20 Best Anime Ending Songs — Fall 2022
“Where there is a beginning, there is an end.” (self-quoted, n.d.)
As a self-professed anime fan, anime music is something that greatly enhances my enjoyment. This includes the opening and ending music.
While I previously wrote some articles on some of the best opening songs this season, today we will take a look at the best ending songs instead. If you are still interested in the best opening songs, feel free to click the links below.
This list will not include Chainsaw Man as it has a different ED every episode. Worry not as it will get its own article once the season is over.
Again, there’s no real ranking as each song is different. They just need to either:
- Sound beautiful,
- Have stunning visuals,
- Possess a unique vibe,
- A combination of the above.
Feel free to listen along to this Spotify playlist while you read too! Without further ado, let’s jump right in!
Great Visuals & Amazing Music
These openings are literally the best of both worlds — the music is great and the visuals are stunning. There’s nothing to nitpick about them.
“Tokyo Shandy Rendezvous (トウキョウ・シャンディ・ランデヴ)” by MAISONdes, KAF, Tsumiki | Urusei Yatsura (2022)
“Shikisai (色彩)” by Yama | Spy x Family Part 2
“Kimi yo Kedakaku Are (君よ 気高くあれ)” by Shiyui (シユイ) | Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
“Maid no Komoriuta (冥途の子守唄)” by Ranko Mannen | Akiba Maid War
“Nabebugyou (鍋奉行)” by WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA (水曜日のカンパネラ) | Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 3
“Stuck on you” by Nowlu | More than a married couple, but not lovers.
The Sad and Nostalgic Tunes
These are the ones which might not necessarily be brand new or possess exceptional animation or music, yet gives us a sense of nostalgia as have witnessed how the characters have grown and their journey to where they are today.
“Cobalt (コバルト)” by MOB CHOIR | Mob Psycho 100 III
“SKETCH” by Kiiro Akiyama | My Hero Academia Season 6
“Saikai (再会)” by V.W.P | Muv-Luv Alternative 2nd Season
“Natsu no Yuki (夏の雪)” by krage | Raven of the Inner Palace
“Subete ga Soko ni Arimasu You ni. (すべてがそこにありますように。)” by THE SPELLBOUND | Golden Kamuy Season 4
The Funky Head Thumpers
Ever heard a tune so catchy your head starts moving and your feet starts tapping to the beat? These are the funky songs that are catchy enough to do so.
“Nomic (ノミック)” by ACCAMER | I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss
“Rapport” by Tatsuya Kitani (キタニタツヤ) | Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
“Exist” by MOB CHOIR | Mob Psycho 100 III
“Saihate (最果て)” by SennaRin | Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
The Feels and Chills
Some tunes make us nostalgic, others transport us elsewhere, while there are also tunes which are grand and imposing. However, there are also songs which just makes us chill and relax.
“WINNER” by Shuugo Nakamura | Blue Lock
“Secret, voice of my heart” by Mai Kuraki | Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanazawa
The Happy Riffs
Sometimes, we all need an escape from the darkness in life and just need to hear something cheery and uplifting. This final group of songs are the ones that will definitely put a smile on your face.
“Karakara (カラカラ)” by Kessoku Band (結束バンド) | Bocchi the Rock!
“Rolling Soul Happy Days (ローリンソウル・ハッピーデイズ)” by Pop Shinanaide (ポップしなないで) | I’ve Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills
“For 4 Forever” by Rikka (Chiemi Tanaka), Chiyo (Natsumi Murakami), Sekine (Ayane Sakura), Tsubasa (Megumi Han) | The Little Lies We All Tell
“Flop Around” by Aoi Izumisawa (Miku Itou), Amelia Irving (Ayana Taketatsu), Ilya Ilyukhin (Rie Takahashi), Mongfa Bai (Hisako Kanemoto), Karin Istel (Marika Kouno) | Love Flops
While essentially having the same tune and lyrics, there are different versions sung by different actresses. I will just show one here.
Whew, this article may be an earful but is sure is enjoyable.
I hope you enjoy the songs in this list. Feel free to let me know if you enjoy reading it or have other recommendations of your own.
Happy reading / listening /watching!
