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

Unchanging ThingsHanako Oku

Unchanging Things

This song was featured as an insert track in the classic summer anime film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.

It’s one of the signature songs by Chiba-born singer-songwriter Hanako Oku, released in 2006.

The lyrics—projecting the film’s story and expressing a longing to see you again—are moving enough to bring you to tears.

The beautifully resonant piano tones and Oku’s down-to-earth, fragile vocals also strike straight at the heart.

It’s a number I especially recommend when late summer rolls around and you want to sink into a nostalgic mood.

One-Winged IcarusYui Sakakibara

H20: Footprints in the Sand OP Full “Katayoku no Icarus” with Lyrics

The opening theme of the anime H2O.

With its refreshing sound featuring violin, acoustic guitar, and more, it’s a quintessential summer masterpiece.

Its grand composition will undoubtedly draw you in! A crisp, invigorating track that’s perfect for listening to in the summer.

summer evening skyKousuke Atari

Natsume's Book of Friends ED 'Natsu Yūzora'

Released in 2008, this single served as the ending theme for Natsume’s Book of Friends.

It’s crafted to evoke feelings of nostalgia and poignancy, and is said to have been sung while savoring the wonder of summers felt in childhood.

The gentle sound of the guitar and the clear, soaring vocals soothe the listener’s heart.

The Summer Without YouDEEN

[Detective Conan ED4] The Summer Without You – DEEN

This is DEEN’s 12th single, which served as the fourth ending theme for the TV anime Detective Conan.

It was released in 1997.

The ending animation had a summer feel, and the scene where Ran Mouri’s straw hat flies off was especially memorable.

Since it aired during the summer as well, it’s one of those anime songs that naturally makes you imagine the season.

summer skyGalileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei 'Summer Sky'

This is the opening theme song for “Big Windup! ~Summer Tournament Arc~.” The anime continues from the first season and depicts the summer tournament, so the song matches it perfectly.

As the title suggests, it has a refreshing tone that evokes the summer sky, but be sure to pay attention to the lyrics, which convey the passionate feelings of the ballplayers.

Ref:rainAimer

Aimer “Ref:rain” MUSIC VIDEO (5th albums “Sun Dance” and “Penny Rain” released simultaneously on Wednesday, 2019/04/10)

Aimer’s 14th single, which serves as the theme song for “After the Rain.” It’s a ballad that brings its wistful sadness to the forefront.

The track makes full use of Aimer’s signature low–laryngeal high-tone voice, resulting in a very easy-to-listen piece.

Serious Bomber!!Berryz Kobo

Berryz Kobo “Serious Bomber!!” (MV)

The ending theme of the anime and game Inazuma Eleven.

It’s an upbeat track with an irresistible groove, packed with the fun of summer.

It matches perfectly with the protagonists’ energetic, positive vibe in Inazuma Eleven, and listening to it makes you feel excited too.