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

Let's do NATSU☆!IDOLiSH7

Let's do NATSU☆! (IDOLiSH7 ver.)

An upbeat dance tune that makes you want to shout, “Now this is a summer song!” It’s a track from IDOLiSH7, a franchise that expanded primarily from its smartphone game, released as their second single in 2016.

It made headlines for topping Billboard’s anime song chart.

Brimming with charm—from the fun, entertainment-packed lyrics, to the lively vocals, to the irresistibly groovy sound that gets your body moving—and each character’s individuality really shines.

Perfect for when you want to make this summer different from the usual.

Perfect HEROTom-H@ck featuring Masayoshi Oishi

Perfect HERO

It’s the opening theme song of the anime Ace of Diamond.

It conveys the realization that you’re not the only one fighting in a game, and it sings that those teammates are the true “heroes.” The voices of encouragement from your teammates are a powerful force, aren’t they?

Summer Days and Your VoiceChouCho

ChouCho – Summer Day and Your Voice "Natsu no Hi to Kimi no Koe" [Official Video]

It’s a summer song that sings of a love that’s pure, straightforward, and sweetly bittersweet.

Sung by ChouCho, the singer known for “piece of youth,” it was used as the opening theme for the anime Glasslip and was released as a single in 2014.

The refreshing melody matches her bright, clear vocals, making it a pleasure to listen to.

How about taking a walk on a summer day when a cool breeze is blowing, with this song in your ears?

Sunlit Smile!EVE

Eve “Sunlit Smile!” Ensemble Stars!! Music Game Size MV

When it comes to anime songs that hype up summer with a seaside and sandy beach theme, “Sunlit Smile!” is the one.

It was created in 2019 by Eve, the idol unit from the game Ensemble Stars!, which spans various media.

The track is a fresh summer song packed with idol charm.

Many will find themselves captivated by their cool singing and dancing.

It’s an energetic number that lets you catch the buoyant summer vibe early.

If you’re thinking, “I want to make unforgettable memories this summer!” this one’s for you.

FinistèreKonomi Suzuki

Finistère

This is a song by Konomi Suzuki that was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Summer Pockets.

Her powerful vocals, imbued with the resolve to face the future and tinged with the bittersweet scenes of summer’s end, resonate deeply with listeners.

While embracing fading memories, it portrays the protagonist’s firm determination to turn the summer before them into a new beginning.

It’s a summer song that can support you when you want to take a new step forward.

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Whale: Twin Spica

The passionate tone of the song evokes a hot summer day.

It’s the opening theme for the anime Twin Spica, which follows boys and girls aspiring to become astronauts.

The track is by the idol group Buzy and was released as a single in 2004.

The composition is by Porno Graffitti’s guitarist, Haruichi Shindo, a member of the popular music duo.

The somewhat shadowy lyrics seem to connect with the characters’ pasts and struggles in the story.

And beneath it all lies a sense of strength.

Let this song give you the power to make it through the sweltering summer!

Sparkling right in the middle, ChuPokemon Kids, Unsho Ishizuka, Ikue Ohtani

Pokémon Short01 Song – Pika Pika Massai Chu

It’s the theme song of the short film “Pikachu’s Summer Vacation” from the first Pokémon anime movie.

The lyrics and vocals capture the fun of summer vacation, yet the melody feels somewhat bittersweet.

When you listen to it again as an adult, it really hits home, so I highly recommend it to working adults who are feeling worn out from their jobs.