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

God-tier SUMMER!!Haruka Amami (CV: Eriko Nakamura), Yayoi Takatsuki (CV: Mayako Nigo), Yukiho Hagiwara (CV: Asami Imai), Ami Futami / Mami Futami (CV: Asami Shimoda), Iori Minase (CV: Rie Kugimiya), Takane Shijou (CV: Yumi Hara)

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A song used as an insert track in episode 5 of the TV anime The Idolmaster, titled “Summer Vacation with Everyone.” The work is an anime based on the Idolmaster game series, in which you play as a producer at a talent agency and cultivate female idols.

Set in a talent agency, it tells the story of twelve female idols walking the path to stardom.

This track features appealing, smoothly crafted rhymes and a bright, summery, fun vibe, making it a song that lets you sink into the feeling of summer anytime, anywhere.

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SPYAIR “Imagination” TV anime “Haikyu!!” opening theme

It’s the opening theme of the passionate volleyball anime Haikyuu!!, which became hugely popular in Weekly Shonen Jump and was adapted into an anime.

The vocals build up toward the chorus, evoking images of characters dashing and leaping energetically across the court.

It’s a song that can truly be called one of SPYAIR’s signature tracks, now extremely popular among young people.

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(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.

Rhapsody of the Blue Skyfhána

fhána / Rhapsody of the Blue Sky – MUSIC VIDEO

The opening theme of the anime Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid.

Just as the title suggests, it’s a refreshing number that brings to mind a clear blue sky.

On days when the sky is perfectly clear, it’s the kind of song that makes you want to listen as you walk.

The crisp melody, sound, and vocals somehow give you a cool, breezy feeling—perfect for summer!

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[yanaginagi] “Glass Pattern” PV (Chorus)

It’s a single released in 2012 and the ending theme for “Waiting in the Summer.” It’s also Nagi Yanagi’s major solo debut single.

The lyrics are straightforward and easy to understand, written to express the romantic relationships in the anime and the scenery of summer.

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It’s the ending theme of the swimming-themed anime “Free!”.

The five main characters’ voice actors formed a unit and sing it.

The ending visuals feature the protagonists dancing with imagery of deserts and water, and the lyrics include many words related to swimming and summer.

It’s truly a song that’s perfect to listen to in the summer.

Summer IllusionGARNET CROW

HD GARNET CROW Summer Illusion

Affiliated with Being, GARNET CROW frequently collaborated with anime.

Vocalist Yuri Nakamura’s androgynous voice and singular singing ability earned the band a passionate following.

In particular, they often tied up with Detective Conan, so if you’re of that generation, that association likely comes to mind right away.

This song, used as the 10th ending theme, is among their most popular works.

Its poignant melody evokes a summer sunset and leaves a strong impression.

It also served as the ending theme for one of the franchise’s films, making it a long-running hit.