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

rememberUru

[Official] Uru “remember” × “Natsume’s Book of Friends the Movie: Tied to the Temporal World” Collaboration MV YouTube ver.

Uru is a singer whose voice moves people to tears and shakes their hearts.

Her song “remember” was chosen as the theme for the anime film Natsume’s Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond.

Rather than a ballad that makes you feel sad, it’s sung with someone supportive in mind, and by the end it leaves you feeling refreshed and positive.

The way it evokes summer scenes with a gentle nostalgia that anyone can relate to is also deeply moving.

summer slumpI wish it could stay midnight forever.

ZUTOMAYO “Summer Slack” Special Movie

The song that gently colors nostalgic summer memories is “Natsugare.” Created in 2022 by the music unit ZUTOMAYO, a nocturnally-inclined artist group with a massive young following, it was featured as an insert song in the anime film “Drifting Home.” Its rhythmical band performance evokes soul and funk, leaving a strong impression.

The melody is both aching and warm, sure to wrap your heart in gentleness.

Try listening while thinking of the friends or lover with whom you spent the summer.

JET BOY JET GIRLHitomi Takahashi

Jet Boy Jet Girl (Matsuka Version) Toward the Terra OP2

It’s a single released in 2007 and the opening theme for Toward the Terra.

The lyrics were written for boys and girls in love, not about logic or reasons, but with the message: just go for it! The song’s powerful, soaring vocals give you courage, resulting in a track with real momentum.

Strawbery ~Sweet, Bittersweet Tears~Asami Imai

Strawberry ~Bittersweet Tears~

A single released in 2009, it served as the ending theme for Nyan Koi!.

The tagline was “Do you remember your first love…?” Perhaps to match that, the song is crafted as a celebration of happiness.

In an interview, it was mentioned that the recording process was enjoyable as well.

I can flyYOSHIKI EZAKI x Bleecker Chrome

YOSHIKI EZAKI × Bleecker Chrome「I can fly」

Hip-hop artist YOSHIKI EZAKI collaborated with the hip-hop duo Bleecker Chrome on the track “I can fly.” It’s used as the opening theme for the anime The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup.

The cool track with its satisfying low-end pairs perfectly with the fiery lyrics about the protagonists’ passion for their dreams.

Also, don’t miss the summery music video where they perform on a sunlit tennis court.

Sea of BeginningsMaaya Sakamoto

Maaya Sakamoto “The Sea of Beginnings”

Hajimari no Umi, chosen as the opening theme for the heartwarming anime Tamayura ~More Aggressive~, set in the Seto Inland Sea, has been drawing attention.

The song was released in 2013 by singer Maaya Sakamoto, who is also known for her extensive work in dubbing foreign films and narration.

Its warm melody unfolds at a leisurely tempo and leaves a lasting impression.

The light, buoyant rhythm may even make some listeners want to head outdoors.

It’s a refreshing summer anime song that fits perfectly with morning scenes.

Try listening to it under a bright blue sky and feel the summer.