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[Masterpiece] Big Winter Anime Song Special!
I bet many of you started liking an artist because of an anime theme song.
Even when you look at the music charts, it’s rarer not to see anime-related tracks on them.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of anime songs perfect for winter! From ballads that embody winter songs to cool tracks that evoke the cold season, we’ve picked out a variety of works—so be sure to find your new favorite tune!
[Classic Songs] Big Winter Anime Songs Special! (1–10)
sealLiSA
This is the song that was used as the second season ending theme for the TV anime Sword Art Online, which aired in 2014.
LiSA’s high-toned vocals bring out the song’s most moving moments even more, making it a grand ballad that can feel heartbreakingly poignant when listened to in winter.
Snow WingsRedballoon
This song was used as the third ending theme for the TV Tokyo anime Gintama, and redballoon made their major-label debut with it.
The lyrics are filled with winter imagery, so as soon as you listen, you can feel the winter vibe—it’s a rock-style anime song.
Dream WorldTomatsu Haruka
This song was used as the ending theme for the first season of the TV anime Sword Art Online, which aired in 2012.
With its beautiful, catchy melody line and clear, transparent sound, it’s a soothing anime song that feels wonderful to listen to—perfect for winter.
ebb and flowRAY
A ballad that evokes the stillness of the ocean floor and emotions that ebb and flow like the waves.
Ray’s crystal-clear vocals resonate as if delicately tracing inexpressible heartache and confusion.
Released as a single in February 2014, it was used as the latter opening theme for the anime Nagi no Asukara.
The lyrics, which mirror the complex human relationships depicted in the latter half of the story against a winter backdrop, tighten your chest while also carrying a gentle warmth, giving the song a mysterious allure.
Its beauty stands out even more when listened to in the cold winter air.
It’s a track that quietly stays by your side when you want to spend a quiet night lost in thought or face the emotions deep within your heart.
Angel Snowremi from STAR☆ANIS
Angel Snow is a sparkle-filled winter pop tune that evokes the crisp chill of the season.
Included on the single First Live! released in December 2012, the song is beloved as an insert track in the anime Aikatsu! It’s performed by Remi from STAR☆ANIS.
Composed and arranged by Hidekazu Tanaka of MONACA, it’s marked by a bouncy rhythm and a polished melodic line.
The lyrics are sprinkled with phrases like “the first winter” and “a forecast of snow,” conveying the fluttery excitement of meeting up with someone special.
Remi’s soft, translucent vocals glow in the heart like the illuminations that light up winter cityscapes.
It’s the perfect song for spending time with someone dear during the cold season or for basking in the sweetness of a budding crush.
Cold NightHANA
On winter nights, there are times when the cold air somehow sharpens your senses.
This is exactly the kind of moment that calls for this number by HANA.
Written as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “Medalist,” which began airing in January 2026, it’s an anthem that portrays the strength to keep one’s inner fire burning even on cold nights filled with loneliness and adversity, delivering a powerful push to anyone who listens.
It’s a song we hope everyone striving single-mindedly toward their dreams will receive, together with the anime’s worldview.
Beyond the GoldenAwich × ALI
This is a spectacular collaboration track by Awich, a rapper with overwhelming presence, and ALI, a band known for its multinational musicality.
Fusing razor-sharp hip-hop lyricism with a full-band sound, the piece powerfully conveys the weight of life and the force of prayer.
It has been available for streaming since October 2025, and was written as the theme song for the theatrical advance version of the final chapter of the TV anime Golden Kamuy, the “Sapporo Beer Factory Arc.” The track delivers a soul-stirring surge of energy that resonates with the story set in Hokkaido’s winter.
With heat that blows away the bitter cold, it’s a song that gives a strong push to those facing hardship—an inspiring anthem you’ll definitely want to hear!