Recommended anime songs for weddings and receptions: moving masterpieces and popular hits

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Maaya Sakamoto “CLEAR” MV Short ver.

This is the song used as the opening theme for the anime Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card.

It’s a track with a catchy, refreshing melody, and the part where the chorus ends with repeated “Going on” gives off a vibe similar to the artist Ikimono-gakari.

The clear vocal tone and the chorus melody are so beautiful that it’s no exaggeration to say they’re flawless.

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SEKAI NO OWARI「RAIN」Short Version

This song was written as the theme for the animated film “Mary and The Witch’s Flower.” Its straightforward, pop-leaning melody is pleasing, and it’s no exaggeration to call it a masterpiece where the melody takes center stage.

While the word “RAIN” tends to evoke images of rain and a sense of sadness, this track puts a positive spin front and center, conveying the message that no rain lasts forever.

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BURNOUT SYNDROMES “FLY HIGH!!” Music Video TV anime Haikyu!! Second Season Cour 2 Opening Theme

It was selected as the opening theme for Cour 2 of Haikyu!! Second Season and also chosen as the song for their major-label debut.

The way it jumps straight into the lyrics without an intro gives a full-throttle feel from the start, matching the anime’s image.

Just like the title suggests, it’s a song that evokes the feeling of taking flight, so it’s one I’d love to hear sung boldly by a male vocalist.

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[Official] Uru “Freesia” YouTube ver. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 2 Ending Theme

It’s the ending theme of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.

This song, which leaves a lingering feeling as if everything has been saved and helped, is a ballad that appeals to the listener’s heart: a clear, prayer-like bond and a hidden resolve are enveloped by a transparent voice.

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Kira Kira / HoneyWorks feat. Hakonowa Lily (TV anime “Is It True You’re Getting Married?” opening theme) [Music Video]

It’s a warm song that feels like it captures the happy moments of the bride and groom.

The lyrics are sprinkled with the instant of falling in love and the joy of discovering love, brimming with hope for the couple’s future.

Its glamorous melody and clear, luminous vocals beautifully express the feelings of two people embarking on the new chapter of marriage.

Released in October 2024, the track also drew attention as the opening theme for the anime “Is It True That We’re Getting Married?” It’s a perfect choice for a wedding performance or as background music for a proposal.

Why not listen to it with someone special and soak in the happiness?

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Novelbright – The Sound of Snow [Official Music Video]

A bittersweet yet warm love story woven in the stillness as pure white powder snow falls.

The beautiful melodies crafted by Novelbright gently embrace feelings of love that melt deep in the heart like the thaw of snow.

With the soft tones of an acoustic guitar and the delicate vocals of Yudai Takenaka, this piece was released in December 2023 and chosen as the opening theme for the anime A Sign of Affection, which aired in January 2024.

Incorporating it into a wedding production will beautifully adorn the couple’s new beginning, like a blessing from the heavens.

I…atarayo

Atarayo - “I…” (Music Video) / TV Anime “The Dangers in My Heart” Season 2 Opening Theme

This heartwarming song by Atarayo portrays the wavering emotions and growth of adolescence, carried by a beautiful melody.

The lyrics, which delicately express changes everyone goes through and encounters with new feelings, resonate deeply with listeners.

Chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime “The Dangers in My Heart,” which began airing in January 2024, the song’s words depict how meeting someone special can make the world burst into color—making it a perfect fit for celebrating a couple embarking on a new chapter in life.