There’s a moment in every anime opener when everything clicks—the visuals sync, the music hits, and you feel something. It’s a ritual moment where music and animation fuse into something unforgettable. This isn’t niche content—it’s culture. Here’s a deep dive into 2025’s biggest anisong stars, the music behind the magic, and how you can channel that energy in your own sound.

LiSA – The Unstoppable Queen of Anisongs

If there’s one artist who defines anime openings, it’s LiSA. She’s the place where power meets pop.

Recent Hits

“Shouted Serenade” (The Irregular at Magic High School S3 OP) — released May 2024. A triumphant return marking a decade since her breakout with Rising Hope.
“ReawakeR” feat. Felix (Stray Kids) (Solo Leveling S2 OP) — dropped January 2025. A sprint of J-rock energy mixed with K-pop flair.
“Akeboshi” (Demon Slayer: Mugen Train OP) — soulful yet stirring, composed by Yuki Kajiura.

YouTube ReawakeR Music Video
Lisa ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids Music Clip

Aimer – The Emotional Powerhouse Behind Demon Slayer’s “Zankyo Sanka”

Aimer’s “Zankyo Sanka” for Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc isn’t just a theme, it’s an emotion in motion. With over 90 million streams and #1 spots on Billboard Japan and Oricon, this track captured fans globally.

Key Moments

1 million views in 24 hours on YouTube.
A pitch-perfect solo take on The First Take captured raw vocal intensity.
Fan covers and TikTok trends boosted the song’s viral run.

YouTube - Aimer “Deep Down”

TK (Ling Tosite Sigure) – Precision and Chaos in One

TK’s “UN-APEX” (Solo Leveling S1 OP) brought a jolt of math-rock energy. It's dark, technical, and perfectly reflects the survival-driven nature of Solo Leveling. It pulled in heavy Reddit praise and remains a fan-favorite performance live.

YouTube - TK “UN-APEX”
"TK from Ling Tosite Sigure UN-APEX Official Video"

Vaundy – Sakamoto Days is Wild, and So Is He

Vaundy brought his signature alt-pop punch to Sakamoto Days with “Hashire SAKAMOTO.” The song exploded online, pulling in over 1.4M views shortly after its release, and helped define a fresh sound for action-comedy anime.

YouTube - Vaundy “Hashire SAKAMOTO”
"Vaundy Hashire Sakamoto Days OP"

Jujutsu Kaisen: When Openers Become Anthems

There’s something different about Jujutsu Kaisen intros—they don’t just set the tone, they change the game. The openings from both seasons didn’t just trend—they broke records and launched a wave of fan edits, remixes, and live covers across the internet.

🔥 “Kaikai Kitan” – Eve (Season 1 OP)

This track introduced us to the dark, stylish world of Jujutsu Kaisen. Eve’s vocal control, layered over an upbeat yet eerie instrumental, helped the song rack up 100+ million views on YouTube. It set the standard for high-energy anime intros in 2020 and still resurfaces across social platforms to this day.

YouTube- “Eve Kaikai Kitan official music video” or “Jujutsu Kaisen OP 1 Eve”

💀 “SPECIALZ” – King Gnu (Shibuya Incident Arc OP)

Fast forward to Season 2’s Shibuya Incident Arc, and King Gnu’s “SPECIALZ” sent shockwaves through both the anime and music world. The track fused rock, jazz, and electronic flair, perfectly matching the arc’s intensity and chaos. Within days of release, fans were calling it “the best anime opening in years.”

King Gnu’s unique genre-bending sound made “SPECIALZ” a viral moment, with tens of thousands of TikToks and edits using the song within weeks. And on streaming? Top 5 on Spotify Japan, global trending on YouTube.

YouTube - KING Gnu “SPECIALZ”
“SPECIALZ” – King Gnu (Shibuya Incident Arc OP)"

Why This Matters for CherryHill

Anime opener music is no longer just for anime fans—it’s trending on every platform and influencing artists globally. By studying these moments, CherryHill Records artists can:

Understand how to blend emotional highs with sonic identity.
Tap into new audiences by syncing music with storytelling.
Learn the art of building anticipation in under 90 seconds.

Use this momentum to position your next release as a cinematic anthem.

YouTube - CherryHill “Circadian Rhythm”
“Circadian Rhythm CherryHill Visualizer"

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