[Summer Anisongs] Iconic and Popular Anime Tracks That Feel Like Summer
What kinds of anime make you feel summer? Blue skies, the sea, towering cumulus clouds, the sound of cicadas… When those things appear, the season of summer really comes alive, doesn’t it? In this article, we’ve put together a selection of anime songs that evoke summer! From refreshing tunes to tracks that fill you with nostalgia, we’ll introduce plenty.
It’s all music that will make your thoughts swell with ideas for what to do this summer.
Be sure to find the perfect anime song for you!
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[Summer Anisong] Famous and Popular Anime Songs That Feel Like Summer (1–10)
Heart’s Whim (feat. Kopi)Kobasolo
A buoyant, lively melody that feels like it’s inviting you on a summer adventure.
Crafted by Kobasolo and Kopi, this song was released in August 2024 as the opening theme for the anime “Chi’s Sweet Summer Vacation.” It’s a sparkling track that turns the little thrills hidden in everyday life into sound, wrapping you in a floating sensation as if your heart were going out for a stroll.
If you’re looking for music that makes an ordinary day feel special, this is for you.
horizonMoeka Yahagi
How about a ballad whose melody blends warmth with a touch of poignancy and resonates in the heart? Sung by Moeka Yabana, this song served as the ending theme for the TV anime “Sky-Color Utility,” which began airing in January 2025.
It’s a track that teaches the importance of walking proudly down the path you believe in, no matter what others think, and of staying true to yourself.
The piano-centered band sound and the vocals that carefully weave each word soak deeply into your chest.
Give it a listen when you’re about to take on a challenge or feel like you’re losing sight of who you are.
Spread your wingsSacra e sole
It’s an uplifting song chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oi! Tonbo.” Created by the music duo Sacra e sole, it was released as a single on April 17, 2024.
The lyrics, centered on self-growth and taking on challenges, are striking, and the energetic vocals and melody really resonate.
You can feel a strong determination to pursue one’s dreams.
The sound, which blends elements of pop and rock, is refreshing and energizing just to listen to.
It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to take a new step forward or fire yourself up.
[Summer Anime Songs] Iconic and Popular Anime Tracks That Feel Like Summer (11–20)
Ichishizuku SoraMyGO!!!!!
An exhilarating punk rock number with energetic guitar riffs that blow away the summer heat.
It’s a song by MyGO!!!!!, released in August 2023.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!!,” this track features memorable lyrics that capture the desire to cherish every single moment.
It’s recommended not only for fans of BanG Dream!, but also for anyone who wants to relive the shining moments of their youth.
Give it a listen at the start of summer, and it’s sure to heighten your anticipation for the season.
Islanders' TreasureHiina (CV: Akari Kito), Kaana (CV: Fairouz Ai)
It’s a moving song filled with deep love for Okinawa’s beautiful nature and culture.
A cover of a classic by the Okinawa-born band BEGIN, delivered with a clear, translucent voice.
The sound of the sanshin and the rhythm of Eisa are comforting and evoke a gentle nostalgia.
This work is the ending theme for the TV anime “The Girl I Like in Okinawa Is Too Dialect-Heavy, It’s Painful,” airing in January 2025.
Listening to it when you’re reminiscing about your hometown may gently warm your heart.
Lapis-Lazuli EarthNazuna Oikawa (CV: Suzu Hirose)
This is an insert song from the animated film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”.
The song was originally included on Seiko Matsuda’s 1986 album “SUPREME,” and this version is a cover.
Suzu Hirose, who plays the heroine Nazuna Oikawa, delivers vocals that blend beautifully with the gentle interplay of piano and strings, quietly resonating in the listener’s heart.
The lyrics carry a sense of hope beyond hardship and a tenderness toward the Earth, leaving you with a warm feeling.
It’s a perfect track for those summer nights when you want to soothe your soul.
RainMotohiro Hata
It’s a song whose sound of rain seeps into the heart.
Sung powerfully by Motohiro Hata, this piece was originally a masterpiece released to the world by Senri Oe on his 1988 album “1234,” with Hata’s version included on his May 2013 single “Kotonoha.” It graced the ending of the animated film “The Garden of Words,” captivating fans.
The ineffable pangs of sorrow and the subtleties of the heart are delicately portrayed alongside rainy scenes, and that frustrating sense of longing tightens the chest.
Perfect for gazing at a summer downpour lost in thought, or for nights when you want to shed tears over a love that has passed.