a single dropUVERworld

The Impact of a Drop Live at Osaka-Jo Hall 2016.12.21

It’s the opening theme of the anime Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga.

The super cool chord progression, melody, and high-tone mixed vocals blend together to create an outstanding track.

I highly recommend this song—be sure to give it a listen.