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Anime Song Lists
Ado Anime Songs
Ado’s rise to stardom has been nothing short of meteoric, as her unique voice has…
Aimer Anime Songs
Aimer’s contributions to today’s anime music scene are undeniable. For more than a decade, the …
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Anime Songs
Legendary Japanese rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION (also known as Ajikan or AKFG) has gained…
ATARASHII GAKKO! Anime Songs
From high-energy performances to high-profile collaborations, ATARASHII GAKKO! continues to bring their youthful spirit to…
BUMP OF CHICKEN Anime Openings
Since their formation in 1994, Japanese rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN has created opening themes…
BURNOUT SYNDROMES Anime Songs
BURNOUT SYNDROMES has been a notable force in the anime music scene. Formed in 2005…
Creepy Nuts Anime Songs
With the viral hit “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born”, Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts has become a new global…
Eve Anime Songs
“Kaikai Kitani” from the Jujutsu Kaisen series helped Eve’s popularity skyrocket worldwide. This article introduces every Eve anime song used in a movie or TV series.
FLOW Anime Openings
FLOW’s music has become a cornerstone in the anime music scene. With iconic openers in major…
Hitsujibungaku Anime Songs
Hitsujibungaku (羊文学) has emerged as a rising star in Japan’s alternative rock scene. Initially formed…
Ikimonogakari Anime Songs
For nearly two decades, Ikimonogakari (いきものがかり) has contributed to many noteworthy animated works. This article…
imase Anime Songs
With the global success of “NIGHT DANCER,” imase has become one of Japan’s exciting new-generation…
Kenshi Yonezu Anime Songs
Kenshi Yonezu, the talented Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, Vocaloid producer, and illustrator, continues to make waves…
King Gnu Anime Songs
In this article, we’ll explore all 5 King Gnu anime songs, beginning with their most recent song, “SPECIALZ.”…
Lilas Ikuta Anime Songs
Known as ikura of the hit Japanese duo YOASOBI, Lilas Ikuta (幾田りら) has also built…
LiSA Anime Openings
Japanese singer LiSA has built a strong global fanbase through powerful anime openings. This article…
MAN WITH A MISSION Anime Songs
From Demon Slayer to The Seven Deadly Sins, MAN WITH A MISSION has supercharged many…
milet Anime Songs
Frieren, Demon Slayer, Ranking of Kings. These are just a few of the great works…
Mrs. GREEN APPLE Anime Songs
Mrs. GREEN APPLE is one of the most recognized bands in J-pop today. With chart-topping…
NANO Anime Openings
With over a decade of anime collaborations, NANO (ナノ) has built a devoted global fanbase…
natori Anime Songs
Rising star natori has swiftly captured global attention. Bursting onto the scene with his viral…
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM Anime Songs
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM (Official髭男dism) has become one of the most recognizable bands in today’s J-pop…
Omoinotake Anime Songs
Omoinotake skyrocketed to fame with their 2024 hit track “Ikuokukonen.” Overseas, the trio’s anime contributions…
RADWIMPS Anime Songs from Makoto Shinkai’s Films
While RADWIMPS was already popular in Japan, their soundtracks for Director Makoto Shinkai’s acclaimed animated…
Ryokuoushoku Shakai Anime Songs
In this article, we explore every captivating Ryokuoushoku Shakai anime song—beginning with their most recent song “Party!!” from the Delicious in Dungeon series.
Tatsuya Kitani Anime Songs
Over the years, Tatsuya Kitani has made significant musical contributions to the anime world…
TK from Ling tosite sigure Anime Songs
Toru Kitajima, the vocalist and guitarist of Ling tosite sigure, has also shined in his…
QUEEN BEE Anime Songs
QUEEN BEE (女王蜂) and their music is nothing short of spectacular. The group’s popular anime openings and endings—notably, “Mephisto” from the Oshi no Ko series…
SID Anime Songs
With a career spanning over two decades, SID (シド) has built a strong, global fanbase…
SiM Anime Songs
SiM (Silence iz Mine) skyrocketed to international fame with their iconic Attack on Titan songs…
SPYAIR anime songs
From Haikyuu!! to Gintama, SPYAIR has made its mark in anime music, with uplifting hits…
sumika anime songs
Emerging from Japan’s indie rock music scene in 2013, sumika (named after 住み家, the Japanese…
Vaundy Anime Songs
Vaundy is a testament to digital music’s rise in Japan–and his anime collaborations have only…
yama anime songs
Since their viral debut, popular Japanese singer yama has contributed to several noteworthy anime works—including…
YOASOBI anime songs
YOASOBI’s popular anime openings, including the Oshi no Ko theme song, “Idol”, have brought them even greater international fame…
Yorushika Anime Songs
In this article, we go through every Yorushika anime song, beginning with “Sunny” from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End...
YUI Anime Songs
The great singer-songwriter and FLOWER FLOWER vocalist YUI has made a lasting impact on Japan’s…
ZUTOMAYO Anime Songs
ZUTOMAYO, or Zutto Mayonaka de ii Noni. (ずっと真夜中でいいのに。), has become a standout in the Japanese…
Artist Profiles
Ado
Ado has made her mark–both in the Japanese and global music scene. In February, the J-pop sensation began her first world tour, Wish…
AKASAKI
In today’s digital world, social media has become a powerful launching pad for emerging artists…
ATARASHII GAKKO!
