Best Anime ED 2025 Top 20 Ranking: Kenshi Yonezu & Hikaru Utada Collaboration Takes #1

As 2025 draws to a close, the Japanese anime industry has not only reached new heights in animation quality this year, but the competition in anime music has also entered a fiercely intense stage. The renowned anime media Spacomic officially announced the "2025 Best Anime Ending Theme (ED) Ranking" on December 18th, and this chart quickly sparked heated discussions on social media.

From LiSA, the rock queen of "Demon Slayer," to the astonishing dream collaboration in the "Chainsaw Man" movie, this year's anime music is undoubtedly a battle of the titans. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of this Spacomic Top 20 chart, taking you back to the most unforgettable anime ED music of 2025.

Top 3 Best Anime EDs of 2025: A Soul-Stirring Peak Showdown

This year's top three spots are almost entirely dominated by phenomenal hits, each possessing the strength to contend for Song of the Year.

No. 1: Kenshi Yonezu × Hikaru Utada's Cross-Generational Dream Collaboration

• Anime: "Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc" (Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc)
• Song: JANE DOE
• Artists: Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada (Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada)

This is undoubtedly the biggest surprise in the anime world of 2025. When Kenshi Yonezu's signature psychedelic style meets Hikaru Utada's narrative-rich voice, this song "JANE DOE" perfectly captures the dangerous yet heartbreaking essence of the character Reze.

The harmonies in the latter half of the song were praised by critics as "as tragically beautiful as the embers after an explosion," and it unsurprisingly claimed the title of Spacomic's Best ED of the Year.

No. 2: LiSA, the Rock Queen, Returns to Demon Slayer

• Anime: "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"
• Song: Zankoku na Yoru ni Kagayake (Zankoku na Yoru ni Kagayake / Shine in the Cruel Night)
• Artist: LiSA

LiSA once again proves her irreplaceable compatibility with "Demon Slayer". This song returns to the fast-paced rock style she excels at, yet the lyrics incorporate more delicate emotions about "loss" and "before dawn". When it played during the anime's climax, countless viewers were moved to tears.

No. 3: BUMP OF CHICKEN Draws a Perfect Conclusion for My Hero Academia

• Anime: "My Hero Academia Final Season"
• Song: I
• Artist: BUMP OF CHICKEN

As the final chapter of the series, BUMP OF CHICKEN uses their warm and resolute band sound to draw a perfect conclusion to Deku and the heroes' journey. The single title "I" represents both "me" and symbolizes the will of the No.1 hero being passed on.

2025 Anime ED Ranking No. 4-10: Variations of Emotion and Style

The competition in the middle ranks is equally fierce, covering various styles such as heartwarming daily life, suspenseful thrillers, and youthful romance.

• No. 4: Actor - Lilas Ikuta

  • Anime: "SPY×FAMILY Season 3"
  • Lilas Ikuta's clear voice perfectly matches the theme of the Forger family finding ordinary happiness amidst chaos.

• No. 5: Hitorigoto (Hitorigoto / Monologue) - Omoinotake

  • Anime: "The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Cour 2"
  • Omoinotake's unique piano rock style vividly depicts the emotional fluctuations of the cat in the imperial court.

• No. 6: Anata wa Kaibutsu (Anata wa Kaibutsu / You are a Monster) - TOOBOE

  • Anime: "The Summer Hikaru Died" (The Summer Hikaru Died / Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu)
  • TOOBOE's unique voice perfectly creates the恐怖 (horror) atmosphere of "familiar things becoming strange."

• No. 7: Underclass HERO - LONGMAN

  • Anime: "Ginpachi-sensei (3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei)"
  • Punk rock from a "Gintama" spin-off, brimming with a unique character that combines吐槽 (tsukkomi) and热血 (passion).

• No. 8: Ashita no Watashi ni Sachiare (May Tomorrow's Me Be Happy) - Nanawo Akari

  • Anime: "I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I Simply Hate Overtime, So I'm Going to Slay the Boss Solo"
  • A must-listen masterpiece for corporate slaves! Nanawo Akari's signature high-speed muttering singing style is highly addictive.

• No. 9: mo∞ent - Akari Kito

  • Anime: "Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2"
  • As the voice actress for the heroine Nene, Akari Kito personally sings this song, which is sweet with a hint of melancholy.

• No. 10: ACTION - eill

  • Anime: "Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood"
  • eill's soulful R&B vocals add a fashionable and mature touch to this dark fantasy work.

2025 Anime ED Ranking No. 11-20: Promising New Works and Hidden Masterpieces

The latter half of the chart showcases many excellent works from 2025's new anime, as well as new attempts from long-running series.

"You and Idol Precure♪" (provisional translation) occupies two spots on the chart (No. 14 and 16), showing that this new work combining idol elements has put great effort into its music production.

• No. 11: Hare no Hi ni - Reira Shio

  • Anime: "The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity"

• No. 12: What is justice? - BAND-MAID

  • Anime: "Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood"

• No. 13: Shiawase no Recipe - Dai Hirai

  • Anime: "The Apothecary Diaries Season 2"

• 15th Place: Slightly Carbonated Adolescence (Bitansan Adolescence) - Daiki Yamashita x Tasuku Hatanaka

  • Anime: "Captivated, by You / Muchuu sa, Kimi ni"

• 17th Place: I'm Glad It Was Me!!! (Watashi de yokatta!!!) - Yuma Uchida

  • Anime: "Plus-sized Misadventures in Love! / Debu to Love to Ayamachi to!"

• 18th Place: Hope Luminosity (Kibou Koudo) - Shunichi Toki

  • Anime: "Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!"

• 19th Place: Magic is Spice - Aooo

  • Anime: "Witch Watch"

• 20th Place: with a wish - Akari Kito

  • Anime: "Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2"

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Q1: Which song is number one in Spacomic's 2025 Best Anime ED?

A: First place is "JANE DOE", a collaboration by Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada, featured in the theatrical version of "Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc".

Q2: What rank did LiSA achieve in the 2025 Anime ED Ranking?

A: LiSA ranked 2nd with the ending song "Cruel Night Shine" from "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba".

Q3: Which anime works were selected multiple times in the 2025 ED ranking?

A: Both "Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2" and "Tougen Anki" have two songs selected, and "Kimi to Idol Pretty Cure♪" also occupies two spots.

Summary

Spacomic's 2025 Anime ED Ranking showcases the diversity of anime music. From the "ace" combination of Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada, to the fresh style of the new band Aooo, this year's anime songs not only serve the plot but also become independent works of art.

If you haven't heard these songs yet, add this list to your playlist immediately!