Best Anime Endings of All Time
The most-watched anime endings of all time, ranked by YouTube views. From DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu's Uchiage Hanabi to 7!!'s Orange: the closing themes that became classics. Listen on Openingpedia.
The most-watched anime ending in history, and by a huge margin. DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu wrote a song for the film Uchiage Hanabi that completely transcended its origin: with over 720 million views, it's a generational phenomenon. Melodic, nostalgic, and carrying Yonezu's signature crystalline production, it's one of those songs that defines an entire summer.
Isshuukan Friends(2014)
"Kanade" is originally a Sukima Switch ballad, and Sora Amamiya's version for One Week Friends gave it an enormous second life. Over 213 million views for a tender, melancholic ending, perfect for a story about memory and friendship. Amamiya's voice carries a warmth that matches the anime's tone exactly.
Shingeki no Kyojin(2022)
Attack on Titan's final ending couldn't be just anything, and Ai Higuchi delivered a song worthy of the show's weight. Over 209 million views for "the devil's child": intimate, painful, and reflective, sung from the perspective of someone who understands there are no clean heroes or villains. A perfect close to one of anime's most complex stories.
King Gnu for the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0. "Sakayume" has all of Tsuneta's harmonic sophistication and unmistakable voice, building an epic ballad that scores Yuta and Rika's grief and impossible love. 167 million views for one of the best themes the franchise has produced.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure(2018)
One of anime's most wonderful oddities. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure closes its arcs with Western music classics, and the choice of Jodeci's "Freek'n You" is pure '90s R&B. 125 million views that prove the power of the franchise's musical curation and the community's love for these very particular endings.
Tsuritama(2012)
A cover of the Spitz classic that became a phenomenon of its own. 115 million views for an ending of disarming sweetness, perfect for Tsuritama's summery, eccentric tone. Proof that a great reinterpretation can touch as many people as the original.
Utada Hikaru closing out the Rebuild of Evangelion saga. "One Last Kiss" is exactly what an Evangelion finale needed: melancholic, ambiguous, and quietly beautiful. 113 million views for one of the most anticipated collaborations between the artist and the franchise that launched her to stardom decades earlier.
Rikei ga Koi ni Ochita no de Shoumei shitemita(2020)
A vibrant, catchy ending that went viral far beyond anime. 110 million views for a song that blends Vocaloid-style pop with youthful energy, perfect for a romantic comedy about two scientists trying to prove love with formulas.
ReLIFE(2016)
"Yuki no Hana" is one of J-Pop's great classics, and its use in ReLIFE introduced it to an entire generation of anime fans. 99 million views for a wintry ballad of timeless emotion, performed by one of the best voices of her generation.
Bleach(2004)
One of Bleach's most fondly remembered endings. 87 million views for a melodic rock song with that nostalgic energy that defines the golden age of 2000s shonen. An ending that, for many, is synonymous with their teenage years.
Hunter x Hunter(2011)
The duo Yuzu for Hunter x Hunter (2011). "Hyouriittai" has the group's signature bright melody and vocal harmony, perfect for a series about friendship and adventure. 84 million views for one of the show's best-loved endings.
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso(2014)
Few endings are as tied to tears as "Orange." 7!! wrote a song for Your Lie in April about loss and remembrance that is emotionally devastating in the context of the series. 83 million views for an ending it's impossible to hear without thinking of Kaori.
Jujutsu Kaisen(2023)
Jujutsu Kaisen's Shibuya arc ending, a soft indie-rock bet that deliberately contrasts with the arc's violence. 81 million views for a song that offers silence and intimacy while Tokyo burns. One of the series' great musical decisions.
Chainsaw Man(2022)
Chainsaw Man had a different ending every episode, and ano's "Chu, Tayousei" was among the most popular. 79 million views for an eccentric, energetic song that captures the show's youthful chaos. ano has a vocal personality that sounds like nothing else.
Urusei Yatsura(2022)
MAISONdes with KAF and Tsumiki for the Urusei Yatsura revival. 79 million views for a modern, catchy electronic J-Pop ending that connects a timeless anime classic with a new generation of fans.
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What this ranking tells us about anime endings
The first lesson is that endings age differently from openings. Recent themes sit alongside classics from two decades ago (Bleach's Hitohira no Hanabira, Shaman King's Omokage), because a good ending accumulates views over years thanks to community loyalty. The second: the ending is the space for emotion and calm. While openings compete on energy, this list is dominated by ballads (Orange, Kanade, Akuma no Ko, Yuki no Hana) that accompany the post-episode comedown rather than interrupting it.
The diversity of origins also stands out: covers of classics (Sora mo Toberu Hazu, Yuki no Hana), licensed Western music (Freek'n You in JoJo), film themes (Uchiage Hanabi, Sakayume, One Last Kiss), and viral per-episode endings (Chainsaw Man). The anime ending is perhaps the freest, most experimental format in the entire medium's music.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most-watched anime ending of all time? "Uchiage Hanabi" by DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu, with over 720 million YouTube views. Written for the film of the same name, it is by far the most-played anime ending and one of the biggest musical hits the medium has produced.
How is this ranking ordered? By each ending's cumulative YouTube views, highest to lowest. It's the most objective measure of real popularity, though it favors videos that have been online longer.
Why are there such old endings on the list? Because views accumulate over time. Endings like Bleach's (2004) or Shaman King's (2001) have had over a decade to gather views, and their community's nostalgia keeps them high. View counts reward both quality and longevity.
How often is it updated? Periodically, as view counts evolve. It's a living list: the order can change over time.
Can I listen to all these endings here? Yes. On Openingpedia you'll find the video, the full entry, and the built-in player for every ending, plus the artist's discography and the rest of each anime's songs.