2025 Summer Anime “ED” Theme Songs: Which Song Do You Like Best? 3rd Place Ties for “Dandadan,” “Bad Girl,” & “Hikari ga Shinda Natsu”; 2nd Place is “Hanako-kun”; 1st Place is… “That Strange Phrase is Addictive”
Anime! Anime! conducted a reader survey titled “Which 2025 Summer Anime Theme Song Do You Like Best?”. In this article, we’ll reveal the results for the ending theme songs.
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It’s almost a month since the Summer 2025 anime season began, and it’s been an exciting one!
TV anime captivates us not just with their main stories, but also with their incredible theme songs that brilliantly condense the entire world of the work into a mere 90 seconds. This season has once again delivered a diverse array of captivating tunes. So, what exactly were the theme songs that truly stole the hearts of fans this time?
To find out, Anime! Anime! conducted a reader survey titled “Which 2025 Summer Anime Theme Song Do You Like Best?”. We received 106 responses during the survey period from July 30th to August 5th. The gender ratio was approximately 40% male and 60% female, with a slight majority of female respondents. Regarding age, about 40% were 19 or younger, and 35% were in their 20s, indicating a focus on younger demographics.
In this article, we’ll reveal the exciting results for the ending theme songs!
Here are some key visuals from the anime mentioned in our survey:
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A Grand Collection of Superb EDs That Echo the Work’s Afterglow!
First Place
First place goes to *Mattaku Saikin no Tantei Tokitara*, garnering approximately 26% of the votes.
The ending theme for this series is “GORI☆GORI Feez e-Girl!!” performed by Mashiro (CV: Hanazawa Kana) VS Yukaina Ojisan-tachi (CV: Sugita Tomokazu). Readers showered praise on this collaboration between popular voice actors, with comments like, “Hanazawa Kana-san’s rap and Sugita Tomokazu-san’s ad-libs are just exquisite!” and “Their voices match perfectly, and I love the lively tempo of the song, which is exactly what you’d expect from a gag anime.” Many readers noted how catchy the song is, saying things like, “Hanazawa-san’s bizarre ‘Goorigoorigori’ phrase is addictive. When it comes to singing strange songs like this, no one does it better!” It seems many found themselves replaying it again and again.
Second Place
Second place goes to *Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun 2* (Sequel), with a support rate of approximately 9%.
The ending theme for this series is “mo∞ent” by Kitou Akari-san. Fans of the series rejoiced over the familiar combination of Ooiishi Masayoshi-san on the opening theme and Kitou Akari-san on the ending theme once again. Comments included, “The sadness subtly conveyed through Kitou-san’s singing voice, who also plays Nene-chan in the main story, is truly moving,” and “Just like previous theme songs, this one feels like an answer song to the opening theme and the main story. It’s a masterpiece packed with the heroine’s heartfelt emotions.”
Third Place
Third place was a tie between three captivating titles: *Dandadan* (Season 2), *Bad Girl*, and *Hikari ga Shinda Natsu*.
For *Dandadan*, with WurtS’s “Douka Shiteru,” one fan commented, “While the opening theme had a strong sense of speed, the ending theme is a pop, cheerful song. The lively, bustling atmosphere of a school festival and the dance in the chorus perfectly convey pure fun!”
Regarding *Bad Girl*, featuring Tenrou-gun’s “BAD SURPRISE,” a reader shared, “The lyrics have a rebellious, delinquent feel, but her singing voice hints at a cute inability to fully embody that ‘bad’ persona. The balance between cool and cute is exquisite, perfectly reflecting the essence of the work itself.”
And for *Hikari ga Shinda Natsu*, with TOOBOE’s “Anata wa Kaibutsu,” a comment noted, “The complex emotions of Hikaru and his childhood companion Yoshiki can be felt through the lyrics and melody. The fact that the ending animation is in a 4:3 aspect ratio also evokes a nostalgic feeling.” This demonstrates how various types of theme songs tied for the same rank.
Other Noteworthy Comments!
For *Game-sen Shoujo to Ibunka Kouryuu*, featuring Lily Baker (CV: Amagi Sally)’s “Amusing Flavor,” one fan said, “The ending animation is so hilariously reminiscent of a certain popular drumming game. The visual of Lily and others appearing as musical notes is also a delight!”
Regarding *Tougen Anki*, with BAND-MAID’s “What is justice?,” a comment stated, “Not only is the song fantastic, but the dance scene in the chorus is super cool, and the vertical screen effect for smartphones is a really neat touch!”
For *Jigoku Sensei Nuu~bee~*, featuring Chilli Beans.’s “Himawari,” a reader mentioned, “A mysterious girl in a hat appears in silhouette, but who could she possibly be? Fans are speculating wildly, and I’m really curious to know!”
Even titles with multiple theme songs received votes, such as *Mikado no Sanshimai wa Angai, Choro-i.*, with one comment saying, “Each heroine has her own ending theme, clearly bringing out the individuality of each of the Mikado three sisters. There are many cute and refreshing songs, and I look forward to them every week!”
In the ending theme category, character-rich songs performed by voice actors ranked high. The direction of the ending animations, which are perfectly linked to the world of the respective series, also garnered significant praise. Don’t miss the top 20 on the next page!
Top 10 Ranking
Here are the results for “Which 2025 Summer Anime Theme Song Do You Like Best? – ED Theme Edition”:
- *Mattaku Saikin no Tantei Tokitara*
- *Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun 2* (Sequel)
- *Dandadan* (Season 2)
- *Bad Girl*
- *Hikari ga Shinda Natsu*
- *Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE* (Second Cour)
- *Puniru wa Kawaii Slime* (Season 2)
- *Tougen Anki*
- *Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku*
- *Food Court de, Mata Ashita.*
(Survey Period: July 30th – August 5th, 2025)
Next Page: Full Ranking Revealed
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*This survey is part of an awareness study regarding readers’ current interest and attention towards anime works and characters. The results are not intended to determine superiority or inferiority among any characters or works. We hope this article can serve as an opportunity for readers to discover new works and characters, or to deepen their understanding and interest further.
Written by Katunori Takahasi
