[2022 Edition] A big feature on anime & character songs to listen to in the Summer! 15 songs including Enstars and Hypmic

A big feature on anime songs and character songs that will blow away the summer heat!

 

Since this is the 2022 edition, we have selected summer songs from anime that have aired in recent years as well as those that celebrated their 15th anniversary this year.

 

From groovy songs to chill songs that you will want to listen to on the beach, so please check it out!

 

 

 

Fully excited! In high spirits summer tune

Ensemble Stars!! “Honeycomb Summer” by Crazy:B

 

“Honeycomb Summer” is a song by Crazy:B, an idol group appearing in Ensemble Stars!!.

 

The song starts off with a lively hand-clapping beat that makes your body move unintentionally.

 

The chorus, “Let’s blame it on the hot summer”, makes us excited all the way up to the max!!!

 

It is an energetic summer song that will not be defeated by the summer sun.

 

Crazy:B Voice Actor Information

Rinne Amagi (CV: Yohei Azakami)

HiMERU (CV: Jun Kasama)

Niki Shiina (CV: Tomohiro Yamaguchi)

Kohaku Oukawa (CV: Tasuku Kaito)

 

 

Free! – Eternal Summer “Future Fish” by Style Five

 

“Future Fish” is the ending theme song of Free! – Eternal Summer, the second season of the TV anime Free!.

 

The song is sung by Style Five, a unit consisting of the five main cast members of this work.

 

As the title suggests, the song is full of exhilaration, like a fish running through the water at high speed.

 

Style Five Voice Actor Information

Haruka Nanase (CV: Nobunaga Shimazaki)

Makoto Tachibana (CV: Tatsuhisa Suzuki)

Rin Matsuoka (CV: Mamoru Miyano)

Nagisa Hazuki (CV: Tsubasa Yonaga)

Rei Ryugazaki (CV: Daisuke Hirakawa)

 

 

Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan
“Endless Mousho (Long, Hot Summer)” by Singing Onii-san and Singing Onee-san

 

“Endless Mousho” is a song from the Today’s Song corner of the children’s educational program “Together with Maman”, which appears in episode 10 of the TV anime Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan.

 

Singing with their beautiful voices are Singing Onii-san (Iketeru Daga) and Singing Onee-san (Utano Tadano), who appear on the program.

 

“Oh, it doesn’t suit me” “Still it’s coming, the endless heat wave”

“In a dark, air-conditioned room” “Summer to spend is not a mistake”

(Excerpts from “Long, Hot Summer”)

 

The lyrics of the song are littered with words that are close to the hearts of otaku who tend to stay indoors when it is too hot.

 

Please also take note of the determined PV by the Onii-san and Onee-san, filmed during the cold season.

 

Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan Voice Actor Information

Singing Onii-san as Iketeru Daga (CV. Mamoru Miyano)

Singing Onee-san as Utano Tadano (CV: Nana Mizuki)

 

 

Heroines Run the Show: The Unpopular Girl and the Secret Task “Aoe” by LIP×LIP

 

“Aoe” is an inserted song of Heroines Run the Show: The Unpopular Girl and the Secret Task, song series by HoneyWorks, known for Confession Executive Committee: Love Series.

 

The song is sung by LIP×LIP, an idol unit that appears in the series and in the anime.

 

The lyrics of “Accelerate without time to wipe sweat” and “Adult’s help is not needed”, which give a sense of youth, and the fast-paced sound will make you swoon.

 

LIP×LIP Voice Actor Information

Yujiro Someya (CV. Koki Uchiyama)

Aizo Shibasaki (CV: Nobunaga Shimazaki)

 

 

 

Bursting with youth! Comfortable anime song with a rock sound

Big Windup! “Dramatic” by Base Ball Bear

 

Dramatic by rock band, Base Ball Bear, is the Opening theme song of the TV anime Big Windup!, which will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2022.

 

The theme of the song is summer and youth, which fits the work perfectly, and the PV set in a baseball stadium is a must-see.

 

The chorus begins with the words, “Hey, Summer starts now”, and your summer is about to begin!

 

 

Big Windup! “Seishun Line” by Ikimonogakari

 

“Seishun Line” by three-piece band, Ikimonogakari, is also the opening theme song for the TV anime Big Windup!.

 

The song is littered with lyrics that remind one of baseball, such as “Ground in summer” and “Jumping over the white line”.

 

The intro and chorus melodies and lyrics such as “Kirakira Hikaru Seishun Line wo” may remind many people of this work.

 

It represents a moment in one’s youth that makes you want to run out under the clear blue summer sky.

 

 

Yowamushi Pedal: Glory Line “Boku no Koe” by Rhythmic Toy World

 

“Boku no Koe” by rock band, Rhythmic Toy World, is the opening theme song for the 4th season of the TV anime Yowamushi Pedal, Yowamushi Pedal: Glory Line.

