Every series from the Summer 2022 anime season has debuted at this point, and so have most of the series' ending themes. While ending themestend to not be as attention-grabbing as opening themes, they are a great way to wind down after an exciting episode.
While the Summer 2022 anime season has only started to get going, many anime fans have already begun to talk about which openings and endings are the best. While such an argument is very subjective, there are some ending themes that clearly stand above the rest this season.
10"Kaerimichi No Iro" (The Yakuza’s Guide To Babysitting)
This ending theme has a very interesting distinction, as it issung by Japanese VTuber Shibuya HAL. The song is a bouncy pop tune with a laid-back instrumental that slowly builds up to a more exciting chorus.
The visuals are just as laid-back as the song, featuring colorful silhouettes of the various characters that appear in the series going about their daily lives. For a sentimental show likeThe Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting, this ending suits it perfectly.
9"Love-Brain" (Engage Kiss)
Performed by singer and YouTuber Nanawo Akari, “Love-Brain” is an energetic pop rock song featuring crunchy guitar chords, bouncy synth melodies, and a groovy bassline, all of which explode in a burst of intensity during the chorus. The main vocal melody is extremely catchy, and is sure to stick in viewers' heads.
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The visuals feature the three main characters as they engage in conversation over texts which are displayed on the screen. The sequence is both cute and hilarious to watch, and pairs with the ending theme well.
8"No Man’s Dawn" (Overlord IV)
The fourth season ofthe popular isekai series Overlorddebuts with an extremely powerful ending, performed by singer Mayu Maeshima. Starting off as a slow, guitar-heavy guitar ballad, “No Man’s Dawn” eventually explodes into an anthemic chorus with powerful vocals and exciting string lines that leave a huge impact on any listener.
Visually, the ending is much more subdued, mostly featuring still shots of the various cast members. Despite not being very interesting visually, this ending still makes an impression due to the impact of its emotional ending theme.
Performed by Jizo Sonzai name-less, “Danzai Democracy” wastes no time, starting with a heavy guitar riff before launching into a heavy rock tune with hip-hop styled vocals. The song builds in intensity until it reaches a climax at the chorus.
Visually, the ending takes an interesting direction, showing real-life footage of the streets of Japan while the lyrics appear on the screen with a fluorescent paint. The paint then starts to draw the main cast, eventually ending with the entirety of the Shinsengumi standing together.
6"Hana No To" (Lycoris Recoil)
Performed by J-pop singer Sayuri, “Hana no To” is a keyboard-heavy pop tune that starts off with an incredibly catchy guitar riff. The song starts with a rather subdued melody before bursting into an energetic chorus that is both cheery and sentimental.
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The ending largely features main character Takina Inoue as she goes about her daily life. Like the opening, the ending puts a lot of focus onTakina’s relationship with her friend and co-worker Chisato, as well as the other members of Cafe LycoReco.
5"Hito Jibai" (Classroom Of The Elite Season 2)
Unlike the frenzied and energetic opening,Classroom of the Elite’s 2nd season ending is much more relaxed. Performed by singer and voice actress Mai Fuchigami, “Hito Jibai” is an absolute groove, featuring a bouncy percussive rhythm that gets listeners to sway back and forth before they even realize it.
Visually, the ending features a blue butterfly flying around a staircase in the school, occasionally crossing paths with the many female characters that appear in the series. The ending is soft and low-profile, making it great for winding down after a particularly tense episode.
4"Masquerade" (Shadows House Season 2)
Performed by pop group ClariS, who are no stranger to doing anime songs, “Masquerade” is a gothic song with plenty of classical influence. Strings and accordions adorn the song, and ClariS’s signature vocals provide an epic and emotional feeling that is both uplifting and haunting at the same time.
The visuals are fairly simple, featuring the various cast members standing in the moonlight. Despite their simplicity, the visualsprovide a dark and somber moodthat amplify the effect of the song’s dark and epic atmosphere.
3"Mortal With You" (Vermeil In Gold)
Despite beinga rather perfunctory fantasy ecchi anime,Vermeil in Gold’s ending is incredibly emotional and dramatic. Performed by indie music group Mili, “Mortal With You” is very classically influenced, featuring luscious strings and piano and a vocal melody that pierces the heart.
The ending’s visuals feature several golden threads that eventually form the figure of a young Vermeil. While the scenes that play out in the ending seem irrelevant to the story told in the anime, they may merely be foreshadowing events that will be revealed later.
2"Endless Embrace" (Made In Abyss Season 2)
Performed by pop rock group Myth & Roid, “Endless Embrace” is an electronic pop song with ambient synths and powerfully resounding drumbeats. The vocals are emotional and sentimental, making the song a very moody and atmospheric experience.
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The visuals of this ending are quite abstract, featuring white branch or web-like figures flowing and morphing throughout the song. The visuals add to the ambient and moody nature of the ending theme, creating a feeling that is both mysterious and evocative.
1"Yofukashi No Uta" (Call Of The Night)
Performed again by Creepy Nuts, who also performedCall of the Night’s opening, “Yofukashi no Uta” shares its name with the anime’s Japanese title. A hip-hop song with a booming percussion and restrained guitar chords, the tune is an energetic groove that ends each episode with an unbeatable rhythm.
Visually, the ending prominently features main character Nazuna Nanakusa, showing her in various poses and dance moves. Interspliced are images of her playing in a room with a giant model of a city, which she destroys as if she is a giant monster.
