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

Where the Stars Are. -Hoshino Arika-LM.C

LM.C / Where the Stars Are -Hoshino Arika- [LM.C Official]

The opening theme of the anime Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan.

It’s a fast-paced track that conjures up an image of a fantastical starry sky.

When you feel crushed by worries or anxiety, try listening to it while gazing up at the night sky.

Everything will seem small, and you’ll feel the will to keep going rise within you.

Full Power☆Summer!angela

angela “Full Power☆Summer!” Music Clip (short ver.)

When it comes to anison that pumps up a summer packed with events, it has to be “Zenryoku Summer!” Released in 2017 by angela, the musical duo formed by atsuko and KATSU, it was used as the opening theme for the anime “AHO-GIRL.” Its speedy, colorful melody line leaves a strong impression.

The upbeat lyrics that evoke the arrival of summer are also a must-check! It’s a catchy, up-tempo tune that energizes every summer scene.

Enjoy a fun time with their humorous vocal performance.

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Innocent BlueYō Mizuno (CV: Hidaka Rina)

[MAD] STAR DRIVER 'Innocent Blue' [AMV]

It is an insert song from STAR DRIVER: Kagayaki no Takuto, included as a bonus CD with the complete limited edition of Volume 4 of the anime’s DVD released in 2011.

There are an original version and an in-anime (diegetic) version, and the version used in the anime is the in-anime one.

In 2013, it was also included on the anime’s concept album.

Strawberry ~Sweet, Bittersweet Tears~Imai Asami

Strawberry ~Bittersweet Tears~

Asami Imai is a singer also known for appearing in numerous anime as a voice actress since the 2000s, delivering a radiant, transparent singing voice to listeners.

Among her songs that evoke the feeling of summer is “Strawberry ~Sweet, Bittersweet Tears~,” released in 2009.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime “Nyan Koi!,” which depicts the high school life of a protagonist who can talk to cats.

It’s a refreshing track featuring the resonant tones of an acoustic guitar.

How about giving this cute anime song a listen—one that portrays such heartrending emotions it makes your chest tighten?

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Winning Run! -I Want to Be the Wind-Yamagata Yukio

Bakusou Kyoudai Let’s & Go!! OP1 Winning Run! / Yukio Yamagata

This is the opening theme of the hugely popular anime ‘Bakusou Kyoudai Let’s & Go!!,’ which sparked a Mini 4WD boom.

The opening footage shows the protagonists and their Mini 4WD cars racing forward—imagery that’s quintessentially Mini 4WD anime.

The song has the lively energy and heat of boyhood, yet overall it feels refreshing, like being carried by a summer breeze.