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.
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Sword Art Online theme and insert songs (1–10)
My Independent DestinyAsuna
A song infused with Asuna’s strength and inner struggles.
Carried by her dignified voice, it sings of facing one’s destiny, overcoming trials, and holding onto hope.
Released in August 2014, this track was produced as a character song for the anime Sword Art Online.
It leaves a strong impression of meeting a loved one, believing in happiness, and imagining a shared future.
The lyrics convey a firm resolve to accept oneself as they are and to overcome hardships together, resonating deeply with listeners.
It’s a perfect song for times when you seek the courage to move forward and the bond with someone precious.
IGNITE（OP）Eir Aoi
The opening theme for Season 3’s Phantom Bullet arc, episodes 2–13 and 14.5.
A minor-key track that portrays the world of Gun Gale Online (GGO), steeped in dread and desolation.
It features the powerful emotions of Kirito and, above all, the season’s heroine, Sinon—her inner conflict and the courage she musters.
Sing All OvertureKirito, Asuna, Leafa, Yui, Silica, Lisbeth
It’s a song packed with the charm of character songs.
The voices of Kirito, Asuna, and the others beautifully express the bonds between comrades and the epic scale of their adventures.
Their determination to overcome anxiety and chase hope is striking, and it inspires courage in the listener.
It perfectly matches the world of Sword Art Online, making it irresistible for anime fans.
Even if you’re not, listening to it when you want to take on a challenge with friends is sure to give you energy! It’s also great for singing together with friends and getting hyped.
crossing field（OP）LiSA
This is the opening theme for Sword Art Online (hereafter SAO) Season 1, Aincrad arc episodes 2–14 (episode 1 uses it as the ending).
It’s a powerful track that charges into an unknown world, perfectly matching SAO’s VRMMORPG (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) setting.
Memory Heart MassageSachi
A character song for Sachi, the ill-fated girl who was saved by Kirito at the beginning of the Aincrad arc in Season 1, and who unintentionally became the catalyst for the deep darkness within him.
As the title and lyrics suggest, it’s a song that expresses her faint feelings of love and gratitude toward Kirito.
Separate WaysHaruka Tomatsu
An insert song from Season 5, Mother’s Rosario arc, episode 24.
As expressed by the opening phrase, “We really took the long way around, didn’t we?”, it’s a gentle piece from Asuna’s perspective, portraying her resolve to cherish the days she spent with Yuuki and to live through many seasons without forgetting them.
Sword & SoulKirito
A song that expresses the world of the anime Sword Art Online through music.
The protagonist Kirito’s strong conviction and sense of justice resonate in the heart alongside a powerful melody.
The lyrics, which capture each moment and sing of the courage to find hope even in despair, are sure to encourage those facing hardship.
Created as a character song, it’s especially popular among anime fans.
With voice actor Yoshitsugu Matsuoka singing Kirito’s feelings, combined with a V-rock-leaning sound, it will undoubtedly leave a deep impression on listeners.
If you listen after watching the anime, Kirito’s determination will come through even more clearly.