Atarashii Gakko!, also known as 新しい学校のリーダーズ (New School Leaders), is a sensational Japanese group that has been making waves…
Awich
Awich’s global stardom is only beginning. The Okinawan hip-hop star has built her queendom of empowerment in the male-dominated industry….
Ayumu Imazu
You may have recently heard of the viral singer, Ayumu Imazu. However, he’s no newcomer to the entertainment industry. Beginning his entertainment…
The Charm Park
The Charm Park is nothing short of remarkable. Based in Tokyo, the Korean-American artist is a multifaceted musician involved in every step of the song-creation…
Creepy Nuts
If there’s one duo who has had a great start to 2024, it is Creepy Nuts. Their song “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” for Mashle: Magic and Muscles has become a global sensation…
Fujii Kaze
Japanese singer Fujii Kaze has become one of the biggest global acts in J-pop today. His journey to global recognition is as fascinating as…
Furui Riho
Furui Riho’s music radiates positivity. The Japanese singer and songwriter began her music journey in a local gospel choir, eventually kickstarting her…
Haru Igarashi (五十嵐ハル)
Haru Igarashi (五十嵐ハル) is an artist on the rise. With a growing following on TikTok and Instagram, he’s one of Japan’s internet musicians who is breaking…
imase
imase’s musical career is far from traditional. Despite no formal music training, the singer’s catchy songs quickly went viral on TikTok. This helped launch…
issey (弌誠)
In today’s music landscape, emerging artists are finding their breakthroughs by generating new music types…
jo0ji
jo0ji has captured the attention of Japan’s music industry, and rightfully so. Since the release of his first song, his remarkable music (paired with his unique background) has…
King Gnu
King Gnu (pronounced /noo/) has taken the J-pop world by storm with their groundbreaking…
Kocchi no Kento
Kocchi no Kento has gained attention around the world. In 2019, the Japanese singer began…
Kroi
Kroi is a music star on the rise. Since their major label debut, their groovy hits have helped…
Masanori Otoda
“fake face dance music” propelled up-and-coming singer-songwriter Masanori Otoda (音田雅則)…
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
If you’ve been listening to J-pop, you will likely see the name Mrs. GREEN APPLE come up…
Mulasaki Ima (紫 今)
Mulasaki Ima (紫 今) is crafting her unique sound in Japan’s music scene. With her…
muque
Fukuoka-based muque is quickly gaining recognition in Japan’s music scene. This article takes a closer…
natori
In today’s Japanese music scene, the influence of social media is undeniable. Singer-songwriter natori, whose music career took off on TikTok, is a prime example…
NiziU
NiziU, the sensational Japanese girl group recently made history; they became the first group of non-Korean descent to win a Korean music award…
noa (乃紫)
For singer-songwriter noa (乃紫), her journey to stardom has only just begun. Her latest smash hit, “Any angles,” has gone viral on TikTok. Despite starting her music…
Number_i
Number_i is taking the music world by storm. One of the highly anticipated groups in the J-pop, the trio’s debut music video became #1…
Omoinotake
In the ever-evolving landscape of music, Omoinotake leaves a lasting impression on the listener. This enchanting Japanese piano-based trio…
Penthouse
The Japanese band Penthouse is carving its own path. This six-member Japanese band has crafted…
RIKON DENSETSU
RIKON DENSETSU has emerged as the highly anticipated newcomer in the Japanese music industry. Following the release of their debut song, they have swiftly gained popularity as…
Saba Sister
Saba Sister (also known as SABASISTER) is on the fast track to stardom. In less…
Sasuke Haraguchi (原口沙輔)
“Hito Mania” (人マニア) may have launched Sasuke Haraguchi (原口沙輔) and his career as a Vocaloid producer, but he is no newcomer to the industry…
shy taupe
shy taupe is an up-and-coming sensation in the Japanese music scene. Formed in July of 2022, their hit song “rendez-vous” gained popularity on social media and climbed streaming charts…
Tatsuya Kitani
Tatsuya Kitani has garnered global recognition with “Where Our Blue Is,” one of the opening theme songs for the beloved…
Tele
With praise from global artists like Kenshi Yonezu, Tele has been one to watch in…
Toaka
Since her breakthrough with the critically acclaimed movie Suzume, Toaka’s career has soared. While some…
TOMONARI SORA (友成空)
The viral hit “Demons Banquet” (鬼ノ宴) has propelled Japanese singer TOMONARI SORA (友成空) and his music…
TOMOO
TOMOO is a standout in every sense. Beginning her musical journey at a young age, the Japanese singer’s distinct voice and original compositions have captured…
tuki.
tuki.’s career has just begun. Known for her strong following on TikTok and YouTube, she became the youngest Japanese solo artist to hit 100 million streams…
Vaundy
Vaundy is at the forefront of Japan’s next-generation music scene. In a music market traditionally centered around CD sales, he has released hit after hit…
yama
Amidst their swift climb to fame, yama remains shrouded in mystery. Very little is known about the talented singer, whose music has touched the hearts of millions. Their viral…
808 (YAOYA)
808 (YAOYA) is an up-and-coming Japanese artist on the rise. The singer’s hit song “You” has gone viral, climbing music charts and bringing greater recognition…
ZUTOMAYO
From their elusive members to the intricate musical arrangements, ZUTOMAYO has become a standout presence in the industry. This comprehensive article is set to answer the most…
Anime Collections
2024 Popular Anime Songs
In 2024, Japanese music found great success on the global stage—with anime’s popularity playing an…