Top 15 Most Popular Anime Soundtrack Singers

Kana-Boon initially began as a part of the light music club at Izumisougou High School in Sakai, Osaka. The band officially formed in 2008, and in April 2012, they won the Ki/oon 20 Years Audition out of 4,000 participants. In August 2013, they signed with Ki/oon Music and released their first major single, "Jousha Hissui No Kotowari, Okotowari".

To date, they have had four albums chart in the top 10 of the Oricon Weekly Album Rankings, with their album Doppel reaching number 3. Recognized as one of Japan's most famous rock bands, Kana-Boon's songs have been featured in video game trailers, commercials, and notably, many popular anime series.

Some of Kana-Boon's popular anime songs include:

• Silhouette: Opening theme for Naruto Shippuden (Season 16)
• Diver: Theme song for Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
• Fighter: Opening theme for Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (Season 2)
• Baton Road: Opening theme for Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
• Massara: Opening theme for Sarazanmai
• Starmarker: Opening theme for My Hero Academia (Season 4)
• Torch of Liberty: Opening theme for Fire Force (Season 2)

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGZcFTKIVXJLt1uo1dHfjAQ

Website: https://sp.kanaboon.jp/

Asian Kung-Fu Generation (abbreviated as AKFG) is a Japanese alternative rock band formed in Yokohama in 1996. The band's lineup includes: Masafumi Gotoh – lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Kensuke Kita – lead guitar and backing vocals; Takahiro Yamada – bass and backing vocals; Kiyoshi Ijichi – drums and percussion. They are among the longest-active artists in producing music for anime.

The band has achieved both commercial success and critical acclaim worldwide. Their musical style blends influences from Western punk and alternative rock, mixed with local indie rock elements from Japan. As a result, their songs strike a balance between various aspects of these genres, featuring fast tempos, prominent guitar riffs, smooth flows, and emotionally charged lyrics. Despite their indie roots, they have garnered global recognition, with their high-energy music becoming a staple in numerous internationally popular anime series.

Some of Asian Kung-Fu Generation's anime songs include:

• Haruka Kanata: Opening theme for Naruto
• Shukuen: Opening theme for Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
• Sore de wa, Mata Ashita: Opening theme for the anime movie Road to Ninja Naruto
• Blood Circulator: Opening theme for Naruto Shippuden
• After Dark: Opening theme for Bleach
• Re:Re:: Theme song for anime Erased
• Maigo Inu to Ame no Beat: Theme song for anime Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@akgVEVO

Website: https://www.asiankung-fu.com/s/n80/?ima=5740

Eir Aoi was born on November 30, 1988, in Sapporo. She developed a passion for music at a young age, learning to play guitar during her middle school years. In her pursuit of a music career, she formed a band during her high school years. Aoi officially debuted under SME Records with the release of her single "Memoria" on October 19, 2011, which became the first ending theme for the anime series Fate/Zero.

Aoi's music gained wider recognition through her contributions to popular anime series such as Sword Art Online, Kill la Kill, and The Heroic Legend of Arslan. After announcing a hiatus in 2016 due to health issues, she returned to the music scene in March 2018. However, in January 2023, her management announced another temporary break for health reasons. Aoi's music is deeply influenced by her love for anime, often drawing inspiration from manga or anime scripts before composing her lyrics based on the characters' emotions.

Some of Eir Aoi's notable anime songs include:

• Memoria: Ending theme for the anime Fate/Zero
• Ryūsei: Theme song for Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online
• Sirius: Opening theme for Kill la Kill
• Genesis: Ending theme for Aldnoah Zero: 2nd Season
• Ignite: Theme song for Sword Art Online II
• Lapis Lazuli: Ending theme for The Heroic Legend of Arslan
• Tsubasa: Opening theme for The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ7B1oCEDT_d4c9XTtChX7w

Website: https://www.aoieir.com

RADWIMPS is a Japanese rock band formed in 2001, consisting of Yojiro Noda, Akira Kuwabara, Yusuke Takeda, and Satoshi Yamaguchi. The band's name is a blend of the slang term "RAD" (meaning "awesome") and "WIMP" (meaning "weakling" or "nerd" in gaming). They officially debuted in 2005 and quickly became well-known for hits like "DADA," "Angina," and "Kimi to Hitsuji to Ao."

