Ending Songs That Will Make You Break The Replay Button
Anime
Ending themes normally don't get the love they deserve, so this a list that consists of a variety of genres, from jazz to rap, but each of them has this strong melodic effect that will surely make you either sing, dance or, at the very least, headbanging you at the rhythm of the song.
Ordered from the most recent to oldest with links included.
Ordered from the most recent to oldest with links included.
TV, 2022,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:6
If the word "banger" would be a song, THIS would be the song! This anime truly has one of the most beautiful and astonishing visuals ever seen in the medium, but also has a nice lo-fi soundtrack and great themes within. Proof of this is this Ending; it is so good that I've been engage by it and repeat it over and over. This banger doesn't have the right to be this good.
Fun fact: the manga was named after this song.
• Ending:
https://youtu.be/R0PDayTUnRA
• Full:
https://youtu.be/zArhnXbh3Yc
Fun fact: the manga was named after this song.
• Ending:
https://youtu.be/R0PDayTUnRA
• Full:
https://youtu.be/zArhnXbh3Yc
TV, 2020,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:7
This ending is great, from the simpleness of characters drawn in strokes to the fantastic choreography that they throw at an endless swag. But, of course, that is just the cherry on top, since that banger of a song is the complete dessert, and what a dessert huh.
Always, but always give me rap-jazz, always.
https://youtu.be/6riDJMI-Y8U
Always, but always give me rap-jazz, always.
https://youtu.be/6riDJMI-Y8U
TV, 2019,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Both songs are so beautiful, specially the first one. Damn...
• Torches ED1:
https://youtu.be/1cYE0Bm5VKI
• Drown ED2:
https://youtu.be/MJCv3mfIvhk
• Torches ED1:
https://youtu.be/1cYE0Bm5VKI
• Drown ED2:
https://youtu.be/MJCv3mfIvhk
TV, 2019,
18 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Has it ever happened to you that you love something so much that, when it comes to explaining it, you just can't find a way to do it? That you can't find the words? Well, that's what happens to me with this ending, but I'll try.
I'm not an expert in music or anything, I don't want to sound pretentious, but from those first notes on the keyboard I feel trapped by a melody like no other. Things get better, when the singer Riko Azuna starts singing in a quite catchy rap rhythm I can't help but keep listening. At a certain point it has a strange feeling of nostalgia and the visuals go along quite well, they give me a sense of sadness and loneliness. In conclusion, this song is something beautiful.
https://youtu.be/0qu4W6KWtiU
I'm not an expert in music or anything, I don't want to sound pretentious, but from those first notes on the keyboard I feel trapped by a melody like no other. Things get better, when the singer Riko Azuna starts singing in a quite catchy rap rhythm I can't help but keep listening. At a certain point it has a strange feeling of nostalgia and the visuals go along quite well, they give me a sense of sadness and loneliness. In conclusion, this song is something beautiful.
https://youtu.be/0qu4W6KWtiU
TV, 2018,
39 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Both are good, specially I love the 2nd one.
• Freak'n You ED1:
https://youtu.be/mcYecVs4OVs
• Modern Crusaders ED2:
https://youtu.be/8klLh8vp2ew
• Freak'n You ED1:
https://youtu.be/mcYecVs4OVs
• Modern Crusaders ED2:
https://youtu.be/8klLh8vp2ew
TV, 2017,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Putting foreshadows that even the manga didn't have aside, I can say that I really love this ending. First, because of the creepy visuals that has an art style that kind of reminds me of renaissance art, showing us more of the mythology and history of Snk trough an awe yet intriguing animation. Also, of course, the song; singing in English with an ambiguous pronunciation so we can't fully understand, it adds to the formula!
Awesome.
https://youtu.be/rbfHY8mkhT8
Awesome.
https://youtu.be/rbfHY8mkhT8
TV, 2015,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Feelings :(
https://youtu.be/k9rBP4MEEBU
https://youtu.be/k9rBP4MEEBU
TV, 2014,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Walk Like an Egyptian, because you know... they are going to Egypt, ha!
https://youtu.be/rRbT8s-irLI
https://youtu.be/rRbT8s-irLI
TV, 2013,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:6
A strange, creepy and weird Ending that I like.
You are warned.
https://youtu.be/tDNj7mqOud0?t=6
You are warned.
https://youtu.be/tDNj7mqOud0?t=6
TV, 2012,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:8
C'mon! C'mon you know this one!
Meme or not, the song by progressive band Yes is simply majestic. And the way each episode ended in a cliffhanger while at the same time the acoustic intro begins is incredible, such a wise choose of an Ending song.
https://youtu.be/5q6vmSGx2qE
Meme or not, the song by progressive band Yes is simply majestic. And the way each episode ended in a cliffhanger while at the same time the acoustic intro begins is incredible, such a wise choose of an Ending song.
https://youtu.be/5q6vmSGx2qE
TV, 2011,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:6
I have no words to describe this banger...
https://youtu.be/5q6vmSGx2qE
https://youtu.be/5q6vmSGx2qE
TV, 2011,
73 eps
Me:-
Author:-
A really good song that almost nobody would expect from Yu-Gi-Oh.
https://youtu.be/wJBBMXeHchA
https://youtu.be/wJBBMXeHchA
TV, 2010,
11 eps
Me:-
Author:6
That synthwave base that I love, a calm voice combined with some kinda sci-fi visuals are so mesmerizing.
https://youtu.be/-IcFDwygw-o
https://youtu.be/-IcFDwygw-o
TV, 2009,
64 eps
Me:-
Author:8
I like the 4th Ending!
https://youtu.be/yxkyElx0pXI
https://youtu.be/yxkyElx0pXI
TV, 2007,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:9
The despair man :-(((( We all have a Kaiji inside us and this song brings it out.
https://youtu.be/vr4Q5xe6C1g
https://youtu.be/vr4Q5xe6C1g
TV, 2006,
37 eps
Me:-
Author:8
These are pretty good.
