[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!
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[Masterpieces] Big Winter Anime Songs Feature! (11–20)
Snow that descendedNEW!Koi to Purodyūsā featuring Konomi Suzuki
A beautiful ballad that evokes the chill and poignancy of winter, it graced the ending of an anime that aired in the peak of summer.
Konomi Suzuki, usually known for her powerful vocals, delivers a delicate and emotionally rich performance here, breaking new ground as a vocalist.
The melody crafted by Takui Nakajima, together with the interweaving piano and strings, gently envelops the lingering emotions of the story.
This single was released in September 2020 as the ending theme for the TV anime “Mr Love: Queen’s Choice (EVOL×LOVE),” which aired from July 2020.
It also drew attention as the finale of a three-month consecutive release campaign at the time.
It’s a masterpiece perfect for a quiet winter night when you want to calm your heart.
MonochromeNEW!Ke no miko (CV: Tomatsu Haruka)
You’ll be captivated by the mystical vocals and grand strings.
This is an in-story song from the TV anime STAR DRIVER: Kagayaki no Takuto, performed by the Miko of Keito (Sakana-chan), who holds the key to the narrative.
It was included on the bonus CD bundled with Volume 1 of the video release in January 2011, and later became widely known through the album STAR DRIVER: Kagayaki no Takuto Songs & Soundtracks.
Words like “snow” and “fragments of stars” are sprinkled throughout, evoking a serene winter atmosphere.
Haruka Tomatsu’s dignified vocal performance beautifully conveys the character’s loneliness and prayer.
Listen in the quiet hours before dawn, and you’ll find yourself deeply immersed in the world of the story.
A recommended track for anyone seeking a mystical winter anime song.
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.
Stay AliveEmiria (CV: Takahashi Rie)
The ending theme for the second season of the TV anime Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World.
The story follows a boy who is suddenly transported to another world and gains the power of “return by death.” To protect the people he cares about and reclaim the irreplaceable time he’s lost, he resists despair and faces a harsh fate.
The song is performed by Rie Takahashi, the voice actress for the main heroine, Emilia.
The lyrics are filled with Emilia’s wholehearted cries and emotions of sorrow and heartbreak.
orionYonezu Kenshi
A perfect song for the season when the cold seeps into your heart.
It was released in November 2017 as the sixth single.
Chosen as the ending theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion, it drew considerable attention.
Using the winter constellation Orion as a motif, it poetically expresses lost love and the wish for reunion.
The aching vocals and melody in the chorus tighten your chest.
This work shines with Kenshi Yonezu’s delicate sensibility.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on nights when you’re thinking of someone dear.
[Masterpieces] Big Winter Anime Songs Special! (21–30)
Snow halationμ’s
This is a bright winter anime song released as the second single by μ’s, the group from the hugely popular anime Love Live!.
Its instrumental tones and melody evoke the feeling of winter.
It gained attention when it was used as an insert song in the second season of the TV anime.
When you think of winter anime songs, this might be the one that comes to mind.