RADWIMPS became internationally recognized for composing soundtracks for the anime films Your Name, Weathering with You, and Suzume. Their emotive music has become synonymous with these beloved films, and they have earned widespread acclaim among anime fans worldwide.

Some of RADWIMPS's iconic anime tracks include:

• Two songs in Suzume: Suzume and Kanata Haluka
• Five songs in Weathering with You: Ai ni Dekiru Koto wa Mada Aru Kai, Grand Escape, Kaze Tachi no Koe, Shukusai, Daijoubu
• Four songs in Your Name: Nandemonaiya, Sparkle, Zenzenzense, Yumetourou

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIVqvhyo8ttjYOmMJuhq_YQ

Website: https://radwimps.jp

Toru Kitajima, born on December 23, 1982, in Tokyo, is better known by his stage name TK. He is the lead vocalist and guitarist of the Japanese rock band Ling Tosite Sigure. In 2012, TK parted ways with the band and signed with Sony Music Entertainment Japan. He has also collaborated with several other artists, including Masayuki Nakano, a former member of the band BOOM BOOM SATELLITES.

While TK's collection of anime songs may not be as extensive as some other artists, his tracks have left a lasting impact on anime fans, particularly those who follow the Tokyo Ghoul series.

Some notable anime songs by TK include:

• Unravel
  : Opening theme for Tokyo Ghoul
• Signal: Opening theme for 91 Days
• Katharsis: Opening theme for Tokyo Ghoul:re Season 4
• Unforever: Theme song for Gekijouban Bem: Become Human
• First Death: Ending theme for Chainsaw Man
• De Messiah: Theme song for Yuusha, Yamemasu
• Red:birthmark: Ending theme for Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Du0rASQFHx7CxziS4OuIA

Website: https://tkofficial.jp/s/n150/?ima=2839

Kenshi Yonezu, born on March 10, 1991, is a Japanese singer-songwriter known for his pop music, as well as being a music producer and illustrator. He started his career creating Vocaloid music under the name hachi in 2009. In 2012, he transitioned to his real name and began releasing tracks featuring his own vocals.

Yonezu writes the lyrics and composes the music for all of his songs. Upon signing with Universal, he began collaborating with a band to perform his works. Japanese bands like Bump of Chicken, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, and RADWIMPS, as well as authors like Miyazawa Kenji and Mishima Yukio, have significantly influenced his songwriting. While Yonezu often composes his music on the guitar, he occasionally incorporates drums to enhance the rhythm. His incredible musical talent has led to widespread recognition across Japanese media, including TV, film, anime, and video games. Recently, he composed the theme song for the upcoming film, which may be the final work of Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki, marking a pinnacle in his career.

Famous anime songs by Kenshi Yonezu:

• Spinning Globe: theme song for the animated film The Boy and The Heron
• Kick Back: opening theme for the anime Chainsaw Man
• Umi no Yuurei: ending theme for the anime Kaijuu no Kodomo
• Peace Sign: opening theme for the anime Boku no Hero Academia
• Uchiage Hanabi: ending theme for the anime Uchiage Hanabi, Shita kara Miru ka? Yoko kara Miru ka?
• Orion: ending theme for the anime Sangatsu no Lion

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KenshiYonezu

Website: https://reissuerecords.net

T.M Revolution, born Nishikawa Takanori on September 19, 1970, in Shiga, Japan, is a renowned singer who first made his mark by performing songs for anime series. The stage name T.M Revolution stands for "Takanori Makes Revolution". During his elementary and high school years, Takanori became deeply interested in music, ultimately leaving school and his hometown to chase his dream of becoming a musician. After years of hard work, he has established a solid career and earned recognition in Japan. He gained fame through his contributions to the anime series Gundam Seed and Gundam Seed Destiny. Currently, he is signed to Sony Music Entertainment (Epic Records) in Japan and Tofu Records in the U.S.

Today, T.M Revolution stands as one of the leading artists who has helped spread and develop the global influence of anisongs (anime music).