• Alumina ED1:
https://youtu.be/SKWU3tyWnwA
• Zetsubo Billy ED2:
https://youtu.be/q-TfovUbqgQ
• Alumina ED1:
https://youtu.be/SKWU3tyWnwA
• Zetsubo Billy ED2:
https://youtu.be/q-TfovUbqgQ
TV, 2006,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:9
That feeling when you hate to be an adult and want to return to the more simple days... This song talks about it, all in psychedelic visuals.
https://youtu.be/xGUsd9jePKI
https://youtu.be/xGUsd9jePKI
TV, 2006,
47 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Coming from a series about music, of course this would turn out to be good.
https://youtu.be/sGswvsMEI6o
https://youtu.be/sGswvsMEI6o
TV, 2006,
23 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Radiohead never disappoints. Too bad this got the same destiny as Fly Me to the Moon on Netflix, it's not that you can't play it on YT tho.
https://youtu.be/AYyCkM5Bxkg
https://youtu.be/AYyCkM5Bxkg
TV, 2004,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:-
The constant references to popular culture musicians plus the grunge song are definitely a 10/10 for me.
https://youtu.be/Tsv7r1E81XU
https://youtu.be/Tsv7r1E81XU
TV, 2004,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:9
It's a bit hard to describe this Ending and do it justice, so I'll just say that I love it with all my heart. Nujabes instrumental part, MINMI singing at the same time we see trough Fuu's childhood... Incredible.
https://youtu.be/mQAfG3DgG7M
https://youtu.be/mQAfG3DgG7M
TV, 2004,
74 eps
Me:-
Author:10
The feeling of ambiguity and uncertainty during the series carries over to this beautiful piece of music, along with a single image of the nameless monster provides a fantastic vibe.
https://youtu.be/eZuSMGt1JHk
https://youtu.be/eZuSMGt1JHk
TV, 2004,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Damn I really love this one, it sure screams early 2000s.
https://youtu.be/UaoyL2pTs3k
https://youtu.be/UaoyL2pTs3k
TV, 2003,
51 eps
Me:-
Author:8
I really love these songs!!
• Kesenai Tsumi ED1:
https://youtu.be/QK5PFvxuQXo
• Tobira no Muko He ED2:
https://youtu.be/xcZKVPmgxVM?t=10
• Kesenai Tsumi ED1:
https://youtu.be/QK5PFvxuQXo
• Tobira no Muko He ED2:
https://youtu.be/xcZKVPmgxVM?t=10
TV, 2002,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:8
I'm so obsessed with this song, I just love it!!!
https://youtu.be/kG2R8LqnLOs
https://youtu.be/kG2R8LqnLOs
OVA, 2000,
6 eps
Me:-
Author:8
The Pillows have that indie rock feeling that can bring this coming of age to its full potential. Also, classic Gainax combining real-life footage with the animation.
https://youtu.be/tdjNcgdnRyk
https://youtu.be/tdjNcgdnRyk
TV, 1998,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Nice duet by the two leading VA with real-life footage, classic Gainax.
https://youtu.be/p6Q9gtBmZK8
https://youtu.be/p6Q9gtBmZK8
TV, 1997,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:8
This feels depressive, in every way possible. The Opening is very good, but I think this fits more with the tone that is Berserk.
#RipMiura
https://youtu.be/8MlYBcRr-dU
#RipMiura
https://youtu.be/8MlYBcRr-dU
TV, 1996,
373 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Japanese rap is the superior rap.
https://youtu.be/5YnUOAA6uiA
https://youtu.be/5YnUOAA6uiA
TV, 1995,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:8
There has been tons of covers of this song, made in 1954, three of them very popular. One of those happens to be the ending for this legendary series, which sadly, due to license problems, it couldn't be in the Netflix broadcast. Still, you can always play it on YT.
This version in particular retains the jazz rhythm of the original, but with a more slowed paced to bring more sadness at the mix.
https://youtu.be/z2AyJTOR_qw
This version in particular retains the jazz rhythm of the original, but with a more slowed paced to bring more sadness at the mix.
https://youtu.be/z2AyJTOR_qw
OVA, 1988,
110 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Like an anthem, like a beautiful-made orchestra, these splendid melodies will make you stand up and sing them, all with a patriotically sentiment resonating deep in your heart. Delighting and splendid.
• Hikari no Hashi wo Koete ED1:
https://youtu.be/QFUndm3rTco
• Full:
https://youtu.be/A9cLuRVJbGY
• Tabidachi no Jokyoku ED2:
https://youtu.be/DJQjU7GKFAM
• Full:
https://youtu.be/95m7oTy6lf4
• Hikari no Hashi wo Koete ED1:
https://youtu.be/QFUndm3rTco
• Full:
https://youtu.be/A9cLuRVJbGY
• Tabidachi no Jokyoku ED2:
https://youtu.be/DJQjU7GKFAM
• Full:
https://youtu.be/95m7oTy6lf4
TV, 1982,
34 eps
Me:-
Author:-
You NEED to listen to this! It is such a groovy 80s city pop awesome song, and seeing the MC doing a cute dance is a nice plus.
https://youtu.be/T1bKHO4UEaM
https://youtu.be/T1bKHO4UEaM
TV, 1979,
50 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Beautiful and tear-jerking, just like the story.
https://youtu.be/DedU8P-TWKs
https://youtu.be/DedU8P-TWKs