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Most of the anime for fall 2021 has already broadcast Episode 1.

As well as main stories, theme songs that condense the world settings into 1 minute 30 seconds are also characteristic parts of TV anime series. For this fall, many theme songs, which allow you to enjoy the world settings, have been lined up. Among them, which is the most attractive for the fans?

Therefore, Anime!Anime! conducted a reader survey titled “Which Is Your Favorite Theme Song Among Anime for Fall 2021?”. During the survey period from October 23 – 30, a total of 141 responses were received. For the gender ratio, the females were the majority with about 70% while the males were about 30%. For the age distribution, we received the majority of responses from the young readers: about 45% were from teens, and 25% were from those in their 20s.

We will introduce the results for the Ending Theme Edition first.

■”Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” has won 1st place for both Opening Theme Edition and Ending Theme Edition!

1st Place

1st place went to “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”. The support rating was about 17%, winning the 1st place following the Opening Theme Edition.

The ending theme song is “Shirogane” by LiSA. It received high popularity just like the opening theme song, and the comments received include, “It has a cool and wonderful melody, which is different from ‘Homura’, the main theme song of the film. This is so addictive that I always end up repeating it multiple times” and “The astonishing sense of speed, which reminds me of trains, is irresistible.”
A reader mentioned the ending anime that is related to the story, saying “The footage featuring the Rengoku family and the Kamado family is moving.”

2nd Place

2nd place was shared between “Mieruko-chan” and “World Trigger” (3rd Season). The support rating was about 9%.

The ending theme song of “Mieruko-chan” is “Mitana? Mitayone?? Miteruyone???” by Yotsuya Miko (Voice: Amamiya Sora). The readers said this theme song is perfect for this work, which is a horror comedy, leaving comments such as, “Even though this song sounds lilting and fun, the lyrics has a new and too scary sensation”.

The ending theme song of “World Trigger” is “Ungai Shoukei” by FantasticYouth. The lyrics that stand close to the feelings and simple yet powerful ending anime contribute to its popularity. The comments received include, “The lyrics from a standpoint of Kuga Yuma are wonderful. The ending anime featuring him remaining up in the air is also amazing to the point that it makes me curious about the boy named Kuga Yuma!” and “I like the lyrics that feel like speaking for the protagonist.”

For male readers alone, 1st place went to “My Senpai Is Annoying”, 2nd place to “86 -Eighty Six-” (2nd Cour), and 3rd place was shared among “Komi Can’t Communicate”, “takt op.Destiny”, “Mieruko-chan”, and “World Trigger”. For female readers alone, 1st place went to “‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ Mugen Train”, and 3rd place was shared between “World Trigger” and “The Vampire Dies in No Time”.

■Let’s introduce other comments!

“My Senpai Is Annoying” － “Niji ga Kakaru Made no Hanashi” by Horie Yui
“Futaba’s feeling toward Takeda, ‘I hardly can be honest, but I will be able to deliver my feelings someday’, is conveyed through the song.”

“Tesla Note” － “Sanbunteki Life” by Ninomiya Yui
“The song matches the movement of the protagonist Botan, and it is stylish. Even though the major part of the footage is composed of her silhouette, it somehow shows how Botan is enjoying to dance, which is marvelous.”

“Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation” － “Kaze to Yuku Michi” by Ohara Yuiko
“The music gives off a sense of a different world. The ending anime is beautiful. Especially, Eris getting hit with tomatoes at the tomato festival is cute.”

“Can I Make Your Ears Happy in 180 Seconds?” － “Chuchoter” by Ayumi.
“This is a new genre of anime, which is intended to be ‘heard’ not ‘watched’. As it is based on the theme of ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response), all the sounds of the ending theme song are satisfying.” The short anime has also been voted.

For the Ending Theme Edition, a wider variety of titles have ranked in than the Opening Theme Edition. Among them, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” has drawn conspicuous attention.

■Ranking Top 10

－Which Is Your Favorite Theme Song Among Anime for Fall 2021? Ending Theme Edition－
1. “‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ Mugen Train”
2. “Mieruko-chan”
2. “World Trigger” (3rd Season)
4. “Visual Prison”
5. “Ranking of Kings”
6. “The Vampire Dies in No Time”
6. “takt op.Destiny”
8. “My Senpai Is Annoying”
8. “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation” (2nd Cour)
10. “Restaurant to Another World 2”
10. “Komi Can’t Communicate”

（Survey Period: October 23 – 30, 2021）

*This survey is intended to research the readers’ “interest in anime and characters today”. It is not intended to discuss the relative merits of each character nor work. I would be glad if this article can help you develop an understanding and interest in anime and characters.

■Overall Ranking

－Which Is Your Favorite Theme Song Among Anime for Fall 2021? Ending Theme Edition－
1. “‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ Mugen Train”
2. “Mieruko-chan”
2. “World Trigger” (3rd Season)
4. “Visual Prison”
5. “Ranking of Kings”
6. “The Vampire Dies in No Time”
6. “takt op.Destiny”
8. “My Senpai Is Annoying”
8. “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation” (2nd Cour)
10. “Restaurant to Another World 2”
10. “Komi Can’t Communicate”
12. “Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon Season 2”
13. “The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window”
13. “Blue Period”
13. “Lupin III Part 6”
16. “86 -Eighty Six-” (2nd Cour)
16. “Record of Ragnarok”
16. “SELECTION PROJECT”
16. “Tesla Note”

（Survey Period: October 23 – 30, 2021）