The song "Kizuna no Ariru" is very strong! The results of the "Which song is your favorite?

The Akiba Research Institute held an official poll from May 16 to May 30, 2023, titled "Which song is your favorite? Here are the results.

The broadcasting and distribution of the spring 2023 cool anime is now in its final stages! In addition to the popular anime, anime songs are also attracting a lot of attention in various fields. Let's take a look back at the results of the "2023 Spring Anime Theme Song Popularity Poll.

No.1 PathTLive "mirAI wave!" (Kizuna no Ariru [OP]) 661 votes
No.2 Aina Suzuki "Dash and Go!" (Alice Gear Aigis Expansion [OP]) 501 votes
No.3 Hou Kokona(CV. Ishimi Maika) Shizuka(CV. Hasegawa Ikumi) Katrina Greebel(CV. Amagi Sally) Niizuma Yae(CV. Naganawa Maria) Yanagiba Panda(CV. Ozora Naomi) Ryuishi Chisae(CV. Sasaki Liko) "Wanna Vista! (World Dancer [OP]) 153 votes
No.4 #kzn "Yosuga" (Kizuna no Ariru [ED]) 133 votes
No.4 JUNNA "#" (Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON2 [OP]) 133 votes
No.6 ASOBI Alliance "Nobody knows him, nowhere knows anything" (Tengoku Daimakyo [ED]) 120 votes
No.6 fhána "Runaway World" (Runaway on the Run Great Mission [OP]) 120 votes
No.6 THE SPELLBOUND "May it all be there. (Golden Kamui (4th season) [ED]) 120 votes
No.6 SATO Miki "Dramatic" (Goddess of the Cafe Terrace [ED]) 120 votes
No.6 Tangengetsu "今天开始做明星" (Re:STARS [OP]) 120 votes
No.6 Kinten "那个我" (Re:STARS [ED]) 120 votes

Perhaps it was the fact that many popular songs were entered, with two songs in 4th place and six songs in 6th place. It is not out of character for Akiba Research Institute that songs such as YOASOBI's "Idol" (SUGASHI NO KO [OP]), which has gained worldwide popularity, did not make it into the list.

The winner of such a crowded competition was "Kizuna no Ariru" OP theme "mirAI wave! The song was sung by PathTLive, a unit consisting of five main characters.

This song is a royal roadmap song that is typical of theme songs for girls' idol anime. The fast tempo and complex structure of the song gives it a more traditional feel than the more modern songs of today, but perhaps the result is a reflection of the anime fans' desire to "like it this way, this way, this way.
After all, the cut in the chorus, where everyone runs together, is indispensable for this kind of song!

Incidentally, the ED "Yosehana-Yosuga-" also ranked in 4th place. The singer #kzn is a singing-specific AI using Kizuna Eye's singing voice. In a sense, this one is the cutting edge of the Japanese music scene.
In this year's poll, which included a variety of anime songs from various works, "Kizuna no Ariru" ranked high in both the OP, the royal road of anime songs, and the ED, the cutting-edge of anime songs. It is as expected.

In second place was "Dash and Go!" fromthe OP of "Alice Gear Aigis Expansion" sung by Aina Suzuki, who boasts the best singing ability of any voice actress. It is a punkish song full of energy, and it would be super exciting to hear it at a live performance!

No. 3 is "Wana Vista!" from "World Dice Star" OP The big band style sound of this song makes it sound like a big band. The big band style sound of this song reminds one of a glittering stage. The cast members who play the heroines relay their vocals one after another, and the song unfolds at a dizzying pace. It is inevitable that one can't help but listen to each cast member's unique singing voice.

And ranked in fourth place along with the aforementioned "Yosuga-" is "#" from "Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2" OP sung by JUNNA. From the beginning of the song, which has an exotic mood, the song gradually builds up the voltage, and in the chorus, JUNNA's emotional voice is heard in a dramatic way. The song demonstrates the ability and trustworthy quality of a singer who is active on the front line.

Six songs tied for sixth place with a whopping six votes.

The diverse lineup included the newly formed fhána, BOOM BOOM SATELLITES' Masayuki Nakano's new band THE SPELLBOUND, ASOBI Alliance, a Generation Z unit born from SNS, the hot rookie Miki Sato, and the OP and ED of the Chinese anime "Re:STARS". The result is a reminder of the depth of ani-song.

For the results of the top 11 and below, please click on the links below.