Every yama anime song
Since their viral debut, popular Japanese singer yama has contributed to several noteworthy anime works—including the hit SPY X FAMILY series.
This article explores every yama anime song in a TV series, including musical collaborations in the industry.
Check out the playlist below with all yama anime songs.
All yama anime songs
GRIDOUT – From Your Forma
Artist: yama
“GRIDOUT” is the opening theme song for the anime adaptation of Your Forma.
“Facing painful memories is not easy,” yama shares in their official comment. They reflect on how confronting the truth can break a person and how self-preservation may have required “putting a lid on the passions sleeping deep within the heart.”
yama highlights the contrast between a “human-like machine and a machine-like human,” emphasizing how their differences can bring new emotions to light.
“By lending an ear to the true voice inside, one can finally be purified.” yama aimed to express these emotional subtleties in “GRIDOUT.”
BURN – From Rurouni Kenshin
Artist: yama × WurtS
“BURN” is the second opening for Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance Arc, or the anime’s second season. Released on January 9, 2025, this song is a collaboration between yama and WurtS, with WurtS handling the composition, lyrics, and arrangement.
In his official comment, WurtS explained that the song captures the theme of “inner passion.” It reflects the hidden emotions of Shishio Makoto and Himura Kenshin, and “the gradually intensifying clash of feelings” between them.
“In turbulent times, each person’s sense of justice clashes violently,” yama writes in their official comment. They describe the characters’ determination to uphold their beliefs as “unrefined and clumsy, yet also beautiful.”
halo – From Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Artist: yama × BotchiBoromaru
“halo” (ハロ) is the second opening theme for Pokémon Horizons: The Series, the 26th season of the Pokémon series. Released on December 13, 2023, the song accompanies the Sparkling of Terapagos arc. The song is credited to yama × BotchiBoromaru (ぼっちぼろまる), a special collaboration unit formed by the two artists.
In one comment, yama shared their deep connection to the Pokémon franchise from a young age and how they continue to find comfort, peace, and excitement in it as an adult.
Additionally, yama expressed great honor in being entrusted with the anime opening and hopes that listening to this song will help people “remember even a little of the sparkle and excitement in their daily lives.”
slash – From Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
Artist: yama
Released on May 10, 2023, “slash” kicks off the second season of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury. In this song, yama captures the inner conflict and determination of the main character, Suletta Mercury, as she strives to overcome her personal weaknesses.
As yama puts it in their official comment, “When the ulterior motives of those around her and the truths of the world come to light, what does the protagonist value most, and how does she stay grounded while moving forward?”
Yama places their hopes in the protagonist, wishing she can “firmly brace herself,” even in moments of hesitation.
Nascent Sacrifice – From Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts
Artist: BIN
“Nascent Sacrifice” (朔の贄) is the first opening theme for Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts. Released on April 20, 2023, this song is performed by the Japanese band BIN, which features yama (known as Yamagami in the band) as their vocalist
At the advanced screening event for the series, Natsumi Fujiwara, the voice actress for Clops, commented on the sense of restlessness she experienced from the introduction–adding that both the opening (and ending) song “perfectly fit the world of the story.”
“Nascent Sacrifice” marks BIN’s first collaboration with an anime series.
Not Enough – From Urusei Yatsura
Artist: MAISONdes feat. yama & NITO
Released on January 13, 2023, “Not Enough,” also known in Japanese as “Aitarinai” (アイタリナイ), is the second ending theme for the anime Urusei Yatsura.
Each track for the anime series is credited to the musical project MAISONdes; “Not Enough” features yama on vocals alongside Japanese artist NITO, who composed and arranged the song.
In his blog, NITO explained how “Aitarinai” is a fast-paced song depicting the devoted love of the protagonist, Ram. Given the song’s high difficulty level, NITO praised yama’s delicate vibrato and skillful vocal technique, which he said took the song “to another dimension.” He shared how this experience made him realize, “yama is a one-of-a-kind expressionist of the new era.”
color – From SPY × FAMILY
Artist: yama
“color” (色彩, also known as “Shikisai”) is the ending theme for the second cour of SPY × FAMILY. Released on November 9, 2022, this yama anime song was created in collaboration with Vocaloid producer WhaleDontSleep (くじら).
In their official comment, yama sympathized with each of the characters’ human traits, amidst their extraordinary abilities. They emphasized how the original work serves as a reminder that “the happiness in our ordinary, daily lives can’t be taken for granted.”
Discussing the inspiration behind the song, yama spoke on the harsh realities of adulthood, noting that the sadness and uncertainty we carry are “without mistake, one of the colors of life.” They wish that one’s colors continue to become richer through interacting with others.
yama sings with the hope that the characters can “be true to themselves and move forward in the direction they believe in.”
Oz. – From Ranking of Kings
Artist: yama
“Oz.” is the first ending theme for the series Ranking of Kings. This yama anime song was released on November 24, 2021.
In their official comment, yama expressed great honor in being entrusted with the anime ending for this incredible work. Reflecting on the characters’ vulnerabilities, yama shared, “Everyone carries weaknesses which they don’t show to others and lives earnestly for their own sense of justice.”
yama spoke about the many scenes that both “deeply pierce the heart,” while also giving “great courage and warmth.” Indeed, yama poured their heart into “Oz.” to “gently embrace all the characters” from the series.
Mahi – From 2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team
Artist: yama
“Mahi” (麻痺, meaning “paralysis”) is the opening theme for the anime 2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team; this yama anime song was released on February 10, 2021.
In their official comment, yama expressed how they felt a strong sense of youthfulness from the characters’ “straightforward dedication towards one thing, supported by their friends who push them forward.”
yama explained that the lyrics of “Mahi” overlap with the main story, which speaks to “fighting your weaknesses while working hard to face your challenges.” They hope people feel “an indomitable spirit” when listening to the song.
Playlist: All yama anime songs
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