Best Anime Endings of 2022

With over 214 million views, Akuma no Ko is the most-watched ending of 2022. Ai Higuchi delivered a devastating ballad that sums up the moral dilemma of all of Attack on Titan: is Eren a hero or a demon? The song, intimate and heart-wrenching, closes the final-stretch episodes with an emotional weight few endings have matched. A finale worthy of one of the greatest series ever made.

Of Chainsaw Man's twelve endings, ano's Chu, Tayousei was the most-watched, with nearly 80 million views. The artist, with her peculiar aesthetic and distinctive voice, delivered a catchy, slightly unsettling pop theme that matched the series' unpredictable tone. It became one of the most memorable songs of the year's musical experiment.

MAISONdes' Tokyo Shandy Rendez-vous, featuring Kafu (KAF) and Tsumiki, was the ending for the Urusei Yatsura remake and one of the collective's biggest hits. With over 79 million views, the song blends a vocaloid aesthetic with modern production that won over both anime fans and outside listeners.

Eve contributed Fight Song to Chainsaw Man's ending carousel, with over 78 million views. The artist, one of anime's most in-demand, delivered a melodic rock theme with his unmistakable signature. It was one of the series' most celebrated endings and a showcase of the caliber of artists MAPPA gathered for the project.

Chainsaw Man recruited legendary metal band Maximum the Hormone for Hawatari Nioku Centi, one of the most aggressive and fun endings of the year. The band's brutal energy and controlled chaos fit perfectly with the episode it accompanied. Nearly 47 million views for a choice as bold as it was memorable.

ZUTOMAYO (Zutto Mayonaka de Ii no ni) delivered Zanki for Chainsaw Man, with their signature frantic math-rock and ACAね's unmistakable voice. Over 36 million views for one of the year's most musically sophisticated endings, much loved by the band's fans.

TOOBOE contributed Jouzai to Chainsaw Man's ending project, with a dark, intense theme that captured the series' most disturbing side. Over 32 million views for one of the discoveries many fans made thanks to MAPPA's experiment.

Outside the Chainsaw Man universe, yama's Shikisai was the ending for Spy x Family. The artist, known for her versatile voice, delivered a warm, melodic theme that underscored the series' family tone. Nearly 27 million views for the perfect counterpoint to its openings' energy.

Aimer, who also led the year's openings with Zankyou Zanka, delivered Asa ga Kuru as the ending for the Entertainment District arc. The artist's versatility shines as she moves from the opening's grandeur to the closer's melancholic delicacy. 23 million views to complete her Demon Slayer double.

Nanawo Akari's Renai Nou closed the episodes of Engage Kiss with the vibrant pop-rock energy that defines the artist. With over 23 million views, it was one of the freshest endings of the year and a showcase of one of anime music's emerging voices.

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