While anime openings introduce the audience to the show, the endings are equally as important. Some anime endings are even better than the intro tracks. Even fans who aren't fluent in Japanese will find it difficult not to burst into songs upon hearing some of these iconic tunes.In a Try Not To Sing challenge, participants listen to a playlist of songs, but with one condition: they can't sing or hum along to the track. Such challenges have become popular on social media in recent years, and there are plenty of anime ending tracks that would be perfect for one.
10 "0 [Zero]" By LMYK Is Available In Both English & Japanese (The Case Study Of Vanitas)
"0 [Zero]" by LMYK is the ending theme of the first season of The Case Study Of Vanitas. It's a haunting, vocal-oriented pop track that is sure to leave quite the impression upon all listeners after hearing it.
It would be perfect for a Try Not To Sing challenge because it's catchy and easy to sing along to. LMYK articulated the lyrics in a way that evokes the intended emotions from listeners. It's also available in both English and Japanese. No matter what language the song is in, it's hard-hitting and memorable.
9 "Veil" By Keina Suda Starts Out Slow, But It Hits Hard Once The Guitars Kick In (Fire Force)
"Veil" by Keina Suda is the first ending for Fire Force. The song starts slow, but it's catchy. Once the guitars kick in, it's unforgettable. Many fans say it's one of the few outro tracks they refuse to skip and even offer a moment of silence for viewers who choose not to sit through it.
This catchy J-pop track has haunting lyrics that are impossible to not sing along to. The song has an upbeat tempo, but Suda articulates each verse in a way that anybody can sing along to him.
8 Fans Can't Help But Rock Out To "Start It Right Away" By Hyadain (Kuroko's Basketball)
"Start It Right Away" by Hyadain was the first ending song of Kuroko's Basketball. It's a memorable track that starts slow, but the chorus immediately picks up the pace. Many fans can relate to the feelings of nostalgia the song evokes upon hearing it.
While some fans may find it hard to keep up with Hyadain's pace throughout the chorus, it's nearly impossible not to rock out when this song comes on at the end of every episode. It'd be a fun song to try out in a karaoke room, so it'd be the perfect choice for a Try Not To Sing challenge.
7 "Saints" By People In The Box Deserves More Attention (Tokyo Ghoul)
While "Unravel" by TK from Ling Tosite Sigure has become one of the most iconic anime openings of all time, "Saints" by People In The Box deserves just as much recognition. It was the first ending song of Tokyo Ghoul. It's an eerie, grungy j-rock track that cemented just how dark the series would become by the end of the first season.
Despite its creepy sound, the song is quite the earworm. It's hard not to sing along to it or jam out after hearing it at the end of every episode.
6 "Koko De Iki Wo Shite" Is An Irresistible Earworm (Tokyo Revengers)
"Koko De Iki Wo Shite" by Eill was the first ending song of Tokyo Revengers. It's a catchy J-pop track laced with elements of jazz. The opening of this anime is already hard to not sing along to, but this ending song is borderline impossible to not jam out to.
This track would work well in a karaoke room, but it'd also be great for a Try Not To Sing challenge. When the piano starts at the beginning of the song, participants are sure to realize the challenge in front of them.
5 "Hello, Shooting Star" Is A Touching Acoustic Track (Assassination Classroom)
"Hello, Shooting Star" by Moumoon was the first ending theme song of Assassination Classroom. It's a calm acoustic track that sticks in the listeners' heads after hearing it for the first time. Even if fans don't understand Japanese, Moumoon sings the lyrics in a way that evokes feelings of nostalgia and longing.
This song sounds like it would be perfect for any campfire singalong session. It'd also be perfect for a Try Not To Sing challenge. It's instantly recognizable, and fans are sure to find it difficult not to at least hum along to the lyrics.
4 "One Day" By SPYAIR Is An Upbeat J-Rock Track That's Impossible To Not Sing Along To (Haikyuu!)
Haikyuu! has some of the best music choices across sports anime. One of the most memorable songs is "One Day" by SPYAIR. It was the second ending theme of Haikyuu!: TO THE TOP. The song was the perfect ending tune for such an emotional arc of the anime.
Even better, it's an instant earworm that fans feel compelled to add to their playlists immediately after hearing it. It's an upbeat J-rock track perfect for a Try Not To Sing challenge. Once hearing this song, challengers will have no other choice but to sing along to it.
3 "Heroes" Is The Ultimate Karaoke Song (My Hero Academia)
"Heroes" by Brian The Sun was My Hero Academia's first ending theme. While some weren't fans of the first opening, "The Day," this ending song made up for it. When looking back, veteran fans of the series find it to be a nostalgic song that reminds them of when times were simpler for Deku and the gang.
It's a catchy, simple J-rock song, and it would be the ultimate karaoke jam. It would also be the perfect addition to any Try Not To Sing challenge.
2 "Lost In Paradise" Was One Of The Best Anime Endings Of 2020 (Jujutsu Kaisen)
Anime fans rejoiced after "Lost in Paradise" by ALI ft. AKLO was added back to all streaming platforms following the end of the band's hiatus. The song was one of the best anime endings of 2020. As Jujutsu Kaisen's first ending theme, it helped prove that the anime, including its soundtrack, was a step above the rest
The song would be perfect for a Try Not To Sing challenge. It's easy to sing along to but hard to resist rocking out to. This catchy J-pop tune incorporates elements of jazz with a flashy, standout brass section that's too alluring to ignore.
1 "From The Edge" Is An Emotional Song Driven By Haunting Vocals (Demon Slayer)
"From The Edge" by FictionJunction and LiSA was the first ending theme of Demon Slayer. This song is just as memorable as the anime's first opening, "Gurenge." It's an emotional J-rock track that's driven by haunting vocals.
As soon as fans hear it, they won't be able to resist bursting out into song with the vocalists. The song would be perfect for a Try Not To Sing challenge. Even if fans can't quite match some of the high notes throughout the song, as long as they match the vocalists' passionate delivery of the lyrics, they'll be fine. Of course, they'd end up failing the challenge regardless.