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

that lightNogizaka 46

Anime 'ATRI -My Dear Moments-' Non-Credit Opening | Nogizaka46 'That Light'

This is the song chosen as the opening theme for the anime “ATRI -My Dear Moments-.” Performed by the popular idol group Nogizaka46, it’s included on their single “Cheat Day,” released in August 2024.

Its fresh, grand sound feels like a cool breeze.

Through motifs like stars and the universe, the lyrics lyrically portray fateful encounters and hope for the future.

Listening to it on a hot summer day might make you feel refreshed.

When They Cry: HigurashiShimamiy a Eiko

When They Cry OP – High Quality?

It’s a single released in 2006 and the opening theme for Higurashi: When They Cry.

Despite the anime’s cute art style, it’s a madness-tinged horror work, and the music captures that worldview brilliantly.

If you extend the intro phrase and play it in reverse… well, if you’re curious, look it up.

peace signYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

Kenshi Yonezu’s seventh major single, which became the opening theme for the first cour of Season 2 of the anime “My Hero Academia.” It’s a very easy-to-listen-to track, and I think the sound is relatively light.

The melody really sticks in your head, so you’ll want to play it on repeat again and again.

LISTEN TO THE STEREO!!GOING UNDER GROUND

LISTEN TO THE STEREO!!／GOING UNDER GROUND

GOING UNDER GROUND’s debut single, which became the opening theme for the anime “Katekyo Hitman Reborn!” It’s a timeless masterpiece that carries a touch of melancholy.

Once you hear it, you’ll want to listen to it again and again.

The sun says: Burn, chaos.Ushiro kara Haiyori Tai G (CV: Asumi Kana, CV: Matsuki Miyu, CV: Otsubo Yuka)

(3D/Spatial Audio) Crawling Up! Nyaruko-san OP — The Sun Says: Burn, Chaos

It’s the opening theme of “Haiyore! Nyaruko-san.” It’s sung by the three voice actresses who play the heroines, so it’s very cute, but the lyrics are quite quirky and might fall into what you’d call a denpa song.

Still, it’s bright and energetic, with a vibe that makes you want to dash out under the midsummer sun, and listening to it really gets you pumped up.

Butter-flyWada Kōji

Butter-Fly – Kouji Wada (Full) (Digimon Adventure OP)

The opening theme of the hugely popular adventure anime Digimon Adventure.

It’s a song that symbolizes the beginning of the Digimon franchise, and it remains highly popular even many years after its release.

Since the story is set during summer vacation, it’s also considered a quintessential summer anime.

Many fans make a point of watching it every August.

Trace OrionUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Tracing Orion” LIVE MUSIC VIDEO

This is the opening theme of the hero anime TIGER & BUNNY, depicted with an innovative setting.

As the series gained recognition, the song did as well, and it can be considered a signature hit from the hugely popular youth-favorite band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.