Iconic anime songs by T.M Revolution:

• Heart of Sword: Yoake Mae: ending theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
• Invoke: opening theme for the anime Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED
• Zips: theme song for the anime Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED MSV ASTRAY
• Ignited: opening theme for the anime Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED Destiny
• Resonance: opening theme for the anime Soul Eater
• Save the One, Save the All: ending theme for the anime Gekijouban Bleach: Jigoku Hen
• Tsuki Yabureru: Time to Smash! and Thread of Fate: opening and closing themes for the anime Disk Wars: Avengers

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq1xU8DeDDRqu2q618RDvhQ

Website: https://www.tm-revolution.com

Eve Harapeco, born on May 23, 1995, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, and Vocaloid producer. Eve began his career on Niconico in October 2009, releasing his first cover on October 1, 2009, singing "TRAGIC BOY". He previously went by the names Kurowa and Keitora on Niconico before adopting his current moniker.

With over 4 million subscribers on YouTube and 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Eve has gained a massive following, with many fans hoping he would perform the opening for their favorite anime. He is best known for composing the opening song for Jujutsu Kaisen, "Kaikai Kitan", which garnered over 320 million views. He has also performed the opening for My Hero Academia and the ending theme for Chainsaw Man.

Notable anime songs by Eve:

• Fight Song: ending theme for the anime Chainsaw Man
• Bokura no: opening theme for the anime Boku no Hero Academia
• Kaikai Kitan: opening theme for the anime Jujutsu Kaisen
• Ao no Waltz: ending theme for the anime Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi
• Kokoro Yohou: theme song for the anime of the same name
• Yamiyo: ending theme for the anime Dororo
• Ambivalent: opening theme for the anime Mecha-ude

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ooo0eve0ooo

Website: https://eveofficial.com

King Gnu is a Japanese band formed in 2013, consisting of Daiki Tsuneta (lead vocals and guitar), Satoru Iguchi (vocals and keyboard), Kazuki Arai (bass), and Yu Seki (drums). The band's primary songwriter is Daiki Tsuneta.

Although they haven't released as many anime songs as some other artists, King Gnu is gaining popularity, with their most recent hit being the opening track for the Shibuya Incident Arc in the famous anime Jujutsu Kaisen. The band has also contributed to other anime projects like Jujutsu Kaisen Movie: 0, Banana Fish, and Ranking of Kings. Given their recent successes in the anime industry, they are likely to receive more opportunities for future anime collaborations. Fans are hopeful that King Gnu will continue to rise among the best anime artists and deliver even more incredible tracks.

Notable anime songs by King Gnu:

• Prayer X: ending theme for the anime Banana Fish
• Ichizu and Sakayume: opening and ending themes for the Jujutsu Kaisen Movie: 0
• Boy: opening theme for the anime Ranking of Kings
• Specialz: opening theme for Jujutsu Kaisen (2023)

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KingGnuOfficial

Website: https://kinggnu.jp

TRUE, whose real name is Karasawa Miho, was born on July 15, 1983. She is a Japanese pop singer, lyricist, actress, and former idol. She first debuted in 1998 as part of the short-lived idol group Five Star Girl. The following year, she joined the idol group NITRO for a theme song for a film. In 2014, she rebranded herself as a singer specializing in anisongs under the name "TRUE".

To date, TRUE has written and performed over thirty anime songs, leaving a lasting impact with many popular anime titles, such as Violet Evergarden, Buddy Complex, Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet, Maria the Virgin Witch, and Sound! Euphonium.

Some of the notable anime songs by TRUE:

• Letter: theme song for Violet Evergarden
• Sincerely: opening theme for Violet Evergarden
• WILL: ending theme for Violet Evergarden Movie
• Blast!: ending theme for Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day
• Another Colony: ending theme for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
• UNISONIA: opening theme for Buddy Complex

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nK7utNXXAS63tlLwdopbQ

Website: https://true-singer.com/profiles

Cö shu Nie is a Japanese rock band currently consisting of two members: composer Miku Nakamura and guitarist Shunsuke Matsumoto. The group was formed in 2011, and their early works included self-released singles such as "Maze" and the mini-album *Hydra* in 2013. After signing with Sony Music Japan in 2018, Cö shu Nie released their single "Asphyxia", which became the opening theme for the anime *Tokyo Ghoul:re* and was the band's first entry on the Oricon charts. Their debut full-length album *Aurora* also made it to both the Oricon and Billboard Japan charts.

The band is recognized for their unique themes and frequent changes in their musical style, with guitarist Matsumoto attributing much of the band's success to Nakamura's vision.

