Whether you are an ardent fan of anime or not, you cannot resist the quirky tunes and attractive, storytelling, and cheesy lyrical songs that come with it. These are mostly at the end or part of the intro.
So if you have been wondering about which ones from the newcomers of this year’s cohort are worth listening to, indulging in lyrics, or getting lost in the imaginative train of thought influenced by the video.
Here we are with the best anime songs to listen to in 2021 that you cannot miss. As for the reasons why they are the best for this year, you will find that out in the paragraphs below. So if you are new to this genre or are a citizen of this imaginary world link to it via your mobile phone or tablet, here are the ones for you.
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Shonen Shojo – Ging Nang Boyz
So what is here? It is a story where about 36 students go on a psychedelic trip. They soon find themselves in a totally new and unknown existence. Save for their school and their fellows there is nothing relatable from the real world.
So here is your main cast with superpowers which they find hard to control and other problems which haunt their minds. The song Shonen Shojo translates to “boys and girls.” The thems song is blessed by the punk-rock band with many unknown but budding artists also given a chance to show their talents.
These include names like Sunset Rollercoaster and Mitsume and Taiwanese Synth-pop bands. Thus you will see an amalgamation of voice and tunes that creates a cocktail that you cannot stay without enjoying.
One Last Kiss –Hikaru Utada
This is the title from the sixth and final film coming from the Evangelion franchise that is here to explain for you the most brain-bending series in the anime world for you. This one hundred and fifty-five minutes long train of pictures is here to tell us a story.
But except for discouraging the watcher who will try not to get back for a re-watch, it keeps the legacy of the last twenty-six years intact. Though it makes it clear for us that The Cross, cyborgs, and schopenhauerian’s philosophy have many things in common.
The theme song is coming from Hikaru Utada the R&B and Pop icon from Japan. Her soft and charming voice permeates the movie that is here to culminate the journey that started more than two and half decades ago.
Thus you will conspicuously notice a sentimental touch to this culmination of this long and lasting legacy. Your emotions might vary depending on your personal preferences, but in the world of anime fans, it is all mixed feelings.
So this song saves the franchise from complete blame by bringing the voice of our favorite singer to this film. And how can we not include it in the list of the best anime songs to listen to in 2021?
U –Kaho Nakamura
This anime story comes with an intriguing plot to glue us to it from the start to the end. With that, we cannot ignore the music that adds to the charm it exudes to the fans and viewers. Whether it is the large screen or your mobile phone screen. You will equally be enthralled.
We live in the age of the internet. Our existence revolves around these black mirrors that entangle us to their existence. That is why we can say we are living in two worlds, both apart enough to awe the minds of aliens if they come to visit us and observe us now.
This complex relationship of humans with their virtually created world is explored in the movie which tells us the story of a girl who has a rural life but a star on a social media platform named “U.”
The theme song brings us Kaho Nakamura, who voiced Belle in the film where she collaborate with a group of talented artists named the millennium parade. This collaborating group is more than a band as it is a combo of designers, illustrators, filmmakers, and producers.
So what can you expect from such a combo? Obviously, it is a bombshell. Do check it out.
Bonus
Imagine yourself in a car, racing against time to finish the line before your opponents and lost in thoughts, and suddenly you realize you have been in this before.
The song Déjà vu that you will find in the racing anime Initial D is an enthralling track that we cannot miss to listen to on our smartphones. Whether it is 2021 or 2031, it is a must-listen for all anime fans.
Conclusion
With so much happening in the anime world and plenty of time on our hands, which unfortunately we are bound to spend indoors, we have so much to explore. That is why we are here with the best anime songs to listen to in 2021. Enjoy it on your mobile phone and do share it with your friends.