 

The lyrics repeated in the chorus, “Hang in there, people who live,” “You are the one who doesn’t hide your weakness,” and “You are really a strong person,” strike the heart in this straightforward cheering song.

 

It fits perfectly with the world of Yowamushi Pedal, where youth is devoted to road racing, which is a team sport.

 

 

Tsurune “Naru” by Luck Life

 

“Naru” by the rock band, Luck Life, is the theme song of the TV anime Tsurune.

 

The powerful introduction begins with the words “Let go,” as the story were set in a Japanese archery club.

 

The light guitar phrase evokes a refreshing summer morning.

 

 

Chill songs which we want to listen to on the beach – with memories of summer

Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle “Papillon” by Matenro

 

“Papillon” is a song by the rap team, Matenro, in the original music character’s rap project Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle.

 

The piano tone and bass line are pleasant, and the mature, slow tempo makes you want to surrender yourself to the song…!

 

The rapping that starts in the middle of the song will make you smile and feel relaxed.

 

Please enjoy the summery PV that makes you feel like you are running along the seaside from morning to evening.

 

Matenro Voice Actor Information

Jinguji Jakurai (CV. Show Hayami)

Izanami Hifumi (CV: Ryuichi Kijima)

Kannonzaka Doppo (CV. Kent Ito)

 

 

SK8 the Infinity “Infinity” by Yuuri

 

“Infinity” by singer-songwriter Yuuri is the ending theme song of the TV anime SK8 the Infinity.

 

The melody line is sad, but the chorus changes to a brighter tone.

 

The phrases “Let’s go together, let’s go with you” and “Let’s talk nonsense stories with you” show a strong sense of friendship.

 

Listening to it on the beach in the evening will make you think of late summer.

 

 

Summer Time Rendering “Hoshi ga Oyogu (The Stars Swim)” by Macaroni Enpitsu

 

“Hoshi ga Oyogu” by rock band, Macaroni Enpitsu, is the opening theme song of the TV anime Summer Time Rendering.

 

The slightly unsettling intro and enigmatic lyrics such as “Went to the sea and never came back” are reminiscent of the work.

 

The lyrics, such as “Only such a summer will remain” and “I have to go, bye-bye,” are also noteworthy, as they express the feelings of the latter half of summer, which leaves a sense of unfinished business.

 

 

The night is just beginning! Summer anime songs to get into the groove

Call of the Night “Daten (Fallen Angel)” by Creepy Nuts

 

“Daten (Fallen Angel)” by the hip-hop unit, Creepy Nuts, is the opening theme song for the TV anime Call of the Night.

 

With the intro lyrics “That day under the apple tree, in complicity” reminiscent of Adam and Eve, don’t you feel the beginning of a slightly abnormal summer night…!? (Sudden delusion)

 

The slurping rap and up-tempo music makes us excited gradually.

 

You will be tempted to go out into the city at night.

 

 

Tokyo Revengers “Koko de Iki o Shite (Take a Breath Here)” by Eill

 

“Koko de Iki o Shite” by singer-songwriter, Eill, is the ending theme song for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers.

 

In the ending video, Hinata Tachibana, the junior high school girlfriend of the main character Takemichi Hanagaki, is depicted on a rainy summer night looking back on her past with a lonely expression on her face.

 

“Your slightly sweaty shirt” sounds like something special.

 

The lonely and sad look on her face as she powerfully struggles to change something is perfect for a tropical summer night.

 

 

Ensemble Stars!! “Moonlight Disco” by Getto Spectacle

 

“Moonlight Disco” is a song by Getto Spectacle, a shuffle unit appearing in Ensemble Stars!!.

 

When you get to the city at night, all you have to do is dance! …and the disco sound of this song is sure to raise your spirits.

 

The dance choreography is reminiscent of the discos of the time, making this a summer tune that you can see, hear, and dance to!

 

Getto Spectacle Voice Actor Information

Tomoe Hiyori (CV: Hanae Natsuki)

Tatsumi Kazehaya (CV: Masatomo Nakazawa)

Hokuto Hidaka (CV: Tomoaki Maeno)

Kanata Shinkai (CV. Koutaro Nishiyama)

Arashi Narukami (CV: Ryo Kitamura)

 

 

Ya Boy Kongming! “Kibun Jōjō ↑↑ (Feeling Good ↑↑)” by Eiko Starring 96Neko and Zhuge Kongming

 

“Kibun Jōjō ↑↑” is the ending theme song of the TV animation, Ya Boy Kongming!.

 

The original song is “Kibun Jōjō ↑↑”, a big hit song of the Heisei era released by the music unit Mihimaru GT in 2006.

 

Zhuge Kongming, played by voice actor Ryotaro Okiayu, and 96Neko sung by Eiko Tsukimi transcend the boundaries of time and sing the song in a cheerful pop style.

 

The song is full of lyrics such as “Ride the waves and fly away” and “Miracle number till morning” that remind us of the summer nights that have yet to dawn!

 

I’m off for a little drive to the beach~!!!