The data coming out of Tokyo is in, and if we look at the numbers, we can see the landscape has shifted. The karaoke giant Daiichikosho has released the audited results for the most sung anime tracks of 2025 on their DAM system, and the message is clear: the old guard is out, and a new fusion is in charge.
We are looking at a massive pivot. Rock and contemporary J-POP have almost entirely displaced the traditional “anisong” sound you might expect. It is a textbook example of a market re-calibrating itself in real-time.
The Perfect Storm
Taking the top spot is “Kaiju” by Sakanaction, the theme for Chi: On the Movements of the Earth. Music critic Akihiro Tomita has labelled this a “perfect storm”—and he is right. It was the band’s first-ever anime collaboration, coupled with a high-profile return from hiatus. That combination created an irresistible momentum that no one else could touch.
The True Authority
However, if we look past the number one spot and analyse the broader data, a different picture of dominance emerges. Kenshi Yonezu is proving to be the true authority here. He landed three separate tracks in the Top 10. That is not luck; that is control. Whether it is “IRIS OUT” for Chainsaw Man, “Plazma” for Gundam, or “BOW AND ARROW” for Medalist, Yonezu has established a standard that fans immediately gravitate toward, regardless of the show.
An Industry Standard
The report also confirms the “Anime x J-POP” alliance is now the industry standard. Acts like Mrs. GREEN APPLE and soloist AiNA THE END are overtaking sector veterans. Tomita notes that 2025 will be remembered as the year this fusion expanded more than ever in history.
The Breakdown
- “Kaiju” – Sakanaction (Chi: On the Movements of the Earth)
- “IRIS OUT” – Kenshi Yonezu (Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc)
- “Kusushiki” – Mrs. GREEN APPLE (The Apothecary Diaries Season 2)
- “On The Way” – AiNA THE END (Dandadan Season 2)
- “Plazma” – Kenshi Yonezu (Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX)
- “BOW AND ARROW” – Kenshi Yonezu (Medalist)
- “Zankoku na Yoru ni Kagayake” – LiSA (Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc)
- “Hyakka Ryouran” – Lilas Ikuta (The Apothecary Diaries Season 2)
- “Golden” – HUNTR/X (K-POP Girls! Demon Hunters)
- “Rashisa” – Official High Dandy (100 Meters)
How does this list compare to the soundtrack of your year?
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