Anime Openers on Fire: How LiSA, Aimer, TK, and Ado Are Taking 2025 by Storm

If you’ve been anywhere near anime music this year, you’ve felt the aftershocks of a 2025 filled with epic openers and powerhouse vocalists. The anisong space has been completely lit up by returning legends and bold new sounds.. giving fans reasons to stream, share, and scream along.

From international tours to genre-blending hits, we’re breaking down the biggest moments from LiSA, Aimer, TK from Ling Tosite Sigure, and Ado. These artists aren’t just killing it on Spotify.. they're leading global movements tied to anime’s most explosive seasons.

LiSA: The Queen Returns with “ReawakeR” and a Tour That’s Going Global

LiSA is not slowing down in 2025. Fresh off her 2024 appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, she launched into this year with “ReawakeR,” the blazing new OP for Solo Leveling Season 2. The collab with Felix from Stray Kids gave fans a beat-heavy rock anthem with layered vocals that felt cinematic.

But that’s not all: LiSA’s also announced her “Another Great Day” North American tour, hitting major cities like New York, LA, and Mexico City. Expect packed venues and live renditions of everything from her Demon Slayer legacy to her recent theme for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Japanese edition). Global fans? This one's for you.

Aimer: Bringing Emotion to “SCOPE” in Winter 2025

Aimer continues to show why she’s one of the most emotionally resonant voices in J-pop. This year, she released her 25th single “SCOPE”, serving as the opening for Winter 2025’s standout series Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective.

The track is rich, haunting, and feels like a spiritual successor to her work on Spice and Wolf and Fate/stay night. Her trademark blend of cinematic instrumentals and delicate, soaring vocals hits hard.. this is the kind of opener that gets stuck in your head and your soul.

She’s also continuing to tour domestically in Japan, fresh off a successful Asia tour last year that sold out quickly in Taiwan and Singapore. If she adds more stops, expect Aimer to make headlines again.

TK: The Chainsaw Rocker Is Back with “Whose Blue”

If your anime playlist has any edge, it probably includes TK’s Chainsaw Man anthem “First Death.” In 2025, he reworked that monster track as part of his latest solo album “Whose Blue,” dropped this April.

Fans got a big surprise with the release of “Synchrome,” a gorgeous, layered collab with suis of Yorushika, which dropped alongside the album. Other standouts include “Taga Tame,” the current opening theme for My Hero AcademiaSeason 7.

TK blends chaotic guitar riffs with orchestral swells in a way nobody else does. If you haven’t heard this album yet, put on some headphones and clear your schedule…this one’s a ride.

Ado: From One Piece Royalty to Beyblade Hype

Ado is riding high. After dominating the charts with her One Piece Film: Red performance, she’s back again with not one, but two major anime tie-ins this year.

First up: “My Favorite GeGeGe Generation,” her modern twist on the classic GeGeGe no Kitaro theme, released digitally this past May. It’s eerie, bouncy, and addicting.. Ado at her weirdest and best.

Then came “Stay Gold,” her global-facing collab with DJ Jax Jones. It’s the official ending theme for Beyblade X and represents a bold shift into dance-pop for the anisong queen. It’s a clear sign Ado’s aiming for the world stage.

Why This Matters: Connecting Fans & Creating Moments

These artists aren’t just background noise. They’re shaping how anime feels this year.. bringing emotional depth, high-energy hype, and international flavor into every frame.

For creators like us in the indie space, this is a huge opportunity to tap into energy already moving across platforms. If you're dropping beats or writing lyrics inspired by anime storytelling, there’s no better time to ride the wave and connect with listeners who are hungry for more.

We’re working on a few tracks right now that speak to this exact vibe—so keep an eye on the CherryHill Records YouTube for upcoming drops.