[Latest & Greatest] A Special Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for Teens

LOVE INFINITYHinano

Hinano「LOVE INFINITY」Music Video

The opening theme for the anime Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts is “LOVE INFINITY.” It’s a track sung by the vocalist Hinano.

The song explores the frailty of the heart and the fleeting nature of life, conveying a message to live without regrets.

Its grand melody makes that message even more impactful.

Just listening to it is likely to fill you with courage and energy.

Also, be sure to pay attention to Hinano’s soulful vocals and how the song connects with the anime.

proof of existenceKID PHENOMENON

KID PHENOMENON | “Proof of Existence” Music Video

KID PHENOMENON from EXILE TRIBE is a dance and vocal group.

They created “Sonzai Shōmei” (“Proof of Existence”) as the ending theme for the second cour of the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.

It’s a fast-paced dance track with a message that conveys the beauty of life.

With a substantial number of rap sections, it leaves a very powerful impression.

The dance performance is also a highlight, so be sure to check out the music video.

spiralLONGMAN

LONGMAN 'Spiral' Music Video (TV Anime 'Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation' Opening Theme)

LONGMAN is a three-piece band with male-and-female twin vocals that made their major-label debut in 2019.

They’ve provided numerous anime theme and tie-in songs, and their track “spiral” is used as the opening theme for the anime Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation.

Stories about once having a dream that ultimately didn’t come true are everywhere.

This song resonates like a declaration from one’s present, grown-up self to their past self: the dream didn’t come true, but here’s how I’ll live and move forward from now on.

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

[Sports Day Dance] [Full Song Version] Demon Slayer - Gurenge | Easy Choreography (Kindergarten, Nursery, Elementary School, Recital)

The anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has become such a hit that its popularity and influence are now a social phenomenon.

The opening theme song Gurenge, sung by LiSA, also continues to be widely loved over time.

Why not try dancing to Gurenge, a hit song everyone has heard somewhere? With choreography arranged to be easy to dance—even small children can give it a try—you can perform it at sports days or school recitals.

You can go for moves that look cool, like the protagonist’s techniques, or energize the sports day with a lively dance that uses your whole body.

HappinessOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Happiness [Official Music Video]

Omoinotake is a three-piece band whose vocalist, Reo Fujii, delivers an emotional voice that tugs at your heart.

Their song “Shiawase” (Happiness) lives up to its title, overflowing with euphoria, and it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Horimiya -piece-.

Fujii’s vocals and the synthesizer tones are soothing to the ear, sweet-and-sour and youthful, stirring up a deeply emotional mood in this love song.

You can feel the full force of that straightforward yet aching “I love you.”

Sarracenia (Prod. Ryosuke “Dr.R” Sakai)SKY-HI

SKY-HI / Sarracenia (Prod. Ryosuke “Dr.R” Sakai) -Music Video-

SKY-HI, a rapper who made his major-label debut as a member of AAA and has also showcased his talents as a singer-songwriter and music producer.

His track “Sarracenia (Prod.

Ryosuke “Dr.R” Sakai),” chosen as the opening theme for the Netflix anime Baki Hanma: The Father vs.

Son Arc, was released as a split single with BE:FIRST.

The lyrics, which tie into the anime’s story, ramp up the energy alongside his high-level rap skills.

It’s a stylish pop tune with an impressive sense of speed in the track.

ContrastTOMOO

TOMOO – Contrast [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

TOMOO’s song “Contrast,” which skillfully portrays opposing emotional elements, was selected as the ending theme for the second cour of the anime “Blue Box” and was released digitally in January 2025.

The lyrics, where joy and loneliness, closeness and distance intersect, delicately depict the complex feelings involved in love.

This work carefully expresses emotions as they change with the passage of time.

It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone experiencing the bittersweetness and inner conflict of romance.