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

Name of LifeYumi Kimura

Name of Life

It’s a single released in 2001 and the theme song for the film Spirited Away.

Since it adds lyrics to the soundtrack of the same anime, the melody is very familiar to fans of the movie.

At a concert by the composer Joe Hisaishi held at the Budokan, Ayaka Hirahara performed this song.

Starry Sky SpicaYukari Tamura

Nanoha Striker song [Starry Sky Spica]

It’s the ending theme of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS.

It’s sung by Yukari Tamura, who plays the heroine.

The beautiful lyrics that evoke starry skies and jewels, along with the mystical atmosphere of the melody, are truly addictive.

While Yukari Tamura is known for her charming, cute voice, the powerful way she sings this song is wonderful as well.

Stand by Me: A Summer AdventureAiM

AiM – Stand By Me ~Hito Natsu no Bouken~

It’s the theme song of the movie for the anime Digimon Adventure 02.

The song’s theme is a summer adventure, and the lyrics are wonderful—they really paint a picture in your mind.

While it does express the excitement of setting out on an adventure, rather than being a purely upbeat track, it gives me a stronger sense of wistfulness and nostalgia.

UmitsukiClariS

ClariS 'Umitsuki' Music Video [TV Anime 'Rent-A-Girlfriend' Season 4 Opening Theme]

This dreamy song likens the unique wistfulness and fragility of summer to a moon floating over the sea and drifting jellyfish.

Chosen as the opening theme for Season 4 of the TV anime “Rent-A-Girlfriend,” it will be released as a single in August 2025.

The lyrics were written after the members repeatedly read the original manga, crafting them to closely reflect the protagonist’s wavering feelings of love.

The frustration of not being able to be honest about your emotions and the aching longing for someone you care about perfectly mirror Kazuya Kinoshita’s state of mind.

If you’re struggling with your feelings for someone you like, listening to this track will surely give you the courage to face your own heart.

The Glory Daystia

Captain Earth Ending 2 ED 2 'The Glory Days' by Tia (with Chinese subtitles)

It’s the ending theme for the robot anime Captain Earth.

It’s sung by Tia, whose popularity took off through her online activities.

It was released in 2014 as her third single.

By the way, the ethereal, futuristic sound was crafted by ryo, the composer from the creator unit supercell.

The lyrics are filled with overflowing feelings for a dear person who has gone away, and just reading them is heartbreaking.

Why do summer love stories touch our hearts so deeply?

Summer-Colored PresentAoi (CV: Yuka Iguchi) Hinata (CV: Kana Asumi) Kaede (CV: Yoko Hikasa) Kokona (CV: Yui Ogura)

Summer-Colored Present

It’s a cute anime song that lifts your spirits the more you listen.

It’s the opening theme for season 2 of the anime Yama no Susume, which features high school girls mountain climbing, and it’s sung by the voice actors who play the main characters.

The lyrics—saying that summer memories are treasures for life—are uplifting and lovely.

The positive message combined with the pop sound gives you energy.

Give it a listen when you’re feeling down after something unpleasant or when you’re exhausted and worn out.

BON VOYAGE!BON BON BLANCO

One Piece OP4 [Bon Voyage!] Euskaraz

A single released in 2004 that served as an opening theme for One Piece.

It became a hit, debuting at No.

8 on the Oricon weekly chart.

With its tropical vibe, refreshing vocals, and an opening sequence that spotlighted each member of the then-seven-strong Straw Hat Pirates, it captured the spirit of the anime’s world.