Notable anime songs by Cö shu Nie include:

• Sakura Burst: ending theme for *Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch*
• Red Strand: ending theme for *Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector*
• Give It Back: ending theme for *Jujutsu Kaisen*
• Bullet: ending theme for *Psycho-Pass 3*
• Zettai Zetsumei* and *Lamp: ending themes for *Yakusoku no Neverland*
• Asphyxia: opening theme for *Tokyo Ghoul:Re*

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@coshunie_official

Website: https://coshunie.com/s/n108/?ima=4602

LiSA, whose real name is Oribe Risa, was born on June 24, 1987, in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Her stage name comes from the initial letters of *Love is Same All* (2010) and *Live is Smile Always* (2012), the rock band she was part of.

LiSA began her music career in 2005 as the lead vocalist of the indie rock band Chucky. She decided to drop out of college to focus on music, but when the band faced difficulties, they disbanded in 2008. Soon after, LiSA moved to Tokyo to continue her career. Her single “Homura” – the theme song for the anime movie *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train* – made her the first solo female artist to have a song streamed over 300 million times on Oricon's streaming chart. With her powerful voice, LiSA has become one of Japan's top artists, known worldwide for her anime songs.

Notable anime songs by LiSA include:

• Thousand Enemies: soundtrack for *Angel Beats!*
• Traumerei: opening theme for *Day Break Illusion* (ranked 15th on Oricon)
• Rising Hope: opening theme for *Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei* (2014), ranked 4th on Oricon)
• Shirushi (シルシ): ending theme for *Sword Art Online II*
• Catch The Moment: opening theme for *Sword Art Online: The Movie: Ordinal Scale* (2017)
• Datte Atashi no Hero: second ending theme for *My Hero Academia* season 2
• Gurenge: opening theme for *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba*
• Unlasting: ending theme for *Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld*
• Homura: theme song for *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train*

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEfdEvLG5oQWNYlDQrGlKw

Website: https://www.lxixsxa.com

UVERworld is a Japanese rock band composed of six members: TAKUYA∞, Katsuya, Akira, Nobuto, Shintarō, and Seika. The name "UVERworld" was coined by the band, combining the German word "über" (meaning "over") and the English word "world" to symbolize a concept of "surpassing the world".

UVERworld has gained immense popularity both in Japan and internationally. With 11 studio albums and over 30 singles, the band has sold over 3 million records worldwide. They are a well-known name among anime fans and have made significant contributions to the music scene over the years.

Iconic anime songs by UVERworld include:

• D-TecnoLife: opening theme for *Bleach*
• Colors of the Heart: opening theme for *Blood+*
• Endscape: opening theme for *Toward the Terra*
• Gekidō/Just Break the Limit: opening theme for *D.Gray-man*
• Qualia: theme song for *Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer*
• Core Pride: opening theme for *Blue Exorcist*
• Odd Future: opening theme for *My Hero Academia Season 3*

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UVERworldVEVO

Website: https://www.uverworld.com/s/n4/

Aimer is a Japanese pop singer and songwriter signed with SACRA MUSIC. Her stage name comes from the French verb "aimer", which means "to love".

Making her debut in 2011 with the song "Rokutosei no Yoru", Aimer has established herself through a diverse and expansive music career, creating over 100 songs, 19 singles, 4 studio albums, 2 Best Collection albums, 2 mini albums, 2 cover albums, and several collaborations with renowned artists like ONE OK ROCK, Sawano Hiroyuki, RADWIMPS, and TK from Ling Tosite Sigure. Aimer’s music is multifaceted, spanning genres like ballads, pop, indie, country, R&B, rock, and EDM, giving her sound a fresh, youthful vibe that resonates with fans across different musical tastes. She has become a household name in the anime community with her iconic contributions to anime soundtracks.

Some of Aimer's notable anime songs include:

• Rokutousei no Yoru: ending theme for the anime of the same name
• Re:pray: ending theme for *Bleach* (episode 29)
• RE:I AM: ending theme for *Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn* (penultimate episode)
• Brave Shine: opening theme for *Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works*
• Ninelie: ending theme for *Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress*
• Ref:rain: ending theme for *Koi wa Ameagari no You ni*
• Zankyo Sanka & Asa ga Kuru: opening and ending themes for *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba* (season 2)

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR1zT1s524Hbc85bdvno_8w

Website: https://www.aimer-web.jp/