[Masterpiece] Big Winter Anime Song Special!
Many of you probably discovered a favorite artist through an anime theme song.
Even when you look at the music charts, it’s now rarer not to see anime-related tracks on them.
In this article, we’ll be showcasing plenty of anime songs that are perfect for winter listening!
Beyond classic wintery ballads, we’ve also handpicked from our editorial team a variety of cool tracks that evoke the chilly season.
We hope you’ll find a new favorite among them.
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[Masterpieces] Big Feature on Winter Anime Songs! (41–50)
Winter nightAfter School Tea Time
It gently paints budding feelings of love against a backdrop of swirling snow, using soft, tender words.
You can feel the honest wish to walk hand in hand with someone you like, and the warmth in your heart that makes you feel happy no matter how cold it is.
Included on the album “Hokago Tea Time II,” released in October 2010.
Yui Hirasawa’s lead vocals and Mio Akiyama’s chorus blend together so gently.
Why not give it a listen on Christmas Eve with your special someone, or when you need a little courage to confess your feelings?
[Masterpieces] Big Winter Anime Songs Special! (51–60)
OraciónAi Kayano
This is the ending theme of the 2014 TV anime adaptation of the popular light novel series No Game No Life, performed by Ai Kayano, who voices one of the protagonists, Shiro.
The song was produced by the music unit Nasca, and it’s crafted into an evocative, fast-paced number that reflects influences from 2000s emo and pop-rock.
While it isn’t specifically a winter song, its emotional lyrics—frankly portraying the characters’ feelings and relationships—combine with the sound to evoke a cold yet crystal-clear winter sky.
AfterglowMaon Kurosaki
A number by Maon Kurosaki, an anisong singer known for performing many anime songs.
It was used as the second ending theme for the 2015 anime School-Live! Winter tends to make us feel a bit down.
With the sun rising late and setting early, there’s less time in the light, and it’s easy to lose sight of hope.
But even those dark, lonely days will eventually give way to dawn, and days full of hope will arrive! The lyrics of this song give us that forward-looking feeling.
Afterglow—beyond the fading shine, a wonderful world awaits! With that belief, let’s get through the long, cold winter together!
History MakerDEAN FUJIOKA
This is the opening theme of the anime “Yuri!!! on ICE,” which centers on figure skating.
It’s a grand piece sung in English, featuring a distinctive fusion of waltz rhythms, orchestral elements, and EDM beats.
Its lyrics offer encouragement to those who continue to chase their dreams, making it perfect for winter as we renew our resolve for the new year.
It’s a track I’d recommend to anyone who wants to reflect on their past and take a step into the future.
glowing madder-redAimer
Aimer’s gentle singing voice warms the heart in “Akane Sasu.” Released in 2016, the song was used as the ending theme for the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends Go.
In contrast to her warm tone, the lyrics evoke the poignant chill of winter.
They portray the ache of meeting and parting, yet also a slender ray of light: the resolve to keep walking forward with what those experiences have taught us held close to the heart.
As the season shifts from autumn to winter and the melancholy deepens, why not try getting through it by listening to this song that seems to fill that loneliness?
Can you sleep at night?flumpool
A flumpool track used as the theme song for both the TV anime and the theatrical films of Gamon Sakurai’s manga Ajin.
It’s such a departure from their previous work that you might think it isn’t even a flumpool song at first.
The vibe is dark and strongly rock-oriented, resulting in an uncompromisingly cool sound.
Yet, in contrast to the darkness of the melody, the lyrics convey a sense of hope that lifts up those who are lost, struggling, and in pain.
Winter’s cold can make it hard to look ahead, but this song gives you the strength to push down those gloomy, downward-facing feelings and face forward.
snowdropLuna Haruna
A song by Luna Haruna, who is active as both a singer and a model.
It was chosen as the ending theme for “Koimonogatari,” part of the anime Monogatari Series Second Season.
The lyrics portray the joy of becoming mutual lovers and being together, while also feeling a touch of anxiety.
Even when your feelings connect with the person you like, you sometimes can’t help but feel uneasy, right? But those feelings of love keep growing, and eventually even that anxiety fades, letting you find happiness in even the smallest things.
It’s a winter song that captures a sweet-and-sour sensation amid the uncertainty.