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Theme songs and insert songs of Sword Art Online

Sword Art Online, which has evolved from light novels and online fiction into anime and games.

This time, I will introduce the opening theme song of the Sword Art Online anime.

This work is a story themed around an online game. It has gained popularity, being adapted into an anime series and even receiving a theatrical release.

Among the theme songs of Sword Art Online, some are sung by the characters’ voice actors, while others are performed by popular anisong artists like LiSA and Eir Aoi, making this a must-listen playlist for fans of anime music.

Sword Art Online theme and insert songs (1–10)

Sound of the RainbowEir Aoi

Eir Aoi - 'Niji no Oto (Music Video) - Short ver.'
Rainbow's Sound by Eir Aoi

This is Eir Aoi’s sixth single, whose beautiful melody and moving lyrics resonate in the heart.

Depicting deep bonds in human relationships and hope for a shared future, it was released in January 2014.

Produced as the theme song for the TV anime Sword Art Online Extra Edition, it reached a peak position of 11th on the Oricon chart.

Eir Aoi’s clear, crystalline vocals gently express mutual care and anticipation for the future.

A heartwarming song you’ll want to listen to with someone special.

GGReoNa

ReoNa “GG” – Music Video – (Anime “Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II” Opening Theme)
GGReoNa

A song in which ReoNa’s clear, soaring voice sings of gaming terminology and battles in virtual worlds, vividly drawing the line between reality and the virtual.

Featuring a standout arrangement by Sugi, guitarist of coldrain, the track was released on November 20, 2024 as ReoNa’s 10th single.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II,” it has garnered high acclaim.

When you want to unleash the fighting spirit hidden in your heart or prepare yourself before an important challenge, its powerful sound will surely give you a push.

Relife BulletSinon

Sword Art Online character song – Relief Bullet – Asada Shino [Sinon]
Relife Bullet Sinon

Sinon’s character song from Season 3, the Phantom Bullet arc.

As reflected in the opening and ending themes, this song likewise captures her feelings of loneliness, inner conflict, and heartfelt gratitude toward Kirito, who pulled her out of the darkness.

It’s a wonderful track filled with those emotions.

Sword Art Online: Theme and Insert Songs (11–20)

Lovely Super Idolsilica

Sword Art Online Character song – Silica (Lovely Super Idol)
Lovely Super Idol Silica

This song is packed with Silica’s cuteness.

It’s a lively, bright track about yearning to be an idol and the desire to shine.

Released in August 2014, it’s included in the Sword Art Online Song Collection.

Set to a poppy, catchy tune, it sings about shining on stage and expressing gratitude to someone special.

It’s also very popular as an anime character song, fully showcasing Silica’s charm.

Recommended for times when you want to boost your spirits with friends or cheer yourself on.

Liberty RosarioYuki

SAO II Liberty Rosario Yuuki (Aoi Yuki) Chinese and Japanese subtitles
Liberty Rosario Yuki

Yuki’s character song from Season 5’s Mather’s Rosario arc.

In the story, she often shows a somewhat fragile expression from the very beginning, but in this track her tomboyish, childlike charm and her caring feelings toward the guild members and Asuna are expressed in a pop, classic-anime-song style.

It’s a great song that lets you glimpse the parts of her heart that aren’t just sadness.

Sky The GraffitiLeafa

Sword Art Online character song 'Sky The Graffiti'
Sky The Graffiti Leafa

Leafa’s character song, the heroine of the Season 2 Fairy Dance arc.

She has the shocking backstory of being Kirito’s sister, Suguha.

With a strong sense of justice and a competitive spirit much like her brother’s, plus her thoughtfulness toward others, the song is filled with her straightforward, earnest feelings.

courage(OP)Haruka Tomatsu

Haruka Tomatsu / courage (Short Ver.)
courage (Original Poster) Haruka Tomatsu

The opening theme for Season 4’s Calibur arc (episodes 15–17) and Season 5’s Mother’s Rosario arc (episodes 18–23).

While the setting differs between the Calibur arc and the Mother’s Rosario arc, the song primarily portrays the latter.

It beautifully captures, through its tone and melody, the feelings of Asuna and Yuuki—the strongest female swordsman known as the “Absolute Sword,” who bears a heartbreaking past and future.

It is one of the finest tracks in SAO.