Best Anime Endings of 2021

With over 31 million views, Avid is the most-watched ending of 2021. Korean group 2PM delivered an English-language theme of restrained elegance that matched the tragic, wartime tone of 86. The flawless production and emotional weight made this ending one of the great discoveries of the year for many Western fans.

2PM returned to 86 with Hands Up to the Sky for the second part of the series, with over 23 million views. The group maintained the level of Avid with another finely crafted English-language theme, underscoring the series' commitment to exceptionally high-quality endings that reinforced its melancholic atmosphere.

86's third ending in the ranking came from maestro Hiroyuki Sawano, with the voice of Honoka Takahashi. LilaS brings the composer's signature epic grandeur, with arrangements that build toward devastating emotional climaxes. Over 16 million views for one of the most ambitious closers of the year.

LiSA's Homura is one of the most important anime songs of its era. Composed by Yuki Kajiura and LiSA for the Demon Slayer: Mugen Train film, the ballad captures the grief and hope that define Rengoku's story. LiSA's raw performance turned it into an absolute phenomenon. 16 million views for an instant classic.

ReoNa delivered Nai Nai as the ending for Shadows House, with the melancholic, powerful voice that has made her one of anime's most beloved artists. The theme captures the series' unsettling, mysterious atmosphere with characteristic emotion. Over 15 million views.

Away from the energy of its opening Cry Baby, Tokyo Revengers closed its episodes with eill's Koko de Iki wo shite. The artist brought an intimate, emotional theme that offered a reflective breather after each episode's drama. Over 13 million views.

Yuuko Andou delivered Shougeki as the ending for the first part of Attack on Titan's final season. The dark, atmospheric theme perfectly complemented the bleak tone of Boku no Sensou, the same season's opening. Nearly 12 million views.

SUPER BEAVER delivered the energetic Maid with Dragons as the ending for the second season of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. The cheerful, lively theme perfectly captured the series' warm, family tone. Nearly 10 million views.

LMYK delivered 0 (zero) as the ending for The Case Study of Vanitas. The artist, with a soft voice and sophisticated pop sensibility, brought an elegant closer that matched the series' refined gothic aesthetic. Over 8 million views.

nonoc's Believe in you closed the episodes of the second part of Re:Zero's second season. The theme brings warmth and hope to the series' constant emotional drama, offering a breather after each episode. Over 8 million views to complete the year's top 10.

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