The Winter anime season is upon the anime community and has released a slew of incredible series, from isekai adventures to slice-of-life dramas. There have been some genuinely great new series that have already begun to rise to the top of viewership reports. In addition, there have been several new seasonal releases such asDanMachiseason 4 part 2 andIn/Spectreseason 2.
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With new anime releases come new ending themes that rock out and touch the hearts of fans that enjoy the series. Anime themes can make or break a series and can even go viral and reach worldwide success. While opening themes set the mood and prepare fans for the adventures ahead, the best ending songs wind down the feels and close out the series.
7DanMachi - Guide
Belle Cranel continues to prove himself as he faces a wave of endless challenges along with his friends and his goddess, Hestia. The second part of the fourth season ofDanMachihas recently resumed releasing episodes, and the adventure of Belle and his friends continues as they face perilous odds and nearly lose everything in an attempt to accomplish their goal.
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The ending theme ofDanMachiseason 4 is called Guide and is performed by Saori Hayami, who is also the voice actress of Lion Ryuu in the series. It’s easily one of the best ending songs of the winter 2023 anime season and perfectly captures the high-stakes nature of the series.
6NieR:Automata Ver1.1a - Antinomy
TheNierfranchise has burst onto the animation scene withNier: Automata ver 1.1. With the recent success of video game animation adaptations such asCyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners,Nier: Automata ver 1.1has received overwhelming praise for its action and animation style.
Diving into the dismal world in which a war between Ai and machines rages on, threatening the planet, the anime does an outstanding job of exploring the characters. The ending theme of the series is called Antinomy and is performed by Amazarashi, also known for theMy Hero Academiaseason 3 opening, Sora Ni Utaeba.
5Blue Lock - Winner
Blue Lockis one of the newest additions this anime season and follows an effort made by the Japanese government to form the strongest soccer team and claim the World Cup. A group of star soccer players is brought together and forced to compete in a grueling competition where a loss can end a player’s career.
The series features incredible animation and intense encounters rivaling top sports anime such asKoroko No Basket. The ending theme, Winner, is an upbeat jam performed by Shugo Nakamura, who has also contributed to series such asZombie Land Saga.
4My Hero Academia Season 6 - SKETCH
My Hero Academiahas broken back onto the scene with its sixth season as the conclusion of the hero and villain war slowly draws near Deku and Shigaraki meet face to face on the battlefield as the world teeters on the edge of destruction. The series is known for its strong ending themes and season 6 does not disappoint.
The main season 6 ending song is called SKETCH and is performed by Japanese singer-songwriter Kiro Akiyama. It’s the tenth ending song in total and was used throughout the first thirteen episodes of the season. It was then replaced by a new ending song, Kita Kaze by SIX LOUNGE, which has been in use since episode 127.
3The Angel Next Door Spoil Me Rotten - Chiisana Koi No Uta
A very cutesyslice-of-lifeanime,the Angel next door spoils me rotten, follows Amane Fujimiya, who has been stricken bedridden after giving one of his classmates his umbrella. In an attempt to repay the favor, Shiina Mahiru decides to aid Amane in his recovery. Unfortunately, Shiina is ill-prepared for the chaotic can of worms that is his apartment.
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The ending theme of the series is called Chiisana Koi No Uta, a soft and somber song performed by Manaka Iwami. Interestingly, Iwami also serves as the voice actress for Shiina Mahiru.
2In/Spectre - Invincible Love
The second season ofIn/Spectrehas been released, allowing fans to rejoin Kotoko Iwanaga and Kurou Sakuragawa on their paranormal adventures. The mismatched couple takes on evil spirits, haunted highways, and demonic entities as Kotoko is the goddess of wisdom and aid to yokai while Kurou is a resident immortal.
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The ending theme ofIn/Spectreis called Invincible Love and is a smooth pop track performed by Mamoru Miyano. Some may recognize that name, as Mamoru Miyano is also known for his role as Pandora’s Actor intheOverlordseries.
1Buddy Daddies - My Plan
The lives of criminal contract killers Rei and Kazuki become even more hectic when they find themselves as surrogate fathers to a nine-year-old girl. Miri initially wanders into a gunfight between the targets of Rei and Kazuki. Through a series of events, they all end up living together, with Rei and Kazuki caring for all of Miri’s needs.
While the two men are not the most adept fathers, they come to love their new lives. The ending theme of Buddy Daddies is My Plan, which is performed by the band DurDN and is their breakout hit.
